The Cowboys have a new Head Coach and have high expectations for him. Wade Phillips, the Son of Houston Oilers Coach "Bum" Phillips, is much more laid back than "The Tuna", Bill Parcells ever was. Tony Romo took over for the veteran Drew Bledsoe, and Romo instantly helped improve the Cowboys, as Romo was able to use his agility to make quick throws behind the weak Cowboy Offensive line. Bledsoe, on the other hand, was your classic Drop Back Passer, and was not able to get time from the Cowboy Offensive line, meaning many sacks on the Veteran QB. Tony Romo will step it up next year, albeit without Cowboys Quarterback Coach Wade Wilson, who was suspended five Regular Season Games for Using Human Growth Hormone! Unbelievable! When was the last time you heard of a Coach using HGH? Wow! Despite the loss of Wilson, the Cowboys still have veteran Wide Recieivers Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn, and Jason Witten continues to improve as a blocker and a receiver. Jullius Jones and Marion Barber are the best 1-2 Punch in the NFC North. The Cowboy defense is good as well, as DeMarcus Ware will put a hurt on many opposing Quarterbacks this season. As long as Tony Romo is not holding for field goals this season, expect Dallas to win the NFC East.
Prediction: 11-5, 1st Place.
PHILLADELPHIA EAGLES: The Eagles still have Donovan McNabb, but they have lost theie "Insurance Policy" in Jeff Garcia. Jeff came up huge for Philly as he helped them go to the playoffs. Garcia is now in the sinking Ship of Tampa Bay. The Eagles traded their first round pick to the Cowboys, and then used their second round pick to select Kevin Kolb, out of Houston. Many people are saying this is McNabb's last chance. If he does not start all sixteen games healthy, many are saying he will not be the Eagles' Qaurterback Next Season. I like McNabb, and I hope that does not happen. Jevon Kearse missed all of last season, and is going to come back rejuvinated. Lito Sheppard and Brian Dawkins are the two best corners in the NFC East. Takeo Spikes will help the Eagles Linebacking Corps. The Eagles do not have a real Number One Threat for a Wide Receiver, and the release of vetaran linbacker Jeremiah Trotter angered many in "Eagle Nation." The release of Jeremy Bloom will also hurt Philladelphia.
Prediction: 10-6, 2nd Place.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS: The Redskins have Hall Of Fame Coach Joe Gibbs, but Joe has just a bunch of Ordinary Players. Clinton Portis and Lidell Betts are two very good runners, almost as good as Jullius Jones and Marion Barber in Dallas. The Redskin defense will continue to hit hard, with Sean Taylor and LaRon Landry out of LSU. The secondary does not cover well, and the Redskins front four must improve att Bringing Pressure to the opposing Quarterback. Jason Campell will have some growing pains in his first full season under center, and the Redskins offensive line just is not very good, but the trade for Pete Kendall helps that a little bit.
Pediction: 7-9, 3rd Place.
NEW YORK GIANTS: Osi Umenyiora could become something special. Jeremy Shockey and Plaxico Burress are two good New York Receivers.
Eli Manning has shown signs of being gun-shy in New York, and he must improve. Defense ouside of Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora not that great. Giants have huge shoes to fill now that Tiki Barber is retired. Tom Couglin may not be back as Giants Coach after this season. There are too many distractions and discord for this team to contend in the East, which is not good news for Tom Coughlin.
Prediction: 6-10, 4th Place.
The Next NFL Preview will take us to the NFC North. Will Rex Grossman be able to become consistent this season? Will Devin Hester be able to make as much of an impact as he did last season? Will Detroit win 10 games with the addition of Calvin Johnson? Find out in the next NFL Preview.
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