What are apparent strengths and weaknesses in the NFC West, even knowing that a lot could change between now and Week 1? Well, that’s why we’re looking at these categories.
What should change?
Strengths
Quarterbacks
The fourth-best quarterback in the division right now has a 24-8 record as a starter and helped the 49ers reach the Super Bowl only a year ago. If the Niners do end up getting a Jimmy Garoppolo upgrade, then the division’s quarterbacks only get that much better. And there’s a decent chance that John Lynch will do whatever it takes to help Kyle Shanahan because they might not be able to survive San Francisco posting a losing record for the fourth time in five years.