49ers tender Brooks, Baas [link]
The NFL is headed for an uncapped 2010 season, which means two 49ers free agents probably won't be heading anywhere.
David White
Franchise tag on Franklin [link]
The 49ers placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin on Tuesday and hope to lock him up with a long-term contract.
Franchise tag for Franklin? [link]
If they can't sign him to a long-term deal soon, the 49ers will designate nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin as a franchise player, ESPN reported.
Chronicle Staff Report
Risk-taking, second-guessing [link]
Sean Payton has been saluted as a gutsy genius for his calls in the Super Bowl, which will probably inspire more risk taking in the NFL.
Gwen Knapp
Money issues, money players [link]
NFL owners are essentially asking players to take enormous pay cuts to
"save" the league. One problem: The league doesn't need
saving.
Bruce Jenkins