Braylon Edwards News

The 49ers took care of a move today that developed into a formality after the recent run of success in 2011.

I wrote a lot on this one. If you have the stomach - and the time - for 2500+ words of armchair managing and Tuesday Morning Quarterbacking, please follow me on this magical ride.

The NFL usually announces compensatory draft picks in March, but it is not too difficult to at least figure out whether the 49ers will receive compensation picks in the meantime.

Stating the obvious if I may.A The 49ers need some help at the wide receiver position next season.A Michael Crabtree had a career year, but still wasn't a 1,000 yard receiver.A Joshua Morgan is a nice player but spent most of the year on IR and is a free agent.A Ted Ginn Jr is a good return man and a decent #3 WR at best and is also a FA.A Kyle ... (more)

For the 49ers , their offseason started right after Lawrence Tynes kicked the game winning field goal at Candlestick two Sundays ago.

This offseason is fairly significant in terms of free agents given that the 49ers have some fairly significant players looking for a payday.

In two games, the 49ers wide receivers managed eight catches for 51 yards and one touchdown.

But, if they add a big, No.1 wide receiver this offseason they could be big preseason Super Bowl favorites for 2012, even without an elite quarterback.

Since the abrupt end of the 49ers season, I have read responses and follow-ups to the NFC Championship game regarding the 49ers .

The question is whether Jim Harbaugh would take a chance on somebody whose attitude totally contradicts the 49ers' cohesive nature.

It's never too early to look ahead at the free agent market, especially if you're one of the 30 NFL teams who are already in offseason mode.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree wilted under the pressure of the bright lights this postseason.

The 2011-2012 season will forever be on the minds of Jim Harbaugh , the resurrection of Alex Smith , the emergence of players such as NaVarro Bowman and Aldon Smith or hosting the NFC Championship game at the Stick.

Editor's note: This is a post from Tim Kawakami's "Talking Points" blog at http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/ . You all saw the season -- the 49ers for once maximized the talent on their roster, developed young players, coached and performed crisply, stormed to the NFC Championship Game.

Kyle Williams put his hands on his helmet and dropped his head in disgust. A second big mistake by its backup punt returner did in San Francisco at the worst possible time.

San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Williams fumbles a punt as New York Giants' Devin Thomas recovers during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan.

"The Sunday Five" is a loosely-titled piece where I talk about five NFL- or Browns -related topics related to this past week.

Giants at San Francisco 49ers NFC Championship Game Today, 6:30 p.m. Candlestick Park, San Francisco TV: FOX Radio: WFAN 660-AM We've heard it many times: Alex Smith has had a nice, breakout season after six underwhelming years, but he's nothing more than a game manager; the 49ers rely on defense and special teams - not their quarterback - to win ... (more)

An old friend is presently available. He would fill a need. How interested is Gang Green? Would the Jets replace Plaxico Burress with Braylon Edwards ? The reasons for wanting Edwards are obvious.

With your New York Giants facing the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in the NFC Championship Game I caught up with David Fucillo, the tremendous editor of SB Nation's 49ers website, Niners Nation , for a chat this week.