Three reasons why things will again be bleak in NFC West

[polamalubeast]

The NFC West was universally considered the weakest division in the NFL last season. The Seahawks, Cardinals, 49ers and Rams combined to go 6-26 on the road and 25-39 overall. It was so bad that there was discussion at the league level that a division winner with a losing record (Seattle "won" the West at 7-9) might not automatically get a home playoff game.

Although that issue was tabled, it could very well be a point of contention again, as things continue to look bleak. Here are three reasons why the NFC West could be even worse in 2011:

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[Vis]

2. The schedule is even tougher. All four teams have to face the NFC East and the AFC North. Of the eight teams in those two stacked divisions, the only one that had a losing record in non-conference games last season was the Bengals. Every NFC West team will now face the Steelers, Ravens, Eagles and Giants, who had a combined record of 44-20 last yea

[SteelerFanInStl]

The Rams are a much improved team. The only thing holding them back is the tough schedule. They'll win the division though.

[suitanim]

I think there are actually 4:
1. 49ers
2. Seahawks
3. Cardinals
4. Rams