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Mike Sando's MVP Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

...both for MVP honors this season. Their stat lines and combined 26-0 starting record separate them...all challengers. That leaves Philip Rivers on the outside even though he's playing like an MVP...

Blog | December 16, 2009

Around the NFC West: Holmgren's plans

Mike Sando, NFC West

...I'll ask this. What's the worst part of Seattle's offense? It's the offensive line. How many of the starting offensive linemen were added after Knapp's addition (i.e. are these...

Blog | December 16, 2009

49ers make statement on defense

Mike Sando, NFC West

...effective now that the 49ers have a front-line nose tackle. Brooks and Parys Haralson are good young prospects at outside linebacker. Both must show more consistency. Dashon Goldson...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Warner delivers outside the numbers

Mike Sando, NFC West

...as those intended for receivers between the yard-line numbers and the sideline. Arizona completed four pass...Warner did not play in Week 12. Warner outside the numbers Weeks 1-11 Week 13 Completion...

Blog | December 09, 2009

When Davis' speed can be enough

Mike Sando, NFC West

Straight-line route running is sometimes enough for 49ers tight...the right slot, with Davis lined up just outside him. Two wide receivers lined up outside. The...

Blog | December 08, 2009

Around the NFC West: Keim's time?

Mike Sando, NFC West

...had a president and general manager who was seeking to build a franchise capable of sustaining itself outside the tenure of a single coach. Mike Holmgren's annual walk to the top of the mountain...

Blog | December 04, 2009

Around the NFC West: 49ers' open minds

Mike Sando, NFC West

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee says the 49ers' frustrations against the Packers might have helped them against the Jaguars. Barrows: "Those of us ...

Blog | December 01, 2009

NFC West: Injury situations that matter

Mike Sando, NFC West

...after suffering a head injury against the Rams. Outside linebacker Will Davis is out four to six...49ers are low on depth along their offensive line, so having Baas available helps even though he...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Around the NFC West: Crabtree's concern

Mike Sando, NFC West

...to overload the left side of their defensive line, meaning that Frank Gore will be asked to...49ers-Packers game. The 49ers enjoyed success running outside against the Bears, but San Francisco has run...

Blog | November 22, 2009

NFC West roided-out rosters: Updated

Mike Sando, NFC West

...the roster could use fresh blood primarily at outside linebacker, where Cody Brown's season-ending injury...oldest backups in the league. Arizona's offensive line, scheduled to make its 30th consecutive start together...

Blog | November 20, 2009

The 49ers' chances against Green Bay

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Hill. Woodson is probably the best corner the 49ers have faced all season. Matt Williamson: Woodson will line up all over the place. Dom Capers came from Bill Cowher. They have some movable chess pieces...

Blog | November 18, 2009

Mailbag: Nothing but love for Rams

Mike Sando, NFC West

...adjust to the role of a pass rushing outside linebacker. I see Denver giving an extension to...they could use their picks to address o-line or secondary while worrying less about pass rush...

Blog | November 12, 2009

Thoughts, observations on 49ers offense

Mike Sando, NFC West

...49ers have not developed a three-receiver offense outside 2-minute situations or third down. They have...pass protection involve the right side of the line. The 49ers' preferred personnel Sunday -- one back, two...

Blog | November 11, 2009

Around the NFC West: Briggs and the 49ers

Mike Sando, NFC West

...card with a "D" grade for the offensive line. Barrows: "The unit has not been close to...what he calls 'the Playstation generation' to stay outside and have fun." Kent Somers of the Arizona...

Blog | November 11, 2009

Mike Sando's MVP Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Favre -- thriving behind Green Bay's current offensive line. Rodgers leads the NFL in third-down passing...so ably. Rogers leads the league when throwing outside the numbers, connecting for eight touchdowns with a...

Blog | November 04, 2009