ARIZONA CARDINALS

Larry Fitzgerald will always make the Cardinals a threat through the air. Even with two unproven quarterbacks under centre in 2011, Fitz was able to amass over 1,400 yards and eight touchdowns.

ST. LOUIS RAMS

The Rams are in early stages of a rebuilding project under new GM Les Snead, so they traded back twice, accumulated picks, and drafted LSU standout defensive tackle Michael Brockers with the 14th overall pick.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

You won't find a better group of linebackers than in San Francisco. All-Pro Patrick Willis teams with his third-year protégé Navorro Bowman in the middle, while Ahmad Brooks and Aldon Smith rush on the edges.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

The Seahawks sent three of the starters in the secondary to the Pro Bowl last season and the unit should continue to improve this season. They boast the best young safety duo in the league in Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor, who combined for 191 tackles last season.