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Grading Alex Smith's play during the San Francisco 49ers' 6-1 start has become one of the more fascinating pursuits of this 2011 NFC West season. Smith, long a divisive subject among 49ers fans, remains one even during the team's best start since ...

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the Seattle Seahawks agreed upon a noon PT starting time for a recent conference call with season-ticket holders. How hard was that? Alas, the NFL will force the Seahawks and other West Coast teams to rise 21 ...

The first round of the 2011 NFL draft was notable in the NFC West for the players teams did not select -- quarterbacks available when Arizona and San Francisco selected. The second round presents a second chance for the Cardinals, 49ers and Seattl...

Free safety Earl Thomas generally impressed during his rookie season with the Seattle Seahawks. His range was obvious. He was a willing tackler. He showed an ability to make plays on the ball. There were times when Thomas went for big plays at ...

Michael Vick threw for 270 yards, two touchdowns and his third and fourth interceptions of the entire season Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, but ESPN.com's Mike Sando still moved him down a notch in his weekly MVP Watch. San Diego Chargers q...

Among a group of 11 young quarterbacks, Denver's Jay Cutler is most likely to join Peyton Manning and Tom Brady in the very elite class, Mike Sando writes.