NFC East Outlook

New York Giants ( 11-5 )
No matter what people say, as long the Giants defense can get to the quarterback with their defensive line rotation and improved secondary, this team will win the NFC East division. They are the most loaded defense on paper I believe in the NFL. Pair the defense with at least a top five running game and this team will go deep into the playoffs. The biggest concern is the wide receiver position and I believe Hakeem Nicks will emerge as the number one target for Eli. In the end, having three high level defensive ends will prove to be to much for opponents' offensive lines.


Dallas Cowboys ( 10-6 )
Dallas comes into the 2009 season with a quarterback in Tony Romo that can play at a high level. The question is if he can sustain that level for a whole season. The reason I have Dallas going 10-6 is because of their tough defense led by Demarcus Ware. On offense I question who will be the number one guy at receiver. Though they have Roy Williams, he will need to prove he can be the go to guy at receiver. A strong running game along with a good defense they will battle the Giants for the division.


Philadelphia Eagles ( 9-7 )
A lot of noise around the league has people picking the Eagles to win the division. Obviously I am not a believer like most people. Without the heart and soul of the defense Brian Dawkins and Stewart Bradley, who was supposed to pick up the leadership role in Dawkins' absence. I don't see this defense being much of a force. They still have a great secondary with Samuel, Hobbs and Brown. Omar Gaither will lead this linebacking core, but overall I'm not impressed with the defense. Offensively I believe there will be a rift with Vick and Mcnabb because I believe Vick will have to start two to four games due to an injury during the season to Mcnabb. I also believe in the end Mcnabb won't like having snaps taken from him. Although they have a great running game, I'm not sold on their quarterback leadership on offense or the consistency of their receivers yet.


Washington Redskins ( 7-9 )
Coming into this season the Redskins have a very strong defense. They upgraded their defensive line immediately with the signing of Albert Haynesworth. He provides the double team and clogging of the middle that they need as a defense. The reason the Skins won't have a good season will be on offense. They have serious issues with depth in regards to their offensive line and running backs. Their offensive line has had trouble over the past few seasons staying healthy for a full season and Clinton Portis carry the load that this offense puts on him. This team will have trouble scoring, which will wear their defense down in the end.