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NFC West Training Camp Preview: 3 things to watch

's will identify three things to watch for the teams in each division this summer. Next up is the NFC West.

Arizona Cardinals

  1. All eyes will be on Tyrann Mathieu, who was a legitimate Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate before shredding his knee in December. All reports to date suggest the "Honey Badger" is in his rehab, but the Cardinals into action.
  1. Is former Pittsburg State star John Brown the next T.Y. Hilton? The speedy wide receiver drew as much as any rookie in the league, suggesting he could be fast-tracked even with the addition of veteran Ted Ginn.
  1. Is there reason for hope on the offensive line after two seasons as the least effective unit in the NFL? Jared Veldheer and Jonathan CooperCarson Palmer's blindside, but right tackle and right guard remain up in the air entering camp.

San Francisco 49ers

  1. All-Pro pass rusher Aldon Smith for three felony charges, but the NFL might not be so lenient. A suspension is looming and likely will be announced in August.
  1. Vernon Davis skipped offseason workouts while keeping a close eye on Jimmy Graham's with the Saints. Davis has said it's "" if he doesn't get a new mega deal of his own, but there's no telling if he will report to camp on time.
  1. Marcus Lattimore's comeback from a pair of gruesome knee injuries in offseason practices. Will we finally see signs of the pre-injury Lattimore in training camp?

Seattle Seahawks

  1. Marshawn Lynch in mid-June, but that doesn't mean we've heard the last of his . "Beast Mode" is no lock to report for training camp, even with Christine Michael behind him.
  1. After drafting playmakers Paul Richardson and Kevin Norwood in May, the Seahawks suddenly boast a crowded wide receiver corps. Sidney Rice he's fully recovered from ACL surgery to make the final roster.
  1. Although the Seahawks lost several key contributors from their run, they have a ready to step into the rotation on defense. Keep an eye on linebackers Kevin Pierre-Louis and Korey Toomer, cornerback Tharold Simon, defensive end Greg Scruggs and defensive tackle Jesse Williams and Jordan Hill.

St. Louis Rams

  1. Coach Jeff Fisher has "" that Sam Bradford will be ready for following November surgery to repair his ACL. After watching  mightily struggle in his own return last season, Rams fans will be keeping a close eye on Bradford's movement in the pocket.
  1. Is Zac Stacy truly competing to keep his starting job? The Rams, but the second-year back remains the heavy favorite after averaging more than 20 carries per start as a rookie. Tre Mason is a good bet to siphon 8-10 touches per game as the change-of-pace option.
  1. Is Kenny Britt's legit? Teammates and coaches have , which is surprising because he since undergoing multiple knee surgeries over the past few seasons. Britt can be Bradford's No. 1 target if his speed and cutting ability are finally back to 2010 levels.

The latest "" invites Bucky Brooks in-studio for a AFC training camp preview.

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