1. What Could Cullen Jenkins Potentially Add to the 49ers Defensive Line?

    Without question, the San Francisco 49ers will be looking to bolster their defensive line during the offseason after a rough late-season stretch of line play in 2012...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 11,389 reads 13 comments

  2. Breaking Down Arizona's Salary Cap Situation After Releasing Bradley and Gay

    After only playing 40 snaps in 2012 and 235 snaps in 2011, the writing was on the wall that Stewart Bradley would not be back with the Cardinals this coming season. He carried a $6...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 2,467 reads 26 comments

  3. How Jim Harbaugh Can Continue to Develop the Colin Kaepernick Offense

    When general manager Trent Baalke and head coach Jim Harbaugh decided to draft Colin Kaepernick back in 2011 with the No. 36 pick, we all knew it was only a matter of time before Kaepernick would take over for Mr...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 15,048 reads 41 comments

  4. With Alex Smith Headed to the Chiefs, Who Will Be the 49ers Backup QB in 2013?

    After yesterday's trade that sent Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs for two future draft picks, the 49ers are now in the market for a backup quarterback as they currently only have two quarterbacks on the active roster...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 3,655 reads 11 comments

  5. St. Louis Is 'Working Very Hard' to Re-Sign Amendola and More NFC West News

    With just 12 days to go until the beginning of free agency, there has been little to no word on contract talks between Danny Amendola and the St. Louis Rams ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 3,695 reads 3 comments

  6. What Is the Next Step for the 49ers After Trading Alex Smith to the Chiefs?

    Well, it's all but official, the San Francisco 49ers have a deal in principle ( via Jay Glazer ) to send backup quarterback Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs for two picks in total...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 17,518 reads 83 comments

  7. Levi Brown May Wind Up Playing Guard in 2013 and More NFC West News

    The evaluation of the Arizona Cardinals has been underway for sometime now. We all know that general manager Steve Keim and head coach Bruce Arians are searching high and low ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 3 months ago 1,225 reads 3 comments

  8. 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

  9. 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 10,820 reads 47 comments

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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 6,764 reads 41 comments

  16. 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

  17. 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 2,453 reads 0 comments

  18. 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 7,335 reads 12 comments

  19. 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 2,336 reads 15 comments

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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 19,753 reads 155 comments

  24. 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

  25. 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 6,155 reads 19 comments