Divisional Preview, NFC East

 


The NFL Season is nearly here. As we get closer to the season, which kicks off on Thursday, September 10, I'll be previewing each division and making fearless predictions for the finish. Today I continue with the NFC East.

Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles were the winners of the saddest division race of 2019 in the NFC East. They were 5-7 at one point but won four straight to make the playoffs, where they lost to the Seattle Seahawks. This year the team comes back with a strong core and sit in a winable division. But I think there's some holes in the Philly lineup and their run atop the NFC East may be at an end.

Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys have a ton of talent and should be a contender on paper. But last year they couldn't sustain it on the field, so they finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs. That led to a change of coaches as Mike McCarthy comes in. The team remains wildly talented, even adding a new weapon in CeeDee Lamb in the draft, but can they put it together on the field. I think McCarthy will help bring a new energy and spark to the team in 2020.

New York Giants
The Giants struggled in 2019, again, and that led them to part ways with coach Pat Shurmur. In his place comes the judge, Joe Judge, who was previously with the Patriots. They seem to have the quarterback of the future in Daniel Jones and a generational talent in Saquon Barkley. But there are holes here this team is still trying to fill, and I don't think they'll be great in 2020.

Washington Football Team
Washington had a terrible 2019, which included firing coach Jay Gruden during the season, and have had a terrible off-season. Hiring Ron Rivera as coach was one of the bright spots, and I think he will get this team in good shape. But it won't happen in 2020. However, we should get a good idea of if Dwayne Haskins is the guy this year, and hopefully an idea of future running back and receiver assets.

NFC East Predictions:
1. Dallas Cowboys, 11-5
2. Philadelphia Eagles, 9-7
3. New York Giants, 4-12
4. Washington Football Team, 4-12

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