San Francisco 49ers

49ers: Lockette getting crash course as Crabtree's fill-in

Stacking the box against a loaded question

Defending a running back from criticism has been as simple as blaming defenses for "stacking the box" against him. It's usually not that simple. The subject came up here most recently after we considered why the St.

Harbaugh: Trestman 'taught me everything'

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Friday that new Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman "taught me everything" when they were on the Oakland Raiders coaching staff, and he still uses many of Trestman's techniques.

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Vick Says He's NFL's Fastest QB

Cris Carter reacts to Michael Vick's statement that he is still the NFL's fastest quarterback.

Vick says he's still NFL's fastest quarterback

Michael Vick is ready to prove he's still the NFL's fastest quarterback.

Anthony McCoy's injury and offensive shift

Fifth-round tight end Luke Willson was one of the more impressive players in rookie camp with the Seattle Seahawks recently. It's looking like the team will need him. 2012 Seahawks TE Use, 1st/2nd Downs TEs Plays Yards/play 0 35 5.

Roethlisberger challenges young quarterbacks

The new wave of young NFL quarterbacks still have a lot to prove to Ben Roethlisberger.

Eight in the Box: RB status check

How does each NFC West team look at running back, and what still needs to be done? Arizona Cardinals: This is a transitional year at the position for Arizona. Free-agent addition Rashard Mendenhall gets a shot to revive his career following a disappointing finish with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Bridging logic gap on Crabtree, Harvin

Seth from New Orleans recently hit the NFC West mailbag with a question seeking clarification for recent items regarding what Michael Crabtree's injury will mean to the San Francisco 49ers.