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Why Denver's Von Miller is the Most Complete OLB in the NFL

Strong cases can be made for guys like DeMarcus Ware and Aldon Smith, but at the end of the day, there's no outside linebacker a front office would choose over Von Miller when building a defense. And if a team did choose another linebacker, they would be making an astounding mistake. Show More Summary

Believe It or Not, the 49ers Are the NFL's Most Unstoppable Offense

When most people think of the San Francisco 49ers nowadays, it's a dominant defense led by linebackers Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman and Aldon Smith that leaps to mind. However, San Francisco also has an impressive array of offensive...Show More Summary

Zaviar Gooden: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Missouri Linebacker

Zaviar Gooden is yet another linebacker who is shooting up draft boards as I type this. He was overlooked in Missouri's defense due to the presence of Sheldon Richardson the past couple seasons and even Aldon Smith before that. For Gooden, he needed to shine in postseason workouts. Show More Summary

West DL ranks: 49ers fourth? Wait a minute

The San Francisco 49ers have fielded an effective, sometimes dominant defensive line recently, even without factoring outside linebacker Aldon Smith into the line equation. That's why it was shocking to see ESPN's NFL scout, Matt Williamson,...Show More Summary

Report: 49ers' Aldon Smith had surgery to repair torn labrum

San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith had shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The surgery reportedly took place a few weeks ago, and there is no firm timetable for Smith's recovery time.

49ers' Aldon Smith Reportedly Had Surgery on Torn Labrum

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith reportedly had surgery to repair a torn labrum during this offseason. Here are the details, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com: I reported on Total Access: #49ers OLB Aldon Smith underwent surgery for a torn labrum a few weeks ago. Show More Summary

Aldon Smith had labrum surgery

49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith had surgery on a torn labrum in his shoulder earlier in the offseason, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday. The 23-year-old Smith recorded an NFC-high 19.5 sacks last season, but none after Dec. 9 — a six-game span that included the playoffs. He was on the injury report with a shoulder…

Aldon Smith says “we all know” Crabtree was held

The Super Bowl happened more than a month ago.  But since it was one of the more memorable Super Bowls in NFL history, there’s still stuff about the game worth mentioning. Especially when people who played in the game are still mentioning it. Appearing on WHB in Kansas City (via SportsRadioInterviews.com), 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith

NFL32OT: Impact of Flacco's contract

Suzy Kolber and Ed Werder discuss the impact of Joe Flacco's contract on the Baltimore Ravens, the San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith looks ahead to the new season and looks back on the Super Bowl and the NFL32 crew discuss Dwayne Bowe's new contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL Draft Projections 2013: Ideal Fits for Raw D-Line Talents

Potential is a dangerous word. The 2013 NFL Draft is filled with defensive linemen that are loaded with raw abilities, but they have just as much of a chance to bust as they do to become the next Aldon Smith. Last year, the Seattle Seahawks hit a home run with defensive end Bruce Irvin, the No. Show More Summary

49ers vs. Ravens: Super Bowl Will Be High-Powered Offensive Shootout

Super Bowl XLVII is being hyped as a low-scoring, defensive battle, but the offenses of the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens will be on display. The 49ers' defense is led by lineman Aldon Smith. He will be looking to show the entire nation what he can do on the big stage. Show More Summary

Super Bowl XLVII: Aldon Smith Must End Sack Drought Against Joe Flacco, Ravens

Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers is filled with engaging storylines. It is hard to imagine any one player being more vital to his team’s chances above the rest. Each of these teams will...Show More Summary

Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith limited in practice for 49ers

The good news for the 49ers is that linebacker Ahmad Brooks returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday with a shoulder injury.  The bad news for the 49ers is that linebacker Aldon Smith also practiced on a limited basis. Per a league source, Brooks will play on Sunday, despite missing practice last week with…

NFL32: Alex Smith's future still bright

Suzy Kolber and Chris Mortensen discuss Alex Smith's future. Eric Mangini breaks down how the Ravens can defend against Colin Kaepernick. The NFL32 crew discuss who they would like on their team; Aldon Smith or J.J. Watt.

Rating the 49ers' most athletic players

NEW ORLEANS -- ESPN.com's Dan Graziano had some fun asking San Francisco 49ers players to name the best athletes on the team. Aldon Smith went with... Aldon Smith. That came as no surprise to me. In an effort to loosen up Smith during...Show More Summary

Aldon Smith's quest to end sacks drought

NEW ORLEANS -- Aldon Smith was a disruptive force for the San Francisco 49ers during late, critical moments of the NFC Championship Game. The outside linebacker still hasn't collected a quarterback sack in five games and 52 days. That...Show More Summary

49ers Star Tries To Explain Why He Suddenly Stopped Getting Sacks Right Before The Super Bowl

San Francisco 49ers passer rusher Aldon Smith is the key to everything his team does on defense. He finished second in the league in sacks, and was named team MVP by the 49ers yesterday. But six weeks ago, Smith fell into a horrible sack drought, and he hasn't brought a quarterback to the ground since. Show More Summary

Aldon Smith blames sack drought on double and triple teams

Aldon Smith has 33.5 career sacks, the most for any player in his first two seasons since the NFL started keeping sack records in 1982. And his teammates and coaches voted him the 49ers’ MVP for a 2012 season in which he was second in the league with 19.5 sacks. So no one doubts just…

Aldon Smith Was Voted San Francisco 49ers Team MVP at Season's End

During today's session with the media, head coach Jim Harbaugh seemed a more relaxed and laid back compared to his usual self. It was good to see him in rare form as it allowed members of the media to fully explore all avenues during today's interview. Show More Summary

49ers not concerned about Aldon Smith’s recent sack drought

NEW ORLEANS -- San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Monday that defensive end Aldon Smith's teammates voted him the squad's Most Valuable Player for the 2012 season, which would make sense for a player with 19.5 sacks in the regular season. Show More Summary

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