NFC West

  1. Alex Smith to Arizona Is Gaining Steam, Yet Money May Squash the Deal Dead

    Ever since the beginning of the NFL Scouting Combine trade rumors have been swirling around Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers . It was originally believed that San Fran had a deal in place with an unnamed team, according to Jason La Canfora ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 4,075 reads 24 comments

  2. 5 Prospects the Seattle Seahawks Should Consider with the 25th Pick

    After selecting Bruce Irvin in the first round last year and James Carpenter the year before, it's hard to predict who the Seahawks will be looking to snag in the first round this year...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 10,819 reads 47 comments

  3. What's Next for the Rams in the Ongoing Steven Jackson Contract Saga?

    Steven Jackson just recently made it official that he would be voiding the final year of his six-year, $44.8 million deal with the St. Louis Rams ( via Jim Thomas of the St...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 6,847 reads 32 comments

  4. 5 Defensive Linemen the 49ers Should Be Evaluating at the NFL Scouting Combine

    Without a doubt, the San Francisco 49ers defensive line has more questions than answers right now. Isaac Sopoaga and Ricky Jean Francois are impending free agents, and Justin Smith is coming back from a fairly serious triceps injury...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 10,960 reads 26 comments

  5. Alex Smith Trade Rumor Has Been Debunked and More NFC West News

    Late last night, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reported that a trade was in place for 49ers backup quarterback Alex Smith ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 4,834 reads 19 comments

  6. Jeff Fisher's Scouting Combine Presser Touched on a Plethora of Topics

    When head coaches and general managers take the podium at the NFL Scouting Combine they rarely share anything fans and media members alike don't already know. Sure, you may get a tidbit here or there, but don't expect anything groundbreaking...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 5,088 reads 6 comments

  7. Why No Use of the Franchise Tag for the Rams Can Only Mean 1 of 2 Things

    Rams general manager Les Snead took it upon himself to break a bit of news to Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 5,859 reads 49 comments

  8. Nose Tackle Is Quickly Becoming a Position of Desperate Need for the 49ers

    Just 10 days ago , I was all but certain that Isaac Sopoaga 's tenure with the San Francisco 49ers was coming to a close based on a number of factors...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 6,763 reads 41 comments

  9. John Schneider Doesn't See the Seahawks Necessarily Using the Franchise Tag

    Seahawks general manager John Schneider took the podium earlier this afternoon in Indianapolis to address the media at the NFL Scouting Combine...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 5,816 reads 10 comments

  10. Trading Alex Smith Isn't a Foregone Conclusion and More NFC West News

    Today is the first day where head coaches and front office executives are made available to the media. This morning's media circus was kicked off by Chicago Bears newly appointed ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 2,452 reads 0 comments

  11. Marcus Lattimore's Path to the NFL Draft Should Look Familiar to 49er Fans

    San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is on the verge of turning the big three-oh. There isn't a single back in the NFL who is happy when he turns 30, mainly because it usually spells the beginning of an end...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 7,334 reads 12 comments

  12. What Does Arizona's Schematic Facelift Mean for the Cardinals Backfield?

    Since head coach Bruce Arians completed his coaching staff just a short time ago, we all have a good idea as to what the the general offensive and defensive philosophies will be...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 2,335 reads 15 comments

  13. Examining Steven Hauschka and the Seahawks Potential Use of the Franchise Tag

    Heading into the offseason, the Seahawks are one of the few teams that have a limited number of large, high dollar expiring contracts...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 3,334 reads 31 comments

  14. Breaking Down Danny Amendola's Value to the St. Louis Rams

    Since joining the St. Louis Rams in 2009, there hasn't been a more valuable wide receiver to the organization than Danny Amendola ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 5,467 reads 13 comments

  15. Mike Mayock Thinks 'St. Louis Is in Really Good Position' and More NFC West News

    To some, the word of NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock is pure gold. Plenty of folks hang onto every sentence that comes out of his mouth this time of year, and rightfully so ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 3,461 reads 14 comments

  16. Richard Sherman Believes the NFL Draft and Its Process Are a 'Sham'

    For any of you who listen to the Around the League Podcast , you know that Marc Sessler and Dan Hanzus are often joined by guests who have recently been in the news for one reason or another...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 19,752 reads 155 comments

  17. 4 Members of the 49ers Make the USA Today's All-Joe Team and More NFC West News

    If you haven't heard of USA Today Sports' All-Joe team , you have been missing out for the last 20 seasons...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 4,957 reads 1 comments

  18. Steven Jackson Has His Eye Set on the Ultimate Offseason Prize

    With the start of free agency less than a month away, no decision has come from Steven Jackson and his camp on whether or not he will exercise his right to void the final year of his contract...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 6,154 reads 19 comments

  19. Seattle Seahawks Make the Hiring of Travis Jones Official and More NFC West News

    For some time now it has been speculated that Travis Jones would be named the Seattle Seahawks ' new defensive line coach...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 3,968 reads 7 comments

  20. Tom Gamble Says Goodbye to San Francisco and Hello to Philadelphia

    Tom Gamble, the 49ers ' director of player personnel, has had an incredibly busy offseason that included job interviews with the Jacksonville Jaguars , New York Jets and San Diego Chargers ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 11,513 reads 20 comments

  21. Kevin Kolb's Cap Number Looms Large as March Deadline Approaches

    The last two years in Arizona haven't been exactly picturesque for Kevin Kolb . Injuries, poor performance and scrutiny from fans and media members alike have made his brief stay in the desert unpleasant to say the least...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 3,624 reads 36 comments

  22. St. Louis' Coordinator Search Has Finally Come to a Close and More NFC West News

    On Monday I highlighted the background of Lions ' secondary coach Tim Walton and his bid to become the St. Louis Rams ' defensive coordinator...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 1,639 reads 0 comments

  23. Michael Vick's Return to Philly Only Helps Seattle's Ability to Trade Matt Flynn

    Michael Vick 's new $3.5 million contract with the Eagles dwindles down the free-agent quarterback market even more...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 4,744 reads 17 comments

  24. Examining Percy Harvin to the Pacific Northwest and More NFC West News

    That is the question on everyone's mind right now: Would Percy Harvin be a good fit in Seattle and what would his asking price be? According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports , the asking price amongst league circles is a modest second-round pick...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 5,767 reads 21 comments

  25. Why Isaac Sopoaga's Tenure in the Bay Area Is Coming to a Close

    It has been nine years since Isaac Sopoaga was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 9,222 reads 28 comments