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			<title>49ers WR Josh Morgan To Be A Hot Commodity In Free Agency?</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:32:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[An under the radar player who is expected to be a very hot free agent is 49ers receiver Josh Morgan. Teams are buzzing about the possibility of acquiring Morgan, who is considered a very good talent who should be available at a lesser price than the receivers on the top rung. The 49ers have been enthralled with Morgan for four years, but he never really had a breakout because of health issues and offensive ineptitude in previous seasons. A broken leg limited him to five games in 2011. But front office men see Morgan as someone with decent size, speed, toughness and playmaking ability.

Source: Pro Football Weekly (http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-7040.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[An under the radar player who is expected to be a very hot free agent is 49ers receiver Josh Morgan. Teams are buzzing about the possibility of acquiring Morgan, who is considered a very good talent who should be available at a lesser price than the receivers on the top rung. The 49ers have been enthralled with Morgan for four years, but he never really had a breakout because of health issues and offensive ineptitude in previous seasons. A broken leg limited him to five games in 2011. But front office men see Morgan as someone with decent size, speed, toughness and playmaking ability.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-7040.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&amp;utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Pro Football Weekly</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Santa Clara Sets 49ers Stadium For Earlier Debut</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:17:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Santa Clara officials are expected to approve a construction contract for the San Francisco 49ers' new stadium that calls on the facility to open in 2014, a year earlier than originally projected. City officials are scheduled to vote on the $878 million building contract Tuesday, the San Jose Mercury News reported. It requires construction to begin by July 1 and the stadium to be completed in time to open at the end of August 2014. The contractor, Turner-Devcon, would be fined $6 million for each 49ers game missed after that deadline, plus daily fines that could hit $20 million which could cause the contractor to lose money on the project. If Turner-Devcon completes the stadium in time for the 2014 preseason, it would earn a $5 million bonus. "We're going to be playing football here in 2014," Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews said. "I have no doubt whatsoever."

Source: Associated Press (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/11/4256279/santa-clara-to-fast-track-49ers.html#mi_rss=49ers)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santa Clara officials are expected to approve a construction contract for the San Francisco 49ers' new stadium that calls on the facility to open in 2014, a year earlier than originally projected. City officials are scheduled to vote on the $878 million building contract Tuesday, the San Jose Mercury News reported. It requires construction to begin by July 1 and the stadium to be completed in time to open at the end of August 2014. The contractor, Turner-Devcon, would be fined $6 million for each 49ers game missed after that deadline, plus daily fines that could hit $20 million which could cause the contractor to lose money on the project. If Turner-Devcon completes the stadium in time for the 2014 preseason, it would earn a $5 million bonus. &quot;We're going to be playing football here in 2014,&quot; Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews said. &quot;I have no doubt whatsoever.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/11/4256279/santa-clara-to-fast-track-49ers.html#mi_rss=49ers" target="_blank">Associated Press</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>49ers Block Buccaneers From Interviewing Ed Donatell</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The San Francisco 49ers have denied the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' request to interview secondary coach Ed Donatell for their defensive coordinator opening, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. Donatell, 53, joined the 49ers last off-season after coaching the Denver Broncos secondary under Josh McDaniels from 2009-10. Donatell has defensive coordinator experience with the University of Washington (2008) and with the Atlanta Falcons (2004-06) and Green Bay Packers (2000-03). 

Source: Mac's Football Blog (http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/49ers-block-buccaneers-from.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The San Francisco 49ers have denied the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' request to interview secondary coach Ed Donatell for their defensive coordinator opening, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. Donatell, 53, joined the 49ers last off-season after coaching the Denver Broncos secondary under Josh McDaniels from 2009-10. Donatell has defensive coordinator experience with the University of Washington (2008) and with the Atlanta Falcons (2004-06) and Green Bay Packers (2000-03). <br />
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			<title>49ers Name Gideon Yu Team President And Co-Owner</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:59:26 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Gideon Yu, who previously served as chief financial officer of both YouTube and Facebook, was officially named the team’s president and co-owner Thursday, according to CBSSports.com Rapid Reporter Kyle Bonagura. “My whole career has led to this point," Yu said in a statement released by the 49ers. "My job here is the perfect mix of my passions for football, entrepreneurship, business management and technology. Being at my favorite team in my favorite sport is a dream come true.” Forty-niners CEO Jed York called Yu "both a visionary and the 'go-to' guy who can lead us through the enormous opportunities ahead such as, the stadium construction, expansion of our brand and its businesses, and positioning the franchise for the future. We have more to do now than ever before, and Gideon is the right person to get the job done.” Yu will handle the business operations while general manager Trent Baalke, whose contract was extended Friday, will be responsible for all football operations. Both men will report to York. 

Source: Sports Illustrated (http://tracking.si.com/2012/02/10/49ers-name-gideon-yu-team-president-and-co-owner/)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Gideon Yu, who previously served as chief financial officer of both YouTube and Facebook, was officially named the team’s president and co-owner Thursday, according to CBSSports.com Rapid Reporter Kyle Bonagura. “My whole career has led to this point,&quot; Yu said in a statement released by the 49ers. &quot;My job here is the perfect mix of my passions for football, entrepreneurship, business management and technology. Being at my favorite team in my favorite sport is a dream come true.” Forty-niners CEO Jed York called Yu &quot;both a visionary and the 'go-to' guy who can lead us through the enormous opportunities ahead such as, the stadium construction, expansion of our brand and its businesses, and positioning the franchise for the future. We have more to do now than ever before, and Gideon is the right person to get the job done.” Yu will handle the business operations while general manager Trent Baalke, whose contract was extended Friday, will be responsible for all football operations. Both men will report to York. <br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://tracking.si.com/2012/02/10/49ers-name-gideon-yu-team-president-and-co-owner/" target="_blank">Sports Illustrated</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[49ers Extend GM Trent Baalke's Contract  Through 2016]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:44:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The 49ers have extended the contract of general manager Trent Baalke through 2016. The news was announced Friday by team CEO Jed York. Baalke was given the title of general manager in January 2011 and found immediate success with head coach Jim Harbaugh. The team went 13-3 and reached the NFC championship game in their first season at the helm, and Baalke was named the Pro Football Weekly/Professional Football Writers of America Executive of the Year. Previously, Baalke had served other roles in the San Francisco front office.

Source: Pro Football Weekly (http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/02/10/49ers-extend-gm-baalkes-contract)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 49ers have extended the contract of general manager Trent Baalke through 2016. The news was announced Friday by team CEO Jed York. Baalke was given the title of general manager in January 2011 and found immediate success with head coach Jim Harbaugh. The team went 13-3 and reached the NFC championship game in their first season at the helm, and Baalke was named the Pro Football Weekly/Professional Football Writers of America Executive of the Year. Previously, Baalke had served other roles in the San Francisco front office.<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/02/10/49ers-extend-gm-baalkes-contract" target="_blank">Pro Football Weekly</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>49ers FS Dashon Goldson Expects To Return, Says Feeling Is Mutual</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl safety Dashon Goldson is scheduled to become a free agent in March, but it doesn't sound like he's going anywhere. Goldson told radio station KGMZ in the Bay Area on Friday that he wants to return to the 49ers and the feeling is mutual, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "I think those guys are excited about me being there and I'm sure they want me back," Goldson said. "They've expressed how much they want me back. I want to be back there. Like I said, if I'm not there, I'd be shocked." Goldson, 27, returned to the 49ers last season on a one-year deal which the Chronicle reported was worth $1 million in base salary. According to the report, Goldson had previously rejected a five-year contract from the team. It's possible the 49ers could use the franchise tag on Goldson, which is expected to be worth around $6.4 million for safeties.

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826d6d6a/article/49ers-safety-goldson-expects-to-return-says-feeling-is-mutual)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl safety Dashon Goldson is scheduled to become a free agent in March, but it doesn't sound like he's going anywhere. Goldson told radio station KGMZ in the Bay Area on Friday that he wants to return to the 49ers and the feeling is mutual, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. &quot;I think those guys are excited about me being there and I'm sure they want me back,&quot; Goldson said. &quot;They've expressed how much they want me back. I want to be back there. Like I said, if I'm not there, I'd be shocked.&quot; Goldson, 27, returned to the 49ers last season on a one-year deal which the Chronicle reported was worth $1 million in base salary. According to the report, Goldson had previously rejected a five-year contract from the team. It's possible the 49ers could use the franchise tag on Goldson, which is expected to be worth around $6.4 million for safeties.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826d6d6a/article/49ers-safety-goldson-expects-to-return-says-feeling-is-mutual" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>49ers WR Josh Morgan Finally Sprinting, Hopes To Stay In San Francisco</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:19:19 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[49ers wide receiver Joshua Morgan is running, and even sprinting, again on the surgically repaired right leg that limited him to only five games in 2011 for the NFC West champions. "I'm back!" Morgan said Thursday, sporting his typical smile as he left team headquarters. "I'm running again and have been for about two weeks - yes, sprinting." Morgan broke a bone in his lower leg Oct. 9 against Tampa Bay, had surgery to have screws inserted and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. It was tough watching as his team went 13-3 in coach Jim Harbaugh's first season to end an eight-year drought without a playoff berth or winning record. While Morgan is set to become a free agent, Harbaugh has said the team plans to bring him back for next season. Morgan insists he'll be ready to re-sign the moment the team reaches out.

Source: Sacramento Bee (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/09/4252324/49ers-wideout-joshua-morgan-eager.html#mi_rss=49ers)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[49ers wide receiver Joshua Morgan is running, and even sprinting, again on the surgically repaired right leg that limited him to only five games in 2011 for the NFC West champions. &quot;I'm back!&quot; Morgan said Thursday, sporting his typical smile as he left team headquarters. &quot;I'm running again and have been for about two weeks - yes, sprinting.&quot; Morgan broke a bone in his lower leg Oct. 9 against Tampa Bay, had surgery to have screws inserted and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. It was tough watching as his team went 13-3 in coach Jim Harbaugh's first season to end an eight-year drought without a playoff berth or winning record. While Morgan is set to become a free agent, Harbaugh has said the team plans to bring him back for next season. Morgan insists he'll be ready to re-sign the moment the team reaches out.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/09/4252324/49ers-wideout-joshua-morgan-eager.html#mi_rss=49ers" target="_blank">Sacramento Bee</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh Says QB Alex Smith Is 'Our Guy']]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:41:33 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[49ers quarterback Alex Smith will be a free agent this offseason but it is highly unlikely he will be made available to any of the 31 other teams in the NFL.  According to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com, the 49ers' braintrust is "unanimous" in their desire to bring Smith back as their starting quarterback. "We're all in lockstep as an organization that Alex Smith is our guy," said head coach Jim Harbaugh. "It's well-documented. You saw the way he played this year. (He is a) tremendous leader on our football team."  Harbaugh will open the job up to competition between Smith and Colin Kaepernick after Smith is re-signed but Smith is firmly expected to win that battle.  It is extremely unlikely that the 49ers will enter the Peyton Manning sweepstakes.

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23739)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[49ers quarterback Alex Smith will be a free agent this offseason but it is highly unlikely he will be made available to any of the 31 other teams in the NFL.  According to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com, the 49ers' braintrust is &quot;unanimous&quot; in their desire to bring Smith back as their starting quarterback. &quot;We're all in lockstep as an organization that Alex Smith is our guy,&quot; said head coach Jim Harbaugh. &quot;It's well-documented. You saw the way he played this year. (He is a) tremendous leader on our football team.&quot;  Harbaugh will open the job up to competition between Smith and Colin Kaepernick after Smith is re-signed but Smith is firmly expected to win that battle.  It is extremely unlikely that the 49ers will enter the Peyton Manning sweepstakes.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23739" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>QB Colin Kaepernick Expects To Compete For 49ers Starting Job</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:34:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he expects to be part of an "open and fair" competition to winning the starting QB job in 2012 according to Dan Hinxman of the Reno Gazette-Journal.  The lockout hampered Kaepernick's development during his rookie year after being drafted by the 49ers out of Nevada.  The question is whether he will be competing with Alex Smith, who is a free agent this offseason.  Jim Harbaugh has made it known that he wants Smith to be re-signed.

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23724)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he expects to be part of an &quot;open and fair&quot; competition to winning the starting QB job in 2012 according to Dan Hinxman of the Reno Gazette-Journal.  The lockout hampered Kaepernick's development during his rookie year after being drafted by the 49ers out of Nevada.  The question is whether he will be competing with Alex Smith, who is a free agent this offseason.  Jim Harbaugh has made it known that he wants Smith to be re-signed.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23724" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>49ers DE Ray McDonald Arrested On Outstanding Warrant</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:28:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Ray McDonald, a fifth-year defensive lineman for the 49ers, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Sunnyvale for an outstanding warrant, stemming from his 2010 arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County. McDonald, 27, was released from the Santa Clara County Main Jail just after 7 a.m., according to Sgt. Jose Cordoza of the Santa Clara Sheriff's Department. Sunnyvale police pulled over McDonald for an apparent traffic violation and he was arrested at about 2 a.m. when officers learned of his outstanding arrest warrant, according to Sunnyvale Capt. Dave Verbrugge. "No other charges filed," Verbrugge said. "He was cooperative and no problems." A call to the 49ers seeking comment was not immediately returned. McDonald was seen entering the team's Santa Clara facility Tuesday afternoon for an apparent offseason workout. McDonald was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on June 12, 2010 for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County. Following that 2010 arrest, McDonald told reporters at the 49ers facility: "I just want to let you all know that whenever it works itself out, you'll know everything that's going on. I just want to apologize for making this a distraction because that's not my intent. My intent is to come out here and work hard and try to win ballgames this year."

Source: Mercury News (http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_19919609)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ray McDonald, a fifth-year defensive lineman for the 49ers, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Sunnyvale for an outstanding warrant, stemming from his 2010 arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County. McDonald, 27, was released from the Santa Clara County Main Jail just after 7 a.m., according to Sgt. Jose Cordoza of the Santa Clara Sheriff's Department. Sunnyvale police pulled over McDonald for an apparent traffic violation and he was arrested at about 2 a.m. when officers learned of his outstanding arrest warrant, according to Sunnyvale Capt. Dave Verbrugge. &quot;No other charges filed,&quot; Verbrugge said. &quot;He was cooperative and no problems.&quot; A call to the 49ers seeking comment was not immediately returned. McDonald was seen entering the team's Santa Clara facility Tuesday afternoon for an apparent offseason workout. McDonald was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on June 12, 2010 for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County. Following that 2010 arrest, McDonald told reporters at the 49ers facility: &quot;I just want to let you all know that whenever it works itself out, you'll know everything that's going on. I just want to apologize for making this a distraction because that's not my intent. My intent is to come out here and work hard and try to win ballgames this year.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_19919609" target="_blank">Mercury News</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Rams Interview 49ers Director Of Player Personnel Tom Gamble</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:21:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Rams have interviewed San Francisco 49ers Director of Player Personnel Tom Gamble for their general manager position, Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Gamble has been with the 49ers for the last seven seasons, beginning as the Director of Pro Personnel before he was promoted to his current position last February. Before working for the 49ers, Gamble was a college scout for the Indianapolis Colts, a scout for the Baltimore Ravens, defensive assistant/quality control coach for the New York Jets and spent seven seasons in the Philadelphia Eagles' front office, including two seasons where Rams head coach Jeff Fisher was defensive coordinator.

Source: Mac's Football Blog (http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/rams-interview-49ers-director-of-player.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The St. Louis Rams have interviewed San Francisco 49ers Director of Player Personnel Tom Gamble for their general manager position, Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Gamble has been with the 49ers for the last seven seasons, beginning as the Director of Pro Personnel before he was promoted to his current position last February. Before working for the 49ers, Gamble was a college scout for the Indianapolis Colts, a scout for the Baltimore Ravens, defensive assistant/quality control coach for the New York Jets and spent seven seasons in the Philadelphia Eagles' front office, including two seasons where Rams head coach Jeff Fisher was defensive coordinator.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/rams-interview-49ers-director-of-player.html" target="_blank">Mac's Football Blog</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[49ers Want To Re-Sign QB Alex Smith In A 'Big Way']]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:53:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Pro Football Weekly  reports that an inside source has informed them that 49ers intend to retain QB Alex Smith despite his late season struggles. "I think they still want to re-sign Alex Smith in a big way," said the source. "He'll be affordable, and he wants to come back. I would be shocked if they don't re-sign him." There's been plenty of speculation that the 49ers may consider some of the other available options during free agency and the draft but San Francisco hasn't given any indication that would suggest that they'll allow Smith to leave. I'd expect to see them re-sign Smith to reasonable contract.

Source: NFL Trade Rumors (http://nfltraderumors.co/49ers-want-to-re-sign-qb-alex-smith-in-a-big-way/)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pro Football Weekly  reports that an inside source has informed them that 49ers intend to retain QB Alex Smith despite his late season struggles. &quot;I think they still want to re-sign Alex Smith in a big way,&quot; said the source. &quot;He'll be affordable, and he wants to come back. I would be shocked if they don't re-sign him.&quot; There's been plenty of speculation that the 49ers may consider some of the other available options during free agency and the draft but San Francisco hasn't given any indication that would suggest that they'll allow Smith to leave. I'd expect to see them re-sign Smith to reasonable contract.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://nfltraderumors.co/49ers-want-to-re-sign-qb-alex-smith-in-a-big-way/" target="_blank">NFL Trade Rumors</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>NFL Announces 2012 Hall Of Fame Class</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:21:33 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced Saturday night, and it was nearly as notable for who wasn't elected than who was. DB Jack Butler, C Dermontti Dawson, DE Chris Doleman, DT Cortez Kennedy, RB Curtis Martin and T Willie Roaf were all selected for enshrinement this summer in Canton, Ohio. Among those who will have to wait at least another year are Head Coach Bill Parcells, RB Jerome Bettis, WR Cris Carter, WR Andre Reed and DE/OLB Charles Haley.

Source: USA Today (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/02/dermontti-dawson-curtis-martin-lead-six-man-pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-bettis-haley-parcells-shut-out/1)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced Saturday night, and it was nearly as notable for who wasn't elected than who was. DB Jack Butler, C Dermontti Dawson, DE Chris Doleman, DT Cortez Kennedy, RB Curtis Martin and T Willie Roaf were all selected for enshrinement this summer in Canton, Ohio. Among those who will have to wait at least another year are Head Coach Bill Parcells, RB Jerome Bettis, WR Cris Carter, WR Andre Reed and DE/OLB Charles Haley.<br />
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<b>Source:</b><a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/02/dermontti-dawson-curtis-martin-lead-six-man-pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-bettis-haley-parcells-shut-out/1" target="_blank"> USA Today</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>49ers Unlikely To Use Franchise Tag On CB Carlos Rogers</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:25:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Carlos Rogers may be a free agent for the second time in as many seasons, though he is likely to get more attention this time. It’s hard to envision the 49ers using a franchise tag, which likely will be close to $11 million, on a soon to be 31-year old cornerback. Whereas Rogers was one of the most productive corners in the NFL and he played the ball exceptionally well, he had a little inconsistency in covering receivers. In fact, the Giants went after him with some success in the playoffs.

Source: National Football Post (http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-3206.html)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlos Rogers may be a free agent for the second time in as many seasons, though he is likely to get more attention this time. It’s hard to envision the 49ers using a franchise tag, which likely will be close to $11 million, on a soon to be 31-year old cornerback. Whereas Rogers was one of the most productive corners in the NFL and he played the ball exceptionally well, he had a little inconsistency in covering receivers. In fact, the Giants went after him with some success in the playoffs.<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-3206.html" target="_blank">National Football Post</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh Voted AP Coach Of The Year</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[After leading the San Francisco 49ers to the playoffs for the first time since 2002, coach Jim Harbaugh was named the Associated Press coach of the year Saturday at the inaugural NFL Honors awards ceremony in Indianapolis. In his first season as an NFL head coach, Harbaugh guided the 49ers to a 13-3 mark and the NFC Championship Game. They beat New Orleans in an NFC Divisional Game before losing the conference title game to the New York Giants. A former NFL quarterback and coach at Stanford, Harbaugh earned 45 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. He easily outdistanced Green Bay's Mike McCarthy, who received three votes, and Denver's John Fox, who got two.

Source: Associated Press (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8269d672/article/49ers-harbaugh-voted-ap-coach-of-the-year)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[After leading the San Francisco 49ers to the playoffs for the first time since 2002, coach Jim Harbaugh was named the Associated Press coach of the year Saturday at the inaugural NFL Honors awards ceremony in Indianapolis. In his first season as an NFL head coach, Harbaugh guided the 49ers to a 13-3 mark and the NFC Championship Game. They beat New Orleans in an NFC Divisional Game before losing the conference title game to the New York Giants. A former NFL quarterback and coach at Stanford, Harbaugh earned 45 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. He easily outdistanced Green Bay's Mike McCarthy, who received three votes, and Denver's John Fox, who got two.<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8269d672/article/49ers-harbaugh-voted-ap-coach-of-the-year" target="_blank">Associated Press</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>San Francisco Couldn’t Compete With 49ers’ Santa Clara Deal</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:10:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The National Football League’s $200 million contribution all but ensures that the 49ers will go forward with their plan for a new stadium in Santa Clara. Barring a major setback – such as construction delays, or a legal ruling against changes from the deal Santa Clara voters approved in June 2010 – the 49ers will be heading 40 miles south by the 2015 season. In terms of government assistance, the 49ers are getting a deal they could not have dreamed of attaining in San Francisco. Santa Clara’s City Council has agreed to provide an $850 million loan for the stadium. A group of Santa Clara stadium opponents has demanded a referendum on this change in scope of the city commitment, but the council has refused, and its attorneys maintain that it is consistent with the intent of the voter-approved Measure J.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle (http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2012/02/04/s-f-couldnt-compete-with-49ers-santa-clara-deal/)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The National Football League’s $200 million contribution all but ensures that the 49ers will go forward with their plan for a new stadium in Santa Clara. Barring a major setback – such as construction delays, or a legal ruling against changes from the deal Santa Clara voters approved in June 2010 – the 49ers will be heading 40 miles south by the 2015 season. In terms of government assistance, the 49ers are getting a deal they could not have dreamed of attaining in San Francisco. Santa Clara’s City Council has agreed to provide an $850 million loan for the stadium. A group of Santa Clara stadium opponents has demanded a referendum on this change in scope of the city commitment, but the council has refused, and its attorneys maintain that it is consistent with the intent of the voter-approved Measure J.<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2012/02/04/s-f-couldnt-compete-with-49ers-santa-clara-deal/" target="_blank">San Francisco Chronicle</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>49ers Get $200 Million From NFL To Build Santa Clara Stadium</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:13:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The National Football League said today it will put a $200 million loan toward the 49ers’ long-awaited stadium in Santa Clara, giving the team the final chunk of change they need to build the new state-of-the art facility. Site preparation work began last month on the $1 billion, 68,500-seat stadium, which could open as soon as the 2014 season. “With the NFL’s muscle now behind the new stadium, we are moving forward,” said Jed York, CEO of the 49ers, in a statement. “I expect an official ground-breaking ceremony very soon. Get your hard hats ready; we are embarking on the path to the next generation of 49ers football.” Previously, the team, which has played in San Francisco for more than six decades, was counting on the NFL to give an expected $150 million.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle (http://blog.sfgate.com/cityinsider/2012/02/02/49ers-get-200-million-from-nfl-to-build-santa-clara-stadium/)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The National Football League said today it will put a $200 million loan toward the 49ers’ long-awaited stadium in Santa Clara, giving the team the final chunk of change they need to build the new state-of-the art facility. Site preparation work began last month on the $1 billion, 68,500-seat stadium, which could open as soon as the 2014 season. “With the NFL’s muscle now behind the new stadium, we are moving forward,” said Jed York, CEO of the 49ers, in a statement. “I expect an official ground-breaking ceremony very soon. Get your hard hats ready; we are embarking on the path to the next generation of 49ers football.” Previously, the team, which has played in San Francisco for more than six decades, was counting on the NFL to give an expected $150 million.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://blog.sfgate.com/cityinsider/2012/02/02/49ers-get-200-million-from-nfl-to-build-santa-clara-stadium/" target="_blank">San Francisco Chronicle</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[NFL Owners Expected To Approve 49ers' Stadium In Santa Clara]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:47:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[NFL owners convened Thursday in Indianapolis for a short meeting in which they were expected to approve the San Francisco 49ers' new stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. It was unclear whether that will mean the first batch of funding through the NFL's new version of stadium financing. The NFL enjoys a host of oversight approvals with new stadiums, including the debt, lease and potential league contributions. The team's bankers were expected to be at the meeting as well. The team will be responsible for around $850 million of debt. The status of other teams in need of new stadiums was also expected to be discussed.

Source: Sporting News (http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-02-02/nfl-owners-expected-to-approve-49ers-stadium-in-santa-clara)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[NFL owners convened Thursday in Indianapolis for a short meeting in which they were expected to approve the San Francisco 49ers' new stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. It was unclear whether that will mean the first batch of funding through the NFL's new version of stadium financing. The NFL enjoys a host of oversight approvals with new stadiums, including the debt, lease and potential league contributions. The team's bankers were expected to be at the meeting as well. The team will be responsible for around $850 million of debt. The status of other teams in need of new stadiums was also expected to be discussed.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-02-02/nfl-owners-expected-to-approve-49ers-stadium-in-santa-clara" target="_blank">Sporting News</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[49ers Will Keep QB Alex Smith "Only At Their Price"]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:20:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>ESPN’s Chris Mortensen mentioned this afternoon that the San Francisco 49ers will re-sign QB Alex Smith ”only at their right price” while appearing on The Insiders special. The 49ers have made it known that they’re interested in keeping Smith and CSN Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco sees the team offering him deal in the range of  $8-11 million per season but limited to two or three years. Despite the teams success this season, they should really consider all of the available options before coming to a decision regarding the quarterback position. Smith certainly had his moments during the playoffs but more often than not he wasn’t able to consistently move the ball through the air. Now that could have something to do with his group of receivers but it’s still a worthy consideration.

Source: NFL Trade Rumors (http://nfltraderumors.co/49ers-will-keep-alex-smith-at-their-price/)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ESPN’s Chris Mortensen mentioned this afternoon that the San Francisco 49ers will re-sign QB Alex Smith ”only at their right price” while appearing on The Insiders special. The 49ers have made it known that they’re interested in keeping Smith and CSN Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco sees the team offering him deal in the range of  $8-11 million per season but limited to two or three years. Despite the teams success this season, they should really consider all of the available options before coming to a decision regarding the quarterback position. Smith certainly had his moments during the playoffs but more often than not he wasn’t able to consistently move the ball through the air. Now that could have something to do with his group of receivers but it’s still a worthy consideration.<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://nfltraderumors.co/49ers-will-keep-alex-smith-at-their-price/" target="_blank">NFL Trade Rumors</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Former Practice Squad WR John Matthews Signed To Reserves/Futures Contract</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:14:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Wide receiver is a priority position the 49ers must address in free agency and/or the draft this offseason. On Monday, they signed one of their former practice-squad receivers, John Matthews, to a reserve/future contract. Matthews, who played under coach Jim Harbaugh at USD, joined the 49ers’ practice squad on Oct. 4 and stuck there the rest of the season except for two weeks  in late November. When the 49ers released Braylon Edwards before the regular-season finale, Joe Hastings was promoted from the practice squad rather than Matthews (6-foot, 200 pounds).

Source: MercuryNews (http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2012/01/30/former-practice-squad-receiver-signed-to-future-contract/)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wide receiver is a priority position the 49ers must address in free agency and/or the draft this offseason. On Monday, they signed one of their former practice-squad receivers, John Matthews, to a reserve/future contract. Matthews, who played under coach Jim Harbaugh at USD, joined the 49ers’ practice squad on Oct. 4 and stuck there the rest of the season except for two weeks  in late November. When the 49ers released Braylon Edwards before the regular-season finale, Joe Hastings was promoted from the practice squad rather than Matthews (6-foot, 200 pounds).<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2012/01/30/former-practice-squad-receiver-signed-to-future-contract/" target="_blank">MercuryNews</a>]]></content:encoded>
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