It's safe to say it's a Peyton Manning kind of weekend. We had the news break yesterday that Manning worked out for the 49ers and really that's pretty much all that will matter for the media in the coming days. The 49ers could very well sign a wide receiver here or there, but Manning Watch is officially on the clock. It's as simple as that.

Colin Kaepernick’s dream has come true: 49ers now in on Peyton Manning (Bay Area Sports Guy)

What's next for the 49ers and Alex Smith with Peyton Manning now in the mix? (Sam Lam)

49ers focused on sustained success (Maiocco)

Report: Harbaugh worked out Manning (Maiocco)

Smith no longer controls own fate with 49ers (Maiocco)

Young makes 49ers' case for Manning (Maiocco)

49ers Blog and Q&A: Report: Harbaugh had secret meeting with Manning this week (Barrows)

No matter how it ends, Alex Smith comes out of this weakened (Barrows)

Can the 49ers actually land Peyton Manning? (Ans: Yes) (Barrows)

Conference Call: Rock Cartwright (49ers.com)

Rock Solid (49ers.com)

49ers Sign RB Rock Cartwright (49ers.com)

49 in 49: DT Devon Still (49ers.com)

Yikes, the 49ers’ surprise strike: They’re going after Peyton Manning (SJ Mercury News)

Asked about Peyton Manning, newcomer Cartwright hails Alex Smith (SJ Mercury News)

Purdy: 49ers, fans need to be careful in their pursuit of Peyton Manning (SJ Mercury News)

Monte Poole: Is Harbaugh sending wrong message by flirting with Manning? (SJ Mercury News)

Kawakami: 49ers' pitch for Peyton Manning is a shocker (SJ Mercury News)

Steve Young on 49ers’ QB pursuit: ‘It is the best opportunity for Peyton Manning’ (SJ Mercury News)

On the 49ers' interest in Peyton Manning (Sando)

ManningWatch: Five thoughts on 49ers (Sando)

2012 NFC West UFA scorecard: update (Sando)

Elway says Peyton "threw the ball great" (Pro Football Talk)

Manning update: Broncos, Titans and 49ers are left (Yahoo! Sports)

Report: Manning met with 49ers; Broncos prep offer (Yahoo! Sports)

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