Rich Eisen NFC West best division in football?

[Corbin]

How dare you! @DVontel will have something to say about this!!!

That lil guy can run really fast!!! Like 5 steps to a normal sized human…

@Tano agh he hasn’t logged on since Jan2022 lol

Remember he was all on the little guys train.

The Thomas the Trains train

 

[Tano]

@Tano agh he hasn’t logged on since Jan2022 lol

Remember he was all on the little guys train.

The Thomas the Trains train

Yeah I had a couple conversations with him how Murray was overrated

But he disappeared after the playoff game.

 

[Merlin]

Arizona had a terrible defense last season (they gave up an average passer against rating of 102.9). Their head coach is a defensive sourced leader. So I think whatever happens for them this season it comes down to how well that side of the ball performs. They must make big strides there or they will end up bottom of the division.

They added some nice role players in FA on defense. But not enough to elevate that group by themselves. I like the selection of Robinson but what's their plan with him, he's the type of player who can disappoint if not used correctly, a bit of a tweener but he does have that rangy power I like in an edge. Melton who knows but I think their round 3 pick Benson is a stud.

Offensively can their tackles hold it down. They're 4th in this division barring a big uptick on defense and establishment of a power run game.

 

[Corbin]

Arizona had a terrible defense last season (they gave up an average passer against rating of 102.9). Their head coach is a defensive sourced leader. So I think whatever happens for them this season it comes down to how well that side of the ball performs. They must make big strides there or they will end up bottom of the division.

They added some nice role players in FA on defense. But not enough to elevate that group by themselves. I like the selection of Robinson but what's their plan with him, he's the type of player who can disappoint if not used correctly, a bit of a tweener but he does have that rangy power I like in an edge. Melton who knows but I think their round 3 pick Benson is a stud.

Offensively can their tackles hold it down. They're 4th in this division barring a big uptick on defense and establishment of a power run game.

They remind of the Lions a few years back.

Obviously not complete but making big strides and drafting well.

Love that Benson pick to them bastards.

He’s going to be a bitch to deal with in the future.

 

[AZRams]

I agree. They are getting older in places too, like McCaffery.

And last year was his first healthy season in a while...another thing to keep an eye on.

 

[Allen2McVay]

And last year was his first healthy season in a while...another thing to keep an eye on.

I wish that was true. I really do. I hate the fucking 49ers. Unfortunately, they are formidable.

McCaffrey played 16 games in 2022, with 329 combined carries and receptions.

Almost identical as last year ... 16 games and 339 touches.

 

[Tano]

I wish that was true. I really do. I hate the fucking 49ers. Unfortunately, they are formidable.

McCaffrey played 16 games in 2022, with 329 combined carries and receptions.

Almost identical as last year ... 16 games and 339 touches.

He is due for an unhealthy year.

 

[Mojo Ram]

I’ll say this, I think AZ finishes ahead of Seattle by a game or two.

 

[snackdaddy]

I dunno. I think Arizona improves but not by a whole lot. I see them as a 6 or 7 win team. I see Seattle as a 7 or 8 win team. I think we are an 11 or 12 win team. SF should be around 12 or 13 wins. But that is dependent on the core staying healthy. They're a year older and reaching the point where things happen more often. Can they avoid the injury bug 2 years in a row? Because their depth is not deep at all.

 

[Merlin]

I’ll say this, I think AZ finishes ahead of Seattle by a game or two.

Possible, depending on how MacDonald settles in as the HMFIC. But personally I think MacDonald is a hell of a defensive mind, and his hire of OC was particularly astute. Those two should be a tough combo schematically to face.

Also I think Seattle's defensive roster is stronger.

Where Arizona should have the advantage is QB. But it's Murray so... Who knows.