NFC East

Well, this is the last division I need to get out by tonight because the only game tonight is Giants/Skins. So, here it is...

NOTE: I did the whole prediction in a bunch of posts, so scroll down to see the AFC!

Cowboys 12-4
Giants 9-7
Eagles 9-7
Redskins 8-8

This is a great and very even division. It is tough to predict how well each team will perform because the games are more often won in the "trenches" than by the division's skill players.

Dallas has the most offensive fire power. Marion Barber finally will get most of the carries - he is a beast and will not break down. Romo is unquestionably great during the regular season and he has fabulous receivers to throw to. TO is still in tip top shape, so age is not an issue with him - he just needs to lose the dropsies. The defense, aside from Roy Williams' pass defense (Rumor is that he won't play third downs), is very good and the addition of Pacman Jones (I will not call him Adam because it is not fair to compare Adam Jones of the Orioles to a thug). He was a good cornerback when not 'making it rain'. If he returns to form than the defense will be outstanding.
The Giants have a big defensive problem. The CBs are not that good and Osi was really important last year. Justin Tuck must take a lot of double teams this year and may struggle with that. The LBs are still really good and this defense needs to be led by Antonio Pierce.

The offense reminds a lot of the Jaguars (that is a really good thing). The QB is more than serviceable (although he does throw far more picks than Garrard) and there are bruising RBs who chew up yards. A RB injury will not hurt this team because they are at least 3 deep. The receivers are still solid (Amani may take a step back this year - he is just plain old) and Plax and Steve Smith are still just as strong.

The problem with this team is that fans have super high expectations. Last year was very lucky but it was a great experience for this team. They will struggle at times defensively stopping the pass and Manning will be inconsistent at times. Kevin Boss is not nearly as good as Jeremy Shockey, but I don't think it matters much. If this team pounds the ball, eats a lot of clock and keeps the chains moving than they will once again make the playoffs (but have almost no shot of winning the Super Bowl again). BTW, if I was a Giant fan I would not expect another Super Bowl birth. Just be happy making the second round of the playoffs if Big Blue gets that far.

The Eagles are the same team they have been for years. Solid defensively with little talent at WR and the ridiculously good Brian Westbrook at RB this team will win their share of games based on Westbrook's playmaking ability alone. If McNabb stays healthy than this team has a shot at the playoffs.

An NFL team needs a QB to make the playoffs and Jason Campbell is not that caliber player. They will play with grit, run the ball a lot and make some big pass plays, but the brutally inconsistent QB play will plague the Skins in this tough division. Campbell may be good enough one day - but not this year.

Yaros