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>> NFC East preview
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>> Giants face Dallas challenge
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>> This is the fifth of an eight-part series
>> reviewing the offseason moves in the
>> NFL. Today's installment covers the
>> NFC East.
>>
>> By Allen Wilson, Buffalo News
>>
>> Updated: 06/08/08 6:43 AM
>> http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/365241.html
>> ---
>>
>> Excerpt (re-sorted in reverse order by
>> team):
>>
>> ...
>>
>> Here's a review of the offseason moves
>> in the NFC East:
>>
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>>
>> Washington Redskins
>>
>> Key gains: HC Jim Zorn (Seahawks),
>> WR Devin Thomas (Michigan State),
>> WR Malcolm Kelly (Oklahoma),
>> TE Fred Davis (Southern Cal),
>> DE Erasmus James (Vikings),
>> WR/KR Jerome Mathis (Texans),
>> CB Justin Tryon (Arizona State).
>>
>> Key losses: HC Joe Gibbs (retired),
>> S Sean Taylor (deceased), WR Reche
>> Caldwell (Rams).
>>
>> Breakdown: Offensive-minded Zorn wants
>> to surround young QB Jason Campbell
>> with as many weapons as possible. After
>> falling to pull off a trade for Chad Johnson,
>> the Redskins got two of the best receivers
>> and arguably the top tight end in the draft.
>>
>> Mathis was signed for his return ability.
>> New defensive coordinator Greg Blache
>> plans to run a more simplified system than
>> predecessor Gregg Williams. Tryon was
>> the only defender drafted in the first five
>> rounds and James was a first-round bust
>> in Minnesota.
>>
>> Questions: How quickly will Campbell
>> adjust to the West Coast system? Which
>> rookie receiver will make the biggest
>> impact? Will the 'Skins pay for not
>> addressing a defense with an aging line
>> and little depth at linebacker and safety?
>> Are the 'Skins finally over Taylor's tragic
>> death?
>>
>> ---
>>
>> Philadelphia Eagles
>>
>> Key gains: CB Asante Samuel (Patriots),
>> DE Chris Clemons (Raiders),
>> DT Trevor Laws (Notre Dame),
>> WR De-Sean Jackson (California),
>> RB Lorenzo Booker (Dolphins),
>> TE Kris Wilson (Chiefs).
>>
>> Key losses: LB Takeo Spikes (released),
>> DE Jevon Kearse (Titans), CB Will
>> James (Bills).
>>
>> Breakdown: Eagles have arguably the
>> NFL's best cornerback trio with Samuel
>> joining Sheldon Brown and Lito Sheppard.
>> Clemons adds pass-rushing help. Defen-
>> sive tackle should be set as Laws is the
>> third one the Eagles drafted with their
>> first pick in four years.
>>
>> Jackson, an explosive receiver and punt
>> returner, and Booker, who also returns
>> kickoffs, answer QB Donovan McNabb's
>> plea for another big-play weapon. Wilson
>> can play fullback or H-back.
>>
>> Questions: Can McNabb get through a
>> season healthy? How will Samuel adapt
>> to a defensive scheme that requires him to
>> play more man coverage? Is Sheppard off
>> the trading block for good? Will Jackson
>> have a greater impact on offense or special
>> teams?
>>
>> ---
>>
>> New York Giants
>>
>> Key gains: QB David Carr (Panthers),
>> QB Andre Woodson (Kentucky),
>> DE Renaldo Wynn (Saints),
>> S Sammy Knight (Jaguars),
>> S Kenny Phillips (U. of Miami),
>> CB Terrell Thomas (Southern Cal),
>> LB Danny Clark (Raiders),
>> WR Mario Manningham (Michigan).
>>
>> Key losses: LB Kawika Mitchell (Bills),
>> LB Reggie Torbor (Dolphins), S Gibril
>> Wilson (Raiders).
>>
>> Breakdown: The Giants went into the
>> offseason feeling they had to improve
>> their secondary. Knight, Phillips and
>> Thomas will help in that regard. Man-
>> ningham provides more depth at receiver.
>>
>> The Giants took a hit at linebacker with
>> Mitchell and Torbor. LB Matthias Kiwa-
>> nuka might return to defensive end, his
>> natural position, if Michael Strahan re-
>> tires. Carr, the top pick in 2002 draft,
>> joins third team in two years.
>>
>> Questions: How will the Giants handle
>> their Super Bowl success? Will Manning
>> build on great postseason? Will Strahan
>> return for a 16th season? Will disgruntled
>> TE Jeremy Shockey be traded? Is there
>> enough depth at linebacker? Will Carr
>> beat out Woodson for No. 2 QB spot?
>>
>> ---
>>
>> Dallas Cowboys
>>
>> Key gains: LB Zach Thomas (Dolphins),
>> CB Pacman Jones (Titans),
>> CB Mike Jenkins (South Florida),
>> RB Felix Jones (Arkansas),
>> TE Martellus Bennett (Texas A&M),
>> RB Tashard Choice (Georgia Tech),
>> CB Orlando Scandrick (Boise State).
>>
>> Key losses: RB Julius Jones (Seahawks),
>> TE Anthony Fasano (Dolphins), LB Akin
>> Ayodele (Dolphins), CB Jacques Reeves
>> (Texans), CB Nathan Jones (Dolphins),
>> NT Jason Ferguson (Dolphins), S Keith
>> Davis (Dolphins).
>>
>> Breakdown: Cowboys are rolling the dice
>> on controversial but talented Pacman Jones,
>> who has been cleared to join team for off-
>> season activities. If fully reinstated, he and
>> Jenkins will add depth and flexibility at
>> a position of weakness.
>>
>> Thomas brings great intangibles, but must
>> stay healthy. Cowboys are deeper behind
>> RB Marion Barber. They drafted Felix
>> Jones over the higher rated Rashard Men-
>> denhall because he is a potential impact
>> runner and kick returner. Choice is a power
>> back like Barber. Bennett won't take Pro
>> Bowler Jason Witten's job anytime soon,
>> but he'll play.
>>
>> Questions: Will coach Wade Phillips con-
>> trol this team and get it to play to its poten-
>> tial? His job may depend on it. Will QB
>> Tony Romo play as well in the postseason
>> as he does in the regular season? Unable
>> to trade for a top-flight veteran to pair
>> with Terrell Owens, are the Cowboys
>> good enough at wide receiver? Will Pac-
>> man stay out of trouble if reinstated?
>>
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>>
>>

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