NFL East is too close to call
Four of the most storied franchises in pro football make up the toughest division in the NFC. With a combined record of 36-28 in 2005, the NFC East was the winningest division in the conference, as well as the only one to boast three teams with records above .500.
High hopes abound in all four cities as the exhibition season kicks off. Here’s a preseason look at the Cowboys, Giants, Redskins and Eagles:
Dallas Cowboys: The ‘Boys have their problems before the season even starts in the form of Terrell Owens, but if they can quell those this team could be a force. The entire division will beat up on each other, but if Dallas stays healthy it has the depth and talent to make a run.
The question mark is in the receiving corps, where the aforementioned Owens seems like he’s more like a man from the planet Pluto than Earth, and Terry Glenn is usually hampered by injuries at some point. The Cowboys will need a viable WR if they are to have the kind of offense they want.
Washington Redskins: The ‘Skins will once again have a top defense, but a huge question mark on offense. QB Mark Brunell is serviceable, but is he the answer at his age and mobility?
Coach Joe Gibbs seemed to regain his old magic right away, and the ‘Skins will look to get off to a good start this season and not have to catch up to get to the playoffs like they did last year.
Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles have no more T.O problems, but have enough problems otherwise to give Coach Andy Reid a headache. The offense should be solid if it stays healthy, but the defense is undersized and lacks depth.
This team will go as far as Donovan McNabband the offense takes it, but Philly will have to play tough defense if it is to be truly effective.
New York Giants: The G-men are pinning a lot of their hopes on young gun QB Eli Manning, who did show flashes of brilliance last season. The defense is much improved from a great year last season with the addition of LB LaVar Arrington.
If Manning progresses like a third-year QB should, and All-Pro RB Tiki Barber holds up, the Giants could have a breakout year. Those are some pretty major “if’s”, however.
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NFL Betting Tips: T.O’s just saving his best for the regular season. Expect him to be healthy and suit up for the Cowboys anytime soon.
