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Quick thoughts after the San Francisco 49ers reached agreement on a trade sending quarterback Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs: Credit Smith: Teams covet quarterbacks, but they haven't been shelling out huge money for unproven ones since the ...

Recent updates regarding Alex Smith's trade status do not include a couple key details: which team would acquire the San Francisco 49ers quarterback and at what price. The Kansas City Chiefs have been mentioned consistently as a potential trade pa...

NFL teams have filled six of eight head-coaching vacancies now that Chip Kelly has landed in Philadelphia as the Eagles' replacement for Andy Reid. A quick run through NFC West opponents for 2013 shows relatively few games against teams with first...

Around the NFC West: Jan. 3, 2013 Arizona Cardinals Somers: Horton's interview Bickley: Defending Andy Reid Urban: Norv link, Floyd, Horton St. Louis Rams Miklasz: Stable, Kroenke King: Rams' rebuildin...

Around the NFC West: Jan. 1, 2013 Arizona Cardinals Boivin: Change good, QBs key Somers: What Cardinals offer McLellan: Overhauls nothing new McManaman: Cards' players react Bickley: Cards made right moves ...

The NFL lockout allowed teams to get a jump on familiarization with 2011 regular-season opponents. The prep work was tougher for teams preparing to face opponents with new coaching staffs. That is why the Seattle Seahawks, scheduled to visit San F...

Jeremy from Stuart, Fla., thinks the St. Louis Rams could lose seven of their first eight regular-season games thanks to a rough schedule. He wonders whether that opens the door for the San Francisco 49ers to win the NFC West. Mike Sando: I though...

SEATTLE -- The guest list for Jake Locker's pro day at the University of Washington offered up a few surprises. Former Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander, in town on business, dropped by the Dempsey Indoor facility. Former NFL officiati...

The trade conversation initiated Tuesday picked up momentum quickly and hasn't slowed. "Deion Branch to Kansas City for Glenn Dorsey," youthcraze suggested. "Anquan Boldin to Miami for picks and/or Joey Porter," Primeau1203 wrote. "Brandon J...