The NFC West is looking a bit different this season, with the biggest change being quarterback Russell Wilson leaving the Seattle Seahawks and heading to the Denver Broncos. This is also the division of the defending Super Bowl champions, but can they repeat?
Last season, two teams from this division made the playoffs, with two vastly different outcomes. As stated, the Rams went on to hoist the Lombardi Trophy and the Arizona Cardinals suffered a blowout loss to the Rams.
The 49ers will have a new quarterback leading the way and uncertainties about where Jimmy Garoppolo will land are still lingering.
With training camp coming up and the season quickly approaching, there are still many questions about the NFC West. Let’s dive into a few of the unknowns of the division.
1. Will they make it back to the Super Bowl? One of the biggest questions for the Rams is whether they can repeat as champions, something that does not occur often in the NFL. There is no reason the team should not be able to be in the same position as last year, bringing back key players and signing other stars. While the Rams should be able to at least make it to the big game, no team has repeated as Super Bowl champions since the New England Patriots did it in the 2003-2004 seasons.
2. What will happen with Odell Beckham Jr? OBJ is a free agent coming off the Super Bowl win with the team. Beckham suffered an injury during the Super Bowl that required ACL surgery, which has held up the free agency process. Last month, it was reported that he will not be ready to report for Week 1 and will be fully able to play beginning in October. As of now, the team’s COO Kevin Demoff said he is optimistic that a deal can get done with the 29-year-old. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp has pushed for Beckham to return to the team.
3. How much will the defense miss Von Miller and Darious Williams? While the team did not lose many pieces during the offseason, they will be without LB Von Miller, who is now with the Buffalo Bills and CB Darious Williams. Miller, a future Hall of Famer, was a veteran who was good for the team both on the field production-wise and off the field as a leader. Williams was the No. 2 cornerback behind Jalen Ramsey and his absence means another CB will need to step up.
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