The Eagles will miss Fletcher Cox, a truly great player,and Kelce but seem to have shored up the D.
Redskins had a lot of cap- space and the # 2 pick should be much improved
Cowboys maybe taking a step backwards
The Giants should be a much better team but how that translates into wins unclear. I think Van Roten signing would really add depth to the o line and improve the team.
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Washington is such an unknown...new coaches, a very revamped roster with a ton of veterans and a rookie QB. I could see them winning 3 games or 9.
Contrast that with the Eagles, who are admittedly loaded with talent, but could face issues learning a new system on offense and integrating new players on defense. I like the Cowboys chances more than the Eagles, but the Cowboys always seem to lose a handful of games each year they're supposed to easily win.
Anyway, what the hell do I know.
Personally think the secondary will surprise some people. Henderson is one of the best secondary coaches in the league, and Bowen’s scheme will make life a lot easier on the corners
In terms of personel, Banks has potential to be a #1 CB. He played well for a rookie who was often asked to guard #1’s on an island - obviously had some moments where he struggled, but the tools and traits are obvious with him.
I also think Pinnock + Nubin is an above average safety combo. Pinnock was an above average starter last year, and is still an ascending player…very good athlete for the position and now has a full season of starting experience under his belt. We’ll see just how good Nubin is, but think he should be able to step in and give them solid safety play as a rookie given his football instincts.
So really, the only major question mark is CB2 and Slot. CB2 they are hoping for Flott or Hawkins, who have the greatest upside… but the worst case scenario (insurance policy) is either McCloud or Herndon. I’ve always been impressed whenever McCloud has been forced into action. He’s a good backup at the very least. Slot they have plenty of options as well…Herndon played well there for Jags. Holmes has plenty of experience and should benefit from the scheme change as he struggled in man. And Phillips is likely the starter and should be playable from the start coming from the SEC.
Really young group and there could be some ups and downs. But no longer in a feast or famine scheme. Have capable vets as contingency plans (Herndon, Mills, Holmes, McCloud, etc).
Yeah because that's a thing. /eyeroll
Whatever case you choose to make about NYG being bad, Commanders have been decisively worse.
Actually, it often is. A lot of people have fallen all over themselves repeatedly over the last 30 years to proclaim they're going to be a breakout team, and it never actually happens.