I reviewed Alex Smith's last game against the Bears, and then Aaron Rodgers's play in the Packers last win over the Cowboys. Both quarterbacks linger too long in the pocket at times, but the greatest difference seems to be their delivery. Full Article at San Francisco Chronicle

Quick Note: I wrote this article prior to this past weekend's heart breaking loss to the Titans. Full Article at Niners Nation

SANTA CLARA, Calif. Barry Sims still has something to give in his 11th NFL season, and the San Francisco 49ers need everything they can get from the veteran lineman as he takes over a prominent role on the team's struggling offense. Full Article at San Diego Union-Tribune

Sometimes Going Against the Grain can lead to huge rewards. That's just what David Gerczak learned when he listened to FFMastermind.com's Premium Fantasy Rankings late last year and it won him $100,000! Full Article at Sports Blogs

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat checks in with quarterback Alex Smith regarding the 49ers' offensive tactics against the Colts, followed by a look at every player on the roster. Full Article at ESPN

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The facts: The 49ers fell to 3-4 with an 18-14 road defeat to the Colts in Week 8. The upside: Even the worst defeats tend to feature a bright spot or two. Looking ahead: The 49ers face the Titans at home in Week 9. Full Article at ESPN