MOST IMPROVED TEAMS, DIVISION BY DIVISION, PART 5 OF 8: NFC EAST

Author: Peter DiPaola

Results of online polls of which NFC East team has improved the most this offseason:


TWITTER:
Philadelphia 54%
Washington 42%
New York 4%
Dallas 0%

FACEBOOK:
Philadelphia 74%
New York 13%
Dallas 13%
Washington 0%

Writer's Choice: Eagles

Philadelphia wasted no time in the offseason as they obtained players on both sides of the football to improve from their record of 7-9 in 2016. 

On the offensive side of the football the Eagles signed center Chance Warmack to help give added protection for Carson Wentz, they also added wide receivers Alshon Jeffrey and Torrey Smith which adds talented players to an offense that was 24th in passing yards on offense in 2016.  Free agent running back LeGarrette Blount, who was signed on May 18th to add a power back to their backfield.

Defensively in free agency the Eagles signed defensive end Chris Long and cornerback Patrick Robinson to add some more veteran presence to their roster.  Baltimore traded defensive tackle Timmy Jerigan to the Eagles this offseason to give the Philadelphia more talent up front.

Philadelphia also added pieces to offense and defense in the draft, they spent their first 3 picks on defensive players, defensive end Derek Barnett (round 1), cornerback Sidney Jones (round 2) and cornerback Rasul Douglas (round 3).  In round 4 they picked wide receiver Mack Hollis and running back Donnel Pumphrey and then in round 5 they selected wide receiver Shelton Gibson.  Philly finished the draft off with two defensive players, in round 5 they took safety Nate Gerry and then in the 6th round with their last pick they took defensive tackle Elijah Qualls.  The  draft was a good finish to a strong offseason for the Eagles.

Philadelphia will have plenty of new talent to help improve in the NFC East, which could be up for grabs this year as it seemingly has been for some time.  The players they added not only help benefit the team in regards of needs but helps when you look at the teams in their division.  Adding defensive pieces to slow down the opposing offenses with plenty of big names and also offensive pieces to open their offense up in the event they get into a shoot out.

2017 Season Prediction: 10-6, NFC East Champions 

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