[PSUSkinsFan21]

Eagles 10-6: I actually think the Eagles see a big dropoff this year for the first time in a long time. 10-6 may still take the division, but I think some bad luck starts to come their way. Over the past year or two, the Eagles have made an art form out of winning the lucky game......it's time that tide turns the other way. Their WR corp is very thin. One more injury to ANY of their WRs and they are in serious trouble. The RB situation could be better this year, but there are a lot of reports that C-Buck is still not 100%, and his durability is always a concern. Other than Trotter, I think their LBs are mediocre at best. The secondary is young, but overall very good. The O-line is solid, and the D-line could be solid if they work out some holdout issues. Overall though, this team has one thing over the rest of the division: continuity. There isn't a lot of turnover or new faces in this organization, and that gives them a rather significant advantage because they all know how to play together in a system that hasn't changed in many years.

Redskins 9-7: Big question: can Ramsey be THE Guy? The offense will be better with Ramsey under center, but will it be good enough in a division filled with tough games against hated rivals? I think the offense improves over last year because the O-line is healthier (Jansen), better (Raybach) and has another year under Bugel's coaching. Expect Portis to raise those YPC, and new schemes should open things up for him to have a big year. The Defense will be strong, but may need a few games to have the secondary and MLB position solidified. Overall, I fear the team gets off to a slow start, but comes back very strong for the second half of the season. Playoffs are a real possibility in a weak NFC.

Cowboys 7-9: I'm just not sold on the Cowboys. They may have gotten some better personnel on Defense, but that D needs to come a long way from last year to be competitive. I've also never been a big fan of the 3-4, and don't see it working in the NFC East. As for their offense? Well, they brought in Bledsoe, and I don't think that actually helps them that much. Maybe another game or two over last year, but that's it. The WR corp is weak. Keyshawn sucks, Glenn is ok, and God only knows who their #3 is (ok, it's Quincy Morgan.....but my point stands). The moves on the O-line, though, were very smart. Witten is still their #1 receiving weapon, and Jones looks to be a very good RB. Overall, better than last year, still not a playoff team.

Giants 7-9: Eli will be good, but it's going to take him longer than Peyton to get there. Plaxico, while talented, is a headcase, so it's hard to judge what his signing will mean. The Giants should still have a strong running game (Tiki may be one of the most underrated backs in the NFL), and the word is Toomer is looking healthy and better than last year. Shockey has also had a very good offseason, and could be in probowl form. The weakness? Their Defense doesn't scare me one bit. I'm stuggling right now to even think of a Defensive name on that team other than Strahan (getting old), Emmons (injury risk), and Pierce (playing in a new system). Young QB and weak D in the NFC East gets them a 7-9 record.