NFC East: Fantasy Team Defensive Rankings going into 2006
Michael Harmon / FOXSports.com
NOTE THAT ALL INFORMATION IS BASED ON HARMON'S FANTASY PLAYER INFORMATION!
The previous postings in my off-season examination of the NFL landscape pored through each component of teams' offensive and defensive units to acknowledge those players who sometimes toil in anonymity.
In this edition, I've separated the special teams from defenses for a set of rankings referring specifically to the defenses.
The No. 1 defense is the Chicago Bears, who bring back the full complement of defenders from the league's top unit of 2005.
5. New York Giants (Bye Week – 4)
The Giants have two of the best defensive ends in the game in Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora. They upgraded the defensive secondary with the addition of Sam Madison, and will rely on health in the linebacking corps to prevent another late-season collapse. The addition of LaVar Arrington brings another top-tier talent into the fold, and he's certainly motivated after being relegated to bench duty in 2005.
6. Washington Redskins (Bye Week – 8)
The Redskins brought in the athletic Andre Carter from San Francisco to fill the role vacated by LaVar Arrington. Washington employs an aggressive system, which leads to a high turnover rate and decent sack total. The big question going into camp is how Sean Taylor's situation off the field will impact his ability to participate.
11. Philadelphia Eagles (Bye Week – 9)
The Eagles were positively decimated by injury in the 2005 season, dropping them from their usual perch at the top of team defenses. Jevon Kearse and Darren Howard will team to form a formidable duo up front. If they can pressure the quarterback, players such as Brian Dawkins and Sheldon Brown will be able to contain coverage and prevent long plays. The key for this defense's success in 2006 is simply to stay healthy.
15. Dallas Cowboys (Bye Week – 3)
The Cowboys has a young and steadily improving defense. They have two potential stars in DeMarcus Ware and Marcus Spears who can help anchor the squad alongside safety Roy Williams for years to come. The Cowboys will get to be more creative on defense and will see more turnover potential as the potent offense forces opponents to press.
NOTE THAT ALL INFORMATION IS BASED ON HARMON'S FANTASY PLAYER INFORMATION!
The previous postings in my off-season examination of the NFL landscape pored through each component of teams' offensive and defensive units to acknowledge those players who sometimes toil in anonymity.
In this edition, I've separated the special teams from defenses for a set of rankings referring specifically to the defenses.
The No. 1 defense is the Chicago Bears, who bring back the full complement of defenders from the league's top unit of 2005.
5. New York Giants (Bye Week – 4)
The Giants have two of the best defensive ends in the game in Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora. They upgraded the defensive secondary with the addition of Sam Madison, and will rely on health in the linebacking corps to prevent another late-season collapse. The addition of LaVar Arrington brings another top-tier talent into the fold, and he's certainly motivated after being relegated to bench duty in 2005.
6. Washington Redskins (Bye Week – 8)
The Redskins brought in the athletic Andre Carter from San Francisco to fill the role vacated by LaVar Arrington. Washington employs an aggressive system, which leads to a high turnover rate and decent sack total. The big question going into camp is how Sean Taylor's situation off the field will impact his ability to participate.
11. Philadelphia Eagles (Bye Week – 9)
The Eagles were positively decimated by injury in the 2005 season, dropping them from their usual perch at the top of team defenses. Jevon Kearse and Darren Howard will team to form a formidable duo up front. If they can pressure the quarterback, players such as Brian Dawkins and Sheldon Brown will be able to contain coverage and prevent long plays. The key for this defense's success in 2006 is simply to stay healthy.
15. Dallas Cowboys (Bye Week – 3)
The Cowboys has a young and steadily improving defense. They have two potential stars in DeMarcus Ware and Marcus Spears who can help anchor the squad alongside safety Roy Williams for years to come. The Cowboys will get to be more creative on defense and will see more turnover potential as the potent offense forces opponents to press.
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