Around the NFC West with SB Nation

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Seattle Seahawks via Field Gulls

Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett: I was probably playing at 75-80 percent health last season - Field Gulls
2018 is a big year for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Not only is this the end of his rookie contract, but recent changes to the Seahawks offense leave him as the clear-cut #2...

Earl Thomas’s holdout from Seahawks does not make him the villain - Field Gulls
On Wednesday, Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright talked with the media about the status of his contract. It’s a touchy subject this year — as it has been for most of the recent Seattle...

Seahawks’ roster: Locks, players on the bubble and long shots - Field Gulls
After taking a look at the offense and potential camp battles on Tuesday, it’s time to look at the Seattle Seahawks’ defense today. While there’s quality competition at every level of the defense,...

Seahawks add Ryan Grigson to front office staff - Field Gulls
Many Seattle Seahawks fans feel that if ever there was a time that GM John Schneider was "robbed" of the Executive of the Year award, it came in 2012 when the prize went over to Ryan Grigson of the...

What if Blair Walsh didn’t choke vs. the Seahawks in the 2015 plyaoffs? - Field Gulls
It’s January 10th, 2016 at a frigid TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Seattle Seahawks, one of the hottest teams in the NFL, are on the verge of a disappointing playoff loss against...

Seahawks’ roster: Locks, players on the bubble and long shots - Field Gulls
With free agency, the draft, rookie minicamp and OTAs behind us, there is just one final phase to get through before the real quiet part of the offseason begins. Mandatory minicamp opens Tuesday...

Earl Thomas holdout: Seahawks have contingency plan in case he doesn’t play - Field Gulls
Despite Pete Carroll’s expectation that Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas would arrive at mandatory minicamp, the three-time First Team All-Pro announced his intentions to holdout until he...

Forget Cowboys: Is there a team that makes more sense for Earl Thomas? - Field Gulls
Will the Seattle Seahawks trade Earl Thomas if they’re unable to come to an agreement on a new contract and he holds out, as he has promised to do until he gets a new contract? That might be...

San Francisco 49ers via Niners Nation

49ers roster analysis: Is secondary the 49ers biggest weakness? - Niners Nation
It seems like pass rush would be something a bit more immediate, but the 49ers did push a lot of chips into the backfield.

Joe Staley on Richard Sherman: “I thought I was gonna hate him” - Niners Nation
So basically, Staley thinks the same thing as several fans of the San Francisco 49ers.

DPOY odds 2018: DeForest Buckner is flying under the radar on the national level - Niners Nation
The 49ers defensive tackle has consistently gotten to the quarterback. Now he just needs to close the deal with a little more regularity.

49ers new: Richard Sherman gives an update on his progress at minicamp 2018 - Niners Nation
Sherman gives details on his health, his new environment and a scouting report on his quarterback

What if: The Ahmad Brooks strip sack of Drew Brees - Niners Nation
Yea, we know how things change.

Joe Staley: ‘[Kyle Shanahan] is like next-level genius stuff that I’ve never really been around.’ - Niners Nation
No offense to Greg Roman.

49ers injury news: Team gets through offseason workout program relatively healthy - Niners Nation
The San Francisco 49ers wrap up their offseason workout program on Thursday, but Wednesday marked the final practice of the period. The team had practices the first two days of minicamp, but this...

49ers news: Jimmy Garoppolo on cadence issues, learning 49ers offense, working with offensive line - Niners Nation
The 49ers QB chatted with the media on Wednesday. We’ve got a full transcript.

49ers news: Kyle Shanahan talks offensive struggles, injury updates, message before training camp - Niners Nation
The 49ers head coach chatted with the media on Wednesday to close minicamp. We’ve got a full transcript, and you can watch video here.

Kyle Shanahan explains why the zone read remains a sound scheme - Niners Nation
It’s all about having the right people, making the commitment, and staying healthy.

Los Angeles Rams via Turf Show Times

Cowboys’ new deal for Martin resets OL market for LA Rams’ trio - Turf Show Times
Now that the Cowboys’ star interior lineman has reset the OL market, how do things look for the Rams’ trio of linemen a year out?

VIDEO: LA Rams HC Sean McVay, RB Todd Gurley press conference - Turf Show Times
Here’s what McBae and JTG had to say to the media today.

VIDEO: LA Rams HC McVay & QB Goff press conf. after minicamp Day 1 - Turf Show Times
Here’s what McBae, Goff and the Rams’ two co-offensive coordinators had to say after Tuesday’s practice.

Jury rules LA Rams must pay RB Reggie Bush $12.5m for 2015 injury - Turf Show Times
The Rams lost again in the city of St. Louis, only this time it was in a courtroom.

2018 LA Rams minicamp preview - Turf Show Times
Three days of Rams football practice. Zero days of Aaron Donald...

Report: LA Rams DL Aaron Donald not expected at mandatory minicamp - Turf Show Times
Unlike last year, #99 will not be attending the Rams’ mandatory minicamp.

What if the LA Rams had never interviewed Sean McVay? - Turf Show Times
Weather ultimately negated a meeting between Rams’ executives and Kyle Shanahan. What if?