Cards lead Pro Bowl balloting in division
Mike Sando, NFC West...Jackson, ranked fifth among NFC running backs, gave the Rams representation. Larry Fitzgerald, Adrian Wilson and Patrick Willis rank first at their positions. Seattle was one of five NFL teams with zero players ranked...
Blog | December 01, 2009Mailbag: Debating the Seahawks' future
Mike Sando, NFC WestScott from Roseville, Calif., writes: What is your gut on Tim Ruskell's status? My gut is no matter what others may think, if Ruskell is not given ano...
Blog | November 20, 2009The 49ers' chances against Green Bay
Mike Sando, NFC West...throwing the ball really well -- but they cannot protect. Mike Sando: One hit from the 49ers' Patrick Willis can be one too many. Ask Matt Hasselbeck. Will the Packers adjust? Matt Williamson: They are...
Blog | November 18, 2009Quick look at early Pro Bowl balloting
Mike Sando, NFC West...behind the Eagles' Asante Samuel, the Vikings' Antoine Winfield and the Packers' Charles Woodson. The 49ers' Patrick Willis ranks first among NFC inside linebackers. The 49ers' Andy Lee ranks fifth among NFC punters. Former...
Blog | November 17, 2009Mailbag: No question, Lutui was faking
Mike Sando, NFC West...3 defense, but I know Mike Singletary is more experienced with a four-man front. With Patrick Willis proving he can be a dominating enough force in the middle and Aubrayo Franklin showing he...
Blog | November 14, 2009Around the NFC West: Holmgren and Seahawks
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune wonders whether the Seahawks would make a run at Mike Holmgren as their gene...
Blog | November 10, 2009Around the NFC West: Singletary testy
Mike Sando, NFC West...from Crumpacker: says the 49ers' inability to contain Titans running back Chris Johnson proved costly. Crumpacker: "Patrick Willis, the fastest linebacker from the draft class of 2007, spent a long afternoon chasing Johnson on...
Blog | November 09, 2009Pro Bowl prospects for NFC West players
Mike Sando, NFC West...with passion and has led by example. Has zero touchdowns, more a reflection of his offense. Patrick Willis, LB, 49ers. Two interceptions, 2.5 sacks, one touchdown and all the ferocity needed to play...
Blog | October 30, 2009Around the NFC West: Walter Jones' future
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune says Seahawks tackle Walter Jones has earned the benefit of the doubt if he ...
Blog | October 29, 2009Cardinals' Wilson honored as top NFC defender
Mike Sando, NFC West...recovery and two passes defensed. There is not a studlier player in the NFC West, although Patrick Willis might match him and a couple others come close
Blog | October 27, 2009Around the NFC West: Cardinals' defense rises
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic says the Cardinals' defense is gaining in confidence. Coach Ken Whisenhunt: "...
Blog | October 27, 2009Tackling key questions in the NFC West
Mike Sando, NFC West...s an immense talent and probably already the second most talented player on their roster besides Patrick Willis, and they may be equal. He has a chance at some point to be their best...
Blog | October 21, 2009Around the NFC West: Hasselbeck's recovery
Mike Sando, NFC West...Seahawks rookie linebacker Aaron Curry. I think Curry has a chance to join Adrian Wilson and Patrick Willis among the most physically threatening defensive players in the division. The people Curry hits tend to...
Blog | October 16, 2009Where the NFC West race is headed
Mike Sando, NFC West...different team with Hasselbeck at quarterback. Hasselbeck was starting to get hot against the 49ers when Patrick Willis knocked him out of the game. That game and the early division race in general might...
Blog | October 14, 2009Rams' receiving problems and beyond
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The Rams' problems at receiver are hamstringing the offense in a big way. That was true even without starters Do...
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