2022 NFL Training Camp NFC West Preview
Posted: 2022-07-25

ARIZONA CARDINALS

Camp prediction: Kyler Murray shows up to camp with a leadership mentality and puts the Cardinals on his shoulders. Some of coach Kliff Kingsbury's final words before the summer break were about his concern that Murray might not be at camp on Day 1 because of a contract squabble. With a new deal in place, he'll show up as a quarterback ready to prove he's worth the money. He still isn't used to losing, and he finally has the teammate he's wanted since 2018 in Marquise Brown. Murray will feel empowered with his contract and will start to show his leadership on the field and throughout the organization.

- Per NFL Nation


LOS ANGELES RAMS

Camp prediction: Tutu Atwell ends camp as the No. 3 receiver. Both quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Cooper Kupp pointed out Atwell's improvement during the spring. Atwell, the Rams' second-round pick in 2021, played 10 offensive snaps last season but had a role on special teams before injuring a shoulder and being placed on injured reserve in November. The Rams have a strong trio of Kupp, Allen Robinson II and Van Jefferson, but a strong camp from Atwell will give him a bigger opportunity entering the regular season.

- Per NFL Nation

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Camp prediction: Rookie defensive end Drake Jackson wins the starting defensive end role opposite Nick Bosa. Jackson, a second-round pick this spring, impressed teammates and coaches alike during offseason practices. Samson Ebukam finished strong in 2021, but Jackson has the size and skill to play a bigger-than-expected role right away. One way or another, Jackson will carve out a significant role with a strong debut camp.

- Per NFL Nation


SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Camp prediction: Coby Bryant will be a Week 1 starter at cornerback. Seattle's rookie corner has more than a famous name. He also has a ton of college experience (53 career games) and some serious ball skills (the best of any defender in this year's draft, if you ask him). Those traits could make him more NFL-ready than most rookie corners drafted in the fourth round. It also helps that the position is wide open. Sidney Jones IV looks like a favorite to start at one of the spots, but no one is entrenched. Tre Flowers won a starting job at corner as a rookie in 2018 -- even as a converted safety. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll isn't afraid to trust young players at that position. For that matter, fifth-round rookie Tariq Woolen could factor into the competition along with Tre Brown and Artie Burns.

- Per NFL Nation