The 49ers special teams unit was a thing to behold in 2011 whether it be David Akers kicking field goals and touchbacks or Andy Lee's booming punts that had little to no return. And yet, Akers and Lee had huge years in part because their coverage units...

Costanzo and C.J. Spillman , played extensively on special teams. The charts show offensive and defensive snap counts only. Teams can retain rights to RFAs by making one-year qualifying offers. Tags: San Francisco 49ers , Ahmad Brooks , Reggie Smith ,...

My center of attention is towards the free agents. This is the business part of the NFL, deciding what players to keep and the players the organization wants to cut ties with. There are many players on the Niners roster that are noticeable free agents.

Williams was nothing more than a special-teams player for the 49ers in 2011. I guarantee the team will look to get younger through the draft, and I'll be more than surprised if Williams returns to the 49ers in 2012. Tavares Gooden is an extremely...

Special teams played a role from the outset this season for the 49ers, with Ted Ginn Jr. returning both a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in the season-opening victory over Seattle. Said special teams star Blake Costanzo this year to the Bay Area...

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