The “NFC Worst” sprung into existence in 2010 when the Seattle Seahawks became the first team in a full season to make the playoffs with a losing 7-9 record. The Carolina Panthers of 2014 have since joined that list, with a slightly better 7-8-1 record that year.
In the midst of the offseason activity whirlwind, especially considering the San Francisco 49ers’ nearly inevitable improvement, I began wondering what the NFC West’s chances are of being one of the stronger conferences this year.
The NFC West has some bad history. Not only did they set that illustrious mark in 2010, but they are one of two teams who have only had three winning teams once.