Updated story, bizarre details on McClain being arrestedSteve Corkran, insidebayarea.com A story in the Decatur Daily details the false name used by Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain that led to his arrest Tuesday. The story also recounts how McClain feels as if he is a victim in the case. Brace yourself. You can’t make up this stuf… |
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After Griffin, fearing for Justin Smith NFC PLAYOFFS PACKERS VS. 49ERS The left triceps tendon of the 49ers' super-valuable defensive tackle is partially torn. Who has the final say-so on whether Smith will play - Smith, coach Jim Harbaugh, or the team … |
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Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com We haven't yet heard any official word from Barry Bonds and there's probably a good reason for the silence from his camp. The former San Francisco Giants star has been spotted bumming around Maui this week, a destination that's both physically and menta… |
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2012 Fewest Starter Games Lost to Injury The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks kept their starting lineups generally healthy during the 2012 regular season. That has changed recently. San Francisco is hoping defensive end Justin Smith can functio… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com It continues to look like all systems go for 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith. Coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that there has been “significant improvement” since Smith was initially injured and informed the media that he expected to have Smith … |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com A picture of the field at Candlestick Park posted on Facebook by kicker Billy Cundiff raised concerns that there might be another problematic playing surface one week after complaints about the poor conditions at FedEx Field in last weekend’s Seahawks w… |
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers wide receivers Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb should be ready for Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game against San Francisco despite missing practice Wednesday. |
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Jack Dickey, deadspin.com Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain can stop just one thing: the run. He can't stop the pass, and he can't stop himself from grinning hilariously on a perp walk, leading a mutiny against his head coach, or falling in the shit with Alabama cops. W… |
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Kerry Byrne, CNNSI.com San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will regret the decision to bench highly efficient quarterback Alex Smith in favor of Colin Kaepernick in the middle of the season. And there's a good chance that moment of regret will come Saturday night at Candle… |
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The San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith used a power move to drive back Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Donald Penn on a third-and-8 play during a 48-3 victory in Week 5 last season. Smith drove Penn directly into quarterback Josh Freeman, forcing Freeman… |
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Think you're prepared for the divisional round? Think again. Dig deep, and you'll find some intriguing storylines that provide a backdrop for this weekend, Don Banks writes. |
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Don Banks, CNNSI.com The best weekend of the NFL season is just ahead, with the league's elite eight colliding in a burst of divisional-round playoff football. Here are eight of the best storylines that provide a backdrop for the action to come: |
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The 2012 season began at Lambeau Field for ESPN.com's NFC West and NFC North bloggers. The San Francisco 49ers had a Week 1 date against the Green Bay Packers, which meant that Mike Sando and Kevin Seifert would be working side by side in a game that fi… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com In the Divisional Round of last year’s playoffs, 49ers tight end Vernon Davis had seven catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 14 seconds left to play. Things haven’t been quite so robust in the passing game for Davis… |
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Colin Kaepernick, like his coach, shows uncanny intangibles. Plus, he brings long-term comfort to the franchise, making Jim Harbaugh look ingenius, writes Michael Rosenberg. |
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Raiders' Allen won't play what-if game Raiders head coach Dennis Allen is playing a game of dominoes in his down time after finishing a 4-12 rookie season. McFadden's 3.3 yards per carry was the lowest average ever for a Raiders running back with at lea… |
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More trouble for Raiders' McClain McClain, the team's first-round pick in 2010, is expected to be released as soon as it makes sense salary-cap wise and is not in the team's plans. McClain was found guilty in municipal court but the chargers were dismis… |
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