Willis, Curry and Singletary

...fans might enjoy former NFL linebacker Dave Wyman's recent post touching on Aaron Curry and Patrick Willis Wyman saw signs of progress from Curry against the 49ers in Week 13, including this observation...

Hasselbeck sits out practice

Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is sitting out most of practice with a sore throwing shoulder but is probable to start for the Seahawks on Sunday at Houston.

Fletcher brings consistency, precision

Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson ranks and breaks down the top tacklers in the NFL.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Coming to grips with poor tackling

One of the most fundamental aspects of football since the days when Red Grange and Bronko Nagurski were running wild, proper tackling seems to have regressed as the NFL has evolved in recent years. Jeffri Chadiha identifies some reasons.

Four seconds plenty for Hasselbeck

...accurately with his left hand. That bought critical time for Hasselbeck. The 49ers' Mark Roman and Patrick Willis showed blitz up the middle, but only Willis followed through. Jones dove at his legs and...

Best Tackler in the NFL

Mike Hill and Tim Hasselbeck discuss the best tacklers in the NFL

Silver linings: 49ers at Seahawks

...touchdown, setting the franchise single-season record for scoring receptions by a tight end. Inside linebacker Patrick Willis had a game-high 16 tackles, two for losses. The 49ers had five sacks. Manny Lawson...

Mare makes 30-yard field goal as time expires for Seahawks' victory

Olindo Mare kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to send the Seattle Seahawks to a 20-17 victory on Sunday over the San Francisco 49ers, who wasted a career passing day from Alex Smith and many other opportunities.

D Up!: Steelers LBs about to go off

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 13, including a Pittsburgh Steelers quartet with a favorable three-week run ahead.

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...

49ers-Seahawks Preview

49ers-Seahawks Preview

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.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009