49ers news

• Santa Clara, CA (Sports Network) - The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed cornerback Carlos Rogers to a four-year contract. The deal is reportedly worth $31.3 million.
(First Coast News)
• RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Peyton Manning wont be a Dolphin or a Cardinal. But he could still join the Titans, the Broncos or even — get ready for this — the 49ers.
(US News and World Report)
• This is a shocker in one big way: The 49ers gave no indication that they were ready to make a pitch for Peyton Manning, and gave every hint and nod that they would re-sign Alex Smith at the closest and best opportunity. WELL NOW.
(San Jose Mercury News)
• The opening round of the wide receiver free-agency market saw the San Francisco 49ers waiting patiently on the sideline as big-name players signed big-dollar deals in the first few hours. The more methodical pace of Round 2 was more San Francisco's style.
(Morgan Hill Times)
• However, the 49ers' biggest move Tuesday was a strike to maintain consistency on defense with the re-signing of Pro Bowl cornerback Carlos Rogers.
(msnbc.com)
• Quarterback Alex Smith is expected to re-sign soon with the 49ers and has said he is weighing a three-year contract offer.
(YAHOO!)
• Former 49ers quarterback Steve Young emphatically backed the 49ers' pursuit of Peyton Manning, and vice versa. Young, now an ESPN analyst, had this to say on "SportsCenter" today: "Really smart.
(San Jose Mercury News (blog))
• Peyton Manning worked out for the San Francisco 49ers and took a physical exam with a team doctor this week, ESPN reported today.
(Bloomberg)