49ers CB Rogers plans to be back in Pro Bowl, playoffs

Published: Mar 30, 2012 at 02:46 AM

SAN FRANCISCO -- Carlos Rogers has no plans to be a one-and-done Pro Bowler.

Or playoff participant for that matter.

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The cornerback said Thursday he re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers this month on a $31.3 million, four-year contract because he enjoyed a career year and he also appreciates the team's effort to keep the NFC West champions' talented defense intact for another run at a Super Bowl in 2012.

"I didn't even put too much thought into other teams until we figured out what we were going to do here," Rogers said.

He thrived in the deep San Francisco secondary, finally proving himself as a reliable playmaker after he developed a reputation during six years in Washington as someone who couldn't hold onto the ball. With the 49ers, he emerged and earned his first career Pro Bowl nod.

"If I'm in the position to make a play, I'm going to do my best to make it," the 30-year-old Rogers said of his approach going forward. "I'm not going to put pressure on myself. I'm just going to play my role. I don't want to be one of those guys who makes the Pro Bowl just one time."

Rogers, who shared the team lead with six interceptions, insists he knew in Week 4 or 5 last season that he wanted to return on a long-term deal -- and now he hopes to use the momentum gained from his big season to carry him this year.

Rogers said it was an easy decision returning to a team that has another chance to compete for a ring after the 49ers lost 20-17 in overtime to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in the NFC title game Jan. 22.

"Do I really want to go into free agency?" Rogers said Thursday of his thinking after the season. "Maybe I get more money. I could be with a team that's sorry. And they could continue to be sorry for like two years. And then once they want to change some stuff around, OK, they're going to go after the people that are making the highest salary. And then I get cut."

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