Dolphins rookies likely will require patience in year one
16 days ago
Therefore, expecting Jordan to produce double-digit sacks right away like Aldon Smith (14 sacks) or Von Miller (11.5) did as rookies would be unrealistic.
Eagles will 'shock the world,' Sopoaga vows
62 days ago
He's coming off a Super Bowl high with the 49ers, and we're not sure it's sunk in with him yet that Colin Kaepernick, Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman and Aldon Smith no longer are his teammates.
Manning, Peterson among NFL 101 Award winners
75 days ago
"Other honorees on included: Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson for NFC offensive player of the year; Houston defensive end J.J. Watt for AFC defensive player of the year; San Francisco...
Oregon's Dion Jordan attempts to answer doubters
82 days ago
Mike Mayock of the NFL Network suspects so, but compared Jordan to San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith, a 2012 Pro Bowler who has 33.5 sacks in his two years in the league.
Monte Poole: Raiders' future rests with Allen and McKenzie
86 days ago
"McKenzie pointed to the draft's impact on San Francisco's defense, on which five starters - NaVorro Bowman, Dashon Goldson, Ray McDonald, Aldon Smith and Patrick Willis - were selected in the draft.
49ers' Harbaugh wishes for a do-over on final drive
102 days ago
"As not being good enough," he replied.- Aldon Smith insisted Tuesday that his shoulder was not an issue even though he did not have a sack in the final six games, including the Super Bowl loss to...
Niners have better chance than Ravens to be back
102 days ago
"This is kind of tough, to get this far and let everything slip away through your hands," said Ahmad Brooks, part of the best linebacking corps in the league, along with All-Pros Patrick Willis,...
Ravens vs. 49ers: Who has the edge
105 days ago
The 49ers enjoy forcing their opponents into a pass-oriented approach so they can unleash Aldon Smith and Justin Smith on the quarterback.
Turnover battle could be key in Super Bowl
105 days ago
Even though Chris Culliver had an interception and Aldon Smith a fumble recovery, all defensive players received a wristband.
NFL safety a high priority from president to the player
105 days ago
"This is football," said 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith, a former University of Missouri star.
