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Fifth-round tight end Luke Willson was one of the more impressive players in rookie camp with the Seattle Seahawks recently. It's looking like the team will need him. 2012 Seahawks TE Use, 1st/2nd Downs TEs Plays Yards/play ...

Seth from New Orleans recently hit the NFC West mailbag with a question seeking clarification for recent items regarding what Michael Crabtree's injury will mean to the San Francisco 49ers. He thinks some of my analysis appeared contradictory, but I'...

Around the NFC West: May 24, 2013 Arizona Cardinals Somers: Crabtree dominated Cards McManaman: Mathieu signs 1st deal Urban: Mathieu, CB Arenas noticed Weinfuss: Acho, Okafor are reunited St. Louis Rams ...

The San Francisco 49ers, though unusually healthy in recent seasons, had a hard time recovering from injuries to return specialist Ted Ginn Jr. and top defensive lineman Justin Smith over the past two seasons. Bill Barnwell drives home that point ...

We interrupt ongoing coverage of Michael Crabtree's surgically repaired Achilles tendon to continue our recent discussion on average ages for projected 2013 NFL starting lineups. Offense went first. Defense is up next. 2013 Starter Age Rank...

Atlanta Falcons The Falcons have set a franchise record for season-ticket sales. Falcons kicker Matt Bryant was among the players who spent time fishing Wednesday with Wounded Warrior veterans. Carolina Panthers Joseph Person of the Charl...

Around the NFC West: May 23, 2013 Arizona Cardinals Bordow: RB Williams played scared Somers: Attacking DEs, Crabtree Urban: Injury affects Boldin, Peterson Weinfuss: 'Grind' for young players St. Louis Rams ...

In case you were busy concocting an elaborate theory in which the film The Faculty exists as a prequel within the Fast & Furious universe, here's what you missed in sports on Wednesday: LeBron James had a triple-double and scored the game-winnin...

So much has gone down since our last NFC West chat one week ago. Suspensions for Bruce Irvin and Rokevious Watkins. A not-guilty plea from Daryl Washington. Michael Crabtree's torn Achilles' tendon. News that Cliff Avril is suffering from a foot i...

Christopher Harris discusses the fantasy fallout of Michael Crabtree's Achilles injury, especially on the value of Anquan Boldin and Colin Kaepernick.

With fewer than 100 days left before the college football season begins, coaches aren't taking their vacation time. Instead, they're recruiting.

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The injury bug has finally caught up with the 49ers, and now they are in the market for a Pro Bowl–caliber receiver.

A few notes from ESPN Stats & Information's Jason Vida regarding Michael Crabtree after the San Francisco 49ers receiver -- Crabtree, not Vida -- underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles' tendon: Go-to guy: 49ers quarterback Colin Kaeperni...

The season-altering and potentially season-ending injury Michael Crabtree suffered Tuesday leaves the San Francisco 49ers with question marks at wide receiver. Anquan Boldin becomes the most productive healthy receiver available to the team. Mario...

The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks have, by some accounts, carried their NFC West rivalry into the offseason. When one team would make a high-profile move, the other would seem to have a move of its own ready. 2012 Michael Crabtre...

Much thanks to @groomoo for delicately suggesting we take a more detailed look at the recently published average ages for projected NFL starters. 2013 Starter Age Rankings (Offense) Rank Team Avg. 1 Saints 28.95 2 T...