1-14-12: Around the NFC West: Niners Represent, Season Reviews, and Schottenheimer

Where to start... Well... Who said the NFC West was weak? Back to Back years the Saints get knocked out of the playoffs by the NFC West, Seahawks last year, 49er's this year. Wild Card Round and Divisional Round respectively. Maybe it'll be the Cardinals turn next year in the Conference Championship? Other than that, the Seahawks are quieter than usual and the Rams are going through a massive coaching change. Hit the jump to find out what's up in the West.

Seattle Seahawks:

Denver Broncos at New England Patriots Game Thread - Field Gulls
Seattle fans discuss the Broncos and Patriots Game.

The Seahawks 2011 Season: Penalty Review, Week 2 - Field Gulls
The Seahawks 2011 Season: Penalty Review, Week 2

New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers Game Thread - Field Gulls
Seattle Fans discuss the Niners and Saints game.

St. Louis Rams:

New England Patriots - Denver Broncos Playoff Thread - Turf Show Times

Jeff Fisher Interested In Brian Schottenheimer For Rams OC Job, Per Report - Turf Show Times
Jeff Fisher is reportedly interested in hiring Brian Schottenheimer as his OC. What kind of system does he run and what would be the impact on Sam Bradford?

San Francisco 49ers - New Orleans Saints Player to Watch: Alex Smith - Turf Show Times

San Francisco 49ers:

49ers 36, Saints 32: Nope, Still Loving It! - Niners Nation
A second recap for the 49ers win over the Saints on Saturday, January 14th.

49ers 36, Saints 32: San Francisco Forces A Thousand Or So Turnovers In Playoff Victory - Niners Nation
A recap of the 49ers-Saints game on January 14th, in which the 49ers won 36-32.

49ers Vs. Saints Inactives: Delanie Walker, Lance Moore Out - Niners Nation
We break down the inactive report for the 49ers-Saints playoff game