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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection
I think all of us have a little homer in them, but I try to keep the Haterade to a minimum. The NFC East WILL be the most competitive conference in the league without a doubt and one key injury here or there could put a team in the basement for good.
For a quick review:
Washington Redskins - Just to elaborate a little bit more on the team, the offensive line has two of the best tackles in the game, one of the best guards, an improved center and let's hope Dockery continues to improve. The defensive line is beast with Griffin in the middle. I have this feeling Montgomery will be in a heavy rotation by the middle of the year.
Philadelphia Eagles - They worry me the most. They had a great draft and got some really great players. They might not be great this year, but give that line some time to gel and they'll be good (but fortunately for the rest of the division McNabb has only a few years left in him). Brown will continue to improve and be a pretty decent player. Basically, the Eagles season will hinge on if Reid wants to be a dumbass or not. It's ALL coaching this year.
Dallas Cowboys - Time will only tell if the offensive line will return healthy from those serious injuries it had. Both running backs are average at best and TO is the only WR of any quality on the team. Witten will again be one of their most reliable receiving threats with TO being double teamed. Just like Strahan and McNabb, Bledsoe is another year older and another year slower. The Cowboys REALLY should have invested in a QB unless they think Henson has improved enough in NFL Europe. The defense will be above average next year, but nothing special. Their defense is the most overhyped part of their team.
I've already elaborated on the Giants, so we'll leave it at that.
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I agree overall, a couple of key injuries may be the difference. Glenn is still pretty decent for the pokes, he'll burn us if ST bites, though if ST stays at home he can scare Glenn into some drops. If Dallas' O line can play like they did early last year, they'll be tough.
Philly still has a solid core roster, you just have to wonder what the real personality of the team is. Will last year's mess linger? or will McNabb & other vets take charge as the team's leaders & bring back their winning ways? Its tough to predict our division, but I wouldn't be surprised if the cellar team finishes 8-8.