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NFL Preview - 2003 NFC East Preview and Prediction

Could Be Giant Steps in the NFC East

By , About.com Guide

Washington has one of the better linebacking groups in the league, and Champ Bailey is among the best cornerbacks, but the team’s safeties are a concern as is defensive tackle. Defensive end Bruce Smith is 40-years old now and someone else is going to have to step up to provide a consistent pass rush.

Bottom Line: It feels like we go through this every year with the Redskins, but this year they could see some improvement. I don’t think it will be enough for them to make the playoffs though.

Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys biggest addition during the off-season, without a doubt, was head coach Bill Parcells, and he has his work cut out for him. He doesn’t have a proven quarterback, doesn’t know if his running back can carry the load, and his defense lacks a run-stuffing tackle. Overall, he does have a good defense with one of the best young secondaries in the league, though.

And the offense is not completely without talent. In fact, they have a deep group of receivers, but unfortunately, they don’t have anyone that can get the ball to them consistently.

Bottom Line: The Cowboys will be very inconsistent and probably near the bottom of the league in offense this year. Their defense will keep them in games, but I doubt they will improve much on last season’s five wins.

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