1-16-12: Around the NFC West: New Coaches, 256 Games, and The Giants

Well today was an interesting day for the NFC West. Brian Schottenheimer is close to becoming the third offensive coordinator for the Rams in the last three years, Greg Williams becomes their Defensive Coordinator, and Cortland Finnegan may follow Fisher to St. Louis. The Cardinals were quite, the Niners are prepping for next week, and the Seahawks are laughing about the Rams recent signings. Hit the jump to find out what's up in the West.

St. Louis Rams:

St. Louis Rams: The Brian Schottenheimer Paradox - Turf Show Times
St. Louis Rams: The Brian Schottenheimer Paradox

Q&A with Titans blogger Jimmy, on Jeff Fisher - Turf Show Times
Q&A with Titans blogger Jimmy, on Jeff Fisher

Rams hire Gregg Williams as defensive coordinator - Turf Show Times
Rams hire Gregg Williams former Saints defensive coordinator

NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football: 2nd Round Results - Turf Show Times
NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football: 2nd Round Results

2012 NFL Free Agents: Could Cortland Finnegan Follow Jeff Fisher To St. Louis? - Turf Show Times
2012 NFL Free Agents: Could Cortland Finnegan Follow Jeff Fisher To St. Louis?

2012 NFL Draft: East-West Shrine Game Kicks Off Draft Season - Turf Show Times
The 2012 NFL Draft season is officially upon us. Which players are worth watching at this week's East-West Shrine game?

Is Brian Schottenheimer Right For The Rams And Sam Bradford? - Turf Show Times
The St. Louis Rams will hire Brian Schottenheimer as their next offensive coordinator. Is that the right move for Sam Bradford?

Jeff Fisher Less Czar, More Coach With Rams - Turf Show Times
Jeff Fisher's experience with quarterback Vince Young in Tennessee shaped his arrangements with the St. Louis Rams.

Seattle Seahawks:

NFL Review: Kenny Watches All 256 Games of 2011. Can I Finish Week One? - Field Gulls
One Man. One Goal. Watch Every NFL Game.

2012 NFL Draft: It's East-West Shrine Game Week - Field Gulls
The college football All-Star game circuit kicks off this week with the East-West Shrine Game and I only tell you about that because it will be a great opportunity to see some of the prospects we've been talking about the last few weeks/months in action, particularly at QB.

Seattle Seahawks: Don't Be The Bucs Part 3. An Interview with Bucs Nation. - Field Gulls
An interview with Bucs Nation on how Seattle and other NFL teams can avoid a disappointing season.

San Francisco 49ers:

49ers Vs. Saints: Donte Whitner Leads Physical Defensive Effort - Niners Nation
We take a look at the 49ers physical defensive effort against the Saints on Saturday

Alex Smith: Cinderella Man - Niners Nation
We take a look at Alex Smith's transformation from draft bust to conquering hero.

2012 NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round Results - Niners Nation
A recap of the divisional round of the NFL playoffs 2012

49ers Vs. Giants: Happy Hour With Harbaugh - Niners Nation
We discuss some of the possible points of discussion for 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh in his press conference to start the week of the Giants game.

49ers Vs. Saints: Justin Smith Is A Monster - Niners Nation
We take a look at Justin Smith's awesome performance in the 49ers win over the Saints.

49ers Vs. Giants: Preliminary Injury Report - Niners Nation
We break down the 49ers injury report heading into a week of practice for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.