Which NFC East team is most likely to implode

[tootergray34]

i'm going giants...tough media market, and tough fans...well all tough in this side of the NFC. But Burress is a bigger deal than most people think.

[backrow]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

So who do you guys think will be the first? (if you feel it's too early to play this game, you can feel free to opt out)

Dallas: Wade Phillips is in his last year of the contract, and the speculation was that he was gone at the end of last year. If he has to devote more time to HC and less to the defense he could really be in deep trouble. Jason Garrett and Tony Romo also have to show that they can keep the locker room together. And, yes I know TO is gone, but if Romo starts struggling in Nov/Dec again, the question of who was at fault will come back up

NYGiants: They are certainly the most stable, but it was just 2 years ago, before the SB run, that Tom Coughlin and Eli were being hammered by the fans. Last season they certainly got a pass from their fans with all the off field drama. But if Eli has a couple of outings like the Cleveland game last year, or if they end up 3rd or 4th in the division, will their fans start calling for some heads?

Philly: Umm, hmm, what could possibly cause an implosion there? (we want vick)

Washington: Everyone here knows the deal. If the Skins start slow(unlikely do to schedule) or if after the bye, when the schedule gets serious, a couple bad games by JC, and the stories of Zorn's imminent demise will be in all the headlines.

WoW! You make the case quite well for all of the above!

[redskin37]

Have to say Dallas. They can least afford to lose there starting QB.

[NYCskinfan82]

I'd go with the cowgurls they will miss TO & romo can't handle the pressure, followed by the small people they will miss burress & will still have a great DF.

[44Deezel]

They're all going to be good. 8-8 or 7-9 will be the worst record in the division this year. Just hope it won't be the Skins bringing up the rear again.

[killromo]

wishful thinking but I am calling a cowboys implosion, roy williams isnt very good and romo will be exposed for his true mediocre self with no TO. They're running game is legit though. I hope felix jones isn't as good as I think he is.

[Bandwagon]

I believe that the Giants are best positioned to stay together no matter what the won-lost record is. They already have their SB rings and Coughlin is a taskmaster who is in lockstep with the owners who don't meddle. There is no obvious successor to Manning so although the fans will get grumpy, they will go with their game plan.

The Redskins are also in good shape although some believe that Danny Boy will fire Zorn if season is disappointing. I do not believe this will happen since Danny has learned that another coach will requre 3 - 5 years more to get to the Big Show. Danny is not meddling and roster moves made to date seem to be good ones.

The problems that the Cowboys will encounter will be laid at the feet of Jerrah Jones since the perception is that he fired TO and not the coach. Phillips will not be able to save this train wreck so Jerrah will blame Romo, Phillips and the scoreboard. Anything can happen here but we KNOW who is in charge.

The Eagles, to my mind, seem to have most of the problems. They have lost several starters and the addition of Vick will only aggravate McBlabb as he knows there is a threat sitting on the bench or maybe even throwing passes. I have to believe Reid was NOT interested in Vick as he knows the disruptions a divided fan base and a locker room can cause from his TO experience. If Lurie was the instigator, fine but Reid is the franchise face and will take the heat. A train wreck waiting to happen.

[dmek25]

the eagles. with all of their issues surrounding the offensive line. and McNabb's frail ego, might not be long until Vick is taking some snaps in a regular season game. losing Johnson and Dawkins make the defense average at best

[sandtrapjack]

Washington, QB is under the gun. The team tried to replace him twice in the offseason. Zorn is going to be on the hot seat, especially if the offense stumbles in the first few weeks of the season.

Only team in the division where BOTH starting QB and Coach are under the microscope.

Second would be Philly, the Vick "circus" will have its affect. It was obvious at the signing presser that the Eagles owner did the deal under extreme duress. McNabb is making offensive calls on the sidelines and actually has more authority than the O-Coordinator.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Washington, QB is under the gun. The team tried to replace him twice in the offseason. Zorn is going to be on the hot seat, especially if the offense stumbles in the first few weeks of the season.

Only team in the division where BOTH starting QB and Coach are under the microscope.

I don't think Washington would implode for a few reasons. First, the expectations are so low. Second, we don't have a TO, Pacman, or Brandon Marshall kind of guy who is going to cause a ton of drama.

Dallas, on the other hand, is under enormous pressure to produce a playoff victory. Dallas' wide receiver corps is the worst in the division, and that's saying a lot. They shed a lot of their "bad character" guys in the offseason, but I see big trouble if they swoon in December.

Dallas is a contender, but I think they are the most likely to implode.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I don't think Washington would implode for a few reasons. First, the expectations are so low. Second, we don't have a TO, Pacman, or Brandon Marshall kind of guy who is going to cause a ton of drama.

Dallas, on the other hand, is under enormous pressure to produce a playoff victory. Dallas' wide receiver corps is the worst in the division, and that's saying a lot. They shed a lot of their "bad character" guys in the offseason, but I see big trouble if they swoon in December.

Dallas is a contender, but I think they are the most likely to implode.

This is exactly why I don't count them as "in the running." Their star WR now is getting all banged up and hurt by rookies. LOL

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I don't think Washington would implode for a few reasons. First, the expectations are so low. Second, we don't have a TO, Pacman, or Brandon Marshall kind of guy who is going to cause a ton of drama.

Dallas, on the other hand, is under enormous pressure to produce a playoff victory. Dallas' wide receiver corps is the worst in the division, and that's saying a lot. They shed a lot of their "bad character" guys in the offseason, but I see big trouble if they swoon in December.

Dallas is a contender, but I think they are the most likely to implode.

This is the NFC East my friend. One of only 2 divisions in the past several years to send 3 of 4 teams to the playoffs practically every year. There is no greater pressure to produce than in the NFC East.

Teams like Cincy, Cleveland, Kansas City, Houston can publicly state "we are rebuilding" and get away with it for 3 or 4 years. But "rebuilding" is simply not a luxury the teams in the NFC East have. You will never hear that phrase used from the 4 teams in this division. All 4 teams rank in the top 10 in NFL Franchises for revenue. All 4 teams have the highest following than any other division. Failure is not an option.

What, you do not think that if Washington does not make the post season that Zorn will be listed as one of the coaches on the hot seat?

How many threads have we seen on this site alone that state the if Zorn does not come through that Shannahan will get the call from Snyder? And Zorn is only in his second year as a head coach.

Think about it. When you read or hear the media talk about other teams in the NFL, they classify a playoff BERTH as a successful season. But in the NFC East, anything less than playoff wins and Super Bowls is a failure.

They don't call it the NFC "Beast" for nothing.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I don't think Washington would implode for a few reasons. First, the expectations are so low. Second, we don't have a TO, Pacman, or Brandon Marshall kind of guy who is going to cause a ton of drama.

Dallas, on the other hand, is under enormous pressure to produce a playoff victory. Dallas' wide receiver corps is the worst in the division, and that's saying a lot. They shed a lot of their "bad character" guys in the offseason, but I see big trouble if they swoon in December.

Dallas is a contender, but I think they are the most likely to implode.

I don't think so. Expectations are high around here.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I don't think so. Expectations are high around here.

I think last yr expectations were low until week 6. They sky rocketed. The team imploded. This yr I think expectations are middle to low knowing how last yr turned out. Some are calling for Zorn's head already cause they don't think he can get it done. Many have called for JC's head also.

Yes, there is anxiety in the air for Zorn and Campbell I'm sure to have a good season or possibly get canned ....unless the owner has already told Zorn not to worry. Campbell might be stressed or he might be looking at this yr as a resume. Do good get paid. Do ok get another job somewhere else as second string.

I just don't see everyone expecting a SB out of the Skins. I know us fans might be but I'm talking about all the news pundits. Everyone has picked the Skins to finish last in the division. Which kinda has some of us fans riled up but expect that every yr now.

but Dallas is picked to lead the division every yr and the Giants have taken it the last 2. This yr the Eagles are being picked to lead the division and go to the SB. If you ask me the Giants still look better then the Eagles and the Eagles either look as good or worse then us. I just get the feeling Dallas will be the bottom feeder this yr due to losing T.O. ...Roy Williams is already getting injured and complaining. Wait until he gets hit by some real safeties in this league.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Washington, QB is under the gun. The team tried to replace him twice in the offseason. Zorn is going to be on the hot seat, especially if the offense stumbles in the first few weeks of the season.

Only team in the division where BOTH starting QB and Coach are under the microscope.

Second would be Philly, the Vick "circus" will have its affect. It was obvious at the signing presser that the Eagles owner did the deal under extreme duress. McNabb is making offensive calls on the sidelines and actually has more authority than the O-Coordinator.

You've got to be kidding us right? I'll be honest I don't like Dallas but I would not pick them to be the ones to implode cause I honestly don't think they will be in the running this yr. To me implosion means a team expected to do well and ends up having a horrible year. So with that in mind....everyone is picking the Eagles to win the division and end up in the SB. Maybe they will fool me but I don't see the high flying Eagles we saw in the SB a few yrs ago. I see implosion written all over them.

The Giants are a close second. I still think they are the team to beat but losing two WR's of the caliber they did is going to hurt them. They have been taken down a notch.

I don't think anyone can say the Skins since most people had the Skins finishing last in the division this yr and honestly from what I'm seeing so far it looks like (again in my oppinion) we may be the team to beat if we can just get the first win against the Giants.