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NFC East

The division with the most history is the NFC. With a reputation for providing the most consistent battles for domination, this division provides everything: Finesse, power, pain, suffering, hatred, and, above all, joy. There is no other division that receives this much attention or pageantry. Each team has a strong QB (besides the Redskins), a solid receiver (The Redskins) and the ability to win a championship at anytime (besides the Redskins). Eli, Romo, Vick, and I guess Grossman.

Eagles

I want to say it, but I just can’t. I’m so sick of the self proclaimed nickname. Anyone who makes up their nickname is gay. And not in a prejudiced way, no, I’m saying “Gay” in the insult on the playground way.  They did make the biggest splash in the open market and they have a solid player at almost every position. QB-Vick, Receiver-Desean Jackson, TE- Celek, and RB-Maclin . That said, their o-line is their weakness. Luckily they have a QB who can scramble. On defense they have a bunch of badasses. On their line, they have Juqua Parker and Trent Cole on both sides. Big, angry, and fast, they beat the shit out of QB’s.  They picked up Asomugha  and Asante Samuel on both sides. Will anyone pass on them?  I think not. Will they win the division? Absolutely.

Key Players

Vick

Jackson

Celek

Maclin

Defense

Asomugha

Samuel

Rodgers-Cromartie

Parker

Cowboys

Why the fuck are they America’s team? Dallas, TX is not the heart of America, unless America consists of a bunch of ultra right wing crazies. That said, they have the potential to have the most potent offense in the game. Tony Romo is a the new version of Favre. He’s a gunslinger without a care in the world. On either side he has Dez Bryant and Miles Austin. He has Mr. Reliable in Jason Witten and a beat of a runner in Felix Jones. They also have a bunch of giants on the offense line. With Kosier and Nagy on either side, Romo should be protected. But besides Demarcus Ware, Brooking, and Ratliff, they don’t have anyone else. Their defense is going to get scored on, so their offense is going to need to dominate.

Key Players

Romo

Bryant

Austin

Kosier

Jones

Bryant

Defense

Ware

Brooking

Ratliff

Giants

The team with high expectations that will absolutely falter is the Giants. They will end up last in the division. Their secondary is depleted and their offense will stall. Is Hakeem Nicks strong enough to run the show? Will Eli throw less than 20 picks? Will Jacobs and Bradshaw finally become the dynamic duo that they are meant to be? Snee and Mckenzie are solid linemen, but they will get beaten up all season long? No their defense is not what it once was. Their secondary will be owned. Webster should not be a starting corner and neither should Ross. Their front seven  is decent,  but can Tuck dominate like he once did, can Umenyiora rebound from a turbulent off-season, and can Kiwunaka live up to the hype? I say no to every question including: will this team win the division?

Key Players

Manning

Manningham

Nicks

Jacobs

Bradshaw

Snee

Defense

Boley

Tuck

 Umenyiora

Canty

Rolle

Redskins

Oh the Redskins. They have the history, they have the fan base, but they have one shitty owner. I would say he is at the elite level of douchiness; he cares more about a buck then the team. They  have a QB battle between two back-up QB’s. Newsflash, neither are the answer. They do have a great coach in Shanahan but the game has passed him by. That said, I think Hightower will have a resurgent year, that is, if their line can open lanes. Chris Chest is a solid guard and Brown is a solid tackle, but besides them their line can’t push anyone anywhere. While Cooley is a solid TE who the hell is Beck going to throw it to, the elderly moss or the ancient Gaffney? That said, their defense can shove it down your throat. London Fletcher is still a stud, as is Orakpo. The corners of Hall and Wilson will be tough to find any room on, and Cofield will move some people. It’s a shame Landry A is injured because he lays the wood holder than any other safety in the game. Their defense looks good. It’s really their only chance.

Key Players

Grossman

Moss

Cooley

Hightower

Defense

Fletcher

Orakpo

Hall

Wilson

Bowen

Cofield

The season has begun.  Best of luck to you all.

Kyle