The offseason is in full effect for the NFC West, and the teams are wasting no time. The Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are all undergoing major turnover at critical coaching spots, and it will likely make many 12’s very happy about the news.
The Seahawks may have dismissed offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, but he won’t be the only coach leaving the division. Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley and 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will also be moving on to greener pastures.
Saleh will become the new head coach of the New York Jets, while Staley will likely not even have to move homes to become the new head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Both coaches have made life a living hell for Russell Wilson, the Seahawks offense, and 12’s everywhere in recent years. Saleh’s ability to motivate the Niners defense was a problem. Whether San Francisco was playing for a Super Bowl or in a meaningless game once their season ended, the Niners defense played hard and gave the Seahawks fits in their Week 17 game.
Meanwhile, Brandon Staley had been eating Brian Schottenheimer’s lunch for two years now. Seattle had no answers for the Rams defense, and it was painfully evident in their 30-20 loss in the Wild Card round. The Seahawks floundered around aimlessly for 60 football minutes, unable to create anything meaningful against Los Angeles.
Of course, the Rams and Niners still have plenty of talented players to keep harassing Russell Wilson and Co. but getting two great coaches out of the division should make life a bit easier for Seattle.
