Will Johnson's 15 Words Prove the NFC West Still Doesn't Get It

Alright, 12s, gather 'round because you are NOT gonna believe what we just heard out of Arizona. Our Super Bowl champion Seahawks are back, ready to run it again, and apparently, some folks in the NFC West are already forgetting who's boss. Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson, bless his heart, just dropped a quote that has us wondering if he even watched last season. He's talking about "surprising people" and how "they’re just continuing to try to stack the teams against us." Surprise *who*, exactly, Mr. Johnson? The reigning champs? Because we're not surprised by anything but that quote!

The Emerald City's Reigning Champs Are Locked In

Let's not forget where we just came from, folks. The NFC West was an absolute monster last season, winning more games than any other division in the entire NFL. And yeah, our Seahawks, alongside the Rams and 49ers, each pulled off at least 12 wins and made it deep into the playoffs, at least to the divisional round. But let's be super clear: our guys didn't stop there. We beat those Rams in the NFC title game. And then, for the first time in what felt like forever, we brought that Lombardi Trophy home to the Emerald City! We've got most of our core players back, and the

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The "Underdogs" And Their Bold Talk

So, with that context, imagine hearing Will Johnson from the Cardinals, a team that went a paltry 3-14 last season, talk about "surprise." While the 49ers are hoping to get healthier for another run and the Rams went out and traded for big names like Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie this offseason, the Cardinals are sitting there with a new head coach in Mike LaFleur, an uncertain quarterback situation, and, frankly, super low expectations. Johnson was on SiriusXM NFL Radio saying he loves going "against the best every week," which is fair enough, but then he dropped the real kicker: "I think we got a good opportunity in front of us to surprise a lot of people this year. They’re just continuing to try to stack the teams against us, but we gonna be ready when the time comes." "Stack the teams against us?" Sir, the only thing stacked against you right now is your 3-14 record and the fact you're in a division with the frickin' Super Bowl champions! We'll be ready when the time comes too, Will, ready to show you exactly why the NFC West runs through Seattle. The early season is all about proving what you are, and our Seahawks are ready to cement their status, no surprises needed.

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