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Yes, the start of training camps is two months away, but it's never too early to consider the coming season. A look at the best-case and worst-case scenarios for the 49ers in 2012: Dream scenario (14-2): The 49ers pick up where they left off last ...

NFC West teams owned six first-round choices in the 2010 NFL draft. Sam Bradford, Russell Okung, Anthony Davis, Earl Thomas, Mike Iupati and Dan Williams were the selections. One of them has emerged as a Pro Bowl performer (Thomas). Another has...

JohnnyP from St. Louis, Mo., wants to see NFC West awards patterned after the major NFL awards: MVP, offensive and defensive players of the year, top rookies, etc. Mike Sando: We've done all-division teams since 2008 and I'll reproduce the choices...

Kyle Williams walked out of San Francisco 49ers headquarters Tuesday ready to talk about -- and move past -- the most miserable moment of his career.

Before offering his list of five wideouts with the best hands, ESPN's Tim Hasselbeck explains why he thinks San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh offered such high praise for Michael Crabtree. "If you look at the context, Randy Moss joins the tea...

Kellen Winslow set season highs in 2010 with seven receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns during a 38-15 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Winslow caught 10 passes for 83 yards against the other NFC West teams that season. What, exactly, a...

When San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh wasn't remarking on Michael Crabtree's hands during a recent interview, he was confirming something of greater importance: Alex Smith has grown up physically. Smith looked sturdier last season, and ther...

Good morning, NFC West, and welcome back from a s-s-s-low weekend in the division. On the bright side, depending upon your perspective, we're only 76 days away from the Hall of Fame game between our own Arizona Cardinals and whichever New Orleans ...

There's little sense in taking the bait when San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh tells a radio program Michael Crabtree "has the best hands I've ever seen on a wide receiver." Anyone with a strong grasp of NFL history would place Cris Carter, R...

Perceptions can play tricks. Sometimes, they're flat-out wrong. Michael Crabtree demonstrated as much early during his tenure with the San Francisco 49ers. He came to the team with a reputation as a diva receiver, reinforced by his alliance with D...

Drafting front-line NFL starters in the second round isn't always easy. The Arizona Cardinals have had their share of successes (Calais Campbell, Daryl Washington, Karlos Dansby and Deuce Lutui) in recent years. They've also suffered some disappoi...

Randy Moss looked every bit a team player as he demonstrated a cut and quick feet for his fellow wide receivers, who listened intently and observed while the veteran impressed in his first formal practice with the San Francisco 49ers.

We should schedule a Michael Crabtree discussion periodically just to get the blood pumping. Linking to Matt Maiocco's piece from our latest "Around the NFC West" post got us talking Thursday morning. 2009 Draft: Crabtree and Top Eight WRs ...

Lots going on with the St. Louis Rams. First, thanks to @Gofastleft for pointing out a story suggesting the team has asked for a retractable roof as part of its proposed renovations to the Edward Jones Dome. Charles Jaco of Fox2now.com says exp...

The first outside pass-rusher selected in the 2012 NFL draft is the first one with a known contract agreement. Bruce Irvin, chosen 15th overall by the Seattle Seahawks, will sign a four-year agreement, PFT reports and the team confirms (via John B...

The 2010 New England Patriots had just posted a 41-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins heading into their bye week. They had a 3-1 record and should have been gaining momentum, but their veteran wide receiver, Randy Moss, wasn't happy. Moss had blo...