The NFL season kicks off tomorrow and we have a few more previews to finish. Today we'll cover what is arguably the toughest division in the league, the NFC West. Check out all the season previews on our directory page here.
2013: 13-3, won NFC West. Won the Super Bowl.
Key Losses: CB Brandon Browner, LB Chris Clemons, DL Red Bryant, WR Golden Tate, WR Sidney Rice
Key Additions: rookie WR Paul Richardson, rookie DE Cassius Marsh
Toughest Match-ups in 2014: Green Bay, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, San Fransisco 49ers
2014 Outcome:
The biggest issue facing the defending Super Bowl champs is who quarterback Russell Wilson will throw the ball to. He's got Doug Baldwin and Percy Harvin is in great shape, but he lost Golden Tate and Sidney Rice. He really needs Harvin to step up as the number two and if he does I think Wilson could have another terrific year leading the offense. Plus we doubted their wide receiving core before and look what happened. Otherwise though the defense has the potential to be a dominant force again, despite losing key guys like Browner, Clemons and Bryant. All three of those guys either started or split time last year and added depth to a strong defensive unit. Losing those guys could impact the Seahawks defense during the long haul of the season. Add into the equation the fact that they play in a division that could of had three playoff teams in it, if you eliminate conferences, and it isn't an easy road for them. Still I think Seattle has a shot at repeating and I see them winning the NFC West with an 11-5 record and making a run at the Super Bowl again.
2. Arizona Cardinals
2013: 13-3, won NFC West. Won the Super Bowl.
Key Losses: CB Brandon Browner, LB Chris Clemons, DL Red Bryant, WR Golden Tate, WR Sidney Rice
Key Additions: rookie WR Paul Richardson, rookie DE Cassius Marsh
Toughest Match-ups in 2014: Green Bay, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, San Fransisco 49ers
2014 Outcome:
The biggest issue facing the defending Super Bowl champs is who quarterback Russell Wilson will throw the ball to. He's got Doug Baldwin and Percy Harvin is in great shape, but he lost Golden Tate and Sidney Rice. He really needs Harvin to step up as the number two and if he does I think Wilson could have another terrific year leading the offense. Plus we doubted their wide receiving core before and look what happened. Otherwise though the defense has the potential to be a dominant force again, despite losing key guys like Browner, Clemons and Bryant. All three of those guys either started or split time last year and added depth to a strong defensive unit. Losing those guys could impact the Seahawks defense during the long haul of the season. Add into the equation the fact that they play in a division that could of had three playoff teams in it, if you eliminate conferences, and it isn't an easy road for them. Still I think Seattle has a shot at repeating and I see them winning the NFC West with an 11-5 record and making a run at the Super Bowl again.
2. Arizona Cardinals
