2014: NFL Season Previews: NFC West

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.

1. Seattle Seahawks

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

Monday Spread Option 08-25-14

1. It's back! College football finally returns this week with the same great rivalries and a new postseason format. What week one match-up are you most looking forward to watching? 

Spencer- 

Usually Week 1 of the college football season pairs a lot of mismatches, but there are still some intriguing games to look forward to. The one I am looking forward to most is probably No. 16 Clemson vs. No. 12 Georgia on Saturday. These two teams play each other every year and it is always a competitive game. Look at last years 38-35 Clemson win in Week 1. The Tigers however lost all their biggest offensive play-makers from 2013-14 and although they have new ones, such as Cole Stoudt at quarterback, I think a Georgia front seven will give them trouble. On the other side of the ball Georgia's offense will go through running back Todd Gurley who is a freak of an athlete and can take it to the house with every touch. Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley, who has great NFL potential, has other plans though. In last year's game he was a headache for the Bulldogs' backfield and will make his presence felt again.

Ty- 
Can I say none? I'm joking of course but I really am not overly excited for the first week. The teams I'm most excited to watch are UCLA and Florida State and they are both playing games that will be blowouts in all likelihood. There are some games that should be good, like Texas A&M vs South Carolina, 16 Clemson at 12 Georgia and 14 Wisconsin vs 13 LSU. But with no Johnny Manziel I'm not that compelled to watch A&M. There is also nobody on any of the teams that I stated earlier that draws me to the games. I will be watching the games though because this is where stars start to emerge and maybe a player will make me want to watch his team in week 2. But I probably will just watch my boy "Crab legs" Winston tear up Oklahoma State.

2. Staying with the college football discussion, what four teams do you predict will make the first ever college football playoff?