The rumblings that Alex Smith could end up right back where he started in San Francisco haven’t slowed down, especially in the wake of coach Jim Harbaugh‘s recent comments about the former first-overall pick.

Frank Gore has all the talent in the world, but can you risk a first-round fantasy pick on him?

Here’s something for 49ers fans to keep tabs on as the NFL heads into an uncertain offseason: New head coach Jim Harbaugh and former starting QB Alex Smith seem to be developing a working relationship.

Stanford’s Owen Marecic was a standout for the Cardinal playing on both sides of the ball. He has a chance to get drafted and is determined to make his presence felt at the Senior Bowl. He is also in a unique position to discuss two of the offseason’s hottest topics: Jim Harbaugh‘s move from Palo Alto to the 49ers and quarterback Andrew Luck‘s decision to forgo the draft and return for his senior season.

Owen Marecic won the inaugural Paul Hornung Award, given to the most versatile college player in the country.

For the well-being of Raider Nation, here’s hoping Al Davis indeed has a master plan.

Raiders owner Al Davis has interviewed at least two candidates for positions on the staff this week, and both have ties to coach Tom Cable. Despite published reports, however, the team has not interviewed anyone for the head coaching job.

Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh, the brother of Ravens coach John Harbaugh, could merit consideration for an NFL job, with the Bills and Raiders particularly worth monitoring, according to league sources.

The league confirmed Wednesday afternoon that it will not take against Ravens coach John Harbaugh for the actions of his brother, Jim Harbaugh, who yelled at officials from the sidelines during Baltimore’s loss in Green Bay Monday.

Baltimore Ravens DT Haloti Ngata sat out his third straight practice of the week on Friday with an ankle injury, and was officially listed as questionable by the team.

While Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh is out on the recruiting trail, he and his school are trying to finalize a long-term contract extension. Meanwhile, NFL teams are circling, hoping to get a chance to talk to Harbaugh.

Many raised the question about who would want the Oakland Raiders head coaching job. At least one qualified candidate other than Tom Cable has stepped forward.