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Dave Shepherd's offseason NFL Power Rankings
By Dave Shepherd
03/13/06
http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/nfl-power-rankings130306.php#top
TIDBIT OF NFC EAST ONLY:
10. New York Giants
It was hard to tell which Manning was playing for the Giants in the playoffs – Eli, or Peyton? Eli has the benefit of that being his first time, and none of the other first time quarterbacks did well. However, he’ll be ready for next year, and the Giants should challenge for the NFC East again.
11. Washington Commanders
Losing LaVar Arrington is going to hurt, as the Commanders will need someone to step up and fill the hole left on defense. If they want to challenge for the division, they’ll need a much better offense this year. If it wasn’t for some late game collapses by their opponents, they wouldn’t have made the playoffs. I don’t think they’ll be able to make the playoffs next year, unless they pull in one heck of a draft class.
15. Dallas Cowboys
They had a few late-season collapses which hurt them in the end, culminating with them missing the playoffs. Usually that’s a sign of inexperience, but the Cowboys shouldn’t have had those problems. If they can find the one or two missing pieces in either the draft or free agency, the Cowboys will be able to compete for the NFC East.
17. Philadelphia Eagles
Still recovering from the aftermath of Terrell Owens, the Eagles have a few holes that need to be filled. The injury bug didn’t help their cause last year, and thus their record is a little misleading. While it’s doubtful they’ll find themselves on top of the division, they could make it to the playoffs – just maybe.
By Dave Shepherd
03/13/06
http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/nfl-power-rankings130306.php#top
TIDBIT OF NFC EAST ONLY:
10. New York Giants
It was hard to tell which Manning was playing for the Giants in the playoffs – Eli, or Peyton? Eli has the benefit of that being his first time, and none of the other first time quarterbacks did well. However, he’ll be ready for next year, and the Giants should challenge for the NFC East again.
11. Washington Commanders
Losing LaVar Arrington is going to hurt, as the Commanders will need someone to step up and fill the hole left on defense. If they want to challenge for the division, they’ll need a much better offense this year. If it wasn’t for some late game collapses by their opponents, they wouldn’t have made the playoffs. I don’t think they’ll be able to make the playoffs next year, unless they pull in one heck of a draft class.
15. Dallas Cowboys
They had a few late-season collapses which hurt them in the end, culminating with them missing the playoffs. Usually that’s a sign of inexperience, but the Cowboys shouldn’t have had those problems. If they can find the one or two missing pieces in either the draft or free agency, the Cowboys will be able to compete for the NFC East.
17. Philadelphia Eagles
Still recovering from the aftermath of Terrell Owens, the Eagles have a few holes that need to be filled. The injury bug didn’t help their cause last year, and thus their record is a little misleading. While it’s doubtful they’ll find themselves on top of the division, they could make it to the playoffs – just maybe.
I am not that high on getting TO simply from a pride standpoint w/ what he did to the star. With that being said if he can play nice and play with some fire and he comes here so be it, I have no control over that and I just want the Cowboys to win. TO will not lead us to the SB that would be somebody more like Bledsoe, I do not think TO is a leader at all. 