Shawntae Spencer

The San Francisco 49ers didn't waste any time. With Walt Harris likely out for the season after tearing his ACL at yesterday's practice, the Niners will host cornerback Dre' Bly on Thursday , according to Matt Maiocco of the Press Democrat . Bly, who has been to two Pro Bowls, was released by the Denver Broncos this off-season . The question is can the Niners and Bly, who has averaged $6.5 million per year over the past six seasons, agree on dollars and cents. If they can, Bly will likely compete with Tarell Brown and Shawntae Spencer for the starting cornerback spot opposite of ... Read Full Story

Despite the bad economy, the 49ers are looking to be major players once the NFL free agency period begins tonight at 9:01 p.m. (Pacific). According to the “San Francisco Chronicle,” the 49ers are about 25-million dollars under the expected 2009 salary cap of 123-million dollars. “We will be in the top six in the league in cap space,” general manager Scot McCloughan said. “But we’re not going to blow it on two or three players.” Meanwhile, team officials have other priorities, such as restructuring the contract of quarterback and former number-one draft pick Alex Smith. Under his current 2005 deal, the University of Utah ... Read Full Story

The Sacramento Bee reports that the Niners are going to convert cornerback Reggie Smith into a safety. Here is the report: The 49ers’ starting cornerbacks this season will be Nate Clements and Walt Harris. Both Shawntae Spencer and Tarell Brown were nursing injuries as the 49ers began their minicamp Friday while Reggie Smith is being converted into a safety. The backups for the minicamp were Marcus Hudson and Allen Rossum, the team’s return specialist. Read Full Story

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