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The NFC West is getting a lot deeper at wide receiver, thanks to two trades reported Monday. First, the Seahawks reportedly agreed to acquire Percy Harvin from the Vikings. Not content to sit back and watch Seattle improve, the 49ers reportedly went out and grabbed Anquan Boldin from the Ravens, who just beat San Francisco in the Super Bowl.

Harvin's new Seattle teammates were quick to welcome him to town, while his former Vikings teammates were less than enthusiastic about seeing him go.

Ravens players were stunned to see Boldin -- who caught four touchdowns in Baltimore's run to the Super Bowl -- shipped out of town, while 49ers pass-catcher Vernon Davis appears happy to share the targets.

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On Monday, ESPN's "First Take" debated whether Randy Moss' NFL career is over. Moss tweeted "good luck" to the 49ers during the weekend, saying he wished they could have made more of their chance at the Super Bowl. Skip Bayless is a huge fan of Moss but thinks he'll have trouble getting another shot, given his subpar performance in the Super Bowl. Stephen A. Smith points to the 49ers not including Moss in much of their offensive plans as a problem. What's your take?

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Alex Smith, having gone from starting quarterback to backup for the Super Bowl runner-up 49ers, needed a new team and a fresh start. The Chiefs, fresh off a 2-14 disaster of a season, were in need of a starting QB. Will the trade sending Smith to Kansas City for draft picks work out? Or will the team regret choosing Smith instead of drafting a rookie whom new coach Andy Reid could mold into a franchise QB?


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The word around the NFL combine was that the Jets were entertaining trade talk for Darrelle Revis given his $16 million contract, bum ACL and the team's desperate need for a quarterback. But finding a trade partner is easier said than done. Enter the San Francisco 49ers with their multiple draft picks and a hole in their secondary. The chatter about the two teams working up a deal may be early, but it's not too early for SportsNation to break down the ins and outs of this potential blockbuster.


Should Revis bet on himself?

Revis wants big money and a long-term deal, but he's coming off ACL surgery. Would a one-year deal and a Super Bowl win lead to big bucks?

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How would you feel if you were Darrelle Revis in regards to a potential trade to the 49ers?

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Last piece of the puzzle?

The 49ers came this close to hoisting the Super Bowl trophy last season. They have an exciting young quarterback and a ton of draft picks.

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Would the 49ers be the favorite to win the Super Bowl next year if they acquire Darrelle Revis?

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Has he lost a step?

Revis played just two games in 2012 before going down for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. He appears to be on schedule for his rehabilitation.

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Will Darrelle Revis be the same player he was before his ACL surgery?

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Fair offer?

The 49ers have 15 picks in this year's draft, the most ever for a team coming off a Super Bowl appearance. Should Jets GM John Idzik take some off their hands?

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If the 49ers were to offer the 31st and 34th draft picks for Darrelle Revis, should the Jets take the deal?

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Lost in the 49ers' run to the Super Bowl and the remarkable emergence of Colin Kaepernick was the fate of one Alex Smith, backup quarterback, San Francisco. Smith was playing well before going down with an injury but couldn't get his job back thanks to Kaepernick's stellar play. Now, the 49ers say that it's "highly unlikely" that they'll trade him, but that doesn't mean he'll be in a 49ers uniform when the season starts. Smith was never able to lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl, but could he thrive from a change of scenery?

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Every so often, a Super Bowl matches or exceeds the hype, giving football fans something to remember with an improbable upset, a superlative performance or a closely matched battle that remains in doubt until the final whistle. The Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII win over the 49ers meets many of those criteria. But where does it belong among memorable Super Bowls of the past? Cast your ballot by clicking on the images below.

Best Super Bowls

Jets 16, Colts 7

Jets 16, Colts 7

First win for AFL in Super Bowl III validates Joe Namath's "guarantee."

Steelers 16,
Vikings 6

Steelers 16,
Vikings 6

Dominant Steelers defensive performance In Super Bowl IX allows Vikings just 119 yards.

Steelers 21,
Cowboys 17

Steelers 21,
Cowboys 17

Lynn Swann's catch highlights Super Bowl X, a matchup of the best teams of the '70s.

Steelers 35,
Cowboys 31

Steelers 35,
Cowboys 31

Terry Bradshaw throws four TDs as Steelers hold off Cowboys comeback in Super Bowl XIII rematch of '70s dynasties.

Redskins 42,
Broncos 10

Redskins 42,
Broncos 10

Redskins' Doug Williams throws 4 TDs in 35-point second quarter, wins Super Bowl XXII MVP.

49ers 26, Bengals 21

49ers 26, Bengals 21

Joe Montana leads 92-yard scoring drive late as 49ers edge Bengals in Super Bowl XVI.

Giants 20, Bills 19

Giants 20, Bills 19

Giants hold Bills' explosive offense at bay, win Super Bowl XXV as Buffalo's game-winning FG attempt sails wide right.

Broncos 31,
Packers 24

Broncos 31,
Packers 24

John Elway outduels Brett Favre in Super Bowl XXXII as Broncos claim first SB win in five tries.

Rams 23, Titans 16

Rams 23, Titans 16

Kurt Warner, Rams take early lead, withstand Titans comeback that ends 1 yard short on final play in Super Bowl XXXIV.

Patriots 20, Rams 17

Patriots 20, Rams 17

Underdog Patriots slow Rams' "Greatest Show On Turf," win Super Bowl XXXVI on last-second FG.

Patriots 32,
Panthers 29

Patriots 32,
Panthers 29

Panthers roar back to tie Super Bowl XXXVIII in fourth quarter, but Patriots win on late FG.

Giants 17, Patriots 14

Giants 17, Patriots 14

Underdog Giants drive late for winning TD, spoiling Patriots' quest for undefeated season in Super Bowl XLII.

Steelers 27,
Cardinals 23

Steelers 27,
Cardinals 23

Santonio Holmes' TD catch caps see-saw fourth quarter as Steelers outlast Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII.

Ravens 34, 49ers 31

Ravens 34, 49ers 31

The Ravens take command on Jacoby Jones' TD catch and 108-yard kickoff return, then withstand a power outage and a 49ers comeback to win Super Bowl XLVII.

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A 34-minute power outage nearly derailed them, but the Ravens held on and earned the second Super Bowl victory in franchise history. How does Baltimore's 2012 team stack up against the previous nine Super Bowl champions? Click the images to rank the winners.

Super Bowl champions

2012 Baltimore Ravens

2012 Baltimore Ravens

10-6, beat 49ers 34-31

2011 New York Giants

2011 New York Giants

9-7, beat Patriots 21-17

2010 Green Bay Packers

2010 Green Bay Packers

10-6, beat Steelers 31-25

2009 New Orleans Saints

2009 New Orleans Saints

13-3, beat Colts 31-17

2008 Pittsburgh Steelers

2008 Pittsburgh Steelers

12-4, beat Cardinals 27-23

2007 New York Giants

2007 New York Giants

10-6, beat Patriots 17-14

2006 Indianapolis Colts

2006 Indianapolis Colts

12-4, beat Bears 29-17

2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

11-5, beat Seahawks 21-10

2004 New England Patriots

2004 New England Patriots

14-2, beat Eagles 24-21

2003 New England Patriots

2003 New England Patriots

14-2, beat Panthers 32-29

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Jacoby Jones' 56-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVII brought to mind the greatest pass plays in Super Bowl history. Which of these catches is the best? Click on the images to rank the receptions.

Best Super Bowl catches

Lynn Swann, Steelers

Lynn Swann, Steelers

Acrobatic catch in Super Bowl X win over Cowboys long considered among best-ever

Butch Johnson, Cowboys

Butch Johnson, Cowboys

Diving 45-yard fingertip catch against Broncos put Super Bowl XII out of reach.

John Stallworth, Steelers

John Stallworth, Steelers

73-yard TD catch gave Steelers lead over upstart Rams in Super Bowl XIV.

John Taylor, 49ers

John Taylor, 49ers

TD catch capped 92-yard drive for game-winner in Super Bowl XXIII.

Isaac Bruce, Rams

Isaac Bruce, Rams

73-yard TD pass from Kurt Warner proves to be game-winner in Super Bowl XXXIV

Muhsin Muhammad, Panthers

Muhsin Muhammad, Panthers

Record 85-yard TD catch gives Panthers lead in Super Bowl XXXVIII loss to Patriots

David Tyree, Giants

David Tyree, Giants

Unlikely 32-yard helmet catch keys Giants' game-winning TD drive in Super Bowl XLII

Santonio Holmes, Steelers

Santonio Holmes, Steelers

Holmes keeps his toes in bounds while reaching to snare winning TD pass in Super Bowl XLIII

Mario Manningham, Giants

Mario Manningham, Giants

38-yard sideline catch keys drive for Giants' wininng TD in Super Bowl XLVI

Jacoby Jones, Ravens

Jacoby Jones, Ravens

Jones falls down on catch of deep pass, gets up and completes run 56-yard touchdown play in Super Bowl XLVII

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The lights went out and no one was playing football for half an hour at Super Bowl XLVII. And we're not talking about Beyonce's halftime performance. A power outage halted play for 34 minutes, just after Jacoby Jones' electrifying 108-yard kickoff return opened the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. With no football being played, what's an athlete to do? Tweet about it, of course. Here's some reaction to the night the lights went out at the Super Bowl :

When the game resumed and the 49ers mounted a comeback, some athletes wondered if the long delay was responsible for the shift in momentum:


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