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49ers' free-agent rundown for offseason
The nucleus of the 49ers roster should remain intact as only two starters in 2009 have contracts set to expire at the end of February.
Rathman accepts 49ers' offer
blog.pressdemocrat.com — Tom Rathman has accepted the 49ers' offer to take over as the club's running backs coach, he confirmed just moments ago as he was leaving Alameda after clearing out his belongings at the Raiders' complex. (more) Rathman accepts 49ers' offer
49ers aiming for continuity
sacbee.com — Ted Tollner might not see it this way, but the decision to allow the incoming offensive coordinator to pick his own quarterbacks coach is a wise one. The move was done with continuity in mind. That is, the incoming OC brings an apprentice with him. ... (more) 49ers aiming for continuity
Niners most effective when running up the gut
blog.pressdemocrat.com — Head coach Mike Singletary made it clear last week that he wants the 49ers to be a running team. (more) Niners most effective when running up the gut
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Golden Nuggets: Continuity. That's all I have to say.
Niners Nation — ... I'm back now and I'm gonna give you some nice links to browse if you're hungry for Niners news. Most of what you read may or may not have been posted already on the site but I'll lay out all the most recent news for ya. Anyway, enjoy and I hope you didn't miss my links *too* much. Get your predictions in, people! 'Nuff said! (NinersNation.com) Maiocco takes a look at some potential OC candidates. (PressDemocrat.com) He also gives his opinion on the 49ers free agents and who should be back. (PressDemocrat.com) Kevin Lynch ...

Around the NFC West: Moment near for Cards
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat takes a look at 49ers players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents in late February. He thinks Billy Bajema might be getting too expensive given his role as a blocking specialist. The offensive system the 49ers install could determine the value of players such as Bajema. Moran Norris was an odd man out in 2008. ...

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