1-26-12: Around the NFC West: Draft vs FA, Re-Draft, and Letting your Guard down

Well it seems that Manning will more than likely be cut after he has said the air in Indianapolis is not that of which he is used to. Maybe our Cardinals will take a look at him but we have till March to speculate. Till then, hit the jump to find out what's up in the West.

Free Agents vs. NFL Draft - Defensive End - Field Gulls
I've seen a lot of posts suggesting that doing mock drafts and discussing what position of need should be 'targets' is ridiculous because free agency is before the draft and who knows what signings...

2012 NFL Draft: Quinton Coples, Melvin Ingram, and Courtney Upshaw Big Three to Watch at the Senior Bowl - Field Gulls
A couple of players to keep your eyes on.

Improving the Pass Rush - Field Gulls
Your best source for quality Seattle Seahawks news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Rams GM Search: Les Snead Will Have Second Interview, Other Names Emerging - Turf Show Times
Jeff Fisher and the St. Louis Rams are still looking for a general manager.

Stan Kroenke, The Dodgers And The Future Of The Rams - Turf Show Times
St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke is said to be bidding on the Los Angeles Dodgers. How will that impact the Rams' future in St. Louis?

Assessing the Needs of the St. Louis Rams for 2012 - Turf Show Times
What do TSTers think are the biggest positional needs this offseason?

Rams Considering Ray Sherman For Assistant Coaching Position - Turf Show Times
The St. Louis Rams are said to be considering former Cowboys wide receivers coach Ray Sherman.

Mel Kiper St. Louis Rams 2006 Re-Draft - Turf Show Times
The St. Louis Rams failed miserably with the 2006 NFL Draft. If they did it again, which players should they target?

Nice Story about Kyle Williams - Niners Nation
Fooch's Note: I was planning on a front page FanShot of this, but since CalBear949 put together this FanPost, I'll just move this up top. Head after the jump to read a great article about a seven...

Joe Staley, Donte Whitner Give You Plenty Of Reason To Get On Twitter - Niners Nation
We take a look at some of the reasons to join Twitter following some great tweets from 49ers players.

2012 49ers Offseason Primer: NFL Draft Picks, Free Agents, Salary Cap, Important Dates - Niners Nation
We break down the 49ers free agents and draft picks heading into the 2012 offseason.

Jim Harbaugh Lets Down His Guard - Niners Nation
We take a look at some recent media reports about Jim Harbaugh following his final press conference of the 49ers' 2011 season.

Mel Kiper 2006 NFL Draft Re-Draft: 49ers Select Jahri Evans, Roman Harper - Niners Nation
We break down Mel Kiper's re-draft of the 49ers first round pick in 2006.