Dallas Cowboys
This team is loaded with talent. Tony Romo commands a load of skill players including Marion Barber, Felix Jones, Miles Austin, Dez Bryant, and Jason Witten. The defense is talented with Jay Ratliff manning the nose and DeMarcus Ware terrorizing quaretbacks off the edge. Mike Jenkins and Terrance Newman are as good a corner duo as there is. Wade Phillips will likely be on the hot seat again all year and that might increase pressure on this team who must perform and make a deep playoff run this year. The offensive line is old and worrisome.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles have a ton of young talent and I think Kevin Kolb is ready to be a good starter. He will be aided by young studs DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, not to mention second-year running back LeSean McCoy. The offensive line is talented but inconsistent. Brandon Graham fits the Eagles' system perfectly and should really help their pass rush. Trent Cole is a Pro Bowl defensive end and Brodrick Bunkley and Mike Patterson are a nice, young defensive tackle duo. Ernie Sims joins the fold, improving a decent linebacking core. Asante Samuel is still a top corner; unfortunately safety Marlin Jackson is out for the year. This team has a load of talent but may be a year away from winning the division.
New York Giants
The Giants' offensive and defensive lines were absolutely dominant two years ago, but have struggled recently. Eli Manning has plateaued as a good-but-not-great QB. Steve Smith and Mario Manningham are nice, young receiving threats. Running backs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw have to be more productive than they were a year ago. First-round pick Jason Pierre-Paul may not be ready to contribute this year. Chris Canty, Justin Tuck, and Mathias Kiwanuka need to be consistent. Kenny Phillips and Antrel Rolle are a talented safety duo. Despite a handful of talented players, no one overwhelms and overall this is a team on the decline.
Washington Redskins
Donovan McNabb makes the Redskins a better team, but not as much as people think. He is aging and will be playing behind a poor offensive line without great offensive weapons. Albert Haynesworth is going to be a problem. If he plays motivated, a big 'if,' a $100 million 'if,' he is a huge force that complements pass rusher Andre Carter. Brian Orakpo is a beast off the edge and London Fletcher is still productive. LaRon Landry is a hammer at safety and Carlos Rogers and Deangelo Hall are talented but inconsistent corners. McNabb will have his work cut out for him leading this team of oversized personalities. The talent is there but I think this team will struggle with all the changes.
Final Standings
Dallas Cowboys 11-5
Philadelphia Eagles 9-7
New York Giants 9-7
Washington Redskins 7-9
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