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NFC West Notebook: Foles feeling at home with Rams; 49ers add zone rushing concepts

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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

Matt Leinart's flag football league lands in controversy. The former Cardinals' first-round pick allegedly used his charitable foundation to gain special access to discounted rates at a sports field.

Jimmy Legree standing out at cornerback. The former rookie camp tryout has performed well enough in the offseason to be a candidate to make the team when training camp breaks in August. Legree was an undrafted free-agent in 2014.

Patrick Peterson managing diabetes heading into 2015. The Pro Bowl corner was diagnosed with diabetes during the 2014 season and is now managing his diet in addition to his work on the field and in practice.

St. Louis Rams

Cignetti getting comfortable as Rams OC. With Foles installed as the team's new starting quarterback, first year offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti has a tough task ahead of him. Cignetti is already having an impact.

Gurley aiming for early return at beginning of training camp. Progressing significantly in his rehab, Todd Gurley believes he'll be ready to participate in training camp just months after tearing his ACL.

Foles feeling right at home in St. Louis. It's early in his run as the Rams' franchise QB, but Nick Foles has impressed so much a contract extension is already a possibility. Foles is picking up the offense quickly.

San Francisco 49ers

Are Arik Armstead and Darnell Dockett starters? It seems hard to imagine, but the first-round pick and free-agent pickup may be relegated to second team duties as Jim Tomsula may look to have different personnel groupings.

49ers adding zone rushing concepts with Carlos Hyde. After moving on from Frank Gore, the 49ers are looking to juke their running game, adding zone concepts to take advantage of Carlos Hyde's ability.

Drafting the 49ers' fantasy basketball team. With athletes galore, what would a basketball team made up of 49ers look like? Armstead and Trent Brown inside, Colin Kaepernick, NaVorro Bowman, and Bruce Ellington at guard.

Seattle Seahawks

Tickets to Seahawks training camp already sold out. With 34,000 total tickets available over 14 days of training camp, the fact that it only took 80 minutes to sell out speaks to the dedication of Seahawks fans.

Adding Jimmy Graham key to strong offseason. Between adding Jimmy Graham and not losing any key assets, the Seahawks did everything they needed to do in the offseason to get back to the Super Bowl in 2015.

Looking at NFC West injuries and how it affects Seattle. From Carson Palmer to NaVorro Bowman, the Seahawks will need to monitor the injuries around the NFC West if they hope to get another division title.

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