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Defeats such as the one Arizona suffered at Lambeau Field in Week 9 can lure a team into thinking victory was near if only a few things had gone differently. If only receiver Early Doucet had held onto the football. If only quarterback John Skelto...

Those suffering from Peyton Manning withdrawals overnight can get their morning fix right here. Mike & Mike checked in with the Arizona Republic's Kent Somers for thoughts on the Cardinals' chances for landing Manning. Does Somers expect Ma...

The two weeks remaining before NFL free agency will feel like two months at the current pace of activity. Don't bother with the disclaimers, either. Yes, history says the best teams build through the draft over time, that free agency can be a f...

San Francisco officials are running a power sweep at Candlestick Park after the stadium went dark twice during the 49ers' recent victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Rosenberg of the San Jose Mercury News has the details from Mayor Ed Lee: "...

Football Outsiders' Vince Verhei takes an in-depth look at the San Francisco 49ers' red zone troubles in his latest Insider piece. Two recommendations: more Vernon Davis and Kendall Hunter. Verhei breaks down his reasoning and offers thoughts o...

Dan Bickley of the Arizona Repbulic says the Cardinals need to open their wallets to fix what ailed them in 2010. Bickley: "It's time for ownership to give Ken Whisenhunt everything he wants, and some things he may resist. Like John Fox as defensive ...

Mahmoud from Chicago writes: Love your blog, Mike. I read it every day to get my Niners and NFC West fix. This my first time commenting and it's because I'm shocked at your belief that the Arizona Cardinals will win the division. They are 3-5 a...

INDIANAPOLIS -- The transition from Florida quarterback Tim Tebow to Browns president Mike Holmgren in the NFL combine media room was an appropriate one. Holmgren has long thought it virtually impossible for quarterbacks to make significant change...

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Bryan Burwell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the Rams cannot fix what ails them simply by beating the Lions in Week 8. Burwell: "This is not about short-term pleasure. It has to be about climbing all the way ba...

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando My chat conversation with Ryan from Denver -- hawkfan0007 on espn.com -- gained momentum during a broader discussion in the comments section. I've picked up those comments and interjected my own thoughts on how...

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The more NFL general managers I speak with, the more I get the feeling teams would rather pick 10th or 12th than among the top several spots in the 2009 draft. This is what happens when teams do not perceive any of...

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando and Kevin Seifert The Detroit Lions, St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks combined for six victories last season. That included two Seahawks victories over the Rams. The draft won't fix these wayward teams overn...

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says Jim Haslett has a plan to fix the Rams in one offseason, but it's unclear whether the team will indulge him. Also from Thomas: A scouting report giving the Rams an edge ov...

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The Cardinals' running game has hit on hard times recently. I'm doing some research on the subject and plan to share thoughts this week. In the meantime, I'd like to throw open the subject for discussion. As tespy321 s...

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Dan from Knoxville writes: Mike, I have been a 49ers fan since birth. I think that Mike Nolan is a great coach. Think of that HUGE mess he had to fix when he arrived. He has drafted some fantasic players and has this t...

By emphasizing the draft instead of quick fixes in free agency, the Packers have a built a solid foundation, writes Mike Sando.