Jim Harbaugh leading 49ers his way; convention, fairness aren't issues

There's something about Jim Harbaugh that makes you wonder whether he's putting everybody on. He's self-confident to the point of arrogance, and his public manner usually straddles the line between outright mockery and a brand of pretend stupidity that

Wednseday, December 18Week, 2012 edition of the Golden Nuggets, a daily compilation of 49ers links from around the web.

Aaron Rodgers admits he's biased. The Packers quarterback became friends with Alex Smith eight years ago during the 2005 NFL draft process. That may be why Rodgers is sticking up for him now. Interviewed by the NFL Network on Monday, Rodgers made

We take a look at pertinent facts, figures and history in the 49ers Week 16 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

We break down the NFC playoff picture heading into Week 16, and what the 49ers playoff scenarios look like.