Around the NFC West: Seeking momentum
Mike Sando, NFC West...One season is too soon to evaluate a coach, especially one in this odd situation. Instead, his challenge is to prepare this team to play for his job next season. With the Seahawks looking for...
Blog | December 20, 2009Gridiron Challenge: Warner, Wells ready
Mike Sando, NFC WestThose who stuck with Frank Gore on their NFC West Gridiron Challenge teams picked up 23 points in Week 14. I cut Gore to pick up Chris Johnson, who...
Blog | December 17, 2009Silver linings: Cardinals at 49ers
Mike Sando, NFC West...t produced much since coaches made him the fourth receiver. Strong safety Adrian Wilson rose to the challenge against 49ers tight end Vernon Davis. Both players prevailed at different times in the matchup. Wilson picked...
Blog | December 15, 2009Weather OK, but 49ers' Willis to storm Cards
Mike Sando, NFC West...Willis guaranteed the 49ers would shut down Tim Hightower, Beanie Wells and anyone else foolish enough to challenge San Francisco on the ground
Blog | December 14, 2009Counting changes for Cardinals, 49ers
Mike Sando, NFC WestThe Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers might not recognize one another during their Week 14 matchup on "Monday Night Football" (ESPN, 8:20 p.m....
Blog | December 12, 2009Gridiron Challenge: Johnson vs. Rams
Mike Sando, NFC WestAdding Titans running back Chris Johnson to your NFC West Gridiron Challenge team requires an $8.5 million allotment from a $50 million salary cap. The high price might...
Blog | December 10, 2009Around the NFC West: Rams' offense
Mike Sando, NFC WestJim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the Rams have agreed to terms with free-agent safety Clinton Hart, formerly of the Chargers. The team n...
Blog | December 09, 2009Gridiron Challenge: QB decision hurt
Mike Sando, NFC West...a bargain-priced Matt Hasselbeck against the Rams sent my team plummeting in the NFC West Gridiron Challenge standings. Coleyfudge had no such troubles, putting together a team that scored 172 points in Week 12...
Blog | December 02, 2009NFC West: Injury situations that matter
Mike Sando, NFC West...rule him out unexpectedly before then. Whether or not Warner starts, protecting the quarterback will be a challenge for the Cardinals. Left tackle Mike Gandy (pelvis) missed practice Wednesday and will not be full strength...
Blog | December 02, 2009Cardinals' chances against Vikings
Mike Sando, NFC WestThe headline seemed rather innocuous. "Three potential problems for Cardinals," it read. Facebook friend Keith wasn't having it. "Let's see t...
Blog | December 02, 2009Around the NFC West: 49ers' open minds
Mike Sando, NFC WestMatt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee says the 49ers' frustrations against the Packers might have helped them against the Jaguars. Barrows: "Those of us ...
Blog | December 01, 2009Wrap-up: Titans 20, Cardinals 17
Mike Sando, NFC West...second half against the Rams last week. Leinart validated Whisenhunt's defense of him by meeting the challenge Sunday. It was important for Leinart to earn the confidence Whisenhunt had shown in him. The Cardinals...
Blog | November 29, 2009Live from NFC West blog headquarters
Mike Sando, NFC West...he's been struggling some. ESPN's Chris Mortensen said he thinks Mike Holmgren wants a new challenge, rather than pursuing a return to Seattle in a front-office role. Mortensen mentioned the 49ers, Bucs...
Blog | November 29, 2009Mailbag: Surprising NFC West stats
Mike Sando, NFC WestEvan from Tempe writes: Mike, as a loyal reader of your blog I've heard griping all year from 49er fans about the overly conservative play calling. Th...
Blog | November 28, 2009Final Word: NFC West
Mike Sando, NFC West...Seattle is healthier and playing with a better quarterback than the Rams will have under center. The challenge facing first-year coach Steve Spagnuolo appears to be getting tougher, not easier, thanks to the injuries...
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