NFC West Preview | The McVay-Shanahan System vs. Macdonald's Defense

A comprehensive NFC West preview breaking down how defensive structures evolve to counter Shanahan and McVay system variations. Explore film-grounded scheme analysis on Raheem Morris's 49ers defense, Mike Macdonald's Seahawks secondary rotations, and the Rams' front-five pressure mechanics. Get the data proof points, front-box breakdowns, and technical techniques you need ahead of the upcoming NFL season.—Timestamps:00:00 - NFC West Overview: McVay-Shanahan Lineage vs. Mike Macdonald01:34 - Arizona Cardinals: Offseason Moves, Defensive Outlook & Tanking Predictions06:15 - San Francisco 49ers: Defensive System Under Raheem Morris & Offense Shift14:06 - Seattle Seahawks: Post-Super Bowl Secondary Concerns & Front Four Analysis20:40 - Los Angeles Rams: “All-In” Moves with Garrett & McDuffie, Ty Simpson Pick & Future Outlook30:41 - NFC West Schedule Breakdown: 49ers/Rams Travel & Early Season Trajectories—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe