The NFC East Blog

  1. Suddenly, There's Plenty of Optimism Regarding the Dallas Cowboys

    Dallas Cowboys fans have for quite some time been immensely passionate and loyal, but also increasingly frustrated with the franchise's inability to reanimate the glory days that slipped away a decade-and-a-half ago...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 1 hour ago 1,276 reads 4 comments

  2. Would You Rather...LeSean McCoy or Alfred Morris?

    It's been a while since we've busted out a "Would You Rather," so I figured we'd wrap up the week on the NFC East blog by comparing two NFC East running backs with hefty résumés...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 5 days ago 13,807 reads 246 comments

  3. RG3 Has Already Become the Best Player in the NFC East, but Not by a Wide Margin

    One year ago at around this time, we made a case for why DeMarcus Ware was the best player in the NFC East ...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 5 days ago 10,277 reads 88 comments

  4. On the Bright Side, Keeping Doug Free Saves the Cowboys Cash Now and Later

    Bad news, Dallas Cowboys fans. It looks like you'll be stuck with a Doug Free/Jermey Parnell combo at right tackle again in 2012. There is some good news, though...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 5 days ago 5,867 reads 10 comments

  5. Does Matt Barkley Have a Tom Brady Thing Going On in Philadelphia?

    We kicked off the week here by looking at the uphill battle rookie fourth-round pick Matt Barkley would have to overcome to be a successful starter at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles ...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 6 days ago 15,482 reads 132 comments

  6. Who Deserves the Blame for the Doug Free Debacle in Dallas?

    For two years running, Doug Free has been one of the worst starting offensive tackles in the NFL . But the Dallas Cowboys don't have a ton of options at right tackle and Free's ...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 7 days ago 6,145 reads 34 comments

  7. Damontre Moore Could Buck Trend and Play a Big Role as a Rookie with the Giants

    Watch New York Giants rookie defensive end Damontre Moore on tape and you'll find it hard to believe the former SEC standout at Texas A&M dropped into the third round of last month's NFL draft...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 7 days ago 7,694 reads 20 comments

  8. Looking at Alfred Morris' Chances of Delivering an Encore Performance

    Based on what we pointed out on Monday , it's pretty much a consensus in the D.C. football society that second-year running back Alfred Morris is the nicest player on the Washington Redskins (and quite possibly in the history of the world)...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 7 days ago 4,030 reads 18 comments

  9. Should DeSean Jackson Return Punts in Philadelphia This Year?

    Last month, it was deemed by voters at NFL.com that Philadelphia Eagles star DeSean Jackson single-handedly executed the greatest football play of all time...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 7 days ago 2,971 reads 28 comments

  10. Are the Cowboys Making a Mistake by Giving Tony Romo Added Responsibilities?

    Soon after the Dallas Cowboys finished the 2012 regular season 8-8 and out of the playoffs for the third straight year, owner Jerry Jones vowed that big changes were coming ...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 8 days ago 4,539 reads 63 comments

  11. Could the Washington Redskins Have the Best Pass Rush in the NFC East?

    In 2011, all four NFC East teams were in the top 10 in the league in terms of sacks and sack percentage. In 2012, all four plummeted to the bottom 12 in sacks and bottom 16 in sack percentage...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 9 days ago 14,976 reads 30 comments

  12. Alfred Morris Is One of Few Remaining Role Models in Professional Sports

    While I've committed much of my life to the world of sports, I've always been adamant that professional athletes shouldn't typically be viewed as role models...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 9 days ago 5,937 reads 15 comments

  13. Matt Barkley Could Start in Philly, but Recent Draft History Isn't on His Side

    Those in Michael Vick 's corner seem convinced that Vick will be the man under center for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 9 days ago 4,367 reads 17 comments

  14. Odds Indicate 'Skins, Giants Have Tiny Edge over 'Boys, Eagles in Tight NFC East

    For something light on a Friday afternoon, the B/R NFC East blog is going to extrapolate in order to prognosticate...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 12 days ago 8,567 reads 36 comments

  15. Watch as Eagles Rookie Safety Earl Wolff Leaps onto a 5'8" Shelf

    A shelf doesn't sound as glamorous as a car, but you could argue that what Philadelphia Eagles rookie safety Earl Wolff is about to do in the video below is actually more impressive ...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 12 days ago 31,827 reads 42 comments

  16. Believe It or Not, RG3 Can Cash in on His Celeb Status & Rehab at the Same Time

    Exactly four months ago today, Robert Griffin III had reconstructive surgery to repair the lateral collateral ligament and the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 13 days ago 3,790 reads 10 comments

  17. How Good Is Prince Amukamara?

    In 2011, New York Giants fans were certainly fearful that rookie first-round pick Prince Amukamara was headed down a path that would label him a bust...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 14 days ago 15,584 reads 35 comments

  18. Washington Redskins: Remaining Offseason Priorities

    The draft is over, free agency has faded and the Washington Redskins are beginning to get a feel for what they'll look like in 2013...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 14 days ago 7,866 reads 32 comments

  19. Philadelphia Eagles: Remaining Offseason Priorities

    The offseason's biggest events are in the rear-view mirror and now it's time for the Philadelphia Eagles to hit the field and start getting results out of what they've been concocting for four months...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 14 days ago 9,889 reads 53 comments

  20. Washington Redskins Should Wait Before Extending Brian Orakpo's Contract

    Part of the reason the Washington Redskins defense wasn't able to perform at a high level in 2012 was that its most talented player was forced to miss all but two games due to injury...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 14 days ago 4,065 reads 8 comments

  21. Aaron Curry Would Be a Smart, Low-Risk Gamble for the New York Giants

    Only days after New York Giants 2009 second-round bust linebacker Clint Sintim announced his retirement from the NFL (NJ.com), the G-Men are gambling on a first-round bust linebacker from that very same draft...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 15 days ago 9,059 reads 39 comments

  22. New York Giants: Remaining Offseason Priorities

    With the draft and free agency out of the way and offseason workouts heating up, let's take a step back and make a checklist of things the New York Giants have to accomplish between now and the start of the 2013 regular season...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 16 days ago 6,113 reads 15 comments

  23. Dallas Cowboys: Remaining Offseason Priorities

    Now that May has arrived and the draft and free agency are out of the way, here's a checklist of things the Dallas Cowboys have to address between now and the start of the 2013 NFL regular season...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 16 days ago 7,906 reads 12 comments

  24. Philadelphia Eagles Are One of the NFL's Biggest Mysteries

    Assuming that Robert Griffin III continues to recover from early offseason knee surgery successfully, the NFC East's top three teams from 2012 won't have changed a whole lot by the time 2013 begins...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 16 days ago 8,008 reads 35 comments

  25. Are the Washington Redskins Prioritizing the Offense over the Defense?

    Only three NFL teams scored more points on offense than the Washington Redskins in 2012. Only four NFL defenses gave up more yards...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 16 days ago 6,076 reads 52 comments