Tag: aldon smith
NFL: 49ers’ defense having health concerns
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio offered a blunt assessment of how his starters opened their exhibition season in the 49ers' 17-6 win over Minnesota.
NFL: Niners expect more from defense
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - NaVorro Bowman is 24 years old. Aldon Smith is 22. Ray McDonald and Patrick Willis are 27.
NFL:49ers work on depth in NFL draft
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Last season, the 49ers gambled and won by making it through the year with only three outside linebackers. They're not willing to take the same risk two years in a row.
NFL: 49ers trying to master the possibilities for draft night
A year ago, general manager Trent Baalke went with his instincts, put pass rusher Aldon Smith atop the 49ers' draft board and nabbed him with the No. 7 overall pick.
