Chris Mortensen

Chris Mortensen

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ESPN.com NFL Insider Chris Mortensen, an award-winning journalist and one of the most respected and accomplished reporters covering the NFL, joined ESPN in 1991 and appears on Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown and SportsCenter.

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Sounding off: NFC West on the airwaves

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Steven Jackson 101ESPN St. Louis: Jim Haslett 101ESPN St. Louis: executive Kevin Demoff 101ESPN St. Louis: Chris Mortensen 49ers 710ESPN Seattle: reporter Matt Maiocco KJR950 Seattle: receiver Jason Hill KNBR680: Trent Dilfer KNBR680: Ronnie...

Blog | December 05, 2009

Live from NFC West blog headquarters

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Laurinaitis (Rams). Curry was picked a lot higher, but 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...

Blog | November 29, 2009

NFC West power rankings take shape

Mike Sando, NFC West

...together power rankings for our composite 2009 rankings, scheduled to run on the site next week. Chris Mortensen's sixth Tweet of the young morning arrived just as I had finally settled on...

Blog | May 20, 2009

Mudd's situtation differs from NFC West norm

Mike Sando, NFC West

...pension program for non-players would compromise his financial situation if he remained in the game. Chris Mortensen: Mudd, 67, believes he has to take his entire lump-sum pension payment now because if...

Blog | May 06, 2009

Around the NFC West: Reeves, Haley and more

Mike Sando, NFC West

...for the Chiefs. Update: The story now reads, "A Chiefs official told [ESPN's Chris] Mortensen on Friday night that he did not believe Shanahan would be the team's next...

Blog | January 23, 2009

ESPN analysts leaning toward Cardinals

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Jackson Bill Simmons Picking the Eagles: David Fleming Eric Allen Mike Golic Mike Ditka Ron Jaworski Chris Mortensen Allen and Golic played for the Eagles when the Cardinals were their NFC East rivals. ESPN...

Blog | January 16, 2009

Quick glance at the coaching carousel

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Louis, the Rams are expected to interview former Giants coach Jim Fassel on Thursday, according to Chris Mortensen. The team has received permission to speak with Todd Bowles, Ray Sherman, Rex Ryan and Leslie...

Blog | January 04, 2009

Grimm, Haley could have opportunities

Mike Sando, NFC West

...more the Cardinals win, the more attractive their assistant coaches become as candidates for other jobs. Chris Mortensen has mentioned offensive coordinator Todd Haley as a potential candidate for the Raiders' head coaching job...

Blog | January 04, 2009

Mailbag: Smart approach to free agency

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Mario from Seattle writes: Are the Seahawks going to have the cap room to go after Albert Haynesworth, Julius Peppers ...

Blog | January 03, 2009

More names in Rams' coaching search

Mike Sando, NFC West

...interim Rams coach Jim Haslett and Packers linebackers coach Winston Moss. That is the latest from Chris Mortensen via James Walker's recent report. Five of the seven candidates listed above have defensive backgrounds...

Blog | January 01, 2009

Vikings' suspensions help Cardinals' run game

Mike Sando, NFC West

...game as an alternate after the Bears' Tommie Harris withdrew from the game. (Note: ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that at least one player is planning to file for an injunction in U.S...

Blog | December 02, 2008

You called it: Fearless predictions for Week 11

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Seth Wickersham and Chris Mortensen are picking Seattle. Mike Golic is picking St. Louis. Every other Week 11 picker from ESPN...

Blog | November 15, 2008

On Linehan firing

Mike Sando, NFC West

...from the Cardinals-Jets game and will weigh in soon. You can discuss the story here. Chris Mortensen reacts to the news in this video

Blog | September 29, 2008

Around the NFC West: 49ers giddy about plan

Mike Sando, NFC West

...about the perils of substance abuse. A fun read. Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee confirms Chris Mortensen's report about Smith, the 49ers' backup quarterback, having a fractured shoulder. Also from Barrows: A...

Blog | September 07, 2008

Around the NFC West: Tatupu says he'll be OK

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Matt Leinart as upbeat for a guy who tossed three interceptions Saturday night, then heard about Chris Mortensen's report about Kurt Warner's expected ascension to the starting job. Also from Urban: "Kurt...

Blog | August 26, 2008