Saturday, September 02, 2006
NFC West
NFC West Preview
Seattle: Last year's Super Bowl runner-up should be almost a lock to win their division for a third straight year. Most of the key players are back, while WR Nate Burleson improves an already solid corps. QB Matt Hasselbeck is in his prime, as is Shaun Alexander who should rush for between 1500 and 2000 yards. Darrell Jackson shold be Hasselbeck's go-to target. The defense is also very well rounded, with lineman Grant Wistrom, LB Lofa Tatupu and a deep and skilled secondary. The biggest challenge for the Seahawks will be to stay focussed and avoid the curse of being the Super Bowl loser who has had a disastrous follow-up campaign in recent years. Curse or not, Seattle should be able to win their division with ease. 12-4
Arizona: Their may finally be light at the end of the tunnel for Arizona after several losing seasons. Coach Dennis Green has built up a solid defense while also compiling a worthy offense. Oddly enough Arizona ranked in the top ten in both total ofense and defense, yet somehow managed to finish 5-11 by finding ways to lose games. Veteran QB Kurt Warner will start the season and provide tutilege to first round pick QB Matt Leinart. The running game was greatly improved with the signing of Edgerrin James, but the O-line could be a concern. WRs Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald provide a dangerous combo. If Arizona performs up to expectations they have a decent shot at the playoffs, especially with a forgiving schedule. 9-7
St. Louis: Once a force in the NFC, the Rams fell to 6-10 last yearand replaced head coach Mike Martz with Scott Linehan. The Rams always based their gameplan around an explosive offense, and should still score plenty of points. Underrated QB Marc Bulger should provide receivers Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce with plenty of TD passes. Young RB Steven Jackson could have a big year now that he's the undisputed number one back with veteran Marshall Faulk aleady out for the season with a knee injury, his great career probably over. The defense will be the main concern. It was far from great last season, and has only gotten worse. The Rams offense still makes them tough at home on their artificial turf, but on the road they could struggle mightily. 6-10
San Francisco: The once proud 49ers will probably find themselves in the basement again this year. Unofrtunately for them, this year could be even worse than last year's 4-12 campaign. Young QB Alex Smith, first overall pick in 2005, will have the reigns for the first time, but the cast around him will make his development difficult. RB Kevan Barlow is gone, and while he is far from great, he was still the best San Francisco had to offer. Untested Frank Gore is now the main man in teh backfield. This year's first round pick, TE Vernon Davis will likely be Smith's go-to target. The defense was lousy last season, and again there appears to be no noticable improvment. The fact that they will be kept on the field often while the offense struggles will not help. 3-13
Seattle: Last year's Super Bowl runner-up should be almost a lock to win their division for a third straight year. Most of the key players are back, while WR Nate Burleson improves an already solid corps. QB Matt Hasselbeck is in his prime, as is Shaun Alexander who should rush for between 1500 and 2000 yards. Darrell Jackson shold be Hasselbeck's go-to target. The defense is also very well rounded, with lineman Grant Wistrom, LB Lofa Tatupu and a deep and skilled secondary. The biggest challenge for the Seahawks will be to stay focussed and avoid the curse of being the Super Bowl loser who has had a disastrous follow-up campaign in recent years. Curse or not, Seattle should be able to win their division with ease. 12-4
Arizona: Their may finally be light at the end of the tunnel for Arizona after several losing seasons. Coach Dennis Green has built up a solid defense while also compiling a worthy offense. Oddly enough Arizona ranked in the top ten in both total ofense and defense, yet somehow managed to finish 5-11 by finding ways to lose games. Veteran QB Kurt Warner will start the season and provide tutilege to first round pick QB Matt Leinart. The running game was greatly improved with the signing of Edgerrin James, but the O-line could be a concern. WRs Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald provide a dangerous combo. If Arizona performs up to expectations they have a decent shot at the playoffs, especially with a forgiving schedule. 9-7
St. Louis: Once a force in the NFC, the Rams fell to 6-10 last yearand replaced head coach Mike Martz with Scott Linehan. The Rams always based their gameplan around an explosive offense, and should still score plenty of points. Underrated QB Marc Bulger should provide receivers Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce with plenty of TD passes. Young RB Steven Jackson could have a big year now that he's the undisputed number one back with veteran Marshall Faulk aleady out for the season with a knee injury, his great career probably over. The defense will be the main concern. It was far from great last season, and has only gotten worse. The Rams offense still makes them tough at home on their artificial turf, but on the road they could struggle mightily. 6-10
San Francisco: The once proud 49ers will probably find themselves in the basement again this year. Unofrtunately for them, this year could be even worse than last year's 4-12 campaign. Young QB Alex Smith, first overall pick in 2005, will have the reigns for the first time, but the cast around him will make his development difficult. RB Kevan Barlow is gone, and while he is far from great, he was still the best San Francisco had to offer. Untested Frank Gore is now the main man in teh backfield. This year's first round pick, TE Vernon Davis will likely be Smith's go-to target. The defense was lousy last season, and again there appears to be no noticable improvment. The fact that they will be kept on the field often while the offense struggles will not help. 3-13
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