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Audibles: NFC West Week 16 preview

Mike Sando, NFC West

...blow them out at Gillette Stadium. Coach Ken Whisenhunt keeps talking about opportunities to demonstrate progress against playoff-tested teams. Beating one of those teams has proven elusive. New York Jets (9-5) at Seattle...

Blog | December 19, 2008

Cardinals' front seven takes a hit

Mike Sando, NFC West

...injured reserve Friday. Haggans had hoped to return from a Lisfranc foot injury in time for the playoffs. That sounded unrealistic, and apparently it was. Arizona still has only three players on injured reserve, but...

Blog | December 19, 2008

MVP watch: Warner, Manning reconsidered

Mike Sando, NFC West

...has the momentum. We'll see if that changes now that the Colts can't improve their playoff standing. Warner could have a hard time regaining his momentum during a Week 16 game at New...

Blog | December 19, 2008

NFC West: Injury situations that matter

Mike Sando, NFC West

...have missed practice time this week. Both are important components in the Cardinals' offensive plan for the playoffs. The team might also want to be careful with defensive end Travis LaBoy (ankle). Coach Ken Whisenhunt...

Blog | December 18, 2008

Chat wrap: NFC West draft priorities

Mike Sando, NFC West

...highlights: Will J (Portland, OR): What things do the Cardinals need to shore up prior to the playoffs? Protection, run defense, etc? Mike Sando: They need to feel good about their approach on offense. It...

Blog | December 18, 2008

Around the NFC West: Boldin resting injury

Mike Sando, NFC West

...be wise to rest Boldin given that they'll want him as healthy as possible for the playoffs. Also from Somers: Sean Morey's selection to the Pro Bowl meant a great deal to the...

Blog | December 17, 2008

Holmgren setting table for future GM role

Mike Sando, NFC West

...t know the severity of Patrick Kerney's injury when Kerney played against Green Bay in the playoffs last season. Kerney was apparently going to tough it out without letting on about how badly he...

Blog | December 17, 2008

Growing pains strike unproven Cardinals

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Week 6 seems long gone now that the franchise has secured an NFC West title and a playoff berth. The Cardinals were admittedly flat before the Minnesota Vikings flattened them in Week 15. Of all...

Blog | December 17, 2008

On the air: Seahawks in Week 16

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Fox each have seven crews. The higher-ranked crews draw more attractive assignments such as Super Bowls, playoff games and marquee matchups

Blog | December 17, 2008

On the air: 49ers in Week 16

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Fox each have seven crews. The higher-ranked crews draw more attractive assignments such as Super Bowls, playoff games and marquee matchups

Blog | December 17, 2008

On the air: Rams in Week 16

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Fox each have seven crews. The higher-ranked crews draw more attractive assignments such as Super Bowls, playoff games and marquee matchups

Blog | December 17, 2008

On the air: Cardinals in Week 16

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Fox each have seven crews. The higher-ranked crews draw more attractive assignments such as Super Bowls, playoff games and marquee matchups

Blog | December 17, 2008

Mailbag: Singletary effect, revisited

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted 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....

Blog | December 17, 2008

Around the NFC West: Singletary's style

Mike Sando, NFC West

...of the Arizona Republic raises questions about whether the Cardinals fully understand the stakes heading into the playoffs. Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic says Clark Haggans could miss the remainder of the season. Mike...

Blog | December 16, 2008

Silver linings: Cardinals vs. Vikings

Mike Sando, NFC West

...season.The Cardinals are still division champs for the first time since 1975. They'll open the playoffs at home in the wild-card round with lots to prove. Looking ahead: The Cardinals visit the...

Blog | December 16, 2008