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There was lots of news from the OTAs and the personnel front. Eric Mangini was introduced. Some players were signed and some others were cut. Actually a big day for this time of the year. Unfortunately, as you may notice from the time stamp, this is running way late, and I'm going to rush it as fast as I can to get it up as soon as possible.
Personnel News
There's one thing that was apparent from the 49ers' moves that occurred on Tuesday and that's that we are boosting our special teams. After last seasons failings, it would seem like a prudent idea.
49ers upgrade special teams, sign Kassim Osgood, waive Joe Hastings (Gin)
More special-teams help: 49ers sign three-time Pro Bowler Osgood (Branch)
49ers sign Raymond Ventrone, waive Jason Schepler (Cohn)
Eric Mangini
Eric Mangini has a 'better perspective' in return to working in the NFL (Gin)
The real reason the 49ers wanted Mangini (Cohn)
Mangini's role with 49ers will 'evolve' over two years (SF Gate)
5 ways Eric Mangini can help 49ers (SF Gate)
OTAs
Sounds like Colt McCoy will be 49ers No. 2 QB (BASG)
Darius Fleming walking after knee injury, other notes from OTAs (Maiocco)
OTA practice notes: Darius Fleming goes down (Gin)
Colt McCoy bulding strong case to be Colin Kaepernick's backup (Inman)
Vernon Davis goes deep at 49ers OTAs (49ers.com)
OTA report: Anquan Boldin among those absent; Fleming hurt; Davis hustles (Inman)
49ers OTAs: Vernon Davis makes the catch of the day (Cohn)
Assorted News
Time for 49ers' Michael Crabtree to go to work (Barrows)
49ers and dynamic running, part 1: Shanahan stragems (49erswebzone)
49ers and dynamic running, part 2: The (Greg) Romantic Era (49erswebzone)
Precedent in '95 Green Bay Packers (Sando)
Phil Dawson doing his homework as 49ers kicker (NBC)
NFL strikes deal to allow fans to watch afternoon games on mobiles in 2014 (Mercury News)
Special teams holds key for final roster spots (Maiocco)
Anquan Boldin passes on White House visit (49ers.com)
For Quinton Patton, no strength in this number: 8 (Branch)
Jim Harbaugh turns up on Judge Judy (SF Gate)
Has Glenn Dorsey gotten a bad rap? (49erswebzone)
McCoy picks up 49ers system (49ers.com)
For 49ers, Super Bowl loss is haunting, motivating (Poole)
Sorry for the brevity. I'll be back stronger than ever tomorrow.
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