NFC East Division Champions

S T R I N G · 08-19-2009, 08:13 PM

Who do you think is going to win the NFC East?

Respond to the poll and post your explanation here.

TitleTown088 · 08-19-2009, 08:17 PM

Man, the Redskins defense interests me.

Can't ignore the Giants D either.

Thumper · 08-19-2009, 08:23 PM

The Eagles. Because I'm a homer.

Also because this is the most talented team the Eagles have had ever in Andy Reid's tenure and depth is very good at QB, OL, WR, CB, DE, DT and S.

But how are the Redskins even in this conversation? Their offensive line is in shambles and they figure to have the worst offense in the division by a lot. Their defense has potential to be great but who cares if the offense isn't putting points on the board.

The race is IMO between the Eagles and the Giants, the teams with the most depth, best coaching and are just IMO overall better than the Cowboys and Redskins.

Splat · 08-19-2009, 08:51 PM

I have to go with the G-men their D is down right nasty.

Smooth Criminal · 08-19-2009, 10:02 PM

Hardest one by far. I'm leaning toward the Giants right now, but honestly I could build an argument for any of the 4.

RAVENS/WIZARDS/ORIOLES · 08-19-2009, 10:11 PM

I went with the Giants because of Defense and there Running game. I mean there defense was beast last year and this year they get this guy back

Job · 08-19-2009, 10:38 PM

Went Cowboys. I love Romo at least as a regular season QB, and that Barber/Jones tandem should go far. Hardest division to preview ever.

critesy · 08-19-2009, 10:40 PM

redskins cause im a homer. and um, albert haynesworth and orakpo.

superman8456 · 08-19-2009, 10:40 PM

Eagles because 1) Im a homer 2) I have a mancrush on Leonard Weaver 3) Mike Vick :)

JFLO · 08-19-2009, 10:49 PM

The New York Football Giants

Brandon Jacobs is bound for a monster season while I think the defense is the best in the division, maybe the best in the conference.

Thumper · 08-19-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by critesy

redskins cause im a homer. and um, albert haynesworth and orakpo.

K, you can have them. Albert Haynesworth has never been dominant when it wasn't a contract year, he is already injured and he is a pretty injury prone guy and he plays about 60% of the snaps. HAVE FUN!

http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/8/...-rams-interior

Jason Brown, C of the Rams said this of Big Al:

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I'm so glad we're playing Washington early in the year because it's going to be hot out there, we're going to be running hurry-up offense and he's going to get fatigued. And I'm not sure if you have watched film before, but when he gets fatigued, he taps out. He just falls down to the ground and you're like, 'Oh my gosh, is he hurt? Is something wrong with him?'

No, he's just giving the guy on the sidelines enough time to mosey on out there so he can get up, go to the sidelines, catch a breather, get something to drink and then he comes right back out. And then people are like, 'I thought he was hurt.' No, he got tired.

And I like Orakpo but honestly, how well do you think he is going to do in coverage? Not very well because it will be his first year in the NFL and he is going to be making a position change, pretty easy in a 3-4 but not in a 4-3 when you have tons more coverage responsibilities.

21ST · 08-19-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

K, you can have them. Albert Haynesworth has never been dominant when it wasn't a contract year, he is already injured and he is a pretty injury prone guy and he plays about 60% of the snaps. HAVE FUN!

http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/8/...-rams-interior

Jason Brown, C of the Rams said this of Big Al:

And I like Orakpo but honestly, how well do you think he is going to do in coverage? Not very well because it will be his first year in the NFL and he is going to be making a position change, pretty easy in a 3-4 but not in a 4-3 when you have tons more coverage responsibilities.

Why would Orakpo be in coverge?

Thumper · 08-19-2009, 11:23 PM

Because he is playing SLB.

21ST · 08-19-2009, 11:44 PM

only on 1st and 2nd down and even then he is just going to be blitzing

critesy · 08-20-2009, 12:14 AM

albert is not already hurt, he's hurt just like every other player is. they just dont want to over use him in camp and pre season to ware him out ya know. so good job looking that up.

orakpo has been looking amazing in camp and the one preseason game. he is probably going to be blitzing 75-80% of the time. and when he was in coverage he looked smooth in doing so, go watch the ravens and skins pre season game, he was in coverage like 3 or 4 times and did well, so good job on that one too.

D-Unit · 08-20-2009, 12:17 AM

Hands down it's gotta be the Giants. They are my SB favorites in fact. Anything less is a disappointment for them.

Cowboys will be lucky to have a winning record. I fully expect Wade Phillips to lose his job as HC. We will never win with him.

Thumper · 08-20-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by critesy

albert is not already hurt, he's hurt just like every other player is. they just dont want to over use him in camp and pre season to ware him out ya know. so good job looking that up.

Hmm... that is a contradiction, he is not hurt but he is hurt like everyone else?
-So you're telling me that everyone else is missing training camp and pre-season games because of a knee injury from last year? Interesting...

But, I'm probably in no position to speak about injuries seeing as the Eagles are dropping like flies. But, still it does not bode well for Big Al when he missed time at training camp with a knee injury from last year, especially considering the last time he played a full season was his rookie year.

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orakpo has been looking amazing in camp and the one preseason game. he is probably going to be blitzing 75-80% of the time. and when he was in coverage he looked smooth in doing so, go watch the ravens and skins pre season game, he was in coverage like 3 or 4 times and did well, so good job on that one too.

We'll see what happens when it counts. Orakpo is a DE making the transition to OLB in a 4-3 defense, one that is not known for being easy. Could it be done? Sure. Would I bet anything on it? Never. It is a tough transition and I can tell you that when it counts the NFL coaches are going to try and create mismatches with him and I think it can and will be done with such great playmakers at RB and TE in the NFC East. Count me as a skeptic, I believe the Redskins are making a mistake by putting him at LB but... what do I know?

Hines · 08-20-2009, 01:27 AM

I chose the Eagles. They are going to have a scary offense and a very good defense although they lost Jim Johnson(RIP). Could make a case for the Giants, but I see the Eagles winning it.

Brent · 08-20-2009, 01:57 AM

Eagles look good on paper, but I like the Giants more.

wogitalia · 08-20-2009, 02:00 AM

I give a small edge to the Giants, but there are question marks throughout and realistically I think all but the Skins have genuine cases to win it, even the Skins can put up a case, their defense could potentially be beastly.

yodapoop · 08-20-2009, 02:01 AM

Eagles are gonna win the NFC.

tjsunstein · 08-20-2009, 08:51 AM

Ew, I hate this division more than any other in all of sports. Got to respect it though. All teams that could finish better than .500. Yes, even the 'Skins. Cowboys lose TO, I don't see it as that big of a loss to knock them out of discussion. Eagles had a great offseason, but let's see them put it together on the field. Eagles are my paper champions of this division. The Giants are my on the field champions.

Malaka · 08-20-2009, 08:59 AM

I think this will be very close, and I I'll give it by an inch to the Giants just because I am a Giants fan :P, but besides that the Giants have a stellar running game, a downright nasty defense, IMO a still developing QB, a great offensive line, and great depth. The Eagles have all my respect, they are a very good team with a very good QB albeit a choker, an excellent offensive, scary offensive weapons, and one of the best defenses in the league.

NFC East Prediction
New York Giants 12-4
Philadelphia Eagles 11-5
Washington Redskins 8-8
Dallas Cowboys 7-9

xxxxxxxx · 08-20-2009, 09:01 AM

I LOVE the Cowboy doubt. Finally. Instead of hype.

Should be fun.

Brothgar · 08-20-2009, 09:07 AM

I went the Cowboys I don't feel really confident in that but ...

The Eagles rely on McNabb they'll make the playoffs but not as division winner. McNabb is a win from in front horse. If you give him a lead there is no doubt he'll win the game for you. But he isn't known for many bouts of late game magic. Also his injury history scares me. He has not played 2 strait full seasons uninjured since 2000 and 2001 seasons. The Eagles also rely on Andy Reid to have a more balanced offense get it closer to 60 40 than 75 25. The Eagles aslo lost who could be considered their best D player in Dawk. If not the best then at least the leader of it. Dawk will be missed.

The Giants are relying on two rookie WRs. Historically rookie WR's do not have early impact. This will hurt the Giants.

The Skins always look good on paper. This year is no different but I picked the Skins for years just to get disappointed when the season comes around. QB and DLine sans Fat Albert are the weak points but the team is full of top names. If I was going completely on paper I might have taken the Skins but just can't do it.