San Francisco 49ers (8-8-0)

Carr arrived in the Bay Area on Friday to visit with the San Francisco 49ers.
While coach Mike Singletary has repeatedly said 2005 No. 1 pick Alex Smith is his starter going forward, Singletary didn't rule out signing an experienced quarterback who could push Smith and challenge for playing time.

The San Francisco 49ers placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Franklin on Tuesday.
The move allows the Niners to match any offer Franklin receives from another team or get two first-round picks as compensation. Franklin is guaranteed just more than $7 million next season with the tag. General manager Scot McCloughan says the team still hopes to sign Franklin to a long-term contract before the start of next season. Franklin emerged as one of the top nose tackles in the league last season with 36 tackles, two sacks and an interception.

The Pro Bowl tight end from the San Francisco 49ers and lifelong Olympics fan arrived Friday at Vancouver Olympic Center, sporting a royal blue USA jacket with "DAVIS" on the back and a plaid flannel beneath. "Oh, this is awesome," Davis said when he climbed the stairs to his seat and took his first look at the ice. "Yeah, this is cool, just like on TV, outstanding."
Davis cheered on the winless American men's curlers against France on Friday and served as their honorary captain for two matches. He greeted the team before players marched out to their sheet for pregame introductions. "It's a tough game, a tough sport," Davis said. "It's not as physical as football, but it's a tough sport to compete at. I say that because you have to be very accurate, you have to be athletic as far as holding your balance and you've got to be smart."

Smith will serve as a guest studio analyst for the BBC on Super Bowl Sunday. Smith will be breaking down the Feb. 7 game between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts.
Smith will also be discussing his own team's upcoming Oct. 31 game against the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium. It's the fourth straight year the NFL will stage a regular-season game in the British capital. Smith says he's excited to be going to London to represent the 49ers and the NFL.