Thanks to Fooch for covering the Golden Nuggets yesterday, I had a couple reasons I couldn't get on to do them. We're into our offseason and though I can't say I'm ... emotionally ready to once again invest in a new, promising season, I do despise the inactivity of the offseason. We're at a point where the smallest bit of news is suddenly something to live by. I'm very disappointed in Aldon Smith and his DUI, but I really don't care to talk about it much further than that. Sure, it's something that's personal to me - and a lot of other people - but if he doesn't do it again, everything's all good. Let's get onto the links for the day!

Aldon Smith arrested on DUI charges in Miami (SacBee.com)

49ers now elite, with plenty of room for improvement (PressDemocrat.com)

San Francisco 49ers Season Review: Justin Smith, The Driving Force Behind An Elite Defensive Line (SB Nation Bay Area)

History says 49ers should bounce back form NFC Championship loss (BayAreaSportsGuy.com)

Peyton Manning as 49er makes sense, but not enough (SFGate.com)

How the Niners offense can improve on third down and in red zone (PressDemocrat.com)

2011 season review: The top 5 49ers newcomers (Scout.com)

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