NFL’s Biggest Question For Every Team: NFC East

Dallas Cowboys: Will the Defense Be Able to Complement the Offense?

2020 was a lost season for the Dallas Cowboys once QB Dak Prescott got hurt, but Dallas was going to have issues all year defensively regardless. Dallas struggled on every level of their defense and, expectedly, struggled even more once Dak got hurt. In the 2021 draft, the Cowboys used their first-round draft choice on LB Micah Parsons. Along with that, Dallas changed their defensive coordinator which should help their defense that struggled with last year’s scheme. Dallas’ defense does not have to be elite, but even just average will be enough to complement the potent potential of the Dallas offense.

New York Giants: Is Daniel Jones For Real?

Over the past few seasons, the New York Giants have done a good job of rebuilding their roster and closing the book on the Eli Manning era. As a result, the Giants have a stout defense and an offense that is very complete. The only question is the quarterback. Through two seasons, QB Daniel Jones has been somewhat underwhelming and will need to be better if the Giants want to go anywhere in 2021. If he is good, expect the Giants to compete for a playoff spot this year as well as a division title.

Philadelphia Eagles: Is Nick Sirianni the Right Guy for the Job?

With the Carson Wentz and Doug Pederson era over, there is a changing of the guard in Philadelphia with QB Jalen Hurts, and newly acquired head coach Nick Sirianni. Sirianni was on the Colts staff in 2020 and is known as an offensive mastermind, something the Eagles badly need. With a young roster, the Eagles are going to go through some growing pains in 2021, but the Eagles will need to see progress with their offense, specifically QB Jalen Hurts, for the Eagles to feel good about their season.

Washington Football Team: Can Ryan Fitzpatrick Limit the Turnovers?

2021 was a weird year for the Washington Football Team. After QB Dwayne Haskins struggled and was eventually benched. Kyle Allen took over, but then he eventually got hurt. Washington turned to veteran QB Alex Smith, who was coming off an injury where the word gruesome is an understatement. Regardless, Smith led them to the playoffs with a losing record, only for the team to be forced to turn to their fourth-string quarterback Taylor Heinecke as Smith was hampered by injury late in the season. In the offseason, Smith retired, and Washington went out and signed veteran QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Washington will win games with their defense, but they will need a quarterback that will limit the turnovers. Fitzpatrick has a big arm but has been turnover-prone in the past. If Fitzpatrick can limit the turnovers, he will stick around, but that is a huge “if”.

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-By: RIchie Dordas