Around the NFC West: Crabtree's concern

...Gore is an excellent blocker, but that is a mismatch the Packers will look to exploit." Daniel Brown of the San Jose Mercury News says the 49ers aren't saying which one of their receivers...

Around the NFC West: Trufant vs. Fitzgerald

Clare Farnsworth of seahawks.com checks in with coach Jim Mora regarding cornerback Marcus Trufant, who did not play during Seattle's 27-3 defeat to t...

Around the NFC West: Spags sleeps in office

...of stepping in to more than one position and not allowing a drop off in performance. Jason Brown has lived up to the expectation of his free agent signing, both in his play and...

Sounding off: NFC West on the airwaves

...Louis: reporter Brian Stull 101ESPN St. Louis: Trey Wingo (on Steven Jackson) 101ESPN St. Louis: center Jason Brown 101ESPN St. Louis: La'Roi Glover 101ESPN St. Louis: tight end Daniel Fells 101ESPN St. Louis...

Blackburn 5-2 Peterborough: Rovers hold nerve

Blackburn booked their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals with a comfortable win over 10-man Peterborough at Ewood Park.

Spikes in value, hikes in pay

Stocking the center position used to be an afterthought. But changing times have changed GMs' minds. Centers are reaping the benefits in terms of soaring salaries, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Quality centers growing in demand

What does it take to become an elite NFL center? Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson breaks down the attributes that teams look for at this vital spot.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Hot Read (A New Day for Centers) Shaun O'Hara, Jeff Saturday, & Jason Brown

ST. LOUIS - AUGUST 27: Jason Brown #60 of the St. Louis Rams prepares to snap the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during...

No sympathy from 49ers for rebuilding Rams

    Ezra Shaw/Getty Images   St. Louis running back Steven Jackson is at a loss for words when it comes to the Rams struggles this se...

Mailbag: Frugal team hoping to relocate?

...might have been partly behind some moves. However, the team spent big on free-agent center Jason Brown. The team held onto the second overall choice in the draft and then paid a slight...

Personnel report: Jackson and Rams' offense

...Barron blatantly holds Andre Carter and gets away with it, but Phillip Daniels crushes Marc Bulger. ... Jason Brown injures MCL. ... Barron holds Carter from behind and replays show he grabbed Carter by the collar...

Fantasy matchups: Week 3

Football Outsiders, with help from their advanced DVOA metric, examine matchups to tell you who to start and sit this week. Expect big things from some big names -- like Reggie Wayne and Antonio Gates -- but be prepared to sit the likes of Cedric Benson.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Jackson not carrying a heavy load

Steven Jackson is coming off his first 100-game of the season and is ready for heavy duty. But it might be a while before he gets a 20-carry game, even if the St. Louis Rams have built their offense around him.

Around the NFC West: 49ers need Crabtree?

...49ers held him to 3 yards on 14 carries during a 2007 game between the teams. Daniel Brown of the San Jose Mercury News says the 49ers stopped Peterson for a loss or no gain...