One thing that has struck me the most about the team following the loss to the New York Giants in the NFC Championship was the way they handled themselves. Some people accused Michael Crabtree of reverting back to "diva" mode, but other than that, we had some very tough guys saying some really inspiring things, and that makes me happy. This team came so far, so fast, and its coach did so much with so little (think offseason) that, near the end, it was like someone whose legs are moving faster than the rest of 'em. It's easy to look back and be discouraged, but just about every one of them has acted like an inspirational leader and I love that. I feel good about this team. Onto the linkage.
Cosell clarifies (PressDemocrat.com)
Steve Young: 49ers' response to loss bodes well for future (SFGate.com)
Smith Confident He'll Return As 49ers Quarterback (NBCBayArea.com)
Manning to 49ers? And other QB strategies (CSNBayArea.com)
The Wide Receiver Blues (PressDemocrat.com)
Grading the 49ers' free agents (BayAreaSportsGuy.com)
Like the 49ers' year? Players say best yet to come (SFGate.com)
49ers' Donte Whitner talks offseason plans, team potential and dealing with loss (Examiner.com)
Peyton Manning to the 49ers? Not worth it (BayAreaSportsGuy.com)
It's time for SF to say goodbye to the 49ers (SFGate.com)
Being a Sheep
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