Speaking of collapses, we might never truly know exactly what was at the root of Philadelphia’s sudden decline last season. The good news: The Eagles seem to be back on track (after Nick Sirianni hung on to his job as head coach) and are stocked with enough talent to immediately vault to the top of the division again. Now might be the perfect time for them to do so, especially after the Cowboys essentially hibernated through the offseason and waited until this week to sign CeeDee Lamb to an extension. From afar, the vibes around the Cowboys don’t seem encouraging, with Jerry Jones setting Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott up for a prove-it season. Both figures can earn a future in Dallas if they deliver. But for a franchise like the Cowboys (you know, the club that still seems to be chasing the ghosts of its most recent Super Bowl-winning season in 1995), additional pressure isn’t needed, and there’s no telling whether this group can handle it. New York, meanwhile, is entering its own high-stakes campaign, and given the unconvincing track record of Daniel Jones, the outlook isn’t very promising. Keep an eye on the unknown team in the division: Washington is rolling out a new quarterback (Jayden Daniels) and coach (Dan Quinn), who just might be exactly what this franchise needed. As of now, the NFC East looks like a two-horse race, but intrigue exists with the Commanders — and if you’re a fan of drama, the Giants should meet your needs.
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