Mailbag: Another word on the MVP race
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Deshawn from Buenos Aires writes: Hey Mike, You've mentioned several times that "Peyton Manning's...
Blog | December 21, 2008Mailbag: Bias shown in power rankings?
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Rich from Pittsburgh writes: Sando, Guess you're still bitter over losing XL! Sorry for your...
Blog | December 20, 2008Mailbag: Debating Nolan's personnel skill
Mike Sando, NFC West...a motivation issue for the talent has not changed and the record has turned around drastically. Mike Nolan and personnel manager Scot McCloughan need to be commended for their fantastic evaluation of the draft...
Blog | December 18, 2008Haslett: 49ers responding to Hill's leadership
Mike Sando, NFC West...coach Jim Haslett described the 49ers as almost exclusively a 3-4 team in the post-Mike Nolan era. He also had favorable reviews for the 49ers' quarterback. A few highlights from Haslett's...
Blog | December 17, 2008Around the NFC West: Boldin resting injury
Mike Sando, NFC West...the Sacramento Bee says Smith seemed amused to hear the latest jabs from former 49ers coach Mike Nolan. The Associated Press quotes Redskins linebacker London Fletcher complaining about his exclusion from the Pro Bowl...
Blog | December 17, 2008Mailbag: Singletary effect, revisited
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando 49ers Offense Per Game Under Mike Nolan Under Mike Singletary Difference Points 22.6 19.6 -3.0 First Downs 16.7 19...
Blog | December 17, 2008Williams will be part of big crop of free DCs
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...a normal year, Williams might have hit the market and found a better situation. But with Mike Nolan already available and other head coaches who could be fired likely to be available as defensive...
Blog | December 14, 2008Mailbag: Hill leads division QBs on third down
Mike Sando, NFC West...T. O'Sullivan SF 58.5 [38] Matt Hasselbeck SEA 16.8 Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Ed from Sacramento writes: Mike, I think one of the most underrated statistics for a quarterback...
Blog | December 13, 2008Around the NFC West: 49ers let Bryant get away
Mike Sando, NFC West...of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat offers thoughts on former 49ers receiver Antonio Bryant. Former coach Mike Nolan regrets releasing Bryant, but if you pay attention to Nolan's wording, the blame apparently lies...
Blog | December 13, 2008Around the NFC West: 49ers' new-look defense
Mike Sando, NFC West...chance than Arnaz Battle at playing for the 49ers in Week 15. Also, former 49ers coach Mike Nolan used to play NFL Films music during warmups at training camp. Singletary takes another approach. Matt...
Blog | December 12, 2008Referee confidential: Upon further review
Mike Sando, NFC West...Whisenhunt (2-3), the 49ers' Mike Singletary (1-2), Holmgren (1-3) and former 49ers coach Mike Nolan (0-4). League-wide, coaches have a 69-116 record (.373
Blog | December 11, 2008Jauron's approval rating at 8 percent
Tim Graham, AFC East...Raiders coach Lane Kiffin bottomed out at 33 percent, while former San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan dipped as low as 20 percent. Jauron also owns the biggest discrepancy between his zenith and...
Blog | December 11, 2008Mailbag: Best draft goes to Cardinals for now
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Greg from Redondo Beach writes: Mike, What I'd really like to read is an updated...
Blog | December 09, 2008Rapid Reaction: 49ers 24, Jets 14
Mike Sando, NFC West...reducing high-risk pass plays has helped the 49ers avoid the self-destructing tendencies that cost Mike Nolan his job after seven games. Gore's ankle injury becomes a primary concern heading into the...
Blog | December 07, 2008Mailbag: 49ers' coaching options
Mike Sando, NFC West...can build and/or maintain the type of staff the 49ers want from a philosophical standpoint. Mike Nolan hired Mike Martz despite concerns that Martz's system might not ideally suit the personnel. If...
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