Diner Morning News: NFC East

it's worst not worse, it's ryn not ryan

re: Eagles
I'm not sure that the Eagles problems on third and fourth and short are philosophical (what's their performance over the last few years). I think they have become too predictable, and Westbrook had a subpar year. Going big is the easy fix. I think they need a playmaker who will tilt the defense's hand, so they can keep the opposition honest. That doesn't mean signing a big TE, per se.

Is Ray Gustini a Redskins fan? I didn't get the reference.

As far as DE, I really think the Redskins have a hidden gem on their roster in Chris Wilson. I hope he'll get an opportunity this season.

Pete Kendall played well, but the line is currently experiencing a youth movement. Jansen will surely lose his position, either to Stephon Heyer, or a rookie from the draft.

As far as the big plays...that depends on Jason Campbell and the 2 young WRs, Devin Thomas and Malcom Kelly. Campbell is in his contract year, so that may help. And the two WRs will enter their 2nd season.

Who knows though? It's not easy being a Redskins fan!

Do you not think that the QB position is a big question for the Giants? Eli seemed to regress horribly down the stretch last year. Without a stud WR, he is unable to make anything happen if its not play action, and his accuracy is just plain ugly sometimes.

Dallas
6. Will they win more than 4 games?

(Probably not, in my opinion)

Also, in answer to "who will complement Brian Westbrook?" I reckon Boldin would do the trick. Give the Eagles offense a serious downfield threat and that should take at least a few pairs of eyes away from B-West.

All excellent points in regarding the Cowboys situation. The back up offensive linemen on this team looked to be making progress under Sparano when you watched them play in the pre season. I cant say that is the case now. The Punt Return part of the game has truly been a problem the last two years. I do believe that they will address that in the draft. I would like to see them add a young receiver to the mix. The more I watch Stanback play, the more I question their plan for him.

If the Eagles trade for Boldin they should try and trade for Jason Peters from Buffalo. I know Andy loves to draft lineman but this would solidy the tackle positions and allow them to keep Shawn Andrews at Guard. And really, they would still need to improve the depth of the line and have good backups for both the Andrews brothers so Andy can still use those picks on O-Line. Is Jason Peters worth it? How good is he?

I knew that all NFC East teams were flawed from watching the division extensively last season but the problems are more egregious than I realized. It is in the Iggles' and Skins' best interests to get younger kickers. Meanwhile, Dallas' problems primarily lie with management as Jerry Jones already makes too many spectacles which detract from the product on the field. The Giants do need to draft exceptional talent at receiver if possible because I don't think Plax is coming back.

After the Rutgers size WR gets off the board in this draft it's a pretty sharp decline at the position.

The Giants might look that way if he's on the boards but my expectation was for them to go OL early since the draft is deep there.

Have maybe one big WR targeted aside from that and Britt is the one in mind?

This draft is good for speed backs and speedy wr, bad for big wr and fast cb.

The Giants need more backfield depth as well, and it is doubtful they'll be anywhere near a first round corner(Smith from Utah goes earlier than people claim).

There probably isn't a second round corner on the boards(IMO the Buckeyes CB would be there or round three in an average or deep year for speed there). Into round three or four maybe some favorites emerge.

You can wait to get wr speed, no waiting to add size at the position. You can add backfield speed(Purdue or Boise St halfbacks into day two).

Would the league allow Georgia's halfback Moreno to fall that far for the Giants to grab him in round one?

Unless one of the skill players with exceptional attributes falls their way(they could even move one back and still the best size WR) they should be in the same mindset as others and add OL to increase competition.

It would be tempting to get Johnson from Ga Tech or Ayers if he's there(second name should already be gone also).

You'd have certain names for those positions should they fall, and a lot of other names ready where you pick from. Center could take more priority there for depth concerns, if you plan on having the other starters intact.

If you get the OL set these guys can play for up to a decade. The way cap pricing is going, skill players will move more or cost more to keep, line ability becomes more a value.

It's a copycat league as well and others are beginning to follow suit.

Mike, You mean something can make Ray Gustini happy???

mike
well i now im in cape cod now but im still in the giant loop i think they pass on boldin no $$$$ im looking at hicks or britt i think there ok at cb unless they move thomas inside if the dont go wr in first i think maybe ol if a top player slips the need depth and if the get a tackle they would be able to move dehil back inside