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Thoughts on Holmgren, Seahawks, Browns

Mike Sando, NFC West

...as individuals. How can it not be beneficial to have someone with that degree of history and football knowledge with your team? Mike Sando: Mike Holmgren is a credible leader. I think he is a...

Blog | December 16, 2009

Around the NFC West: Holmgren's plans

Mike Sando, NFC West

Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times updates Mike Holmgren's visit with the Browns regarding a front-office position. O'Neill: "The fact that a formal me...

Blog | December 16, 2009

How I See It: NFC West Stock Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

...an important fumble, 49ers safety Dashon Goldson made it happen with a perfect hit, pressing helmet to football in a manner that might have separated anyone from the football. With Hightower benched for stretches, Wells...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Around the NFC West: Big 49ers win

Mike Sando, NFC West

...dignity on Monday night. Bickley: "So what's the damage? In the end, the visitors lost a football game, an opportunity to clinch the division on enemy soil and a large measure of dignity. The...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Cardinals can afford to shrug off defeat

Mike Sando, NFC West

Cary Edmondson/US PresswireSan Francisco's defensive line made it a hard night for Kurt Warner and the Cardinals. SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco 4...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Cardinals can't trust anyone with football

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- So, the Cardinals cannot trust Tim Hightower or Kurt Warner with the football. They could always direct snap to Beanie Wells, except he's muffed a few pitchouts this season...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Ball might be safest in Warner's hands

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Cardinals cannot entirely trust either of their primary running backs with the football. Looks like it's time to put the ball in Kurt Warner's hands after Tim Hightower...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Showcase game for 49ers' Vernon Davis

Mike Sando, NFC West

...players from 30 other teams. He made an acrobatic touchdown catch against the Cardinals on "Monday Night Football" last season. Rank Tight end Conference Rec. Yards Avg. TD 1 Dallas Clark AFC 82 902 11...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Weather OK, but 49ers' Willis to storm Cards

Mike Sando, NFC West

...not calling for blustery conditions. Expected conditions should give Kurt Warner a decent chance to throw the football if the Cardinals can protect him. Handing off would be pointless, of course, after Patrick Willis guaranteed...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Power rankings revisited: Week 14

Mike Sando, NFC West

...until the Saints prove they've finally upgraded their defense," I wrote. "Until then, it's fantasy football with Drew Brees." The Colts, also known for offense, ranked sixth. Both remain offensive powerhouses, but their...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Around the NFC West: Cards on verge

Mike Sando, NFC West

...think we are trying to learn on a weekly basis. I think we are mentally a tougher football team. I think that we can handle distractions, handle adversity better. I think our road record (5...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Around the NFC West: Cut Incognito?

Mike Sando, NFC West

...wasn't doing anything from a personal standpoint. I was trying to score points and coach a football team." With Incognito taking cheap shots and the Rams calling a fake punt, I can see why...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Ready for some 'Monday Night Football'

Mike Sando, NFC West

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Here's hoping the NFC West saved its best Week 14 football for Monday night. The 49ers and Cardinals get a chance to at least partially atone for the...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Counting changes for Cardinals, 49ers

Mike Sando, NFC West

...and San Francisco 49ers might not recognize one another during their Week 14 matchup on "Monday Night Football" (ESPN, 8:20 p.m. ET). So much has changed since the 49ers upset the defending NFC...

Blog | December 12, 2009

49ers-Cardinals, then and now

Mike Sando, NFC West

...they are throwing the ball more than anticipated. Then: "The gap between the Cardinals and 49ers in football IQ was striking. The 49ers committed four penalties for 31 yards. The Cardinals committed 12 for 82...

Blog | December 11, 2009