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SANTA CLARA – After watching the big one get away Wednesday, the 49ers latched onto something smaller.

At the same time Kurt Warner was signing a two-year, $23 million deal in Arizona, the 49ers inked 12-year veteran quarterback Damon Huard to a one-year deal. Huard, 35, has started 27 games in his career, including 18 in the past three seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs.

He and Shaun Hill are the only two quarterbacks guaranteed to be on the roster when the 49ers hold a minicamp later this month.

Huard's signing was overshadowed by Warner, who despite stating he wanted to return to the Cardinals, allowed himself to be wined and dined by the 49ers on Monday. The morning after his trip, his agent faxed the Cardinals a contract proposal for less than what the 49ers were willing to pay.

Warner, 37, told the media in Arizona that he knew he didn't want to be in San Francisco 45 minutes into his visit.

"I just felt God say, 'You're supposed to be in Arizona,' " Warner said.

Were the 49ers used? No, insisted his agent.

"I didn't feel right getting into specifics with them until Kurt was ready to pull the trigger," Mark Bartelstein said. "I didn't want them to feel used. … I really do respect that the 49ers handled this in a first-class way. They really gave a good presentation and gave Kurt something to think about."

In other 49ers news, the team has given free safety Mark Roman permission to seek a trade, according to his agent. The 49ers have told Roman he will enter next season as a backup to Dashon Goldson. If Roman doesn't find a new home by June, he wants to return to the 49ers.

The team also re-signed linebacker Takeo Spikes for two years and $6 million.
 
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why not?

Could TO land back in San Francisco?
By Brad Wilbricht

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With Terrell Owens back on the open market after the Dallas Cowboys cut him Wednesday, there are several potential new homes for the 13-year NFL veteran. While he’s notorious for dividing locker rooms, Owens still possesses some game-breaking abilities. Would San Francisco welcome him back to the Bay Area?

No-nonsense head coach Mike Singletary is now leading the 49ers, and his discipline could be just what Owens needs. Owens has essentially been allowed to freelance with little supervision during his last two stints, which resulted in the wideout leaving town earlier than expected.

During his time with both the Philadelphia Eagles and Cowboys, Owens found early success -- but that quickly turned to turmoil thereafter. On both occasions, TO wore out his welcome and ended up on the outside looking in.

Owens experienced his best seasons as a professional in San Francisco from 2000-2003. Owens thrived with the 49ers during that span, compiling 370 catches for 5,265 yards and 51 touchdowns.

While the premise has worked before, the odds of Owens landing back in San Francisco may be a long shot. The New England Patriots proved that outcast wide receivers can be tamed, most recently doing just that with Randy Moss. However, the Patriots' knack for winning can help alleviate distractions. The same cannot be said just yet for the 49ers.

Owens has surpassed 1,000 yards receiving in nine of the last 11 seasons and has racked up 951 career receptions. In addition, he’s hauled in 139 touchdown grabs, good for second all time in the NFL record books.

With the 49ers desperate for help at wide receiver, Owens could fill the current void at the position. San Francisco’s front office will begin determining if the risk of acquiring TO is worth the potential rewards the team would gain with the often disgruntled wideout.

While many teams will shy away from bringing Owns onboard, the one that takes the chance could reap great benefits. However, even if things look positive in the beginning, they usually begin to crumble from that point on when Owens is in the mix.

San Francisco must keep that in mind.
 
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Washington defensive end Demetric Evans didn't want to wait until the end of the week to make a decision between going to the 49ers or staying with the Redskins.

Evans opted to go with the 49ers on Wednesday night. He agreed to a two-year, $3.8 million deal, accroding to a source.

The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Evans will be part of the 49ers' rotation of defensive ends in their 3-4 scheme. The move will be a bit of a change for Evans. He's been in a 4-3 scheme with the Redskins.

Evans had his most productive year in 2008. He started 11 games with 33 tackles and 3 1/2 sacks. After playing two years in Dallas, Evans had been with the Redskins for five years.
 
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let TO come to SF because we do need a receiver and if his attitude kicks in, Singletary should just kick the living shit outta him then pull down his pants and make him kiss his ass. Put his ass in check just like he did VD. Remember VD had a TO like attitude? haha
 
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Niners to look at CB Green

The 49ers plan to kick the tires on Arizona cornerback Eric Green, a third-round draft pick of the Cardinals in 2005. Green is due into 49ers headquarters tomorrow, according to his agent. The Florida native visited the Dolphins Wednesday and the Titans today.

Green has had mixed results in Arizona. He started 11 games in 2007 and seemed to be securing himself as a permanent starter. Last season, however, he lost his starting job to rookie Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Green attributed his struggles early in the season to nagging calf and knee injuries.

If the 49ers somehow landed Green, they would have one of the deepest cornerback corps of any team in the league. Nate Clements and Walt Harris are the starters. Shawntae Spencer has starting experience and Tarell Brown seemed to be progressing nicely late last season. The team also spent a third-round draft pick on Reggie Smith. Marcus Hudson, a sixth-round pick in 2006, was on the bubble last year and needs to make a splash this summer. He also could be moved to safety, where he practiced occasionally last year.
 
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Murph: You know what I want to do first, Scot, is ask a non-Kurt Warner question. And that’s about Terrell Owens. He has been released by the Cowboys. And, it’s out there. Are the 49ers going to be interested in contacting Terrell Owens?

McCloughan: I’ll just say this: We knew there was a chance he might be released at some point. We’ve done all of the research we need to do. Again, we put a value on every prospect, free agency or the draft. It’s not just what he does on the field. It’s what he does off the field. How he fits in the locker room, how he fits Coach Singletary’s vision. So, there’s a value for him. Again, we don’t close any doors. But there’s a value for some players that’s higher than others.

Mac: Speaking of fitting in, can you, in your head, imagine him and Singletary co-existing with their much different personalities?

McCloughan: Well, the thing about Coach Singletary, which is great, is that he’s not afraid to say what’s on his mind and be forceful about it. We’re not afraid to take a so-called chance on players who might have some background issues. But we have to make sure it’s the right fit at the right time for the team.

Murph: So the official statement from the 49ers, not closing the door?

McCloughan: Correct.
 
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