Arizona Cardinals

Sando chat scheduled for 1 p.m. ET

Just a heads up: The next NFC West chat begins at 1 p.m. ET right here. I might jump in a little early.

Mike and Mike in the Morning

ESPN NFL Insider Chris Mortensen talks about Peyton Manning's future, whether Manning could still return to the Colts, possible changes to the voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and more.

Around the NFC West: Backing Alex Smith

The San Francisco 49ers embraced Alex Smith as their starting quarterback one year ago, when most viewed Smith as a first-round draft bust. Embracing him has only become easier after the team went 13-3 and reached the NFC Championship Game with Smith taking all the important snaps from center.

Peyton Manning Rumors: More Signs Pointing the Way to Arizona Cardinals

A few notes: Lynch, McDonald and more

A few odds and ends from around the NFC West on the Wednesday following Super Bowl XLVI: Ray McDonald's arrest on an outstanding warrant gives the San Francisco 49ers two known arrests in less than two weeks, both related to cases involving allegations of driving under the influence.

John McNulty has a plan for Arizona Cardinals QBs

Cardinals shift McNulty to QB coach, hire Reich

The Arizona Cardinals have moved Mike McNulty to quarterbacks coach and hired longtime NFL quarterback Frank Reich to coach wide receivers.

Cards add former Peyton tutor

Position coach moves add intrigue to Peyton sweepstakes.

Hmmm: Cardinals hire Manning's ex-coach

Connecting the dots became much easier Wednesday when the Arizona Cardinals announced Frank Reich's hiring to coach their wide receivers. Reich coached quarterbacks and later wide receivers for the Indianapolis Colts in recent seasons, giving the Cardinals a direct link to Peyton Manning should Manning hit the market this offseason, as expected.