Arizona Cardinals: 5 NFC West stars to account for in 2017

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes against the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field on December 24, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes against the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field on December 24, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 23: Wide receiver Doug Baldwin #89 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the football after a reception ahead of free safety Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals and Seahawks tied 6-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 23: Wide receiver Doug Baldwin #89 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the football after a reception ahead of free safety Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals and Seahawks tied 6-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Arizona Cardinals will be in another fight for NFC West supremacy in 2017 with these five divisional stars in their way

No doubt that most people expect the NFC West to be a two-team race between the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks this season.  That being said, there will be players to deal with from all three divisional foes en route to another possible postseason trip.

Many believe the Cardinals will finish second behind the Seahawks but still win a wild card spot. Some believe they will be better but not make the playoffs.  Some also see some improvement from the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers as well.

Every team has players that will end up giving the Cardinals fits.  As they play their six divisional games this season though, these five players will have a lot to say in how the Cardinals will fare in said games.

Top to bottom, the Seahawks and Cardinals have enough talent to win.  The Rams have started to build a roster that could win in a few years.  The 49ers still have some work to do but have guys that can get the job done.

Here are the five guys the Cardinals should be most concerned about this year.  Don’t fall asleep on any of them.

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