Is the NFC East due for a big rebound Why Cowboys Eagles Giants Washington could all be good in 2021

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Is the NFC East due for a big rebound Why Cowboys Eagles Giants Washington could all be good in 2021

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No NFL division was worse than the NFC East in 2020. And few divisions have been worse in the league's 101-year history. Washington Football Team claimed the crown despite finishing 7-9, becoming just the third team to ever win a division with a losing record. The , and , meanwhile, combined to go 15-31-1, each earning top-15 picks in this year's draft. Everyone took their turn refusing to run away with the historically bad competition, and all four enter 2021 either starting or just settling into staff overhauls.But what if we told you the East wasn't just bound for a rebound this fall, but could also offer one of the NFL's best four-way races?A simple step forward is likely, largely because it'll be hard for all the NFC East teams to be as rudderle s as they Blank Jersey were in 2020. It's also been a while since the division was consistently a powerhouse; back in the mid-2000s, there were regularly multiple 10-win contenders, with the East sending at least two teams to the playoffs in eight of 10 seasons between 2000-2009. But a closer look at the East's prospects for 2021 suggests we're really underselling the division's chances this year. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and Don Sutton Jersey acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. All four teams (!) are projected by William Hill Sportsbook to win more games than they did in 2020. But once you look at each of them, it's no wonder why. This might not be the NFC West, where any one of Arizona, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle could be suited for a deep playoff run. It is, however, shaping up to present one of the NFL's best showdowns this season: 2020 record: 6-102021 projected win total: 9.5The Cowboys know all too well that having a good team on paper does not translate to on-field results. But on paper, the talent is there. Quarterback may have been an MVP front-runner if not for a broken ankle in Week 5 of 2020, the early nail in Dallas' coffin last year. As long as he's mostly healthy, he's got the supporting cast to lead one of the league's best offenses: A motivated at running back, Ross Stripling Jersey a healthier O-line, and an elite receiving trio of , and . Defensively, they've now got Dan Quinn calling the shots and, more importantly, high-upside additions at linebacker () and defensive back (, ).Prescott's health is still a big X-factor, as is the aging front protecting him, but as long as Mike McCarthy doesn't lose his franchise QB again, the Cowboys' floor be something like a 9-8 finish. Quinn's "D" will inevitably still have lumps due to its dependence on some younger starters. But offense routinely wins in today's NFL, and they've got a really explosive one in Arlington.2020 record: 6-102021 projected win total: 7Unlike the Cowboys, the G-Men don't nece sarily have a sure thing under center, which is kind of a big deal. But if ever is going to step up and maximize his physical tools, it'll be this year. New York is still dealing with questions up front, which forced Jones to use his legs too often in 2020. General manager Dave Gettleman, however, delivered on his promise to give Danny Dimes more weapons: Between a healthy at RB and pa s-catching additions , and , the Giants now boast better starters and depth at key spots, with guys like and still around. That's not even accounting for Patrick Graham's defense, which was better than anticipated in 2020 and added Adoree Jackson opposite at corner. The trenches may still be an i sue here, both on offense and "D," where faces pre sure to make up for a lack of edge help after rookie . And yet the pieces are in place for a Wild-Card candidacy.2020 record: 4-11-12021 projected win total: 7After a dysfunctional 2020 that resulted in the alienation of a former star QB and the dismi sal of a Super Bowl-winning coach, the Eagles have nowhere to go but up. After flirting with alternatives, they've embraced second-year man as trial-run succe sor. While the young QB lacked accuracy as a rookie, he offers more than enough poise and mobility to shepherd an offense with other enticing ingredients: 1.) A young and fresh offensive staff headlined by ex-Colts coordinator Nick Sirianni; 2.) A new No. 1 wideout in ; 3.) A healthier O-line that still boasts several Pro Bowlers.The defense will inevitably have hiccups under first-time coordinator Jonathan Gannon, who's particularly short on corners behind and rookie , but couple the foundational pieces ( Joc Pederson Jersey , ) with new faces (, ), and the group is at least pa sable. Even if Hurts is more good than great, the overturned roster isn't as barren as you might expect, so it wouldn't be crazy for the Eagles to make like their 2016 Kobe Bryant Jersey selves (when Pederson was a rookie coach) and challenge for seven to nine wins, if not a surprise playoff spot. 2020 record: 7-92021 projected win total: 8Some would argue they deserve to be favored, and there's evidence for it: Despite a 2020 QB carousel that featured a wayward , an injured and an overly conservative , coach Ron Rivera succe sfully rode his top play-makers (RB , WR ) and a stingy "D" headlined by rookie pa s rusher to a playoff spot. Now, with in place as a short-term but high-energy upgrade under center, as well as new gadget weapons (WRs , ) and defensive starters (LB , CB III), they boast a rock-solid lineup.They still feel more like a .500-level candidate than a title contender, perhaps in part because they haven't had double-digit wins since 2012. Fitzpatrick's age and tendency for high-risk play might cement that. But their ceiling is almost definitely higher than it was a year ago. If both trenches hold up and Fitz gives Washington more jaw-dropping highlights than jaw-dropping mistakes, the Football Team could be positioned to finally hit that 10-win mark again.

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