NFC East Preview: How Each Team Will Fare

The NFC East, or the NFC Beast as it is commonly referred to, has been regarded as the most talented division in the NFL in recent years. Even though all of the teams have made some major changes in the offseason, do not expect that to change.  

This is how each team should expect to do in the 2010 season:

Dallas Cowboys

11-5 (1st, NFC East)

Key Additions: Alex Barron, Dez Bryant

Key Departures: Ken Hamlin, Flozell Adams, Bobby Carpenter

Now that Tony Romo and the Cowboys got the playoff hump off of their back, the Cowboys can focus on winning games without as much pressure as they have had to deal with in years past.

With the addition of Dez Bryant to play along side Miles Austin and Roy Williams, the Cowboys could have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL in 2010. A healthy Marion Barber and Felix Jones, along with third string back Tashard Choice, would make the Cowboys rushing attack just as hard for defenses to defend as the pass, giving Jason Garrett a plethora of options.

Barring injury, this Cowboys team could be poised to be the first team to ever play in a Super Bowl in their own stadium.

Washington Redskins

9-7 (2nd, NFC East)

Key Additions: Donovan McNabb, Larry Johnson, Willie Parker

Key Departures: Jason Campbell, Chris Samuels, Antwaan Randle El

As usual, the Redskins had one of the busiest offseason in the entire league. Redskins fans must hope that these changes result in production and wins, unlike in years past.

Along with acquiring quite a few big name players, such as Donovan McNabb, Larry Johnson, and possibly Brian Westbrook, the Redskins also acquired one of the best coaches ever in Mike Shanahan.  

The Redskins biggest weakness will likely be their offensive line. The Redskins have signed former Vikings lineman Artis Hicks to replace the retired Chris Samuels.

Expect the Redskins to be one of the best teams in the league and challenge the Cowboys for first place in the NFC East in 2010.

New York Giants

7-9 (3rd, NFC East)

Key Additions: Dion Grant, Antrel Rolle

Key Departures: Antonio Pierce, Fred Robbins, Jeff Feagles

With no major offseason changes, this is basically the same Giants team that had a mediocre 8-8 season last year. After a year of getting older and an improvement of talent in the NFC East, the Giants won't fare any better in 2010 than they did last season.

The Giants offense will be one of the better offenses in the league, but the defense will struggle and hold the G-Men back.

Expect New York to make a playoff push late in the season but come up short and miss the playoffs with a 7-9 record.

Philadelphia Eagles

6-10 (4th, NFC East)

Key Additions: Hank Baskett, Marlin Jackson, Mike Bell, Ernie Sims

Key Departures: Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook, Kevin Curtis, Reggie Brown

While Kevin Kolb is no Donovan McNabb, he will perform much better than people expect him to in 2010. In two starts last season, Kolb completed 55 of 85 passes for 718 yards.  

After losing Brian Westbrook, and with him the Eagles running game, expect similar numbers from Kolb, as he will be relied on for basically all offensive production.

The Eagles will be the runt of the pack in 2010.

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