The Arizona Cardinals have already started their offseason as they were the first NFC West team to be eliminated from the playoffs. However, the San Francisco 49ers are the only team from their division that is still in contention. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams were also eliminated from the playoffs.
The 49ers have resumed their work following a well-deserved week off, earned by clinching the top position in the NFC.
The Green Bay Packers will face the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night, aiming to replicate their surprising victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the previous round. However, the 49ers are heavily favored to reach the Super Bowl and it would be unexpected if they didn’t win their upcoming matches, assuming they have all their players fit. Running back Christian McCaffrey, who is currently nursing a calf injury, is expected to participate in full practice today as confirmed by Kyle Shanahan.
After being in the Seahawks organization for more than ten years, Pete Carroll has been let go, and Seattle is now actively searching for a replacement. The team is currently conducting interviews with several potential candidates including Raheem Morris, Dan Quinn, Patrick Graham, Ben Johnson, Ejiro Evero, and Frank Smith.
Currently, Quinn, who previously served as the defensive coordinator for Seattle’s well-known “Legion of Boom” defense and also has head coaching experience with Atlanta, is the frontrunner to lead the team. The Seahawks believe they are on the brink of becoming a playoff contender, and it seems apparent that they desire an experienced individual to replace Carroll based on external perception.
Los Angeles had been labeled as a surprising contender in the playoffs after finding their rhythm and winning seven out of their last eight games, following a slow start of three wins out of the first nine games.
Before the season began, there were doubts regarding the futures of key figures like Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford, and Aaron Donald. Given their inability to reach the Super Bowl once again, it is natural to question what lies ahead for them.
Indeed, the Rams have at last acquired a first-round pick, amounting to a total of ten in the draft, with only three occurring on the last day. Consequently, this offseason, the team is expected to have substantial cap space. As a result, we can discern L.A.’s intended course of action early on.
Monti Ossenfort, the general manager of the Arizona Cardinals, is faced with the challenge of replicating the success of their initial rebuild and leading the team to even greater achievements.
There are ample prospects for the team to make moves in the coming year, as they have a projected budget of approximately $60 million and a total of 13 picks in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. While the organization has been relatively inactive since the regular season, there isn’t a pressing need for action at the present moment. However, Gannon did mention the possibility of coaches departing, although it may be difficult to anticipate any promotions for individuals on a young and inexperienced football team with a 4-13 record.
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