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  1. 1. DALLAS COWBOYS Head coach Jason Garrett General manager Jerry Jones Owner Jerry Jones Home field AT&T Stadium Record 8–8 Division place 2nd NFC East

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DALLAS COWBOYS

 

Head coach Jason Garrett

General manager Jerry Jones

Owner Jerry Jones

Home field AT&T Stadium

Record 8–8

Division place 2nd NFC East

Playoff finish Did not qualify

Offense Rank-PTS27.4(5th);YDS341.1(16th);PASS YDS247.1(14th);RUSH YDS94.0(24th)

Defense Rank-PTS27.0(26th);YDS415.3(32nd);PASS YDS286.8(30th);RUSH YDS128.5(27th).

 

 

 

2014 Free Agents (does not include players who have already re-signed or have been franchise-tagged by their team):

  • Jon Kitna, QB
  • Phillip Tanner, RB (Restricted)
  • Brian Waters, G
  • Ryan Cook, C
  • Edgar Jones, LB

 

 

Free Agency Additions:

  • Brandon Weeden, QB (released by Cleveland) – will back-up QB Tony Romo
  • Terrell McClain, DT (formerly with Houston) – will compete for starting job
  • Henry Melton, DT (formerly with Chicago) – should start
  • Jeremy Mincey, DE (formerly with Denver) – should start

 

 

Free Agency Losses:

  • Jarius Wynn, DE (signed with Buffalo)
  • Jason Hatcher, DT (signed with Washington)
  • Ernie Sims, ILB (signed with Arizona)
  • Danny McCray, S (signed with Chicago)

 

 

Released by Team:

  • Miles Austin, WR (signed with Cleveland)
  • Jeff Olson, G
  • Ray Dominguez, G
  • Phil Costa, C (signed with Indianapolis)
  • Everett Brown, DE
  • DeMarcus Ware, DE/OLB (signed with Denver)
  • Corvey Irvin, DT (signed with Detroit)

 

 

Coaching Changes:

  • Re-assigned – Bill Callahan, Offensive Coordinator (now offensive line coach with the Dallas Cowboys)
  • Hired – Scott Linehan, Offensive Coordinator (formerly offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions)
  • Re-assigned – Lane Kiffin, Defensive Coordinator (now assistant head coach-defense with the Dallas Cowboys)
  • Hired – Rod Marinelli, Defensive Coordinator (promoted from defensive line coach with the Dallas Cowboys)

 

 

 

Draft Picks:

 

1st Round: Zack Martin Offensive tackle Notre Dame

2nd Round: Demarcus Lawrence Defensive end Boise State

4th Round: Anthony Hitchens Linebacker Iowa

5th Round : Devin Street Wide Receiver Pittsburgh

7th Round: Ben Gardner Defensive end Stanford

7th Round: Will Smith Linebacker Texas Tech

7th Round: Ahmad Dixon Safety Baylor

7th Round: Ken Bishop Defensive tackle Northern Illinois

7th Round: Terrance Mitchell Cornerback Oregon

 

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Dallas Cowboys Projected 2014 Starters

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Offense

Defense

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QB

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Tony Romo

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DE

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[TD]

George Selvie

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RB

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[TD]

DeMarco Murray

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DT

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[TD]

Henry Melton

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WR1

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[TD]

Dez Bryant

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DT

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[TD]

Nick Hayden

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WR2

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[TD]

Terrance Williams

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[TD]

DE

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[TD]

Demarcus Lawrence / Jeremy Mincey

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TE1

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[TD]

Jason Witten

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MLB

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[TD]

Bruce Carter

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TE2

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[TD]

Gavin Escobar

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WLB

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[TD]

Justin Durant

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[TD]

LT

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[TD]

Tyron Smith

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CB1

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[TD]

Brandon Carr

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[TD]

LG

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Ronald Leary

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CB2

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[TD]

Morris Claiborne

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[TD]

C

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[TD]

Travis Frederick

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CB3

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[TD]

Orlando Scandrick

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[TD]

RG

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[TD]

Zack Martin

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SS

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[TD]

J.J. Wilcox

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RT

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[TD]

Doug Free

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FS

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Barry Church

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2014 SCHEDULE:

 

Sept. 7 San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.

Sept. 14 at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Sept. 21 at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Sept. 28 New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 5 Houston, 1 p.m.

Oct. 12 at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

Oct. 19 N.Y. Giants, 4:25 p.m.

Oct. 27 Washington, 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 2 Arizona, 1 p.m.

Nov. 9 at Jacksonville (London), 1 p.m.

Nov. 16 BYE

Nov. 23 at N.Y. Giants-x, 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 27 Philadelphia, 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 at Chicago, 8:25 p.m.

Dec. 14 at Philadelphia-x, 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 21 Indianapolis, 4:25 p.m.

Dec. 28 at Washington, 1 p.m.

 

 

First-round draft pick Zack Martin is penciled in at right guard, which gives the Cowboys the potential to boast one of the NFL's strongest offensive lines.Outside of the hogs up front, the biggest changes on offense will be the increased roles for 2013 second- and third-rounders Gavin Escobar and Terrance Williams. New coordinator Scott Linehan has talked up Escobar's "untapped" potential as Jason Witten's sidekick. Williams scored five touchdowns over a six-game span with Miles Austin out of the lineup last season.When Linehan spreads the field with a three-wide set, Cole Beasley has the edge on Dwayne Harris for slot-receiver snaps.

 

Even with the additions of Lawrence, Mincey and Henry Melton, the front seven remains Jason Garrett's biggest question mark. The edge rushers must get to the quarterback, and now that Sean Lee is expected to miss the season with a torn ACL, Bruce Carter needs to finally live up to Jerry Jones' lofty expectations.Also they also lost Demarus Ware in free agency as well. As long as the defensive backs stay out of the trainer's room, the secondary should be better than conventional wisdom suggests.

 

Following recent tradition, the roster's primary issue is a lack of depth. The starting lineup on offense has top-five potential. Unfortunately, the defense is a bottom-five unit if it suffers a key injury or two. To the surprise of no one, the Cowboys have the look of a .500 club.Vegas released NFL season win totals for Dallas at 8.In my opinion i don't think they can and the schedule includes San Francisco,Seattle,New Orleans,Indianapolis,Chicago,Arizona and each team in their division twice so there could be a dip below the .500 mark........

 

 

NEW YORK GIANTS

 

Head coach Tom Coughlin

General manager Jerry Reese

Owner John Mara and Steve Tisch

Home field MetLife Stadium

Record 7–9

Division place 3rd NFC East

Playoff finish did not qualify

Offense Rank-PTS 18.4(28th);YDS 307.5(28th);PASS YDS 224.2(19th);RUSH YDS 83.2(29th)

Defense Rank-PTS 23.9(18th);YDS 332.2(8th);PASS YDS 223.3(10th);RUSH YDS 108.9(14th).

 

 

2014 Free Agents (does not include players who have already re-signed or have been franchise-tagged by their team):

  • Julian Talley, WR
  • Bear Pascoe, TE
  • Jim Cordle, OL
  • Shaun Rogers, DT
  • Aaron Ross, CB
  • Terrell Thomas, CB

 

 

Free Agency Additions:

  • Rashad Jennings, RB (formerly with Oakland) – should start
  • Mario Manningham, WR (formerly with San Francisco) – roster depth
  • Trindon Holliday, WR (formerly with Denver) – roster depth
  • Kellen Davis, TE (formerly with Seattle) – should start at blocking tight end
  • Geoff Schwartz, OT (formerly with Kansas City) – should start
  • Charles Brown, OT (formerly with New Orleans) – roster depth
  • John Jerry, G (formerly with Miami) – roster depth
  • J.D. Walton, C (formerly with Washington) – should start
  • Robert Ayers, DE (formerly with Denver) – roster depth
  • Jameel McClain, ILB (released by Baltimore) – should start
  • O’Brien Schofield, LB (formerly with Seattle) – roster depth
  • Walter Thurmond, CB (formerly with Seattle) – roster depth
  • Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB (formerly with Denver) – should start
  • Zack Bowman, CB (formerly with Chicago) – roster depth
  • Quintin Demps, KR/S (formerly with Kansas City) – should start

 

 

Free Agency Losses:

  • Andre Brown, RB (signed with Houston)
  • Hakeem Nicks, WR (signed with Indianapolis)
  • Louis Murphy, WR (signed with Tampa Bay)
  • Brandon Myers, TE (signed with Tampa Bay)
  • Kevin Boothe, G (signed with Oakland)
  • Justin Tuck, DE (signed with Oakland)
  • Linval Joseph, DT (signed with Minnesota)
  • Keith Rivers, LB (signed with Buffalo)
  • Ryan Mundy, S (signed with Chicago)

 

 

Released by Team:

  • Josh Freeman, QB (formerly with Minnesota) - cut six weeks after signing as a free agent
  • David Diehl, OT (retired)
  • David Baas, C
  • Marcus Dowtin, LB

 

 

Coaching Changes:

  • Fired – Kevin Gilbride, Offensive Coordinator
  • Hired – Ben McAdoo, Offensive Coordinator (formerly quarterbacks coach with the Green Bay Packers)

 

 

 

 

Draft Picks:

 

1st Round:Odell Beckham, Jr. Wide receiver LSU

2nd Round:Weston Richburg Center Colorado State

3rd Round:Jay Bromley Defensive tackle Syracuse

4th Round:Andre Williams Running back Boston College

5th Round:Nat Berhe Safety San Diego State

5th Round: Devon Kennard Linebacker Southern California

6th Round:Bennett Jackson Cornerback Notre Dame

 

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New York Giants Projected 2014 Starters

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Offense

Defense

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QB

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Eli Manning

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DE

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[TD]

Jason Pierre-Paul

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[TD]

RB

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[TD]

Rashad Jennings

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[TD]

DT

[/TD]

[TD]

Cullen Jenkins

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[TD]

WR1

[/TD]

[TD]

Victor Cruz

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[TD]

DT

[/TD]

[TD]

Johnathan Hankins

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[TD]

WR2

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[TD]

Rueben Randle

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[TD]

DE

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[TD]

Mathias Kiwanuka / Damontre Moore

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[TD]

WR3

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[TD]

Odell Beckham / Jerrel Jernigan

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[TD]

MLB

[/TD]

[TD]

Jon Beason

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[TD]

TE

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[TD]

Adrien Robinson

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[TD]

WLB

[/TD]

[TD]

Spencer Paysinger

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[TD]

LT

[/TD]

[TD]

Will Beatty

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[TD]

CB1

[/TD]

[TD]

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

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[TD]

LG

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[TD]

Geoff Schwartz

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[TD]

CB2

[/TD]

[TD]

Prince Amukamara

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[TD]

C

[/TD]

[TD]

Weston Richburg

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[TD]

CB3

[/TD]

[TD]

Walter Thurmond

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[TD]

RG

[/TD]

[TD]

Chris Snee

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[TD]

SS

[/TD]

[TD]

Antrel Rolle

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[TD]

RT

[/TD]

[TD]

Justin Pugh

[/TD]

[TD]

FS

[/TD]

[TD]

Stevie Brown

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2014 SCHEDULE:

 

Sept. 8 at Detroit, 7:10 p.m.

Sept. 14 Arizona, 1 p.m.

Sept. 21 Houston, 1 p.m.

Sept. 25 at Washington, 8:25 p.m.

Oct. 5 Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Oct. 12 at Philadelphia-x, 8:30 p.m.

Oct. 19 at Dallas, 4:25 p.m.

Oct. 26 BYE

Nov. 3 Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 9 at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

Nov. 16 San Francisco, 1 p.m.

Nov. 23 Dallas-x, 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 30 at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Dec. 7 at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Dec. 14 Washington, 1 p.m.

Dec. 21 at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m.

Dec. 28 Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

 

 

The Giants will want to get No. 12 overall draft pick Odell Beckham's playmaking ability on the field early and often. The former LSU star is a home-run threat in the return game, which bodes ill for Trindon Holliday's chances of sticking on the roster. The coaching staff hasn't given up on Rueben Randle, and Jerrel Jernigan showed promise in averaging nearly seven catches and 80 yards over the final three games of last season. Beckham will have to earn his snaps at wide receiver.

 

When a team uses a second-round pick on a center, the expectation is that the rookie will start. Weston Richburg should have the edge over J.D. Walton, who has been set back by a compound ankle fracture since early in the 2012 season. With the exception of left tackle Will Beatty recovering from a fractured tibia, the offensive line is in much better shape this offseason than last. Geoff Schwartz is an upgrade on the interior, and Justin Pugh's play picked up noticeably late in his rookie season.

 

Third-rounder Jay Bromley is a two-down run-stuffer who will likely be limited to obvious run situations as a rookie. ... Fourth-round running back Andre Williams is a fantasy sleeper. The 2013 Heisman Trophy finalist had a second-round grade on the Giants' draft board. He's ticketed for the clock-killer (and perhaps short-yardage) roles behind Rashad Jennings.

 

Tom Coughlin's secondary is much improved with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Walter Thurmond at cornerback, but safety Will Hill's lengthy suspension hurts. This defense desperately needs Jason Pierre-Paul to recapture pre-back surgery disruption up front. Much like the Cowboys, the Giants need a lot to go their way for a run at the playoffs.Vegas released NFL season win totals for N.Y. Giants at 8.......

 

 

 

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

 

Head coach Chip Kelly

General manager Howie Roseman

Owner Jeffrey Lurie

Home field Lincoln Financial Field

Record 10–6

Division place 1st NFC East

Playoff finish Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Saints) 24-26

Offense Rank-PTS27.6(4th);YDS417.2(2nd);PASS YDS256.9(9th);RUSH YDS160.4(1st)

Defense Rank-PTS23.9(17th);YDS394.0(29th);PASS YDS289.8(32nd);RUSH YDS104.2(10th).

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Free Agents: (does not include players who have already re-signed or have been franchise-tagged by their team):

  • Phillip Hunt, LB (Restricted)
  • Colt Anderson, S

 

 

Free Agency Additions:

  • Mark Sanchez, QB (formerly with New York Jets) – he will back-up QB Nick Foles
  • Andrew Gardner, OT (formerly with Houston) – roster depth
  • Bryan Braman, LB (formerly with Houston) – roster depth
  • Nolan Carroll, CB (formerly with Miami) – roster depth
  • Malcolm Jenkins, FS (formerly with New Orleans) – should start
  • Chris Maragos, S (formerly with Seattle) – roster depth

 

 

Free Agency Losses:

  • Michael Vick, QB (signed with New York Jets)
  • Clifton Geathers, DT (signed with Washington)
  • Kurt Coleman, S (signed with Minnesota)

 

 

Released by Team:

  • Jason Avant, WR (signed with Carolina)
  • Joe Anderson, WR
  • DeSean Jackson, WR (signed with Washington)
  • Patrick Chung, SS (signed with New England)

 

 

Traded For:

  • Darren Sproles, RB (from New Orleans for a fifth-round draft pick) – should start in specialized role behind/with RB LeSean McCoy

 

 

Traded Away:

  • Bryce Brown, RB (to Buffalo for a conditional 2015 fourth-round draft pick)

 

 

 

 

Draft Picks:

 

1st Round:Marcus Smith OLB Louisville

2nd Round:Jordan Matthews WR Vanderbilt

3rd Round:Josh Huff WR Oregon

4th Round:Jaylen Watkins CB Florida

5th Round:Taylor Hart DE Oregon

5th Round:Ed Reynolds S Stanford

7th Round:Beau Allen NT Wisconsin

 

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Philadelphia Eagles Projected 2014 Starters

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Offense

Defense

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QB

[/TD]

[TD]

Nick Foles

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[TD]

DE

[/TD]

[TD]

Fletcher Cox

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[/TR]

[TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback]

[TD]

RB

[/TD]

[TD]

LeSean McCoy / Darren Sproles

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[TD]

DE

[/TD]

[TD]

Cedric Thornton

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback]

[TD]

WR1

[/TD]

[TD]

Jeremy Maclin

[/TD]

[TD]

OLB

[/TD]

[TD]

Connor Barwin

[/TD]

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[TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback]

[TD]

WR2

[/TD]

[TD]

Riley Cooper

[/TD]

[TD]

ILB

[/TD]

[TD]

Mychal Kendricks

[/TD]

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[TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback]

[TD]

WR3

[/TD]

[TD]

Jordan Matthews

[/TD]

[TD]

ILB

[/TD]

[TD]

DeMeco Ryans

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback]

[TD]

TE

[/TD]

[TD]

Brent Celek / Zach Ertz

[/TD]

[TD]

OLB

[/TD]

[TD]

Trent Cole / Marcus Smith

[/TD]

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[TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback]

[TD]

LT

[/TD]

[TD]

Jason Peters

[/TD]

[TD]

CB1

[/TD]

[TD]

Bradley Fletcher

[/TD]

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[TD]

LG

[/TD]

[TD]

Evan Mathis

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[TD]

CB2

[/TD]

[TD]

Cary Williams

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[TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback]

[TD]

C

[/TD]

[TD]

Jason Kelce

[/TD]

[TD]

CB3

[/TD]

[TD]

Brandon Boykin

[/TD]

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[TD]

RG

[/TD]

[TD]

Todd Herremans

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[TD]

SS

[/TD]

[TD]

Nate Allen

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[TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback]

[TD]

RT

[/TD]

[TD]

Lane Johnson

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FS

[/TD]

[TD]

Malcolm Jenkins

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2014 SCHEDULE:

 

Sept. 7 Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Sept. 15 at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 21 Washington, 1 p.m.

Sept. 28 at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.

Oct. 5 St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Oct. 12 N.Y. Giants-x, 8:30 p.m.

Oct. 19 BYE

Oct. 26 at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.

Nov. 2 at Houston, 1 p.m.

Nov. 10 Carolina, 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 16 at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Nov. 23 Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Nov. 27 at Dallas, 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 7 Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

Dec. 14 Dallas-x, 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 at Washington, 4:30 or 8:15 p.m.

Dec. 28 at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

 

 

Two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Trent Cole is on the wrong side of age 30, but he remains one of Philadelphia's most effective defensive players. That means surprise first-round pick Marcus Smith will likely be eased in behind Cole and Connor Barwin this season. Ultra-productive second-round wide receiver Jordan Matthews will start off as the slot receiver, replacing sticky-handed Jason Avant. Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper will start on the outside.

 

The rest of the Eagles' draft class will have an uphill battle to make a significant contribution this season. Fourth-round pick Jaylen Watkins -- Sammy's older brother -- has subpackage potential but is joining a crowded cornerback corps with Brandon Boykin entrenched at nickelback and veteran Nolan Carroll added for depth.

 

Although DeSean Jackson's playmaking ability will be missed, Chip Kelly can counter with expanded roles for mismatch-generator Darren Sproles and 2013 second-round tight end Zach Ertz. Kelly can also hang his hat on one of the game's dominant offensive lines, which remains intact from last season.

 

Nose tackle Bennie Logan will play on early downs, combining with run-stuffing ends Fletcher Cox and Cedric Thornton for an underrated front line. Coordinator Billy Davis will use nickel and dime packages 65-70 percent of the time, though, which puts a lot of pressure on a secondary that lacked consistency last season.

 

With fewer holes than the rest of the teams in the division, the Eagles are the favorites to repeat.Vegas released NFL season win totals for Philly at 9 wins.

 

They have some tough games early at Indy and at San Francisco.They have a four game stretch after the bye that will be very tough with three games on the road at Arizona,at Houston,at Green Bay and a home game against Carolina and those four games will be a big test.In December they also face Seattle and their last two games are on the road at Washington and at N.Y. Giants so December will be huge as well.They are the league's worst team against the pass on defense and if they don't fix the secondary they will not beat teams like Green Bay and New Orleans in the postseason.......

 

 

 

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

 

Head coach Jay Gruden

General manager Bruce Allen

Owner Daniel Snyder

Home field FedEx Field

Record 3–13

Division place 4th NFC East

Playoff finish did not qualify

Offense Rank-PTS20.9(23rd);YDS369.7(9th);PASS YDS234.4(16th);RUSH YDS135.2(5th)

Defense Rank-PTS29.9(31st);YDS354.1(18th);PASS YDS243.5(20th);RUSH YDS110.6(17th).

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Free Agents (does not include players who have already re-signed or have been franchise-tagged by their team):

  • Rex Grossman, QB
  • Dezmon Briscoe, WR
  • Fred Davis, TE (suspended indefinitely by the NFL)
  • Nick Barnett, LB
  • London Fletcher, LB
  • Bryan Kehl, LB
  • Reed Doughty, S

 

 

Free Agency Additions:

  • Colt McCoy, QB (formerly with San Francisco) – roster depth
  • Andre Roberts, WR (formerly with Arizona)
  • DeSean Jackson, WR (released by Philadelphia) – should start
  • Shawn Lauvao, G (formerly with Cleveland) – should start
  • Mike McGlynn, G (formerly with Indianapolis) – roster depth
  • Jason Hatcher, DT (formerly with Dallas) – should start
  • Clifton Geathers, DT (formerly with Philadelphia) – roster depth
  • Darryl Sharpton, LB (formerly with Houston) – should start
  • Adam Hayward, LB (formerly with Tampa Bay) – roster depth
  • Akeem Jordan, LB (formerly with Kansas City) – roster depth
  • Tracy Porter, CB (formerly with Oakland) – roster depth
  • Ryan Clark, S (formerly with Pittsburgh) – should start

 

 

Free Agency Losses:

  • Josh Morgan, WR (signed with Chicago)
  • J.D. Walton, C (signed with New York Giants)
  • Darryl Tapp, LB (signed with Detroit)
  • Josh Wilson, CB (signed with Atlanta)

 

 

Released by Team:

  • Jawan Jamison, RB
  • Davin Meggett, RB
  • Josh Bellamy, WR (signed with Chicago)
  • Richard Quinn, TE
  • Will Montgomery, C (signed with Denver)
  • Adam Carriker, DE
  • Josh Hull, ILB (signed with New England)
  • Ryan Mouton, CB
  • Sav Rocca, P

 

 

Coaching Changes:

  • Fired – Mike Shanahan, Head Coach
  • Hired – Jay Gruden, Head Coach (formerly offensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals)
  • Fired – Kyle Shanahan, Offensive Coordinator (now offensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns)
  • Hired – Sean McVay, Offensive Coordinator (formerly tight ends coach with the Washington Redskins)

 

 

 

 

Draft Picks:

 

2nd Round:Trent Murphy Linebacker Stanford

3rd Round:Morgan Moses Offensive tackle Virginia

3rd Round:Spencer Long Offensive guard Nebraska

4th Round:Bashaud Breeland Cornerback Clemson

5th Round:Ryan Grant Wide receiver Tulane

6th Round:Lache Seastrunk Running back Baylor

7th Round:Ted Bolser Tight end Indiana

7th Round:Zach Hocker Placekicker Arkansas

 

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Washington Redskins Projected 2014 Starters

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Offense

Defense

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QB

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[TD]

Robert Griffin III

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DE

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[TD]

Jason Hatcher

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RB

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Alfred Morris

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[TD]

NT

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[TD]

Barry Cofield

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[TD]

WR1

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Pierre Garcon

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DE

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[TD]

Jarvis Jenkins

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[TD]

WR2

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DeSean Jackson

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OLB

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[TD]

Brian Orakpo

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WR3

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Andre Roberts

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ILB

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Perry Riley

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TE

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Jordan Reed

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OLB

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Ryan Kerrigan

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LT

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Trent Williams

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CB1

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DeAngelo Hall

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LG

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Shawn Lauvao

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CB2

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David Amerson

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C

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Kory Lichtensteiger

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CB3

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Tracy Porter

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RG

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Spencer Long

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SS

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Brandon Meriweather

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[TD]

RT

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Morgan Moses

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FS

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Ryan Clark

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2014 SCHEDULE:

 

Sept. 7 at Houston, 1 p.m.

Sept. 14 Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Sept. 21 at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Sept. 25 N.Y. Giants, 8:25 p.m.

Oct. 6 Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

Oct. 12 at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

Oct. 19 Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Oct. 27 at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 2 at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Nov. 9 BYE

Nov. 16 Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Nov. 23 at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.

Nov. 30 at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Dec. 7 St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Dec. 14 at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Dec. 20 Philadelphia, 4:30 or 8:15 p.m.

Dec. 28 Dallas, 1 p.m.

 

 

General manager Bruce Allen used his top pick on Trent Murphy, insurance for franchise player Brian Orakpo at outside linebacker. Since they sent their first-round pick to the Rams as the last remnant of the Robert Griffin III blockbuster, the Redskins can't count on an instant impact at the skill positions.

 

On the positive side, the third round brought a pair of potential Week 1 offensive line starters in right tackle Morgan Moses and right guard Spencer Long. The latter likely would have been a top-60 pick if not for an MCL tear that prematurely ended his senior season at Nebraska. The 'Skins also have veterans Chris Chester and Tyler Polumbus on hand for insurance purposes. RGIII will take fewer hits than he did last season.

 

The best news on offense is a receiving corps that is one of the most improved units in the league, with the additions of DeSean Jackson and Andre Roberts and the return to health of Jordan Reed. The best news on defense is the arrival of Jason Hatcher, who played at an All-Pro level in Dallas for the majority of last season. The secondary remains a major question mark, though, with a declining Ryan Clark at free safety and an unproven David Amerson moving into the starting lineup at cornerback.

 

This team has added quality talent on both sides of the ball. If Griffin takes home Comeback Player of the Year honors, as predicted, the Redskins could threaten the Eagles for the division crown. If the quarterback play doesn't improve, though, another last-place finish is a realistic scenario.Vegas released NFL season win totals for Washington at 7.5

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