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Jimmy Raye once identified Rich Gannon as the quarterback who best fit his system.

The 49ers just released updated information. Since we also need a Monday Night Football thread, feel free to use this for everything.

As expected, undrafted rookie Diyral Briggs made it through waivers this afternoon and was promptly added to the 49ers' practice squad.

The final roster cuts have come down from the 49ers , here's a list of the players released.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The 49ers announced seven signings to their practice squad Sunday.

They are: OT Alex Boone, WR Dobson Collins, TE J.J. Finley, FB Brit Miller, NT Khalif Mitchell, RB Kory Sheets and WR Dominique Zeigler.

The retirement of Marvel Smith naturally brought a lot of consternation as to what the 49ers might do to shore up the now thin offensive line.

It's official. Marvel Smith has announced his retirement The 49ers announced it just now and Coach Mike Singletary had this to say: "I would like to thank Marvel for his service to the 49ers organization over the last several months," said head coach Mike Singletary.

The 49ers confirmed tackle Marvel Smith 's retirement Saturday morning. What now? Adam Snyder is still the starter on the right side.

The 49ers parted ways with oft-injured offensive tackle Jonas Jennings this offseason and replaced him with Marvel Smith.

Marvel Smith has been excused from today's walk-through practice due to personal reasons, and he won't make the trip to Dallas, the 49ers announced.

Leave it to Jimmy Raye, who is emerging as the best quote on the team, to put the 49ers recently settled QB competition into hi-def perspective: "This deal is 21.

Damn it feels good to be talking football. I know it is just the preseason, but getting prepared to watch Broncos football at any level can't be beat.