Exciting not good enough for 49ers

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando SAN FRANCISCO -- Offensive coordinator Mike Martz has made the San Francisco 49ers' offense exciting again. Too exciti...

...NJ, USA: New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) runs from San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tully Banta-Cain (95) and linebacker Patrick Willis (52) during the third quarter of the game at Giants Stadium...

Falcons and Steelers just miss top 10

The Steelers could make a huge jump, if LaMarr Woodley and Lawrence Timmons develop quickly.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Rookie Mayo blends into Patriots' linebacking mix

On other teams, a rookie linebacker selected 10th overall commands the spotlight. With the Patriots, former Tennessee star Jerod Mayo is just another guy fighting for a job.

Five things each NFC West team needs

Scouts Inc. runs down five team needs for each NFC West team.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2008

Smith must read and react to the blitz in this NFC West showdown

Seahawks LB Julian Peterson and 49ers LB Patrick Willis will be all over the field in this "Monday Night Football" matchup.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007

Bears QB under the microscope in Week 1

Rex Grossman played in the Super Bowl last season, but he remains a point of contention in Chicago. The schedule-makers didn't do him any favors with the Bears' Week 1 opponent: San Diego.

LB rankings: Teams 11-32

After scouring the depth charts and watching the offseason workouts, Scouts Inc. ranks the teams with the best LBs from 1-32.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2007

Seahawks determined to turn back challengers

The NFC West has improved, but the Seahawks believe they've taken the necessary steps to remain on top, writes John Clayton.

Big questions for NFC teams

With minicamps around the corner, John Clayton answers the big questions facing NFC teams.