NFC East team reports rundown
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 [East] team reports.
East Division
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys have it figured out: A happy T.O. is a productive T.O. By signing Terrell Owens to a four-year deal that includes $15 million in guaranteed money, the Cowboys made sure he won't be distracted or a distraction in what would have been his contract year. Normally, it's bad business to give guaranteed money to older players because they tend to get hurt often and take long to recover, but Owens, 34, has shown no sign of decline and keeps himself in phenomenal shape.
New York Giants
Free-agent pickup Renaldo Wynn strengthens depth on the defensive line. Though he has never put up big sack numbers, Wynn is a capable run stopper and can give the Giants quality snaps inside or out. He'll be needed now that LE Michael Strahan has retired.
Philadelphia Eagles
After an injury-riddled 2007, FS Brian Dawkins, 34, is back in top shape. He isn't stumbling out of his breaks or having problems with cramps, issues that persisted early last season. He has lost a step over the years, but he's still a punishing hitter.
Washington Redskins
The rookie wide receivers are making clear progress during OTAs. Malcolm Kelly is showing the ability to get behind corners and stretch the field. Devin Thomas has made some nice catches in traffic but still is getting used to running routes from different sides of the formation.
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 [East] team reports.
East Division
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys have it figured out: A happy T.O. is a productive T.O. By signing Terrell Owens to a four-year deal that includes $15 million in guaranteed money, the Cowboys made sure he won't be distracted or a distraction in what would have been his contract year. Normally, it's bad business to give guaranteed money to older players because they tend to get hurt often and take long to recover, but Owens, 34, has shown no sign of decline and keeps himself in phenomenal shape.
New York Giants
Free-agent pickup Renaldo Wynn strengthens depth on the defensive line. Though he has never put up big sack numbers, Wynn is a capable run stopper and can give the Giants quality snaps inside or out. He'll be needed now that LE Michael Strahan has retired.
Philadelphia Eagles
After an injury-riddled 2007, FS Brian Dawkins, 34, is back in top shape. He isn't stumbling out of his breaks or having problems with cramps, issues that persisted early last season. He has lost a step over the years, but he's still a punishing hitter.
Washington Redskins
The rookie wide receivers are making clear progress during OTAs. Malcolm Kelly is showing the ability to get behind corners and stretch the field. Devin Thomas has made some nice catches in traffic but still is getting used to running routes from different sides of the formation.
posted by The Gryphon at 8:50 AM
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