Ruskell vs. the NFC West on draft day

...have drafted current starters Alex Smith, Michael Crabtree, Frank Gore, Tarell Brown, Dashon Goldson, Delanie Walker, Patrick Willis, Chilo Rachal, David Baas, Adam Snyder, Vernon Davis, Parys Haralson and Manny Lawson. I listed Walker...

Around the NFC West: Keim's time?

...Tribune says Hasselbeck might slide feet first the next time he crosses paths with 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. Also from Williams: Ruskell watched practice one final time Thursday before saying goodbye. John Morgan of...

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Cards lead Pro Bowl balloting in division

...Jackson, ranked fifth among NFC running backs, gave the Rams representation. Larry Fitzgerald, Adrian Wilson and Patrick Willis rank first at their positions. Seattle was one of five NFL teams with zero players ranked...

12 Nov 2009: Bears #22 Matt Forte (RB) is tackled by 49ers #52 Patrick Willis as the 49ers beat the Bears 10-6 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco California

Wrap-up: 49ers 20, Jaguars 3

...season long, Garrard's penchant for fumbling was critical to the Jaguars' loss, too. Led by Patrick Willis, San Francisco's defense was fundamentally sound. We saw very little from Maurice Jones-Drew in...

FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.

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D Up! Former DB Scott now playing LB

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 12, like former safety Bryan Scott of the Bills.

Week 12 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 12 inactives.

Mailbag: Debating the Seahawks' future

Scott from Roseville, Calif., writes: What is your gut on Tim Ruskell's status? My gut is no matter what others may think, if Ruskell is not given ano...

D Up! Pick up Harrison, Hawthorne now

Jim McCormick looks at defensive players you need to pick up now who can be a major help for your team.

The 49ers' chances against Green Bay

...throwing the ball really well -- but they cannot protect. Mike Sando: One hit from the 49ers' Patrick Willis can be one too many. Ask Matt Hasselbeck. Will the Packers adjust? Matt Williamson: They are...

Quick look at early Pro Bowl balloting

...behind the Eagles' Asante Samuel, the Vikings' Antoine Winfield and the Packers' Charles Woodson. The 49ers' Patrick Willis ranks first among NFC inside linebackers. The 49ers' Andy Lee ranks fifth among NFC punters. Former...

Gamers discuss the state of video games

With the video game industry constantly changing, the video game experts for ESPN RISE discuss where games have come from and where they're going.

Mailbag: No question, Lutui was faking

...3 defense, but I know Mike Singletary is more experienced with a four-man front. With Patrick Willis proving he can be a dominating enough force in the middle and Aubrayo Franklin showing he...