NFC West Notebook: Wilson takes out insurance policy; Rams trying to extend Foles
Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the NFC West Notebook.
Arizona Cardinals
Brown gives up fast food. Cardinals receiver John Brown is acclimating to life in the NFL heading into his second season, and that means improving his diet. Brown is giving up fast food in the hopes of getting into better shape.
Arians wins Jack Horrigan Award. Arizona head coach Bruce Arians has received many accolades since taking over the Cardinals, but this week he won an award for something he did off the field. Arians was honored by the Pro Football Writers of America for his professionalism with the media.
Cardinals stand out with front office work. Arizona ranked an impressive fifth overall in theScore's Likeability Index when it came to its front office.
San Francisco 49ers
Smith thinks Rice is still a good person. Torrey Smith knows Ray Rice well from his time with the Baltimore Ravens and the 49ers receiver believes the running back is still a good person. "Good people make mistakes," Smith said this week.
Harbaugh once wore full pads to 49ers practice. Niners Nation recounts this hilarious tale of when former 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh once showed up to practice and participated in full pads as third quarterback.
Davis calls out 2014 game planning. Vernon Davis struggled mightily last season and he believes he knows why. Davis cited game planning and a lack of getting the tight ends involved as a major contributor to his poor campaign.
St. Louis Rams
Rams trying to lock up Foles. Quarterback Nick Foles has yet to start a game for the Rams, but the organization is already attempting to lock him up to a contract extension.
Proposed waterfront stadium comes to life in video. Joe Buck narrates this video that illustrates what a proposed new stadium would look like for the Rams. St. Louis likely needs the project to work in order to avoid relocation.
Should the Rams consider signing Mathis? Turf Show Times makes their case as to why the Rams should sign free-agent guard Evan Mathis.
Seattle Seahawks
Wilson takes out insurance policy. Russell Wilson has taken out an insurance policy on himself in case he gets injured before signing his long-term contract extension.
Seahawks in complicated situation with Wilson's extension. After guiding the Seahawks to two straight Super Bowl appearances, a massive extension for Wilson seems inevitable. However, the situation is very complicated for the Seahawks.
Seahawks excel in Likeability Index. Seattle ranked in the top five of three of the four categories in theScore's Likeability Index, including a first-overall ranking when it came to players.