Sherman still great, Mannion vs Goff and Foster's big guarantee

Welcome to the week, I feel bad for those of you at work...

Day two of the medical conference is underway by the time this is posted, but that doesn't mean there isn't something for you all to enjoy on the west coast (Which by the way, is the best coast, I miss home).

Let's get to the notes from the enemy.

If not the Patriots, then who? - Field Gulls
Someone less evil: that’s a start.

Richard Sherman: Still dominant - Field Gulls
The Seattle Seahawks fruitless effort to trade Richard Sherman could be the best thing that happens to them all year. Despite ongoing negative reports about Sherman’s play last season, he had more...

Michael Bennett calls Richard Sherman-Russell Wilson article "trash"; Sherman calls it "a bunch of nonsense" - Field Gulls
An ESPN article about tensions on the Seattle Seahawks by Seth Wickersham is making the rounds on Thursday, hitting the top of the /r/NFL subreddit and leading all stories on the ESPN.com homepage....

Report: LA Rams Prepared To Start Sean Mannion If Jared Goff Struggles - Turf Show Times
Bleacher Report’s Jason Cole cites a Rams source that says he "wouldn’t be surprised" if there’s a QB switch mid-season...

Random Ramsdom 5/10: Goff "Right on Point" and "Exceeding Expectations" According to Snead - Turf Show Times
In 2016 "Jared Goff could barely understand the verbiage for the play call.."

Malcolm Smith listed as 49ers biggest mistake of 2017 offseason - Niners Nation
The 49ers gave him a big chunk of change, but it’s actually not all that different than Brian Hoyer.

49ers coach John Benton talks about the competition of his OL - Niners Nation
There has been a lot of rotation on the offensive line which will help Benton see who separates themselves.

Reuben Foster rookie contract includes unprecedented guaranteed money - Niners Nation
This is an intriguing development for the 49ers.

49ers roster breakdowns, 90-in-90: DeAndre Smelter - Niners Nation
Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). We move on to wide receiver DeAndre Smelter

Pierre Garçon says being frustrated is just part of the process - Niners Nation
Garçon says the defense being ahead of the offense is just part of the offseason

The 49ers salary cap maneuvering in 1994 was entertaining as all get out - Niners Nation
I love reading about the 49ers salary cap shenanigans back in the day.

Which day 3 pick will last longest with the 49ers? - Niners Nation
The 49ers have some intriguing options from the final four rounds. Which of them is going to be the name to watch?