3:2 Feelin' Hate (Part 3)

It's the offseason! Well it's really not that exciting, but it is vital to the teams in the NFL's success for the upcoming 2010 season. The NFC East has been a large topic of discussion over the past few months. Some of the biggest changes in the NFL have stemmed right from this division. Since 2009 served disappointing in many aspects for the division, many changes were necessary for the new year. We'll start by looking at the teams in the division that made the most drastic changes early in the offseason.

1. The Washington Redskins


Well if i haven't said it enough, 2009 sucked. As a Redskins fan since 1998, it was the most pathetic season I've ever witnessed. However, with that said, I am proud of the changes made this offseason. The Redskins finally picked up a veteran quarterback in Donovan McNabb. This has been a need for many years. They made improvements to both ends of their offensive line in the forms of Trent Williams and Jammal Brown. They signed more depth to their backfield with the additions of Larry Johnson and Willie Parker. Both veterans and rookies have come to Washington to compete for the receiver position. Graham Gano is a great improvement to the instability of Shaun Suisham at kicker. And finally, change at the Head Coach and General Manager will hopefully make vast improvements on the field. Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen should make for a better team then Zorn and Cerrato. Expect more wins out of Washington in 2010.






2. The Philadelphia Eagles


The shockwave was hard to believe when McNabb left. Some loved him, many hated him. The fact is, like it or not, he's gone. Kevin Kolb?.....starter? Again seeing a new face line up under center wearing #4 and not #5 will be a huge transition for Philly, but perhaps it was for the best. Eleven years of coming so close to that coveted first Super Bowl was just too much for Philadelphia. Instead, it will hand the future of the franchise to a man who has played only 2 games as starter and is 1-1 as such. Four touchdowns was nice, but three interceptions was not so nice and could be a concern for Kolb. The fans in Philly are the most fickle in the sport so don't be too surprised if there are chants for Michael Vick if things don't turn out so well for Kolb at season's beginning. Also the 2010 season will also hinge on production from LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson for the Eagles.







3. The New York Giants


Fans in New York have plenty to be mad about. The late season slump last year was awful for the Giants. The Giants have not made too many changes to their program as far as the team is concerned. This offseason has been much more focused on hosting Super Bowl XLVIII and improving the brand new stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants drafted Jason Pierre-Paul at defensive end, but besides that no significant changes have been made. The 2010 season will simply be a second chance for the same 2009 squad.







4. The Dallas Cowboys


Like the Giants, not many changes were made to America's Team. This however, is the third biggest story coming out of this division. In a year that the Dallas Cowboys are not facing a salary cap, they are doing absolutely nothing! The only offseason move for Dallas has been the addition of rookie wide-receiver Dez Bryant. Bryant's impact next year though will not be franchise-changing. Same team. New year. Oh, one more thing....the Super Bowl is in Dallas this year. Might want to keep that in the back of your mind as an incentive for Dallas to succeed in 2010.