Led by Eli Manning, the New York Giants emerged as improbable Super Bowl champs this year. Let’s just say that the NFC East has a lot going for it. New faces like rookie QB Robert Griffin III for the Washington Redskins and a determined Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles will make this the division to watch this year, says Chris Thieneman, Kentucky State Senate candidate and former pro football player.
New York Giants
The thing about Super Bowl champs is that this winning team while formidable, has a lot of hype to live up to. After the initial back-slapping and parades at Walt Disney World, the Giants will have to think about upping their offensive line-up after losing WR Mario Manninghamto San Francisco. Eli Manning is going to look to RB Ahmad Bradshaw, WR Hakeen Nicks and WR Victor Cruzto take the team back to the Super Bowl.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are the team to beat this year. The combo of QB Michael Vick, WR Jeremy Maclin, and WR DeSean Jackson is lightning fast and while QB Michael Vick has not played up to his potential, the team is still looking loaded. The defense seems strong and prepared this year. The true pressure lies on the shoulders on head coach, Andy Reid, whose career it would appear, is dependent on this team’s ability to get far into the playoffs.
Dallas Cowboys
This fabled team has a lot to live up to. According to Chris Thieneman, QB Tony Romo has shown he is a first rate NFL quarterback and if RB DeMarco Murray, WR Dez Bryant, WR Miles Austin, and TE Jason Witten play their best football, there are very few defenses that can stop this team. The defense is a big question mark, but a big win against New York in Week 1 has lifted expectations in Dallas. Like Philadelphia, Dallas’ head coach is also on the chopping block should the team falter.
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins need some serious razzle-dazzle if they are going to challenge New York and Philly. And it looks like they got it with QB Robert Griffin III, who lit things up in week 1. RB Roy Helu, RB Evan Royster, and RB Tim Hightower can carry the load, but an aging WR Santana Moss is not the player he once was and there is a lack of depth in the WR position. TE Fred Davis and LB Brian Orakpoare both standouts and should only improve this year, says Chris Thieneman.
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