Best of the best: Top 25 players this decade
Mike Sando, NFC West...Faneca has gone to eight Pro Bowls this decade. John Lynch and Will Shields went to seven. Brian Dawkins, La'Roi Glover, Kevin Mawae, Olin Kreutz, Matt Birk, Larry Allen, Chris Samuels and Zach...
Blog | June 26, 2009All-decade defense: Strahan, Taylor stand out
Mike Sando, NFC West...Jets DE: Jason Taylor, Miami/Washington LB: Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay LB: Ray Lewis, Baltimore LB: Brian Urlacher, Chicago CB: Champ Bailey, Washington/Denver CB: Troy Vincent: Phil./Mia./Buff./Wash. S: Ed Reed...
Blog | June 22, 2009Mailbag: One more time on Michael Vick
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Creativemind from San Diego writes: I made a comment a few weeks ago about "your beef" with Mike Vick an...
Blog | February 16, 2009Late push sends Boldin past Redskins' Moss
Mike Sando, NFC West...was first, followed by Boldin.Inside linebacker: The 49ers' Patrick Willis was fourth behind London Fletcher, Brian Urlacher, and Antonio Pierce. Zach Thomas was fifth.Strong safety: The Cardinals' Adrian Wilson was third behind...
Blog | December 11, 2008Around the NFC West: Branch trade a lose-lose
Mike Sando, NFC West...spreadsheet and makes the case for Karlos Dansby. The issue always becomes: who gets left off. Brian Urlacher? Patrick Willis? Antonio Pierce? Bill Coats of Around the Horns says Chris Draft could be back...
Blog | December 03, 2008Fitzgerald climbs in Pro Bowl voting
Mike Sando, NFC West...teammate Anquan Boldin remains third. Inside linebacker: The 49ers' Patrick Willis remains fourth behind London Fletcher, Brian Urlacher and Antonio Pierce. Strong safety: The Cardinals' Adrian Wilson remains second behind Chris Horton. Special-teamers...
Blog | December 02, 2008Warner cracks top 10 in Pro Bowl voting
Mike Sando, NFC West...teammate Anquan Boldin is third. Inside linebacker: The 49ers' Patrick Willis is fourth behind London Fletcher, Brian Urlacher and Antonio Pierce. Strong safety: The Cardinals' Adrian Wilson is second behind Chris Horton. Special-teamers...
Blog | November 25, 2008Niners' Willis grateful for fans' support
Mike Sando, NFC West...a 3-7 record. The players ahead of Willis in the voting so far -- London Fletcher, Brian Urlacher and Antonio Pierce -- have combined for 28 NFL seasons and four Super Bowl appearances. Their teams...
Blog | November 21, 2008Fitzgerald seventh in Pro Bowl voting
Mike Sando, NFC West...among inside linebackers with 96,583 votes. London Fletcher leads with 202,969 votes, followed by Brian Urlacher at 156,288 and Antonio Pierce (98,265). Zach Thomas is fifth with 64,080. Karlos...
Blog | November 18, 2008Weaver breaks down Forsett -- on YouTube
Mike Sando, NFC West...m going to do film study online. I'm going to type in Lance Briggs and Brian Urlacher. We going to study everybody. Sando: What impresses you about Forsett? LW: First of all, his...
Blog | August 19, 2008Bears-Seahawks observations
Mike Sando, NFC West...fit for this offense. He blocks very well in pass protection. Officials flagged him for holding Brian Urlacher when Frye held the ball too long. I've got no problem with a running back...
Blog | August 16, 2008Rookie Mayo blends into Patriots' linebacking mix
Mike Sando, ESPN.comOn other teams, a rookie linebacker selected 10th overall commands the spotlight. With the Patriots, former Tennessee star Jerod Mayo is just another guy fighting for a job.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 20082000-07 first-round safety zone: Guard, center, linebacker
Mike Sando, ESPN.comNo scouting, research or background check can predict which draft pick won't pan out in the NFL. ESPN.com's Mike Sando breaks down the draft trends of the past eight years.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008Cream of the crop to underrated
Mike Sando, ESPN.comOur diverse group of insiders -- two general managers, two pro scouts, two coordinators, two position coaches, two quarterbacks and one linebacker -- helped us understand which players can change schemes and why.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 20074-3 teams emphasize speed, not size, at linebacker
Mike Sando, ESPN.comA greater emphasis on speed has made the big, bruising linebacker a dying breed in 4-3 schemes, writes Mike Sando.
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