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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 o...

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 th...

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 w...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Gridiron Challenge: Lay off Warner, please

Mike Sando, NFC West

A big "thanks" to Rams safety Oshiomogho Atogwe for helping with the Power Rankings and MVP Watch this week. Now, about that hit on Cardinals quarter...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Rams predictions, then and now

Mike Sando, NFC West

What I wrote April 17: "My initial projection calls for a 6-10 record." What I wrote Sept. 12: "The Rams could improve this season and still conceiva...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Singletary's thoughts on changing offense

Mike Sando, NFC West

Sportsradiointerviews.com transcribed much of Mike Singletary's latest KNBR interview featuring thoughts on the 49ers' offensive philosophy. One thou...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Cardinals predictions, then and now

Mike Sando, NFC West

What I wrote April 15: "Predicting individual games can be rough this far out, but taking the schedule in sections can make the process a little easie...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Seahawks predictions, then and now

Mike Sando, NFC West

What I wrote April 16: "My initial read shows seven or eight victories, with the season possibly hinging on a Week 6 home game against the Cardinals."...

Blog | November 25, 2009

49ers predictions, then and now

Mike Sando, NFC West

What I wrote April 15: "Can you find more than eight victories for San Francisco without wearing the 49ers Starter jacket your family has owned since ...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Revisiting expectations in the NFC West

Mike Sando, NFC West

In retrospect, the Cardinals' 27-3 victory over the Seahawks at Qwest Field in Week 6 was a watershed event in the 2009 NFC West race. The Seahawks w...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Mike Sando's MVP Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

Brett Favre assumes the top spot on the MVP Watch list after turning a good team into a championship-caliber one. The Vikings are 9-1 and gaining mom...

Blog | November 25, 2009

49ers giving up big pass plays

Mike Sando, NFC West

...this season, including the Packers' Aaron Rodgers in Week 11. So far, the Chiefs are the only NFL team to allow more pass plays covering 30 yards or longer. The chart breaks down the totals...

Blog | November 25, 2009