Golden Nuggets: Do we play the Lions next year? I hope so.

EDIT: As of 12:30 PM PST I've updated the links. Even if they are a bit... screwy.

I don't know why but with articles popping up about Mike Nolan possibly becoming a defensive coordinator next season under Brian Billick wherever he may go, I really want to beat whatever team he's coaching for. Like, badly. The most reccuring "news" is that Detroit is the top candidate for the Billick-Nolan package, and boy I'd just love it if we played and beat them pretty badly next season. Don't ask me why, its just something I want. I like Mike Nolan, I really do, but I want to whoop him and show him this team is better without him. Was that harsh? I hope it wasn't... Well, just kidding. I hope it was. Anywaaay... here's your links, enjoy, etc etc etc etc. (<-- multiple 'etcs'=filler to wrap around nuggets picture ftw..)

Staley is living up to expectations--I hope he can continue. I really like the guy and I'd love to keep him around if he continues to develop. (SFGate.com)

Joe Starkey wont be covering 49ers games after this season. (SFGate.com)

Gore will continue to be a game-time decision. Also to note is that Mark Roman and Josh Morgan took eachother out, niiice... (SFGate.com)

Kevin Lynch really seems to like the bit on Letterman. Huh... (SFGate.com)

Some key variables on whether or not Alex Smith could return next season from Maiocco. (PressDemocrat.com)

I really wish this guy would stop lotting us together with the Raiders. Anyway, some what if scenarios... (MercuryNews.com)

Slow clap for the Niners for drafting Willis? Definitely. (RealFootball365.com)

Here's this weeks Points of the Game. (49ers.com)

"Looking for an encore." An article about Sunday's game from the official website. (49ers.com)

Aaand yesterday's Singletary's Notebook. (I... don't know why I begin every ' Notebook link with 'aaand'... I just do.) (49ers.com)

Here's a media session with Martz. (49ers.com)

Bryant Johnson has a segment called Catch 82, and this week he talks about the Rams. (49ers.com)

Numbers state the obvious: Hill a big improvement. Course, I'm spoiled (see: Florida Danny) and I/most of us already know this. (Scout.com)

Been wondering what Mike Nolan is up to? He may be shopping himself in a package deal with Brian Billick as defensive coach under the latter. (ProFootballTalk.com)

S'all for now, hope you enjoyed.