49ers Bring Back familliar Faces

The San Francisco 49ers have brought three familliar faces back to the Bay area; as linebacker Takeo Spikes, fullback Moran Norris and return specialist Allen Rossum have all agreed to terms with the team.

Spikes, 33, was outspoken about his desire to return to San Francisco, and reportedly agreed to a two-year contract. Last season, Spikes started 13 games and was credited with 122 tackles.

"I feel like there is unfinished business," Spikes said a day after the season. "I never had any regret about any of the teams that I left. But I would have regret if I left this team. It's something I want to be a part of."

Norris, 30, was likely brought back to San Francisco as Head Coach Mike Singletary continues to put an emphasis on a power running game. The 6-foot-1, 250-pound blocking back helped pave the way for Frank Gore's career-best season in 2006. Norris' deal will be for $5 Million over three years, with $1.5 Million guaranteed.

Rossum's impact on the return game is likely the reason for his return, after ranking third in the NFC with a 26.8-yard kickoff-return average last season. Rossum finished second in the NFL with a 14.9-yard punt-return average.