NFC (East) Team Reports: Player updates and practice drills
SN correspondents
Each week, Sporting News correspondents provide insight and analysis on every NFL team. Here's a sample of what you'll find in the latest NFC team reports.
East Division
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are optimistic that WR Terry Glenn, who had knee surgery to repair cartilage damage in training camp, could return by the end of the season. Glenn, even in a part-time role, would give the Cowboys a player with the ability to stretch the field and allow them to strike deep. Although QB Tony Romo is among the league's leaders in yards per attempt, much of his yardage has been gained on after the catch by his receivers. Glenn, who still has outstanding speed and hands, would force safeties to cover him deep, which would give Terrell Owens and TE Jason Witten more room to work underneath routes.
New York Giants
The team is adamant that Eli Manning still is their quarterback despite some recent dreadful performances. Two reasons why an immediate change is unlikely: Manning is due to make $17.45 million over the next two years, and the roster lacks a legitimate challenger (Anthony Wright and Jared Lorenzen are Manning's backups). The team might draft a quarterback next April simply to upgrade the overall talent at the position.
Philadelphia Eagles
Free-agent prize WR Kevin Curtis is having the best year of his career. Already well past his previous high for receiving yards, he's one reception and one touchdown from tying career highs. A crisp route runner, Curtis gets off the line of scrimmage quickly and has slick moves in the open field. At 6-0, 186 he's not overly physical, though, which limits him inside the red zone.
Washington Redskins
LaRon Landry needs to be smarter with his aggression. Landry is a hard-hitting strong safety. But he lets his desire to punish receivers get the best of him at times, and he ends up delivering blows to well after the pass has fallen incomplete. This hurts him in his wallet because he is a repeat offender, and the league keeps a watch on those players. It hurts the team even more because Landry draws personal foul penalties that keep drives alive.
Each week, Sporting News correspondents provide insight and analysis on every NFL team. Here's a sample of what you'll find in the latest NFC team reports.
East Division
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are optimistic that WR Terry Glenn, who had knee surgery to repair cartilage damage in training camp, could return by the end of the season. Glenn, even in a part-time role, would give the Cowboys a player with the ability to stretch the field and allow them to strike deep. Although QB Tony Romo is among the league's leaders in yards per attempt, much of his yardage has been gained on after the catch by his receivers. Glenn, who still has outstanding speed and hands, would force safeties to cover him deep, which would give Terrell Owens and TE Jason Witten more room to work underneath routes.
New York Giants
The team is adamant that Eli Manning still is their quarterback despite some recent dreadful performances. Two reasons why an immediate change is unlikely: Manning is due to make $17.45 million over the next two years, and the roster lacks a legitimate challenger (Anthony Wright and Jared Lorenzen are Manning's backups). The team might draft a quarterback next April simply to upgrade the overall talent at the position.
Philadelphia Eagles
Free-agent prize WR Kevin Curtis is having the best year of his career. Already well past his previous high for receiving yards, he's one reception and one touchdown from tying career highs. A crisp route runner, Curtis gets off the line of scrimmage quickly and has slick moves in the open field. At 6-0, 186 he's not overly physical, though, which limits him inside the red zone.
Washington Redskins
LaRon Landry needs to be smarter with his aggression. Landry is a hard-hitting strong safety. But he lets his desire to punish receivers get the best of him at times, and he ends up delivering blows to well after the pass has fallen incomplete. This hurts him in his wallet because he is a repeat offender, and the league keeps a watch on those players. It hurts the team even more because Landry draws personal foul penalties that keep drives alive.
posted by The Gryphon at 8:38 AM
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