Good morning, folks. I'm still on vacation for another two days, but your benevolent dictator, Fooch, went out and got plastered last night, so I'm handling the Nuggets as I normally should. I think the Rams just got an awesome, awesome deal and the Redskins, as usual, are absolute fools. That being said, the Rams have to draft smart enough to really benefit, and I don't think they will. It really is a wonderful way to do business though - even if you don't really need the pick, you can still demand a premium for it. I wish the stuff I sold felt like that, when I sell headphones on Craigslist they generally have to pry them from my hands while I scream and cry. Also, Peyton Manning. Onto the linkage, chillldren!

NFL blockbuster deals have big bearing on 49ers, Alex Smith (SacBee.com)

Alex Smith and 49ers at stalemate (PressDemocrat.com)

Johnson is 49ers' logical move if Smith isn't signed (CSNBayArea.com)

How the Rams-Redskins trade will affect the 49ers, NFC West (Examiner.com)

49ers WR search: a forgotten option who's already on the roster (BayAreaSportsGuy.com)

Costanzo, Snyder tweet desire to stay with 49ers (CSNBayArea.com)

Will Tukuafu's two-year extension gives 49ers' defensive line stability (Examiner.com)

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