Bold predictions for the 2007 NFL season (NFC East only)
The guys who picked last year's Super Bowl champion Colts are out to prove it wasn't a fluke with even bolder projections for this season
Matt Hickman & Reece Miller
Here is a division by division prediction as to how the season will unfold.
NFC East
The Dallas Cowboys enter this season as favorites to win the division after winning a wild card spot a year ago. The Cowboys will look to rebound from a heartbreaking playoff loss last season on a botched field goal. New coach Wade Phillips will give complete control of the offense to fifth year player Tony Romo.
This team returns much the same roster as a year ago with one addition, safety Ken Hamlin. Romo should flourish given a full season throwing to wide receiver Terrell Owens and tight end Jason Witten. Marion Barber III and Julius Jones form one of the best running back tandems in the league.
The Philadelphia Eagles return another solid team to challenge for a repeat division crown. The biggest question that remains is whether Donovan McNabb can stay healthy long enough for a playoff run. The Eagles put pressure on McNabb to perform this season by drafting Kenny Kolb in the second round and trading for veteran back up Kelly Holcomb. Coach Andy Reid gave McNabb another performer on offense with the addition of wide receiver Kevin Curtis. A shaky defense improved with an off season trade for linebacker Takeo Spikes, but needs end Jevon Kearse to anchor an injury prone defensive line.
The Giants are quickly losing patience with former number one pick Eli Manning. This could be his last season to prove he can live up to the hype created by the Manning namesake. The retirement of star running back Tiki Barber puts a damper on the Giants' hopes this season. The job of replacing Barber will fall to Brandon Jacobs and newcomer Reuben Droughns.
The Redskins have quietly been improving and should sneak up on a few teams this season. Quarterback Jason Campbell is entering his third season and is firmly entrenched as the team's starter. The team's playoff chances could depend on whether Campbell develops and emerges as the team leader. Coach Joe Gibbs has surrounded Campbell with star players on offense including Clinton Portis and Santana Moss. The defensive secondary only got stronger with the drafting of rookie safety LaRon Landry and the signing of cornerback Fred Smoot.
Matt Hickman & Reece Miller
Here is a division by division prediction as to how the season will unfold.
NFC East
The Dallas Cowboys enter this season as favorites to win the division after winning a wild card spot a year ago. The Cowboys will look to rebound from a heartbreaking playoff loss last season on a botched field goal. New coach Wade Phillips will give complete control of the offense to fifth year player Tony Romo.
This team returns much the same roster as a year ago with one addition, safety Ken Hamlin. Romo should flourish given a full season throwing to wide receiver Terrell Owens and tight end Jason Witten. Marion Barber III and Julius Jones form one of the best running back tandems in the league.
The Philadelphia Eagles return another solid team to challenge for a repeat division crown. The biggest question that remains is whether Donovan McNabb can stay healthy long enough for a playoff run. The Eagles put pressure on McNabb to perform this season by drafting Kenny Kolb in the second round and trading for veteran back up Kelly Holcomb. Coach Andy Reid gave McNabb another performer on offense with the addition of wide receiver Kevin Curtis. A shaky defense improved with an off season trade for linebacker Takeo Spikes, but needs end Jevon Kearse to anchor an injury prone defensive line.
The Giants are quickly losing patience with former number one pick Eli Manning. This could be his last season to prove he can live up to the hype created by the Manning namesake. The retirement of star running back Tiki Barber puts a damper on the Giants' hopes this season. The job of replacing Barber will fall to Brandon Jacobs and newcomer Reuben Droughns.
The Redskins have quietly been improving and should sneak up on a few teams this season. Quarterback Jason Campbell is entering his third season and is firmly entrenched as the team's starter. The team's playoff chances could depend on whether Campbell develops and emerges as the team leader. Coach Joe Gibbs has surrounded Campbell with star players on offense including Clinton Portis and Santana Moss. The defensive secondary only got stronger with the drafting of rookie safety LaRon Landry and the signing of cornerback Fred Smoot.
posted by The Gryphon at 7:43 PM
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