Top RB prospect Trent Richardson posted 40-yard dash times in the 4.45-to-4.49-second range at Alabama’s pro day on Thursday according to NFL draft analyst Bucky Brooks.

The more we hear from Trent Baalke, the more evident it is the 49ers have a plan in place for how to get rookie QB Colin Kaepernick on the field, even if he isn’t the team’s starter.

One player with an unsettled future amid the current labor discord is 49ers CB Nate Clements. According to San Francisco GM Trent Baalke, whether or not Clements returns is apparently up to him.

Coach Jim Harbaugh‘s quest to rebuild the San Francisco 49ers in his image got a boost Friday with the announcement of compensatory picks for April’s NFL draft.

As we wrap up Day 1 of the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, we’ll leave you with a few thoughts (some random), observations and highlights from what we’ve heard.

With Trent Baalke on board as the 49ers’ GM, the belief is that Stanford’s Jim Harbaugh is then the next step as head coach.

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi, reported to have interviewed for the 49ers’ GM position, said the job is going to in-house candidate Trent Baalke.

49ers fans, CEO Jed York says he’s as frustrated with eight consecutive non-winning seasons as you are.

How will the Browns use the talented and versatile Josh Cribbs in 2010? According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, they would like to develop him as a receiver. That and much more Around the Web.