Rookie

Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts drops back to pass under pressure of LaMarr Woodley #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game on August 19, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Daily Madden: Why Rookie QBs Can Succeed Early

First year NFL quarterbacks like Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III are playing well as starters this season.

KCBS–2012/11/07

Too Early For Niner Fans To Worry About A.J. Jenkins

Reports after minicamp claim that A.J. Jenkins, the San Francisco 49ers’ first-round pick, has been struggling mightily. However, this shouldn’t worry fans in the slightest.

2012/06/26

49ers Sign Top Pick A.J. Jenkins

The San Francisco 49ers have signed top draft pick wide receiver A.J. Jenkins to a four-year contract.

2012/06/20

San Francisco 49er Rookie Aldon Smith was arrested in Miami on a DUI charge.

San Francisco 49er Rookie Aldon Smith Arrested For DUI In Miami

San Francisco 49er rookie outside linebacker Aldon Smith was arrested Friday night and charged with driving under the influence.

2012/01/28

Golden State Warriors draft pick Jeremy Tyler speaks to reporters during a news conference in Oakland, Monday, June 27, 2011. (AP)

Former High School Phenom Gets Shot With Warriors

Jeremy Tyler was in Israel two years ago when the moment came that made him realize his unprecedented experiment wasn’t quite going to work out as planned.

CBS San Francisco–2011/06/27

Giants Sit Injured Sandoval, Demote Struggling Belt

San Francisco third baseman Pablo Sandoval was scratched from the Giants’ starting lineup against Colorado after straining his right triceps during batting practice Wednesday.

CBS San Francisco–2011/04/20