Why Seahawks, Holmgren could not agree
Mike Sando, NFC West...Was Holmgren legitimately interested in rejoining the Seahawks, or was he using them to drive up the price in Cleveland while punishing Seattle for failing to court him more aggressively (not just this time, but...
Blog | December 20, 2009Around the NFC West: Big 49ers win
Mike Sando, NFC WestTaylor Price of 49ers.com says the Cardinals will have to wait at least one more week before clinching...
Blog | December 15, 2009Gridiron Challenge: Johnson vs. Rams
Mike Sando, NFC West...Gridiron Challenge team requires an $8.5 million allotment from a $50 million salary cap. The high price might be justified in Week 14. Johnson faces a Rams defense running low on healthy bodies. The...
Blog | December 10, 2009When Davis' speed can be enough
Mike Sando, NFC West...one cut inside and sprinted past Hawthorne in the middle of the field. Hawthorne paid a heavy price for hesitating as Davis approached him. Mebane pushed the pocket, infringing on Smith's space, but Smith...
Blog | December 08, 2009Around the NFC West: Dockett's demands
Mike Sando, NFC West...you're starting or not, whether you're on this team or not. That's unchanged." Taylor Price of 49ers.com says the 49ers' Delanie Walker is happy for all of the attention Vernon Davis...
Blog | December 06, 2009Mailbag: Flip side to Hawthorne's success
Mike Sando, NFC WestRyan from Seattle writes: Hey, Sando, guess who is 13th in the league for solo tackles? That's right, David Hawthorne, backup middle linebacker for th...
Blog | November 27, 2009Raye addresses 49ers' philosophy
Mike Sando, NFC WestThe 49ers used more three-receiver personnel groups and shotgun formations against the Packers once they fell behind. They were quite a bit more produ...
Blog | November 26, 2009Around the NFC West: Rams' QB situation
Mike Sando, NFC West...can find a quarterback as good or better than Bulger for considerably less than Bulger's steep price tag ($8.5 million base salary in 2010). Any rookie they drafted might need a year or...
Blog | November 23, 2009Around the NFC West: 49ers' problems
Mike Sando, NFC WestMatt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee blames the 49ers' coaching staff for a poor game plan against the Packers. Barrows: "The 49ers had what amounted to...
Blog | November 23, 2009Gridiron Challenge: Thank you, Frank Gore
Mike Sando, NFC West...Vikings bye, then released Andre Johnson before the Texans' bye. Both players were locked in at bargain prices. Finding worthy replacements at cheaper prices could be tough. A big "thanks" goes to xpollolocox, presently fourth...
Blog | November 11, 2009Gridiron Challenge: Filet mignon for one
Mike Sando, NFC West...to Vernon Davis' exploits). Adrian Peterson will stay in my lineup during the bye week because the price I paid for his services -- $6.5 million out of a $50 million payroll -- is much lower...
Blog | November 04, 2009Cards true to form, with one glaring exception
Mike Sando, NFC WestRick Scuteri-US PRESSWIRE Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald isn't making the plays he was making last season. Posted by ES...
Blog | November 01, 2009Mailbag: 49ers not a playoff-caliber team?
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Johnny from Ft. Knox, Ky., writes: Sando, you said it, not me. Just remember you said the 49ers are not a champions...
Blog | October 31, 2009Gridiron Challenge: Steak is served
Mike Sando, NFC West...getting only 12 points from my wide receivers. Michael Crabtree could join my roster this week. The price is right and I think he might become more of a factor. Funny team name of the...
Blog | October 28, 2009Why the Rams parted with Witherspoon
Mike Sando, NFC West...didn't make Witherspoon a player the Rams wanted to build around on defense, particularly at that price. Expect coach Steve Spagnuolo to target another linebacker or two in the next offseason
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