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Should the Buccaneers sign Josh Freeman to a long-term contract? Based solely on his impressive passing totals, maybe, but Freeman is one of a dozen QBs who must be judged with a different measuring stick in the new NFL, writes Chris Sprow.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013

Chris Sprow writes that the Kansas City Chiefs, coming off a 2-14 season, are primed for a major rebound in 2013. Now armed with a competent QB in Alex Smith -- along with a handful of Pro Bowlers -- KC should drastically improve this season.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2013

Matt Bowen looks in-depth at the biggest offensive offseason acquisitions in the NFL and how they'll impact their team's schemes.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2013

Gary Horton and Field Yates take a look at the team philosophy, offseason needs and a key free-agent move for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2013

Scouts Inc. breaks down the draft implications of the Alex Smith trade, and says the 49ers are positioned to do just about anything they want on draft weekend.

Blog | Conversation | February 27, 2013

Matt Williamson looks at what Alex Smith's reported deal to the Kansas City Chiefs means for the rest of the NFL QB market.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2013

Matt Williamson examines what the San Francisco 49ers need to do to get back to the Super Bowl next season.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2013

Vince Verhei of Football Outsiders studies the San Francisco 49ers to find the similarities in their losses. Turns out the first quarter could prove pivotal if the Ravens hope to pull the upset.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2013

Matt Williamson and Gary Horton rank every rostered player for Super Bowl XLVII, providing scouting insights for every player in the game. Where do Joe Flacco and Colin Kaepernick rank?

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2013

Rivers McCown examines the Arizona Cardinals' QB situation, writing that a new signal-caller -- such as Michael Vick, Geno Smith or Tyler Wilson -- could propel the team to the playoffs. But is management willing to look past the team's incumbent QBs?

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2013

Chris Sprow takes a look at the teams that could be in the mix to land San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith this offseason.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2013

Peter Keating shows what might be in store for five quarterbacks who struggled in 2012.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2012

Matt Williamson writes that with Colin Kaepernick under center, the 49ers can expand their offensive attack and do things that weren't possible with Alex Smith.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2012

Sure, Alex Smith was having a great season, but if you view the long game for the Niners instead of the weekend's immediate matchup, giving Colin Kaepernick a go makes perfect sense. And Jim Harbaugh has earned the benefit of the doubt.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2012

The Monday Night Chaser looks at which team to bet on when the Chicago Bears visit the San Francisco 49ers.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2012

Chad Millman takes a look at Week 11 line moves and offers his weekly Millman Rankings.

Blog | Conversation | November 16, 2012