49ers file tampering charges against NY Jets

Remember when Deion Sanders reported that two teams had asked about trading for Michael Crabtree? If there was any truth to that, the 49ers should have filed tampering charges. On Monday,they did just that. The New York Jets were reported to have contacted Crabtree's agent Eugene Parker about trading for Crabtree. However, Crabtree's rights cannot be traded until March 1. Until then, Crabtree belongs to the 49ers.A couple years ago, the 49ers were penalized a fifth round draft pick for their tampering with Bears LB Lance Briggs. The Jets have denied contacting Crabtree's agent. However, the Jets are still coveting a big name receiver. They were looking to get Percy Harvin in this past draft, but Minnesota took him at #22.The 49ers are doing the right thing at this moment. Knowing how difficult this holdout can be for the team, at least they can make some positive noise by making a statement about their organization. The 49ers don't want to be pushovers and they will...