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NFC West News and Rumors

Russell Wilson sets record for postseason passing yards by a rookie

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

We previously detailed many of the records set during the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs this weekend. Another was set by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Wilson threw for 385 yards as the Seahawks nearly rallied from a 20-point fourth…

Adam Schefter, ESPN.com

The Chicago Bears have entered their second phase in finding a head coach and will speak again with a pair of candidates, including Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.

CNNSI.com

CHICAGO (AP) -- Seattle offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell will interview a second time for the Chicago Bears' coaching job.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Eagles will conduct a second interview with Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley on Tuesday.  And while that’s being interpreted as a sign that the Eagles are closing in on hiring Bradley, Bradley is still making other plans. Albert Breer of …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

After the Seahawks’ first offensive series of the game, tight end Zach Miller left the field and went to get his foot checked out by the team’s medical staff. His return was called questionable a short time later, but Miller didn’t miss more than a …

ESPN.com

While the Arizona Cardinals and four other NFL teams continue to pursue head coaching candidates, I've put together a look at what the candidates might see when considering their options. Arizona caught a break, it appeared, when one of their candidates…

Lynn Zinser, nytimes.com

Fan behavior in San Francisco has led to an increased police presence at 49ers games; 92 people were ejected from the game against the Packers on Saturday.

Benjamin Hoffman, nytimes.com

San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick has a chance to be the first quarterback known at least as much for his running as for his passing to win a Super Bowl.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Before the Rams could ever walk away from their lease in St. Louis, the Convention and Visitors Commission would have to refuse to make the improvements required to put the Edward Jones Dome in the top 25 percent of all stadiums. And before the CVC can …

ESPN.com

2012 Playing Time for Nolan Picks Former San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan will be scheming against his former team in the NFC Championship Game as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator. The job Nolan did as the 49ers' head coach isn't as releva…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Philadelphia Eagles interviewed former Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt on Monday morning as they continued their search to replace Andy Reid.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

When Seahawks coach Pete Carroll tried to excuse his decision to ice kicker Matt Bryant, Carroll said that officials told him before the game that “practice kicks” would not be allowed. But there’s a difference between the “practice kicks” that …

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Mike McCoy train is gaining speed, and it looks like you better hurry if you want on board. As we mentioned earlier, the Broncos offensive coordinator is interviewing with the Chargers today. Now, FOX’s Jay Glazer reports that the Cardinals are tryi…

Doug Farrar, yahoo.com

We'll certainly be covering all aspects of the conference championship matchups through the week at Shutdown Corner, but here are a few general observations about the upcoming NFC Championship game. NFC Conference Championship San Francisco 49ers at Atl…

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham missed the second half Sunday after re-injuring his left ankle as the Seahawks rallied to erase a 20-point deficit but said he'll be back for the NFC Championship Game.

ESPN.com

Blog temperatures rose last week when I produced a chart questioning the perceived gap between Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers and San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick heading into the Packers-49ers divisional playoff game. 2012 Ryan vs. Kaepernick: Wk. 11-19 Tha…

Lynn Zinser, nytimes.com

The sum total of the weekend's four N.F.L. games: 3,598 yards, 35 touchdowns and that whole defense-wins-championships canard takes one right in the kisser.

ESPN.com

Three NFC West teams know which first-round picks they'll hold in the 2013 NFL draft. Arizona (seventh), St. Louis (16th, 22nd) and Seattle (25th) can proceed accordingly. The San Francisco 49ers hope they won't know their spot in the order for a few mo…

ESPN.com

The NFC West gameday slideshow will live for at least another week thanks to the San Francisco 49ers' divisional-round victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. The 49ers dominated that game as well as the slideshow for the week. Thanks for …

ESPN.com

2012 Russell Wilson in Defeat Starting NFL quarterbacks have gone 78-8 during the 2012 regular season and playoffs when posting Total QBR scores as high as the 86.4 Russell Wilson posted for Seattle during a 30-28 divisional playoff defeat Sunday. Here …

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant Norwooded a 49-yard field goal attempt that came after a timeout was called at the end of Sunday’s NFC playoff thriller, and FOX cameras promptly showed an incredulous Seahawks coach Pete Carroll apparently arguing to an offic…

ESPN.com

Around the NFC West: Jan. 14, 2013 Good morning and welcome to NFC Championship Game week here in the West. The San Francisco 49ers are heading to Atlanta and I'll be following them for a first-hand look at their game against the Falcons from the Georgi…

nydailynews.com

Matt Ryan watched in relative seclusion as Matt Bryant lined up for the 49-yard field goal with 13 seconds to play at the Georgia Dome on Sunday. The kick would determine whether the Falcons would suffer another ignominious playoff defeat or move within…

grantland.com

Kevin Greene walked through the tunnel, hands in pockets, eyes fixed on his feet. As some players jogged and some players sulked, the coach of the Pac...