Cover 4: Links to the Absolute Best in NFC East Coverage, February 10

New York Giants

The Giants might have an issue on their hands with Victor Cruz and the possibility of a hold out. Bleacher Report featured columnist Michael Dixon asks whether the Salsa King deserves a pay day.

Khaled Elsayed of Pro Football Focus has named the 2011 PFF All-Postseason Team, with six Giants making the cut. Of course, Eli Manning earns the spot at quarterback.

Finally, NFL Films' Greg Cosell takes a look back at Super Bowl XLVI. In particular, the Giants offense against New England's defense. He had some high praise for Eli Manning, specifically, when he said, "What always stands out about Manning is his willingness to pull the trigger, to make stick throws into small windows."

Dallas Cowboys

Rainer Sabin of the Dallas Morning News points out that, besides DeMarcus Ware and Sean Lee, the Cowboys haven't done particularly well at drafting linebackers. 

The 2011 season may have ended in a heartbreaking defeat to the division rival and eventual Super Bowl Champion Giants, but B/R featured columnist Jason Henry gives his thoughts on some positives to take away from the season.

Washington Redskins

Peyton Manning has been the hot name in some circles in the Nation's Capital, but B/R featured columnist Zach Kruse lists plenty of other names that could offer an upgrade should things fall through with the Colts signal-caller.

Meanwhile, Jason Reid of the Washington Post makes it perfectly clear: The Redskins should not pursue Manning, and points out why the Manning talk may be more centered around Shanahan keeping his job than what's in the best long-term interest of the team.

Philadelphia Eagles

There is a two-pronged question that looms over the Eagles this offseason—will they re-sign DeSean Jackson, and should they re-sign him? B/R Eagles featured columnist Dave Stoessel teams with B/R contributor Ron Pasceri to examine both sides.

Meanwhile, B/R Eagles featured columnist Randy Jobst examines five offseason misconceptions about the team. The first? He dispels the notion that Jackson will return to Philadelphia in 2012.

NFC East

We turn back to Elsayed of PFF for his trending players in the NFC East. The article looks at players from each team that improved and took a step back. The biggest drop-off in the division goes to Giants tackle Kareem McKenzie, while the biggest improvement belongs to Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.

Also, Bryan McIntyre of Mac's Football Blog points out that both defensive end Justin Tuck and cornerback Asante Samuel hit escalators in their contracts that will earn them more money in 2012.

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