49ers sign All-Pro punter Andy Lee through 2018 (The Associated Press)
(Wed, 23 May 2012 21:09:11 PDT)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt - minus a few in the preseason - for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004.

49ers QB Alex Smith facing higher expectations (The Associated Press)
(Wed, 23 May 2012 18:24:17 PDT)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Alex Smith looked one way, then another, finding open receivers with such ease that the toughest part might've been deciding whose turn it was in the rotation.

49ers coach impressed with Moss in early OTA workuts (The SportsXchange)
(Wed, 23 May 2012 18:20:14 PDT)
Wide receiver is a position where the San Francisco 49ers need an upgrade, as evidenced by the addition of veterans Randy Moss and Mario Manningham and rookie A.J. Jenkins, who was the 49ers' first-round draft choice.

NFL roundup: Players union files suit, accuses owners of collusion (The SportsXchange)
(Wed, 23 May 2012 16:30:14 PDT)
The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit on Wednesday that accused NFL owners and the league of collusion during the 2010 NFL season.

San Francisco 49ers Sign Punter Andy Lee to Six-Year Extension: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Wed, 23 May 2012 14:52:00 PDT)
Leave it to me to get excited about the San Francisco 49ers signing punter Andy Lee to an extension. I'm not sure why, but I thoroughly enjoy special teams just as much as I do other facets of the game of football. Perhaps is the make or break feeling of special teams. One missed tackle could lead to a touchdown and one bad punt could mean a short field for the opposing team. Special teams can really dictate the outcome of a game much more than the casual fan understands.

All-Pro punter Lee signs contract extension with 49ers
(Wed, 23 May 2012 11:51:06 PDT)
(Reuters) - The San Francisco 49ers have signed three-time All-Pro punter Andy Lee to a six-year contract extension, the National Football League team said on Wednesday. Lee, who set the league's single-season record in net punting average (44 yards) last year, will remain with San Francisco through the 2018 season. "Andy has established himself as one of the top players in the game at his position," 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. ...

49ers sign Lee to six-year extension (The SportsXchange)
(Wed, 23 May 2012 10:41:08 PDT)
San Francisco 49ers' punter Andy Lee signed a six-year extension that will take him through the 2018 season.

Kyle Williams dealt with playoff meltdown by going to work (National Football Post)
(Wed, 23 May 2012 08:32:02 PDT)
49ers receiver ready to redeem himself

49ers' Williams motivated by NFC title game gaffes (The Associated Press)
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:08:14 PDT)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Kyle Williams walked out of San Francisco 49ers headquarters Tuesday ready to talk about - and move past - the most miserable moment of his career.

49ers' WR, RB battles kick off with OTAs (The SportsXchange)
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:00:21 PDT)
Four months after botching a pair of punt returns in January's NFC Championship Game loss to the Giants, Kyle Williams opened the 49ers' first organized team practice for veterans on Tuesday in a battle for a roster spot.

Nate Burleson: Lions need less emotion sometimes (The Associated Press)
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:49:22 PDT)
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Nate Burleson says he didn't see what fellow Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young did to get himself dismissed from team workouts this week.

Are the Bills legitimate playoff contenders? (National Football Post)
(Tue, 22 May 2012 10:36:08 PDT)
Surviving the first six games could pave the way for a 10-6 season.

Tom Brady's father would be 'very hesitant' to let his son take up football in concussion era
(Tue, 22 May 2012 09:50:48 PDT)
Tom Sr. waited until his only boy was 14 to let him play football, and he would be more reluctant now.

Jim Harbaugh says Michael Crabtree has best hands he's ever seen (National Football Post)
(Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:11 PDT)
49ers need more from talented wide receiver

Bavaro: Bahr 'kind of out of it' in game-winning kick over 49ers (National Football Post)
(Wed, 16 May 2012 05:40:15 PDT)
Says kicker suffered concussion earlier in game

Saints coaches begin life without Sean Payton (The Associated Press)
(Mon, 14 May 2012 16:43:15 PDT)
METAIRIE, La. (AP) The Saints' revamped coaching staff said Monday that they are going to have to get use to the huge void left by Sean Payton's suspension for his role in the team's bounty system. They also might have to get use to life without Drew Brees.

Panthers hope to find diamond in rough at minicamp (The Associated Press)
(Sun, 13 May 2012 12:50:24 PDT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Quarterback Jarrett Brown spent the past three days doing what he loves, dropping back and firing passes to wide receivers at the Carolina Panthers' rookie minicamp. It's an opportunity he or others like him wouldn't have had a year ago - at least not with the Panthers.

Column: Vikings get sweetheart stadium deal (The Associated Press)
(Sat, 12 May 2012 15:11:36 PDT)
Whoa, that was a close one.

Alex Smith seeks out help from former pitcher (National Football Post)
(Sat, 12 May 2012 13:26:05 PDT)
Tom House schools him, others on throwing mechanics