49ers Star Blasts New Quarterback

The San Francisco 49ers have a two-year contract agreement with quarterback David Carr, one day after the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft left the team's Santa Clara headquarters after several hours of talks.

Carr, 30, is expected to sign Sunday, a league source confirmed, and will provide the 49ers with a veteran quarterback presence behind starter Alex Smith, whom coach Mike Singletary said will assume the No. 1 spot heading into training camp. Singletary also noted that he liked to keep his quarterback situation competitive, which gives Carr a fighting chance to regain a starting position.

The addition of Carr, an eight-year veteran who spent the past two seasons with the New York Giants as a backup to Eli Manning, likely means the 49ers' brief love affair with one-time starter Shaun Hill has all but ended. Carr's starting experience in the league makes him an attractive No. 2 quarterback, and the 49ers are excited about the development of former Ball State standout Nate Davis, their fifth-round pick in 2009.

Carr may find himself facing an awkward welcome from All Pro linebacker Patrick Willis, who went on a Twitter campaign on Friday openly questioning how the 49ers' newest quarterback would fit into the team's plans.

In one tweet posted on his verified account, Willis wrote (sic): "I'm saying if we going to go get another qb. spend money on a difference maker. Like (Michael) vick. my opinion. And well u got urs"

Willis also posted, "We have 3 qb's that are better then him. That's a waste of his time."

Later, Willis backed off his strident tone, posting, "Ppl are really fired up right now about what I said earlier. I apologize if I hurt some feelings and if carr becomes my teammate." He also added, "I will embrace him and we will win together. And with that being said I just want to win."