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SAN FRANCISCO -- Yes, it is raining here this morning, but it's nothing too heavy, and the forecast is calling for occasional showers throughout the day. The NFC Championship Game between the New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers might be playe...

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I am traveling for a good chunk of this day, as getting out of Green Bay on the morning after a playoff game is a challenge, so the blog may be a bit light depending on whether my plane is Wi Fi equipped. To keep you busy, here are some facts the goo...

Three things to know about next Sunday's New York Giants-San Francisco 49ers NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park: 1. Home sweet home. Getting the NFC title game at home is a dream scenario for the 49ers. Quarterback Alex Smith has been much,...

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Mel Kiper releases his final mock draft for the 2013 NFL draft. At the top, it's a race for the top tackles. But a run on cornerbacks dominates the back of the first round.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2013

For his latest 2013 NFL mock draft, Mel Kiper goes through two full rounds of possible picks. There's a new slot for the top quarterback on the board.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2013

Jeffri Chadiha says the Dolphins and Chiefs are the clear winners after the first day of free agency but the Ravens and Steelers are left hurting.

After the Niners and Seahawks shook up the NFC West, wide receivers could go fast in free agency, writes John Clayton.

Todd McShay sets up his third mock draft for the 2013 NFL draft

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2013

Will the NFL push back the dates on the offseason? Not if the players' union has anything to say about it, writes John Clayton.

numberFire takes an early look at how the playoff field could look next season and which teams have the most work to do in free agency to get there.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2013

One year ago, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree voiced frustration over the opportunities available to him during an overtime defeat to the New York Giants in the NFC Championship Game. Crabtree had finished that game with a singl...

Quarterbacks have owned the MVP award in recent years, but Adrian Peterson dserves to buck that trend.

Quarterbacks have owned the MVP award in recent years, but Adrian Peterson dserves to buck that trend.

As the season enters its final quarter, there are five new entrants to Ron Jaworski's QB big board but one very familiar name atop it: Peyton Manning.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2012