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NFC East Betting Lines
Here are the odds at Bodog to win the NFC East division
Dallas Cowboys 4/5
New York Giants 3/1
Philadelphia Eagles 10/3
Washington Redskins 13/2
Dallas Cowboys - 2007 record 13-3
The Cowboys are once again the favorite to win the NFC West. QB Tony Romo was great last year, at least in the regular season, but needs to perform in the post season in order to be a bona fide star in the league. OK, so he has Jessica Simpson, but a Super Bowl ring would make him even happier, well maybe. Marion Barber III is now the featured back, as Julius Jones left for Seattle. Barber III has to have a solid year to take the pressure off Romo and Terrell Owens. Owens needs help, as Terry Glenn was waived and there are no other WR's on the roster than can help TO from being double-teamed. The weakness in the Big D last year was their secondary and CB Pacman Jones and the drafting of drafting CB Mike Jenkins (#28 overall) should help. Their D ranked 9th last year, but gave up over 213 yards in the air in 2007. Dallas has the tools to win, but there are also some question marks.
New York Giants - 2007 record 10-6
You would think winning the Super Bowl would make everything in New York peachy, but there is more drama than ever heading into the 2008 season. Disgruntled TE Jeremy Shockey was traded to the Saints, Plaxico Burress is griping about his contract, and Michael Strahan retired. They also lost CB Gabril Wilson, but replaced him in the draft with FS Kenny Phillips (#31 overall) and FS/CB Terrell Thomas (#63 overall). RB's Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw have to pick up some yards to keep opposing defenses from only focusing on QB Eli Manning. Manning stepped up in the playoffs last year and has to have a good regular season for the Giants to compete. Their D ranked 7th last year and were especially tough against the run, but will have a whole new look this season. The Big Apple loves drama and there is no shortage of it at the Giants training camp.
Philadelphia Eagles - 2007 record 8-8
Can QB Donovan McNabb stay healthy for an entire season? The Eagles are banking on it, as without him they may miss the playoffs again in 2008. RB Brian Westbrook is the main man and had an MVP type of year last year, but he needs solid play at the QB position so opposing D's do not stack the front line. The Eagles drafted WR/KR DeSean Jackson (#49 overall), who is a playmaker and may be the WR that they need to push the ball downfield and give the Eagles good field position. Their D ranked 10th last year, but was weak against the pass and the Eagles signed premier CB Assante Samuel away from the Patriots so he should help. The season all comes down to the play at the QB position, as if they can get some, McNabb stays healthy, they can compete in the tough NFC East. If not it will a tough season in the City of Brotherly Love.
Washington Redskins - 2007 record 9-7
The Redskins had a great run at the end of the year to make the playoffs and their team is improved in 2008. The Redskins upgraded their defense by trading for Jason Taylor and DE Erasmus James, but their weakness on D is their secondary. QB Jason Campbell has a new coach and a new West Coast offense, but has the playmakers to be successful. They have a trio of new WR's to go along with Santana Moss and RB Clinton Portis (1262 yds 6 TD) should make for exciting football in the nation's capital. Portis needs to cut down on his fumbles (11), which hurt the Skins last year. The Redskins have the talent to compete in the NFC East and if their new offense can gel and their secondary improves they could be a legit Super Bowl contender.
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