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Struggling Colin Kaepernick Must Show Improvement for 49ers to Invest Past 2015

Colin Kaepernick's fall has been as fast as his rise. It was just 2012 when the young quarterback exploded onto the scene, assuming Alex Smith's starting role and helping Jim Harbaugh's San Francisco 49ers to multiple NFC Championship games and one ... (Continue reading)

Breaking Down Melvin Gordon’s NFL Preseason Debut

It was an uneventful debut for Melvin Gordon of the San Diego Chargers. Gordon was the team's first-round pick in the 2015 draft, a player the franchise thought enough of to trade up for. Trading up in the draft to acquire ... (Continue reading)

Should the San Diego Chargers Be the Favorites in the AFC?

When the San Diego Chargers traded up in the 2015 draft to select Melvin Gordon, it was a signal of intent. Intent that the franchise believed it was in position to contend in the AFC. Trading up for a running back ... (Continue reading)

Colin Kaepernick Is Entering Make-or-Break Season in 2015

San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick has had an unusual career to this point. After not starting a single game during his rookie season, the 2011 second-round pick failed to oust Alex Smith ahead of his second season. Kaepernick may ... (Continue reading)

Jason Verrett Has Become the Forgotten Star of the 2014 NFL Draft

Forgetting about Jason Verrett is easy. At least, it's easy if you even knew who he was in the first place. Verrett's NFL career hasn't really got going yet. He was the 25th overall pick of the San Diego Chargers in last ... (Continue reading)

Melvin Gordon’s Potential Makes San Diego Chargers’ Investment Well Worth It

Best Player Available. It's a simple idea, but a very misleading term. "Best Player Available" is an ideal that is given great prominence during draft season. It is used to oversimplify the draft process and describe a strategy where teams simply ... (Continue reading)

Is It Officially Time for the 49ers to Give Up on Colin Kaepernick?

Less than 24 months ago, Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers were just a play away from winning the Super Bowl. Less than 12 months ago, Kaepernick and the 49ers were just a play away from going to their ... (Continue reading)

Frank Gore, Carlos Hyde Must Be 49ers’ Offensive Focus to Return to NFC Elite

Through nine games of this season, San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore has just 139 rushing attempts. At 31 years of age, the 49ers appear adamant about the idea of phasing Gore out and moving forward without him. Gore's natural ... (Continue reading)

Why San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers Leads the MVP Race After Week 3

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in 2013. Now, in 2014, he has been the best after his first three games of the season. Thus far, Rivers has 778 yards with six ... (Continue reading)

Why Ladarius Green Is the NFL’s Next Breakout Star at Tight End

Ladarius Green of the San Diego Chargers is hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow AFC West tight end Julius Thomas this season. Green is entering his third season in the NFL after featuring very little during his first two. ... (Continue reading)