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Tony Pike and Mardy Gilyard got another chance to impress NFL scouts, this time on their own turf.

The 49ers didn't plan on making a big splash in free agency, and true to their word-they haven't. The team did make the somewhat surprising move of adding quarterback David Carr to the roster.

It's been said by many that Niners GM Scot McCloughan prefers drafting players based on size - the bigger the better.

Though it's exceedingly difficult for a man of action and authority to admit error, such admissions are even harder for a legendary sports executive.

Veteran tight end Anthony Becht visited the 49ers facility Tuesday as he considered changing uniforms again in the NFC West.

Steve Bono , a former quarterback for the National Football League, joined Constellation Wealth Advisors LLC as principal, the firm announced today.

The Pittsburgh Steelers bolstered their special teams, a weakness last season, by signing wide receiver Arnaz Battle and safety Will Allen.

The problem with being an armchair QB - and God knows we all are one - is that watching ESPN and reading the sports page everyday isn't the kind of qualified research needed to make multi-million dollar football decisions.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed wide receiver Arnaz Battle and safety Will Allen, both unrestricted free agents.

After two seasons as a backup with the Giants, quarterback David Carr is headed to San Francisco to compete for the starting quarterback job.

The Cleveland Browns signed linebacker Scott Fujita and offensive lineman Tony Pashos , both unrestricted free agents, to multiyear contracts Sunday.

Veteran wide receiver Arnaz Battle , an unrestricted free agent who played his entire NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers , will visit the Steelers this weekend.

The agent for Giants free agent quarterback David Carr is currently trying to put the finishing touches on a contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

David Carr only has planned a visit, mind you. But the fact that he has made Santa Clara his first free-agent stop is telling.

Rest assured, 49ers fans, your team will not sit back helplessly while the division-rival Rams court A.J. Feeley.

The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed linebacker Matt Wilhelm to a one-year contract, keeping him from becoming an unrestricted free agent Thursday night.

In an uncertain NFL free-agent season, it's at least clear that the 49ers and Raiders will not go after top free agents such as Julius Peppers.

49ers have right to match any offer or receive two first-round draft picks as compensation Raiders

Last April, I wrote an article titled The San Francisco 49ers and the "Potentials." It chronicled several 49ers players whom I believed had not yet realized their potential.

Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we rip through some quick takes on the first day of the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium... Sometimes, you just get a feeling about a certain team.