Not too long ago, the Seahawks and 49ers formed one of the game's best rivalries. But with the 49ers' sudden decline and the Seahawks' consistency, the rivalry has faded in recent years.
Now, instead of watching Richard Sherman taunt Michael Crabtree in the final seconds of the NFC title game, we're left watching Michael Bennett offer unique praise for 49ers defensive lineman DeForest Buckner -- not that that's a bad thing. Bennett is one of the game's best defensive linemen, so when he evaluates his peers, he's worth listening to.