2-20-12 Around The NFC West: NFL Combine, NFL Draft, Free Agency

It's been a few days, but today in the NFC West we learn that Brandon Lloyd will not likely be franchised by the Rams. We learn about quarterbacks taken not at the top of the draft. Read on for your news from around the division.

San Francisco 49ers:

Peyton Manning Rumors: Are Seahawks A Favorite? - Niners Nation
We break down the news that the Seattle Seahawks could emerge as an early favorite for Peyton Manning, if the Colts release their franchise quarterback.

2011 49ers Grades: Parys Haralson - Niners Nation
We break down Parys Haralson's 2011 season and look ahead to 2012.

2012 NFL Free Agency: Previewing the Minnesota Vikings - Niners Nation
A look at the Vikings' needs heading into Free Agency.

2012 49ers needs - Niners Nation
Fooch's Note: I wanted to move this to the front page so we could help 3k sort this out for Mocking The Draft. Might as well get him as informed as possible! NN, what's good? I'm covering the team...

NFL Free Agency Dominos: Stanford Routt & Brandon Lloyd Impact - Niners Nation
We break down the impact on the 49ers of the news that Stanford Routt has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Rams are unlikely to franchise Brandon Lloyd.

St. Louis Rams:

NFL Free Agents 2012: Stevie Johnson - Turf Show Times
Signing free agent wide receiver Steve Johnson would indeed make for a happy new year in St. Louis.

NFL Free Agents 2012: Titans And Cortland Finnegan Still Far Apart In Contract Talks - Turf Show Times

Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan looks more and more likely to hit the free agent market this year. Will the St. Louis Rams try to sign him?

2012 NFL Draft: Ten Small School Prospects The Rams Should Know - Turf Show Times

Small school football players are people too. Which names should the St. Louis Rams be looking at in the middle and late rounds of the draft?

2012 NFL Mock Draft: Rams Double Up In Pre-Combine Edition - Turf Show Times

Alabama running back Trent Richardson is the exception that proves the rule when it comes to drafting running backs early in the first round. Will the St. Louis Rams consider him if they trade down?

Rams Will Not Use Franchise Tag To Keep Brandon Lloyd, Per Report - Turf Show Times

The St. Louis Rams will not use the franchise tag on Brandon Lloyd, according to one report. Why is that a potential mistake?

2012 NFL Draft: Robert Griffin III's Pro Day Changed to March 21st - Turf Show Times

Baylor has moved their pro day up one day to avoid having RGIII work out on the same day as Andrew Luck.

Seattle Seahawks:

2012 Seahawks Needs - Field Gulls
Field Gulls, what's good? I'm covering the team needs for the NFC West over at Mocking the Draft, the SBN community for the NFL Draft. Before I put that post together, I wanted to get your...

Seattle Seahawks 2011 Re-View: Week 3 vs. Arizona, Part 3 - Field Gulls
We kick off an exciting final half to Seattle's first win of the year. The offense comes alive and Chris Clemons gets destructive.

NFL Combine 2012: Mike Mayock's Pre-Combine Positional Rankings - Safety - Field Gulls
It's NFL Combine week, boys and girls.

2012 NFL Draft: A Look Back at QBs Taken Mid-First Round - Field Gulls
How have mid-first round quarterbacks fared over the last 30 years?

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