Observation deck: Beware the Redskins, who defy the odds
Mike Sando, ESPN.comAs the regular season came to a close with a few notable performances throughout the league, hail the Redskins. They have all the traits of a team that should be home watching the playoffs, and yet they claimed the NFC's No. 6 seed.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2007Around the NFC West: Fisher, Singletary reunited
Mike Sando, NFC West...49ers' offensive line continues to shuffle amid injuries. Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic says the Cardinals hope to stick with their running game more in Week 9. Coach Ken Whisenhunt: "I think our run...
Blog | November 08, 2009Around the NFC West: Walter Jones' future
Mike Sando, NFC West...will play in Seattle's nickel defense against the Cowboys in Week 8. Also from Farnsworth: Jones hopes to continue his career next season. Jones turns 36 in January. The odds are against him. Jones...
Blog | October 29, 2009Searching for clues in the Rams' rubble
Mike Sando, NFC West...James Hall out, 2008 No. 2 overall choice Chris Long started at right defensive end. Long played...though, the Rams need to see more. I hope to take a closer look at them during...
Blog | October 28, 2009Around the NFC West: Cardinals' defense rises
Mike Sando, NFC West...in the locker room. Veteran mistake. Both players apologized profusely. And thanks to Cardinals media relations manager Chris Melvin for giving me some Band-Aids and telling me a few times that 'it wasn't...
Blog | October 27, 2009Around the NFC West: Rams make it 17
Mike Sando, NFC West...Carter. Ridiculous." Jeff Gordon of stltoday.com sees hope for the Rams. The Lions are next, after...the Bellevue News-Democrat says Rams long-snapper Chris Massey suffered what was believed to be a...
Blog | October 26, 2009Around the NFC West: 49ers' WR roles
Mike Sando, NFC West...himself. There's definitely no resentment." Daniel Brown of the San Jose Mercury News says the 49ers hope their offensive line improves with Adam Snyder moving from right tackle to right guard. Snyder and Chilo...
Blog | October 22, 2009Hasselbeck, Wilson remain front and center
Mike Sando, NFC West...Hasselbeck's first game back from injury -- left the quarterback with a concussion and the Seahawks without hope. Both players remain central figures in a rematch Sunday that could prove pivotal within a tightening NFC...
Blog | October 14, 2009Mailbag: Frugal team hoping to relocate?
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Aric from Tempe writes: This is a multi-part question. One, does the NFL have a minimum average occupancy/ticket sa...
Blog | October 03, 2009Mailbag: Forsett's role in Seahawks' offense
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Espe from Seattle writes: Hi, I was reading your blog and came across the seattlepi.com article calling for Justin ...
Blog | September 26, 2009Gridiron Challenge: Road to respectability
Mike Sando, NFC West...50.4 My last-minute decision to bench Chris Johnson in favor of Michael Turner sure worked...Witten (9) Olindo Mare (4) Rams defense (7) Hope you're enjoying the league. I'm happy...
Blog | September 23, 2009Around the NFC West: Frustrated Fitzgerald
Mike Sando, NFC West...Democrat provides a video analysis of the 49ers' performance in Week 2. Also from Maiocco: Mike Singletary hopes the 49ers never need Hill to carry the offense. Singletary: "I believe what he's doing right...
Blog | September 22, 2009Around the NFC West: Stouffer on Crabtree
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Daniel Brown of the San Jose Mercury News checks in with former quarterback Kelly Stouffer, the last NFL player to ...
Blog | September 18, 2009Around the NFC West: Assessing Boldin
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Dan Bickley of the Arizona Republic says Anquan Boldin's hamstring problems have become a trigger for cynicism. Bic...
Blog | September 13, 2009Chat wrap: Rams' investment in Jason Brown
Mike Sando, NFC West...offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye hopes to run the ball 104 percent of the time (or was it only 60 percent?). Full chat transcript here. Highlights below: Kenny (Seattle): Mike, with Chris Spencer going down do...
Blog | September 03, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "chris hope" make the list?
INTERNET EXPLORER 8
Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 8 is faster, easier, and safer than ever.
Accelerators let you map directions, translate words, email your friends, and more in just a few mouse clicks.
Web Slices Keep up with changes to the sites you care about most. Add a Web Slice and you won't have to go back to the same website again and again for updates on news, stock quotes, online auctions, weather, or even sports scores.