Counting changes for Cardinals, 49ers
Mike Sando, NFC West...49ers' quarterback. The 49ers knew Smith might emerge as the preferred quarterback if Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis played well enough to demand prominent roles in the offense. They also liked what Shaun Hill was...
Blog | December 12, 2009Mailbag: Possible Seahawks improvement
Mike Sando, NFC West...the game on the line Sunday was a step forward for him. Justin Forsett has clearly improved. Josh Wilson is becoming a good cornerback. The team hasn't improved as much as some of these...
Blog | December 11, 2009Around the NFC West: Bridges could start
Mike Sando, NFC West...offensive-line coach (Everett Lindsay), even though he had no coaching experience; and insisted on playing Leonard Davis out of position. Grimm immediately simplified the scheme and instilled a sense of loyalty and toughness. Prior...
Blog | December 11, 2009NFC West penalty watch: 'Tru' to form
Mike Sando, NFC West...Brown OL 49ers 10 66 3t Vernon Davis TE 49ers 10 64 12t Marcus Trufant CB Seahawks 8 97 12t Mike Gandy OL Cardinals 8 70 41t Josh Morgan WR 49ers 6 50 41t Adam...
Blog | December 10, 2009Revisiting 49ers' offensive philosophy
Mike Sando, NFC West...their only touchdowns on these plays. One of these plays produced Davis' 33-yard scoring reception on fourth-and-1. Another produced Josh Morgan's 22-yard scoring reception on first-and-10. These...
Blog | December 10, 2009Around the NFC West: Dockett's demands
Mike Sando, NFC WestDan Bickley of the Arizona Republic says Darnell Dockett vows to sign with another team in the NFC West if Arizona doesn't step up with a new contract...
Blog | December 06, 2009Ruskell vs. the NFC West on draft day
Mike Sando, NFC West...starters Alex Smith, Michael Crabtree, Frank Gore, Josh Morgan, Joe Staley, Tarell Brown, Dashon Goldson, Delanie Walker, Patrick Willis, Chilo Rachal, David Baas, Adam Snyder, Vernon Davis, Parys Haralson and Manny Lawson. I listed...
Blog | December 04, 2009NFC West penalty watch: Two set pace
Mike Sando, NFC West...Davis TE 49ers 9 54 8t Mike Gandy OL Cardinals 8 70 20t Marcus Trufant CB Seahawks 7 69 35t Adam Goldberg OL Rams 6 45 35t Parys Haralson OLB 49ers 6 25 35t Josh...
Blog | December 03, 2009Should the 49ers trade Frank Gore?
Mike Sando, NFC West...per pass on 26 attempts from their preferred "spread" personnel group featuring Gore, Michael Crabtree, Josh Morgan, Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker. They used this grouping on 20 of 22 first-down snaps and...
Blog | December 02, 2009How I See It: NFC West Stock Watch
Mike Sando, NFC West...Seahawks' Kelly Jennings broke up the pass. Teammate Josh Wilson intercepted it and scored on a 65...sense and it cost the Rams. 2. Bill Davis, Cardinals defensive coordinator. Giving up 532 yards, including...
Blog | December 01, 2009Separating fact from fiction on 49ers
Mike Sando, NFC West...Fiction: Raye was much more aggressive than usual when he called for a downfield pass to Vernon Davis on fourth-and-1. In reality, the 49ers have gone for it six times on fourth-and...
Blog | November 30, 2009Fourth-down decisions pivotal in division
Mike Sando, NFC West...Spagnuolo decided to go for it. Potential reasoning: Josh Brown had already missed a 46-yard field...happened: Smith threw deep to tight end Vernon Davis for a 30-yard gain. The play sustained...
Blog | November 29, 2009NFC West: Injury situations that matter
Mike Sando, NFC West...head injury against the Rams. Outside linebacker Will Davis is out four to six weeks after undergoing...will be better in the secondary with cornerback Josh Wilson returning from a concussion. He's a...
Blog | November 25, 2009Silver linings: 49ers at Packers
Mike Sando, NFC West...a bright spot or two. Tight end Vernon Davis made an overhead catch almost worthy of Ghost...Frank Gore had a 42-yard run. Receiver Josh Morgan gained 76 yards on a kickoff return...
Blog | November 23, 2009Mailbag: Debating the Seahawks' future
Mike Sando, NFC WestScott from Roseville, Calif., writes: What is your gut on Tim Ruskell's status? My gut is no matter what others may think, if Ruskell is not given ano...
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