NFC West

  1. Aldon Smith Named NFC Defensive Player of the Month and More NFC West News

    Even though San Francisco had its bye week during the month of November, it didn't stop Aldon Smith from being honored for the first time ever as NFC Defensive Player of the Month...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 875 reads 6 comments

  2. After Colin Kaepernick Named Starter, What's Next for Alex Smith?

    It finally appears as if we can put the Colin Kaepernick - Alex Smith starting quarterback nonsense behind us. Wednesday, San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh announced that Kaepernick would indeed be the starter heading into Week 13...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 16,402 reads 196 comments

  3. Seattle Seahawks Progress Report: Where Do Things Stand Heading into Week 13?

    The last five days have not treated the Seattle Seahawks well. Miami rallied late in the fourth quarter to overcome a 21-14 deficit with less than eight minutes left to play and ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,139 reads 4 comments

  4. San Francisco 49ers Try Out Two Kickers and More NFC West News

    At the beginning of the year David Akers was coming off an NFL -record-tying kick that spanned 63 yards. It appeared as if he was just simply picking up where he left off in 2011, ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,252 reads 5 comments

  5. St. Louis Rams Progress Report: Where Do Things Stand Heading into Week 13?

    Heading into Week 13 head coach Jeff Fisher and the St. Louis Rams are coming off one of their biggest wins of the season...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 3,751 reads 3 comments

  6. Arizona Cardinals Progress Report: Where Do Things Stand Heading into Week 13?

    Another week, another loss for head coach Ken Whisenhunt's Arizona Cardinals . After starting 4-0, they have now dropped seven in a row. It's hard to believe that Kevin Kolb's injury has hurt this team as much as it has...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,291 reads 12 comments

  7. Bay Area Opportunities Aplenty Due to Recent Injuries and More NFC West News

    With everyone focused on head coach Jim Harbaugh and his quarterback decision that is coming Wednesday, it's easy to forget a few roster changes are coming heading into Week 13...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,355 reads 8 comments

  8. Jim Harbaugh Owes Nothing to Alex Smith, Must Commit to Colin Kaepernick

    We can all agree that Alex Smith has done an admirable job since Jim Harbaugh took over. Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman have game-planned and micro-managed Smith to death—that's why he has been so successful...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 6,972 reads 124 comments

  9. Seattle Seahawks: Breaking Down Who Fills the Void at Left and Right Cornerback

    By now, we all know that Pro Bowl cornerback Brandon Browner and his counterpart Richard Sherman have been hit with a four-game ban from the NFL for failing a league-administered drug test...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 2,984 reads 32 comments

  10. Sherman and Browner Speak out Against Suspension and More NFC West News

    For most, the four-game suspension handed down to cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner come as a surprise. In league circles, both players are known as one of the best cornerback duos the league has to offer...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 3,912 reads 17 comments

  11. Rams vs. Cardinals: Ryan Lindley Implodes and Throws 4 Interceptions

    Boy, was I wrong. I thought this was the week the Cardinals finally got over the hump. After losing seven games in a row—including a narrow defeat at the hands of Atlanta last week—Arizona couldn't get out of its own way today...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 696 reads 11 comments

  12. Rams vs. Cardinals: Bradford and Jackson's Big Day Dump the Cards at Home

    Even though St. Louis didn't put up 400 yards of total offense or shut out the opposition, today's game at University of Phoenix Stadium was by far the most complete game they've played all season long...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,716 reads 4 comments

  13. 49ers vs. Saints: The Sack Brothers and Ahmad Brooks Wreak Havoc on Drew Brees

    After Monday night's beatdown of the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football , the only thing anyone could talk about was San Francisco's quarterback controversy. Yet, today's game proved to be about the 49ers ' biggest weapon, their defense...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 6,193 reads 25 comments

  14. Seahawks vs. Dolphins: Carroll Takes the Blame for 'Hawks' 4th-Quarter Collapse

    Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post reported after the game that no one but Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll would take the blame for today's loss: Pete Carroll on coming off the bye: "I didn't do this thing right with the week off...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 2,880 reads 32 comments

  15. Seattle Seahawks Progress Report: Where Do Things Stand Heading into Week 12?

    After a much-needed late-season bye, the Seattle Seahawks get back to work this week on the road against the Miami Dolphins . It was well noted that Seattle took a long, hard look at its third-down defense and its road struggles during the bye...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 2,850 reads 8 comments

  16. St. Louis Rams Progress Report: Where Do Things Stand Heading into Week 12?

    It has been a total of six weeks now (if you count the bye) since the St. Louis Rams have notched a W in the win column. Their nine sack performance against the Arizona Cardinals from Week 5 seems like an eternity ago, but not to be discouraged, St...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,495 reads 2 comments

  17. St. Louis Rams Activate Center Scott Wells and More NFC West News

    After a few early season setbacks, the St. Louis Rams offensive line is finally starting to take shape. Two weeks ago against the 49ers left tackle Rodger Saffold made his debut after missing five games with a knee injury...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,315 reads 3 comments

  18. Jim Harbaugh's Dilemma: Making the Case for Colin Kaepernick over Alex Smith

    When was the last time a first-place team with an NFC championship game appearance from the previous season had a quarterback controversy? After last night's eye-opening performance ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,267 reads 8 comments

  19. Aldon Smith Flexes His Muscles on the Way to 5.5 Sacks and More NFC West News

    For the pundits who said Aldon Smith would never amount to anything in a 3-4 defense, shame on you. Smith is proving that he is a much better pass rushing outside linebacker compared to a 4-3 defensive end...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 784 reads 2 comments

  20. Bears vs. 49ers: Colin Kaepernick Affirms Himself as the 49ers' Future

    Whether it happens next week or next year, there's no question Colin Kaepernick 's jaw-dropping performance showed millions of people around the world that he is indeed the long-term answer at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers ...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 2,522 reads 13 comments

  21. Arizona Cardinals: Will Beanie Wells' Return Help Mike Miller's Anemic Offense?

    Heading into Week 12, the Arizona Cardinals have scored the third-fewest points in the NFL , are only averaging 16.3 points per game, are ranked 31st in total offense and average an uninspiring 82...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,562 reads 16 comments

  22. Alex Smith Is Unable to Get Medical Clearance and More NFC West News

    According to Chris Mortensen on Twitter , San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith was unable to get clearance from an independent neurologist after suffering a concussion last week...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 478 reads 2 comments

  23. Jets vs. Rams: Offensive Inefficiencies and Turnovers Magnify St. Louis' Defeat

    After piling up 458 yards of total offense on the road last week against the 49ers , the St. Louis Rams entered Sunday's game against the Jets as three-and-a-half-point favorites...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,119 reads 9 comments

  24. Cardinals vs. Falcons: 6 Takeaways Later, the Cards Find a New Way to Lose

    The number of the day was six for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. That's how many takeaways Ray Horton's defense had and also the current length of the team's losing streak...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 1,150 reads 17 comments

  25. Cardinals vs. Falcons: 3 Key Matchups to Watch for Arizona

    Heading into Week 11 Ken Whisenhunt's Arizona Cardinals are riding a five-game losing streak after starting out a red hot 4-0. Their five-game skid has caused them to fall to third place in the NFC West with an outside shot at making the playoffs...

    Tyson Langland Written by Tyson Langland about 6 months ago 566 reads 6 comments