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Raise your hand if you had the San Francisco 49ers selecting Aldon Smith with the seventh overall choice in the 2011 NFL draft. Not seeing many hands out there. Not seeing any hands, actually. OK, let's try this again. Raise your hand if you...

Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. offered thoughts Thursday heading into the San Francisco 49ers' game Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Candlestick Park. Mike Sando: This game against the Steelers provides the 49ers with an opportunity...

The try-hard guy, long revered by NFL fans for overcoming physical limitations with all-out effort, has not been universally loved. Established veterans with a feel for how to practice during long, demanding regular seasons can become resentful wh...

ESPN.com's NFL writers rank the top 10 linebackers in the league today. Next week: Top 10 cornerbacks. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis beat out a strong and diverse field for top billing in ESPN.com's latest positional power ranking...

ESPN.com's NFL writers rank the top 10 linebackers in the league today. Next week: Top 10 cornerbacks. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis beat out a strong and diverse field for top billing in ESPN.com's latest positional power ranking...