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Team Notebook: San Francisco 49ers News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 49ers | Harris wants to continue playing Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent CB Walt Harris (knee) wants to play at least one more season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament this season. It is unknown if the 49ers are interested in re-signing Harris. 49ers | Likely will tender Hudson a contract Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers likely will tender a contract to impending restricted free-agent CB Marcus Hudson. 49ers | Will allow Roman to test free agency Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers will allow impending free-agent FS Mark Roman to test free agency this offseason. 49ers | Will allow Bly to test free agency Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers will allow impending free-agent CB Dre' Bly to test free agency but could re-sign him at some point during the offseason. 49ers | Could take a safety in the NFL Draft Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers could select a safety in the later rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft to add depth and competition to their roster. 49ers | Could look at CB in first round Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers could look at taking a cornerback in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft if one of the top cornerbacks are still available. If the team does not take one in the first round, they could look for a corner that has some return skills in the second or third round. 49ers | Curtis signed to future contract Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent TE Tony Curtis (Ravens) to a future contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. 49ers | Gore set team record this season Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore set a franchise record this year by rushing for at least 1,000 yards for the fourth consecutive season. 49ers | Ran up the middle often this season Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers had their running plays go up the middle 47.9 percent of the time this season and averaged 4.84 yards per carry on those plays, according to the NFL's Game Statistic and Information System. 49ers | Will not go WR with top pick Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers will not select a wide receiver in the first-round of the 2010 NFL Draft because they took WR Michael Crabtree with their first-round last season. The 49ers could take a wide receiver with one of their late-round picks. 49ers | Marathe promoted Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers chief negotiator and salary-cap specialist Paraag Marathe has been promoted to the title of executive vice president of football and business operations. Marathe worked in the capacity of vice president of football operations after spending three seasons as director of football operations. 49ers | K. Smith signed to future contract Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent CB Keith Smith (49ers) to a future contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. 49ers | Discussing extension with Brooks Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers are discussing a contract extension with LB Ahmad Brooks, according to sources. 49ers | Porter interested in playing for team Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter said during a radio interview that he would be interested in playing for the San Francisco 49ers next season. 49ers | Likely will receive late-round compensatory pick Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers likely will receive a late-round compensatory pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. The pick could be a seventh-round draft choice. 49ers | Davis credits coach for improvement Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis said he credits 49ers tight ends coach Pete Hoener for his improvement as a pass catcher as well as run blocker. "He pushes me, always has. I like it. I like it when people test me. Because I'm a competitor. I like when people push me because I respond," Davis said. Hoener said that Davis is just starting to become a great player and can improve even more. 49ers | Goldson would like a long-term deal Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers FS Dashon Goldson said he would like to get a long-term extension because he is entering the final year of his current contract. Goldson has recently hired Drew Rosenhaus as their new agent. 49ers | Willis' injury not considered serious John Crumpacker, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the knee injury that forced San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (knee) to withdraw from the 2010 Pro Bowl is not considered serious. 49ers | Willis withdraws from Pro Bowl Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (knee) has withdrawn from the 2010 Pro Bowl because of a slight knee injury. 49ers | R. Brown hired Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Feancisco 49ers have hired former Buffalo Bills assistant coach Ray Brown as their assistant offensive line coach, according to a source. 49ers | J. Smith added to Pro Bowl roster ESPN.com reports San Francisco 49ers DL Justin Smith has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Minnesota Vikings DL Kevin Williams (knee). 49ers | Running back could be a need in NFL Draft Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports the San Francisco 49ers could look to add a running back who can complement RB Frank Gore in the NFL Draft. 49ers | Looking to add a return man in offseason Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports the San Francisco 49ers will seek to add a kick returner this offseason. "Oh, it ranks very high," head coach Mike Singletary said of the need. 49ers | De La Puente signed to future contract 49ers.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent OL Brian De La Puente (Seahawks) to a future contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. 49ers | Singletary let Foerster leave to be closer to family Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary originally denied the Washington Redskins' request to interview offensive line coach Chris Foerster when he heard the Redskins wanted to hire Foerster for the same position. Singletary said, "It would be a lateral move, and I said no. That was my initial response. So I was done with it. I got a call from Chris Foerster later on that really expressed that his family is out there, out east. He loved it here, loved what we are doing, but if there was any way to be closer to his family, he'd really appreciate it if he could do the interview and go from there. I think, for me, his family is important. Family is very important. It's something that I talk about. I could not not do that, give him the chance to be closer to his family. He's got a kid in high school, senior last year - all that sort of thing. So, I granted it." 49ers | Solari hired The Santa Rosa Press Democrat's Matt Maiocco reports the San Francisco 49ers hired Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach Mike Solari to the same position Thursday, Jan. 21. 49ers | Meeting with Solari The Santa Rosa Press Democrat's Matt Maiocco reports Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach Mike Solari is meeting with San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary Thursday, Jan. 21, regarding their offensive line coaching position. 49ers | Solari could be candidate for OL coaching job Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports former Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach Mike Solari could be a candidate for the San Francisco 49ers offensive line coaching position. 49ers | Will have to wait if they want to re-sign Bly Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers will have to wait if they want to re-sign free-agent CB Dre' Bly because he signed a one-year deal last season. The 49ers would have to wait until March 5 before they can try to re-sign him if they want. 49ers | Spencer likely will start next season Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Shawntae Spencer likely will be one of the team's starting cornerbacks next season. 49ers | Gore added to NFC roster for 2010 Pro Bowl Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore has added to the NFC roster for the 2010 Pro Bowl, replacing injured St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson (undisclosed). 49ers | Unlikely to go after free agent QB Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers likely will not pursue a veteran free agent during free agency. 49ers | K. Schottenheimer hired Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers have hired former Green Bay Packers secondary coach Kurt Schottenheimer as their special teams coach. 49ers | K. Schottenheimer interviews for ST job Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary interviewed former Green Bay Packers secondary coach Kurt Schottenheimer to be their next special teams coach. 49ers | Will play in London in 2010 ESPN.com reports the San Francisco 49ers will play the Denver Broncos Oct. 31 in London in 2010. 49ers | Two signed to future contracts Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the San Francisco 49ers have re-signed TE Joe Jon Finley and signed free-agent RB Jehuu Caulcrick (Buccaneers). Both were signed to future contracts. 49ers | Singletary not considering moving Clements Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said he is not considering moving CB Nate Clements to safety. 49ers | B. Jones will have to earn role on the team Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Jones is scheduled to make $2.145 million in base salary in 2010. Jones rarely got on the field in 2009 and caught just one pass the entire season. He will have to earn his role on the team with a solid offseason and training camp. 49ers | M. Lewis' future with club uncertain Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers S Michael Lewis is scheduled to earn $4.12 million in base salary in 2010. Lewis sustained three concussions in a short period of time in 2009, and his future with the team might hinge on whether the 49ers draft or sign a safety this offseason. 49ers | Could ask Clements to take a pay cut Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Nate Clements is scheduled to earn $6 million in base salary in 2010. Clements was demoted for the team's Week 8 game, and he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in that same game. The team still considers Clements one of their better players, but his salary for next season is more than twice CB Shawntae Spencer's scheduled salary. The team could ask him to take a pay cut, but the team could hold onto him until final cuts to determine what a fair price for his services would be for the 2010 season. 49ers | Singletary expected to meet with April Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary is expected to meet with former Buffalo Bills special teams coach Bobby April this week during the American Football Coaches Association convention about the 49ers special teams coaching position. 49ers | Could look for new right tackle Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers might look to acquire a new starting right tackle this offseason, likely in the 2010 NFL Draft. 49ers | May keep Baas for next season Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers will likely retain OG David Baas if he is a restricted free agent this offseason. 49ers | Foerster to return in 2010 Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach Chris Foerster will be retained in the same position in 2010, according to the team. 49ers | Interested in April Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports the San Francisco 49ers are believed to be interested in Bobby April for their vacant special teams coordinator position. |
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