As training camp has sprung up creating a vast array of emotions of both hope for rookies and redundant routines for veterans, it’s never too early to start the wild speculation around the topic of what teams will look like in the ranking at the end of the season. Through my knowledge of the sport and the teams, as well as careful analysis of recent off-season acquisitions and losses, I have come up with a forecast of how I expect each team to finish in their respective division. After a disappointing update for the latest NFC North update, I have a more optimistic outlook for NFC East.
Starting with the New York Giants, while some pundits are predicting a slower season for Eli Manning’s team because of a poor postseason game, I see a similar if not better record this year. With the additions of Lavar Arrington, Sinorice Moss and other players in terms of depth, I see no reason why the Giants should fall victim to all the criticism the team seems to be receiving. Tom Coughlin has lit the fire for the team and brought the experience of himself with a strong sense of discipline that made the team so successful last season. The Giants have had some internal issues, like Tiki Barber speaking out against the coaching staff, but as long as he produces on the field, all the negativity will be forgotten. What I also like is that Eli Manning is another year older with another year of experience, and while he had a horrible game against the Panthers in the playoffs, the experience will benefit him more than anything and correlates with an outstanding season for New York. . Giants.
While the Giants should remain strong in the NFC East next season, I unfortunately see the Washington Redskins falling to the ground with one backup per year. Yes, Washington beefed up the offense with Antwaan Randle El and Brandon Loyd, but from what I’ve seen, both players are overrated and marginal relative to the wide width desired; Laveranues Cole is also not the answer. The Redskins also lost Lavar Arrington to the Giants, who will have met twice this season, setting up a tough game for Washington, whose defense, while still decent, has slipped in terms of power. The Redskins also had a dynamic run during the latter part of last season building on the momentum that unfortunately ended against the losers at Qwest Field in Seattle, and I don’t see Washington regaining as much strength, especially with Mark Brunell at quarterback.
As the Redskins surged through the latter part of last season, the Dallas Cowboys, who were in playoff contention for most of the season, suffered some devastating fourth-quarter losses throughout the year, prompting a disturbing absence for the postseason. I don’t see a repeat of the fourth-quarter misfortunes this year, but with the Cowboys’ tough schedule, making the playoffs can be a challenge. For all the acrimony surrounding Terrell Owens and his antics off the field, I’m proposing that for at least one season he’ll want to revamp his image and, as difficult as it may be, he’ll swallow his pride and remain relatively unimpressed. silent. If such an attitude is evident, Drew Bledsoe and the rest of the Cowboys will have another great season under the throne of Bill Parcells, as both defense and offense improved throughout the year from the signings and indirectly from the unfortunate experience. of losing games in the fourth quarter
The signing of Terrell Owens in Dallas may have benefited both the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles. Yes, it’s clear the Eagles are below average relative to wide receivers, but Philly gets an intangible advantage in terms of chemistry. While there have reportedly been reports of advocates for Owens in the Eagles’ locker room, now that the cancer is gone, the players will be teammates again, and Andy Reid will prove he can win without an outspoken superstar. Truth be told, even before Owens joined the Eagles a few years ago, Philadelphia was already atop the NFC with a similar group of players currently on the team. With Donovan McNabb able to focus on winning games instead of fending off Owens’ antics, fans in Philadelphia and the NFL may be surprised when January rolls around and the Eagles are in the playoffs. While Philly didn’t add many players in terms of depth, the truth is the team didn’t need to, as all players and coaches just need a clean slate from last year’s disaster.
NFC East Season Final Standings (*shows how to get to the playoffs):
1.*New York: 12-4
2. *Philadelphia: 10-6
3. Dallas: 10-6
4. Washington: 5-11