So with Bengals tackle Andre Smith finally under contract, is the final first-round holdout any closer to doing a deal?
Um, no.
Tom Curran reports that a source with knowledge of the situation says that there have been no developments whatsoever in the ongoing impasse between the 49ers and receiver Michael Crabtree, the tenth overall pick in the 2009 draft.
We’re taking a comprehensive look at the Crabtree situation and all potential options for the team and the player for Monday’s item at SportingNews.com.
Unless he signs a contract by then.
We’re comfortable taking that chance.