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The San Francisco 49ers' Alex Smith has company among NFC West quarterbacks seeking to improve their mechanics this season. Kevin Kolb and John Skelton of the Arizona Cardinals have a new position coach and, unlike last offseason, ample time to wo...

Kellen Winslow isn't the only veteran tight end making news in the NFC West. Jeff King, at times a go-to option for Arizona last season, suffered an apparent leg injury during the Cardinals' organized team activities Tuesday. 2011 Cardinals T...

Two of the most highly drafted tight ends in NFL history now call the NFC West home. Vernon Davis, meet Kellen Winslow. Both were chosen sixth overall, Winslow in 2004 and Davis two years later. They are the only tight ends chosen among the top...

The earlier item on Vernon Davis led regular blog commenter EDTGO to recall a now-quaint 2011 item about Davis bracing for competition from NFC West rivals at the position. 2011 Davis vs. Division TEs (non-49ers) Stat Vernon Davis Divis...

A quick spin around NFC West rookie camps in search of notes to file away: Arizona Cardinals: Tight end Steve Skelton, brother of quarterback John Skelton, might have a shot at earning a roster spot this season. Kent Somers of the Arizona Republi...

Seven NFL tight ends finished last season with at least 75 receptions. Six had at least seven touchdown receptions. Seven had at least two receptions of 40-plus yards. But none of them played for NFC West teams, an upset. 2011 Stanford Throws...

The AFC North is running a series where every position will be ranked and what could change at that position. TIGHT ENDS 1. RAVENS: Baltimore made the tough call when it released Todd Heap in the offseason and went with two inexperienced tight ...

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti enthusiastically supports Joe Flacco as his quarterback, has every intention of retaining unrestricted free agent running back Ray Rice and believes the window of opportunity for his team to reach the Super Bowl rema

Thoughts on where NFC West players ranked for 2011 in yards per pass target: The players ranked second through seventh included four first-round picks and a second-rounder. The player ranked first, rookie Doug Baldwin, was not drafted. Think how ...

The Arizona Cardinals have a 5-1 record when quarterback John Skelton plays this season. They are 2-6 when he does not. The disparity raises questions about how the team should proceed if doctors clear starter Kevin Kolb to return this week fro...

Arizona: Quarterback Kevin Kolb took all the first-team reps in practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering toe/foot injuries against Baltimore one month ago. That puts Kolb on course to start against Dallas. Running back Beanie Wells was l...

The Arizona Cardinals have listed quarterback Kevin Kolb as questionable for the team's game at St. Louis in Week 12. Kolb has missed the last three games while recovering from toe and foot injuries. If Kolb does play, I'll be watching to see w...

Arizona: Quarterback Kevin Kolb appears close to returning from the toe and foot injuries that have sidelined him since Oct. 30. He estimated taking more than a third of the reps in practice Wednesday. All signs point to a likely return for Kolb agai...

SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco 49ers kept running back Frank Gore active Sunday after listing him as questionable on their Friday injury report. That was the most notable pregame roster move for San Francisco in Week 11. The team also declared...

Kevin Kolb was inactive for the Arizona Cardinals for the third straight game with a right foot injury, and was replaced at quarterback by John Skelton against the San Francisco 49ers.

Arizona: Kevin Kolb's turf-toe injury is more than just a turf-toe injury. He's also dealing with a bone bruise along the outside of the same foot -- his right one, which takes most of the pressure when Kolb plants to throw. That bone bruise makes it...