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With the spotlight shining on retiring legends, and battling brothers, Vince Verhei of Football Outsiders offers up a group of underappreciated players for the Niners and Ravens that helped carry these teams to the Big Easy.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2013

Steve Muench looks at five prospects who've impressed during recent film study, including a top defensive lineman who could help an NFL team playing in the divisional round.

Blog | Conversation | January 10, 2012

Examining why underdogs went 10-5 (again) and how bettors viewed Week 3 NFL results, including the performances of teams like the Seahawks, Pats and Colts

Blog | Conversation | September 27, 2010

As Buffalo searches for its next head coach, don't be surprised if Marty Shottenheimer gets a long look from GM Buddy Nix. Plus, is Donovan McNabb a surefire Hall of Famer? And had the Niners drafted Aaron Rodgers, would they be playoff bound right now?

Blog | Conversation | January 03, 2010

Mel Kiper re-evaluates his initial 2009 NFL draft grades. His thoughts (among many): the Packers, Pats, Ravens and Niners look good, the Raiders still look awful and this season's darlings -- Colts and Saints -- didn't draft well.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Ron Jaworksi breaks down the two Monday night games, along with some of Sunday's most intriguing matchups.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2007

PFW is hearing plenty, including that RB Corey Dillon could end up in St. Louis if he agrees to be a backup.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2007

The 49ers added a pair of veteran corners, but their work in the secondary must continue on draft day, writes Jeremy Green.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2006

PFW is hearing the Colts could let reliable kicker Mike Vanderjagt walk in free agency after this season.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2005

Pro Football Weekly is hearing whispers that 49ers LB Julian Peterson could find himself playing for another team in '06.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2005

Jeff Garcia appears to be everything he was in Cleveland -- older, slower and without arm strength.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2005

Mel Kiper says the San Francisco 49ers got the right man when they drafted Alex Smith with the No. 1 overall pick

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2005

The Dolphins have several holes, but our latest mock draft has them selecting a franchise back with the No. 2 pick.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2005

The Niners will likely look to trade down, but our first mock draft has them taking Cal QB Aaron Rodgers.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2005

49ers QBs have played extremely well at home, but on the road they are about as bad as you can get.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2003