Why NFC West is Best in the NFL

[RamBill]

Sports Illustrated senior writer Greg Bishop discusses whether the Seahawks will repeat as Super Bowl champions and why the NFC West is the best division in the NFL. (2:39)

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[blue4]

Cardinals look weaker across the board than us

 

[Irish]

Seahawks are absolutely dominant

Cardinals are a paper tiger

49'ers are riddled with injuries, holdouts, and selfish criminals

Rams are unknown on both sides of the ball




I bought into the NFC West being the best division narrative, but now I am not so sure. Too many unknowns outside of the Seahawks, and you can't ignore how good many teams are. AFC West is a criminally underrated division with the Broncos, Chiefs, and Chargers.

 

[mr.stlouis]

I think the NFCN has the best chance to overtake the NFCW. They got the best QB's, not counting the Vikings.

There's so much druel over the Niners, Cards, and Seahawks. I hate hearing about our division because I know they're gonna have something good to say for 3 out of the four teams.

 

[ramsince62]

It's all about the defenses......any team that plays against the NFC West is in for a tough haul. The NFC East teams should make out their living will!

 

[Cardncub]

Cardinals look weaker across the board than us

How so? The only thing the Rams have going is the D line. Cards are better at every other position.

 

[Memento]

How so? The only thing the Rams have going is the D line. Cards are better at every other position.

Linebacker? You guys lost Dansby, and Washington was rightfully suspended for his off-the-field conduct. We still have Laurinaitis and Ogletree. We win there. Secondary, I'll grant you. Quarterback, I'll grant you. Running back? You're not as deep as we are. We have Stacy, Cunningham, and Mason. I'll grant your starting wideouts, but our depth is significantly more proven. Offensive line? No. As an entire unit, we definitely win over your offensive line.

 

[JackDRams]

How so? The only thing the Rams have going is the D line. Cards are better at every other position.

Better o line, tight ends, running backs, linebackers(no washington) and d line. Quarterback is a wash, you have the secondary and receivers. Don't kid yourself.

 

[The Rammer]

Hmmm I'd have to say QB favors the Cards as well if we're being honest

 

[jjab360]

How so? The only thing the Rams have going is the D line. Cards are better at every other position.

You guys have the secondary and receivers, we have the better D-line, O-line, RBs, and linebackers, QB is about even. Game is won in the trenches and we have you there on both sides, without a doubt.

 

[jjab360]

Hmmm I'd have to say QB favors the Cards as well if we're being honest

Exact same career passer rating, though Palmer has more experience of course. Even still, Hill is a gamer and a competitor, Palmer folds under pressure and you have to question his love for the game when he threatened to retire at such a young age and didn't seem to have any problem following through.

 

[Mojo Ram]

SEA 13-3
SF 10-6
STL 9-7
AZ 8-8

 

[JackDRams]

Hmmm I'd have to say QB favors the Cards as well if we're being honest

I see where your coming from. But I'd rather Hill. Not a big fan of 20 picks a year.

 

[Mojo Ram]

Better o line, tight ends, running backs, linebackers(no washington) and d line. Quarterback is a wash, you have the secondary and receivers. Don't kid yourself.

Disagree on Palmer. He played very well 2nd half of last season. Shaun Hill could be good enough for what we do, but Palmer gets the edge there IMO. Ellington is better than anyone we have but we're deeper at RB.
Agree with the rest.
DLine
LB's
OLine
TE's
Edge Rams

Special teams edge Rams as well.

Also team colors. Edge Rams.

 

[RamzFanz]

Hmmm I'd have to say QB favors the Cards as well if we're being honest

Who said we were being honest?!

 

[RamzFanz]

Disagree on Palmer. He played very well 2nd half of last season. Shaun Hill could be good enough for what we do, but Palmer gets the edge there IMO. Ellington is better than anyone we have but we're deeper at RB.
Agree with the rest.
DLine
LB's
OLine
TE's
Edge Rams

Special teams edge Rams as well.

Also team colors. Edge Rams.

And rams have a better football logo.

 

[The Rammer]

Exact same career passer rating, though Palmer has more experience of course. Even still, Hill is a gamer and a competitor, Palmer folds under pressure and you have to question his love for the game when he threatened to retire at such a young age and didn't seem to have any problem following through.

You kidding me? I don't blame him after playing for the crap owner of the Bengals who never really invests in a winning team! lol
He has experience which is worth its weight in gold, has seen a ton of stuff. I like Hill alot but Palmer has alot more at this point and time

 

[The Rammer]

I see where your coming from. But I'd rather Hill. Not a big fan of 20 picks a year.

Correction 22 picks from last year! lol
But yeah I hear ya, Palmer is not elite by any means.

 

[blue4]

How so? The only thing the Rams have going is the D line. Cards are better at every other position.

I assume you are joking.

 

[Dick84]

I started a post on this... I think that the "NFC West is the best division in football" narrative will be one we find isn't true at the end of the season.
Hawks won't take a step back.. but 9ers and Cards are primed to.
Rams? Let's see how Hill rolls.. they could surpise.