Golden Nuggets: Get Dashon Goldson a new contract!

I took some time to watch some film from Sunday's game yesterday and I must say one thing: Dashon Goldson and Donte Whitner are really, really good. Most of you know that I was very lukewarm on bringing Goldson back for anything approaching a big contract in recent years - the guy just had too many bad plays mixed in with the big ones - but this year has changed that perception for me.

Goldson makes big plays. Awesome plays. I want to see him back, I'm just glad that the 49ers made NaVorro Bowman a priority, because I do recall several people on this site suggesting that Goldson was more important than "an inside linebacker." Outside of acquiring a new right defensive end for when Justin Smith takes his leave, I'd call the re-signing of Goldson one of the top priorities.

Anyway - let's get to the linkage for the day. Enjoy, chilllllldren.

49ers play time: Four defenders play all 94 snaps (Maiocco)

Harbaugh: Smith's injury doesn't appear to be long term (Barrows)

49ers beat Patriots at their own game (Ratto)

Harbaugh's QB gamble gives 49ers their best shot at 6th Super Bowl victory (BA Sports Guy)

Colin Cool: Kaepernick poised in face of Patriots' furious comeback (Branch)

49ers offensive grades against the New England Patriots in Week 15 (Gin)

49ers defensive and special teams grades against the Patriots in Week 15 (Gin)

Harbaugh sticking with Akers (Kurz)

Aaron Rodgers: Alex Smith deserves to be appreciated (NFL)

Report card: Mixed bag in fascinating win at New England (Inman)

Belichick: 'We didn't do anything well enough' (Maiocco)

Carlos Rogers: 49ers' win over Pats had 'playoff' feel (NFL)

Colin Kaepernick's fourth-grade clairvoyance (Lynch)

49ers Show No Quit In New England (49ers)