The 49ers' chances against Green Bay
Mike Sando, NFC West...to the 49ers' front? Matt Williamson: Not really. A team like Minnesota just crushes them with Jared Allen and Kevin Williams. I don't see any great angle making the 49ers different from other teams...
Blog | November 18, 2009Quick look at early Pro Bowl balloting
Mike Sando, NFC West...Rams' Steven Jackson fifth. Peterson and the Falcons' Michael Turner rank ahead of Gore. The Panthers' DeAngelo...Weaver ranks second among NFC fullbacks. The Cowboys' Allen Rossum ranks fifth among NFC kickoff returners. The...
Blog | November 17, 2009Mailbag: Mismanaging Seattle runners?
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Michael from Charlotte writes: Enjoy your blog when time permits. Much thanks. Regarding Edgerrin James, I am not...
Blog | November 05, 2009Around the NFC West: Smith should get call
Mike Sando, NFC West...of Niner Insider thinks the 49ers should consider Michael Crabtree and Josh Morgan as their starting receivers...Singletary became defensive and criticized former return man Allen Rossum when a reporter asked about the decision...
Blog | October 26, 200949ers will hear about releasing Rossum
Mike Sando, NFC West...HOUSTON -- The 49ers' decision to release return specialist Allen Rossum appears dubious after Arnaz Battle muffed a...sunlight. The 49ers released Rossum when they activated Michael Crabtree. It's impossible to know how Rossum...
Blog | October 25, 2009Roster shuffling in the NFC West
Mike Sando, NFC West...his four-game suspension. San Francisco: The 49ers released return specialist Allen Rossum and submitted a waiver claim for Seahawks defensive tackle Michael Bennett. The NFL awarded Bennett to the Bucs, who had waiver...
Blog | October 12, 2009Why the 49ers activated Crabtree now
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The 49ers activated Michael Crabtree to their 53-man roster Monday immediately upon releasing return specialist Allen Rossum. The move seemed a little curious because the NFL...
Blog | October 12, 2009Thoughts on the Falcons-49ers matchup
Mike Sando, NFC West...Staley held up well against the Vikings' Jared Allen after allowing a sack on the first play...have not allowed a rushing touchdown this season. Michael Turner is averaging only 3.5 yards per...
Blog | October 09, 2009Around the NFC West: Moving past Crabtree
Mike Sando, NFC West...by ESPN.com's Mike Sando John Crumpacker of the San Francisco Chronicle says 49ers players welcomed Michael Crabtree into the locker room warmly. Vernon Davis: "It would have been nice to have him here...
Blog | October 08, 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, 200949ers' Raye tackles philosopy questions head on
Mike Sando, NFC West...would change, as opposed to the fact that it's Coffee and not (Frank) Gore." Michael Zagaris/Getty Images San Francisco offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye is facing a lot of questions without...
Blog | October 01, 2009Singletary: 'We will see them again' in playoffs
Mike Sando, NFC WestJonathan Daniel/Getty Images San Francisco coach Mike Singletary wouldn't let his team get down after a heartbreaking loss to t...
Blog | September 27, 2009Around the NFC West: 49ers need Crabtree?
Mike Sando, NFC West...of the San Francisco Chronicle says the 49ers will eventually need a wide receiver with the skills Michael Crabtree appears to possess. Jenkins: "Since the 1970 merger, only one other team, the 1972 Dolphins, ever...
Blog | September 24, 2009Around the NFC West: Rams' offense together
Mike Sando, NFC West...the 49ers, including one about receiver Jason Hill not knowing his role. Also from Maiocco: thoughts on Michael Crabtree's situation. Among them: "His value for the team continues to diminish with every practice he...
Blog | September 10, 2009Numbers games: 49ers roster in perspective
Mike Sando, NFC West...The numbers at receiver figure to swell while the team waits for Brandon Jones to heal and Michael Crabtree to sign and get ready to contribute. San Francisco 49ers Week 1 Roster Counts since 2003...
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