Around the NFC West: Hall of Fame fallout - ESPN (blog)

Around the NFC West: Hall of Fame falloutESPN (blog)By Mike Sando INDIANAPOLIS -- The Super Bowl provided a compelling diversion for NFC West fans. Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming, which focuses on the Pro Football Hall of Fame class for 2012. Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News ...and more »

NFC West: 2012 Awards - ESPN (blog)

TSNNFC West: 2012 AwardsESPN (blog)By Mike Sando INDIANAPOLIS -- Over the past year, the San Francisco 49ers have hired Jim Harbaugh, drafted Aldon Smith, posted a 13-3 record, won a playoff game, placed an NFL-best nine players in the Pro Bowl, watched former owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr.Harbaugh wins Coach of the YearElizabethton StarSan Francisco 49ers' Jim Harbaugh Wins AP Coach of the Year: Fan's ReactionYahoo! Sportsall 308 news articles »

NFC West can attest to Cruz in clutch - ESPN (blog)

NFC West can attest to Cruz in clutchESPN (blog)Cruz's 36-yard reception on third-and-6 against San Francisco sustained an early scoring drive after the Giants fell behind in the NFC Championship Game. Cruz had a 36-yarder on third-and-7 against the 49ers in Week 10, sustaining a go-ahead scoring ...and more »

Around the NFC West: Pondering Peyton - ESPN (blog)

CBC.caAround the NFC West: Pondering PeytonESPN (blog)By Mike Sando INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning non-news has dominated the first couple days of Super Bowl week. That should change as the big game approaches, but for now, the prospect of Manning leaving Indianapolis for another NFL venue is driving ...2012 NFL Trade Rumors: Peyton Manning On Washington's RadarTurf Show TimesThe Cottage Industry That Is 'Peyton Manning Could Play In [Insert City Here ...SB NationJIM MOORE | Is Manning to Seattle worth the risk?Kitsap SunNBCSports.com -Revenge of the Birds -Tucson Citizenall 4,049 news articles »

Around the NFC West: Largent to Fitzgerald - ESPN (blog)

The GuardianAround the NFC West: Largent to FitzgeraldESPN (blog)By Mike Sando The NFC lost in the Pro Bowl by a 59-41 count Sunday despite three touchdown receptions by Larry Fitzgerald. Thirty-three years earlier, Seattle's Steve Largent tied what was then a Pro Bowl record with five catches.Pro Bowl player's tweets draw NFL's ireCBS NewsCarolina Panthers: Why Cam Newton Can Lead the Panthers to the Super BowlBleacher ReportAFC Vs. NFC Final Score: AFC 59, NFC 41SB NationYahoo! Sports -West Central Tribuneall 1,345 news articles »

Around the NFC West: Fitz-Manning summit - ESPN (blog)

NBCSports.comAround the NFC West: Fitz-Manning summitESPN (blog)By Mike Sando INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning's professional future likely does not hinge on the identity of his dinner partners. Still, if Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald is indeed planning on grabbing a bite with the potential free-agent quarterback, ...Report: Fitzgerald, Manning to have dinner in IndyNBCSports.com2-2-12: Arizona Cardinals Bird Droppings - Waiting For The BowlRevenge of the BirdsArizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald: How Good Is He?Bleacher Reportall 41 news articles »

Fitzgerald sizes up improved NFC West - ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)Fitzgerald sizes up improved NFC WestESPN (blog)By Mike Sando Jerry Lai/US Presswire Larry Fitzgerald likes Arizona's QB situation and the developing rivalries in the NFC West. INDIANAPOLIS -- On the field, the best NFL cornerbacks are often no match for Larry Fitzgerald. Keeping up with the Arizona ...and more »

Around the NFC West: Beyond the fumble - ESPN (blog)

Bleacher ReportAround the NFC West: Beyond the fumbleESPN (blog)Also from Urban: He sees an NFC West on the rise. Urban: "Now that the Rams have Jeff Fisher, the division can also argue it has the highest-profile coaches from top to bottom, with Jim Harbaugh in San Francisco, Pete Carroll in Seattle and Ken ...Make room on the bandwagon ... I'm 'All In'New York Daily News (blog)NFC Championship: Which Team Has the Edge in Each Aspect of the Game?Bleacher ReportSan Francisco 49ers Offseason: Fantastic Season Comes To An End, Free Agency LoomsSB Nation Bay AreaMetro.us -Pregame.com -Huntington Herald Dispatchall 4,093 news articles »

Around the NFC West: Faulk doubts Fisher - ESPN (blog)

Around the NFC West: Faulk doubts FisherESPN (blog)By Mike Sando INDIANAPOLIS -- St. Louis Rams Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk has been on a roll this week, questioning the team's choice of offensive coordinator. Faulk even wondered aloud whether Jeff Fisher would last long enough to fulfill his contract ...and more »

Around the NFC West: Hall of Fame fallout

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Super Bowl provided a compelling diversion for NFC West fans. Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming, which focuses on the Pro Football Hall of Fame class for 2012. Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News kicks off the coverage by expressing shock over some of the candidates not enshrined this year. Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Eddie DeBartolo Jr. were three such ...

NFC West: The NFL's Up-and-Coming Division

The NFC West has been football's most laughable division over the past few seasons.  And despite some sentiment that they might not be the worst, the thought mostly holds true.  No other point measures the futility of the NFC West quite like sending a division winner to the playoffs despite a losing record.   On the other hand, you have to go all the way back to the 2003 season to find a year in ...

Why NFC West coaching staffs better off

A quick NFC West roll call shows coaching staffs holding up quite nicely through the usual cherry picking that goes on this time of year. Indianapolis' hiring of Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano leaves only one head coaching vacancy, in Tampa Bay. NFC West alum Mike Sherman, once offensive coordinator under Mike Holmgren in Seattle, appears to be a favorite there. It's looking ...

Here's how NFC West teams can recover

It's only fair to expand our recent San Francisco 49ers discussion to the rest of the NFC West. NFC West Turnover Differential As noted previously, the 49ers led the NFL in turnover differential during their 13-3 season. The question then became whether a natural evening out in that department might drag down the team's record in 2012 without improvements in other areas, notably on offense. The ...

Around the NFC West: Largent to Fitzgerald

The NFC lost in the Pro Bowl by a 59-41 count Sunday despite three touchdown receptions by Larry Fitzgerald. Consider it a sign of the times. Thirty-three years earlier, Seattle's Steve Largent tied what was then a Pro Bowl record with five catches. Not five touchdown catches, but five catches of any kind. The NFC won that game, 13-7 -- the sixth consecutive Pro Bowl in which the losing team ...

Around the NFC West: Pro Bowl moves

The NFC would have a hard time fielding a Pro Bowl secondary without its Western division. Clare Farnsworth of seahawks.com notes that the NFL has added Seattle's Kam Chancellor and Brandon Browner to the NFC squad after the San Francisco 49ers' Dashon Goldson and Carlos Rogers withdrew from the game, citing injuries. Chancellor and Browner were alternates. Arizona's Adrian Wilson is also one of ...

Around the NFC West: 'Make it happen'

The time for moving past the San Francisco 49ers' overtime defeat in the NFC Championship Game has not arrived just yet. The 24-hour rule applies only during a season. Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle says former 49ers quarterback Steve Young, himself 1-3 as a starter in NFC Championship Games, felt as though the team wasted a prime opportunity Sunday. Young: "This is a legit team ...

Around the NFC West: Fitz-Manning summit

INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning's professional future likely does not hinge on the identity of his dinner partners. Still, if Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald is indeed planning on grabbing a bite with the potential free-agent quarterback, Cardinals fans can feel a little better about their team's chances for landing Manning should he become available. Fitzgerald has friendships with players throughout ...

Programming note: Headed for Indianapolis

Good afternoon. NFC West blog headquarters will be relocating from the Northwest to Indianapolis for Super Bowl week. The plane I'm riding in, a Boeing 757, is traveling 565 mph at 35,637 feet, according to tracking software. I'll be connecting through Atlanta, so this will be a full travel day. Once situated in Indy, I'll be helping with our Super Bowl coverage, with an eye toward this division ...

@thefreshbreath @mrobertson21 Outside their division, Pats had AFC West and NFC East. NFC East should have been better.

@thefreshbreath @mrobertson21 Outside their division, Pats had AFC West and NFC East. NFC East should have been better.

♠ Grabbing up #49ers 2011 #NFC West Champs Gold Coin http://t.co/KRWjH9an RT Pls

♠ Grabbing up #49ers 2011 #NFC West Champs Gold Coin http://t.co/KRWjH9an RT Pls

Steelers & their shitty fans. If an NFC West team isnt playing u don't win the SB. So go shit in ur hat.

Steelers & their shitty fans. If an NFC West team isnt playing u don't win the SB. So go shit in ur hat.

Around the NFC West: Hall of Fame fallout - INDIANAPOLIS -- The Super Bowl provided a compelling diversion for NFC W... http://t.co/NSFfOKcA

Around the NFC West: Hall of Fame fallout - INDIANAPOLIS -- The Super Bowl provided a compelling diversion for NFC W... http://t.co/NSFfOKcA

@da_bad_guy83 who u think Peyton gon be playing for next season? My guess is someone in the NFC West

@da_bad_guy83 who u think Peyton gon be playing for next season? My guess is someone in the NFC West

The NFC West when it didn't have a squad anywhere near the quality of the Niners defense alone

The NFC West when it didn't have a squad anywhere near the quality of the Niners defense alone

RT @LBoogieFab5: I hope people not tryna compare Eli and his 2 rings to Big Ben and his 2. Ben played average in both games va the NFC West. Eli beat Brady.

RT @LBoogieFab5: I hope people not tryna compare Eli and his 2 rings to Big Ben and his 2. Ben played average in both games va the NFC West. Eli beat Brady.

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