Matthew Barrows

SANTA CLARA - Alex Smith v. Aaron Rodgers is a rivalry manufactured by the media. This according to Rodgers, who said this week he's always been friendly with Smith, even when they were vying to become the No. 1 draft pick four years ago.

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The 49ers aren't expecting Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to be as generous as Bears counterpart Jay Cutler in the interceptions department.
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San Francisco wide receivers intent on holding on to their jobs might want to keep the tips, advice and tricks of the trade to themselves.
SANTA CLARA – Forcing five turnovers in the NFL usually translates into a blowout victory or, at the very least, a gaudy score.
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SAN FRANCISCO – The MVP of the game for San Francisco on Thursday night: Jay Cutler.
SAN FRANCISCO – Vernon Davis' assessment of the Bears' defensive line evidently reached Chicago.

Ask any 49er and they'll tell you every game they play is a big game. Well, the one on Sunday is bigger. There are currently six teams clumped together for ...
 
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Ladd Biro is a syndicated fantasy football columnist and host of Sporting News Radio's Fantasy Source. Each Tuesday and Friday he will provide fantasy football information for The Bee. Follow his extra fantasy advice at the Fantasy Fools blog and via Twitter.

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