09/05/2024Ryan Nelke and Chris HeiteRick Scuteri / APsportsThe NFC West still belongs to the 49ers. Despite some concerns about key departures, the issues with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams are resolved—Aiyuk signed a 4-year, $120 million deal, and Williams signed a restructured 3-year, $82.66 million deal. Meanwhile, the Rams are worrisome after Aaron Donald's retirement, which leaves a significant hole in their defense. In Seattle, Pete Carroll is out, replaced by Mike MacDonald, but the team didn’t make major moves, and it's hard to see much improvement. Finally, the Cardinals' offense looks exciting with Kyler Murray at the helm, but they'll face stiff competition.