Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was voted NFC West coach of the year by the four reporters covering the division for ESPN.com.
Alden Gonzalez, Los Angeles Rams reporter: Let’s see, Jeff Fisher was fired by the Rams after 13 games, Chip Kelly was fired by the 49ers after one season and Bruce Arians’ Cardinals performed well below expectations. The logical choice -- the only choice -- is Carroll. He led the Seahawks to their third division title in four years and their fifth consecutive playoff appearance, even though the team had its share of flaws.