Mailbag: Arizona and a road playoff game

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Shane from Tempe, Ariz., writes: Hey Mike... What do you think the chances are of the Cards winning a road playoff gam...

Free agent hits big part of success for Jets, Titans

...class include running back Michael Turner in Atlanta, defensive end Travis LaBoy in Arizona, defensive end Justin Smith in San Francisco, linebacker Kawika Mitchell in Buffalo and center Jeff Faine in Tampa Bay. But...

More than just a tournament, Hawaii Invitational

...world. On my team, Casey and Ryan Powell, Colin Doyle, Matt Ulrich, Joe Walters, Stephen Brooks, Justin Smith, Anthony Kelly, Jared park, Tim Booth, Eric Martin, Brodie Merril, Jack Reid and Brett Queener! That...

Mailbag: Turnovers, points and plays

...a win-win. Harold from Columbia, Mo., writes: Sando - I will tell you one thing about Justin Smith. The guy owns a golf course in Jefferson City - his home town. Public golf course - has...

49ers' Smith rose to occasion

...Francisco's narrow defeat at Arizona on Monday night overshadowed a strong performance from the 49ers' Justin Smith. Smith doesn't appear to be great at any one thing, but he does several things...

NFC West stock watch: rising

...the 49ers came at a critical time. Dansby should get consideration for the Pro Bowl. 10. Justin Smith, DE, 49ers. The Cardinals had a hard time handling him from beginning to end. Easily the...

Officially speaking: Referee confidential

...calls that became non-calls during the Cardinals' 29-24 victory. Corrente, after correctly determining that Justin Smith hadn't grabbed Tim Hightower's facemask: "After discussion, the flag will be picked up. There...

Warner transcends pass rushers

...eight rushers on the 46-yard pass from Warner to Steve Breaston. One of those rushers, Justin Smith, dropped into short coverage after an initial rush. Others, notably Takeo Spikes, delayed their rushes until...

Where they rank on defense: Week 10

...23 24 32 The 49ers have spent big money on defensive free agents Nate Clements and Justin Smith. They have used recent first-round draft choices for defensive players Patrick Willis, Manny Lawson and...

Whisenhunt emphasizes the positive

...said the Cardinals' quarterback rollouts weren't designed specifically to roll away from 49ers defensive end Justin Smith. The effect was the same on a couple plays. The approach seemed wise given the ankle...

Silver linings: 49ers at Cardinals

...least Davis had a legitimate reason to celebrate. That's a start.Defensive end/outside linebacker Justin Smith was again a problem for the Cardinals. Arizona even designed quarterback rollouts to the other side...

Cardinals find a way despite shortcomings

    Mark J. Rebilas/US Presswire   Kurt Warner threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns as the Cardinals held off the 49ers, 29-24. P...

Tatupu's streak ends, but others endure

...128 consecutive games, most in the league for tight ends who are not primarily long snappers. Justin Smith, DE, 49ers. His 115 consecutive starts are more than double the current streaks for any other...

Mailbag: Where all that fine money goes

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando James from New Jersey writes: Hey Mike, great article. Here's something that would be interesting for you to track. Ho...

...Wes Welker (83) is pursued by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Walt Harris (27) and defensive end Justin Smith (94) at Candlestick Park. The Patriots defeated the 49ers 30-21. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image...