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Hall of Fame finalists from NFC West

Mike Sando, NFC West

Jerry Rice, Roger Craig, Aeneas Williams, Charles Haley and Cortez Kennedy are among the 25 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame consideration in 2...

Blog | November 28, 2009

Mailbag: Surprising NFC West stats

Mike Sando, NFC West

Evan from Tempe writes: Mike, as a loyal reader of your blog I've heard griping all year from 49er fans about the overly conservative play calling. Th...

Blog | November 28, 2009

Comparing Smith, Hill to division's QBs

Mike Sando, NFC West

Sizing up NFC West quarterbacks Blog regular Mr. Zero points out that 49ers quarterbacks Shaun Hill and Alex Smith have each attempted 155 passes this...

Blog | November 28, 2009

More big plays for Fitz this week?

Mike Sando, NFC West

One-hundred fifty-nine NFL players have caught at least one pass longer than 27 yards this season. FitzgeraldLarry Fitzgerald is not...

Blog | November 28, 2009

Rams' Jackson: Back feels better

Mike Sando, NFC West

Rams running back Steven Jackson hopes his back recovers enough for him to play against the Seahawks in Week 12. "The back is getting better," Jackso...

Blog | November 27, 2009

Warner, Jackson both questionable

Mike Sando, NFC West

The Cardinals named quarterback Kurt Warner questionable for their game Sunday even after Warner participated in every practice this week. The Rams u...

Blog | November 27, 2009

You called it: Fearless picks for Week 12

Mike Sando, NFC West

Good luck picking winners in NFC West games scheduled for Week 12. I could see all three games going either way. The Wall of Fame will welcome anyon...

Blog | November 27, 2009

NFC West draft watch: Quarterbacks

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Scouts Inc. shared insights on offensive linemen who might appeal to NFC West teams in the 2010 NFL draft. Steve and I changed the subject to quarterbacks in our latest conversation. The 49ers, Seahawks and...

Blog | November 27, 2009

Raye addresses 49ers' philosophy

Mike Sando, NFC West

...three-receiver groupings on early downs when scores are closer. This is 2009, after all, and the NFL is a passing league. It's OK for the 49ers to seek a hard-nosed identity through...

Blog | November 26, 2009

Rams optimistic on Jackson, less so Smith

Mike Sando, NFC West

Running back Steven Jackson continues to miss practice time while resting a sore back, but the Rams expect him to play against the Seahawks in Week 12...

Blog | November 26, 2009

NFC West penalty watch: Barron No. 1

Mike Sando, NFC West

NFL Penalty Leaders Through Week 11 Four NFC West players rank among the NFL's 10 most penalized...

Blog | November 26, 2009

49ers put in claim for ex-Dolphin Roth

Mike Sando, NFC West

The 49ers were among six teams to submit a waiver claim for Matt Roth, the 2005 second-round choice released by the Dolphins this week. Roth, a 3-4...

Blog | November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving Day programming note

Mike Sando, NFC West

Happy Thanksgiving to all. The holiday provides an opportunity to enjoy family, watch some football and hopefully relax a little. I'll still pos...

Blog | November 26, 2009

Potential insurance for Cards' Rackers

Mike Sando, NFC West

Neil Rackers has made 11 of 12 field goal attempts this season. A strained groin has slowed him recently. Looks like the Cardinals are considering ...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Injury developments favoring Seattle

Mike Sando, NFC West

There's a headline Seahawks fans aren't used to reading, but it's true. The Seahawks are healthier than the Rams. The one thing St. Louis does very...

Blog | November 25, 2009