Competition within the vaunted NFC West won't get any easier for the San Francisco 49ers as they look to rebound from a bumpy offseason.
The team experienced plenty of changes in its offense, defense and within the coaching staff. While a good portion of the 49ers will return from last year, both sides of the ball will be employing some new faces.
So how will these respective units fare against teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks and St. Louis Rams?
The defense has been a major factor among the vanguard of NFC West teams over the last four seasons.