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Mac Has Left FN (For Now) said 07/24, 12:47 AM
Well, Philadelphia is the obvious choice here. Everybody thinks Romo sucks all because of 1 fumble. I dont buy that. And so I'll argue the chances of Dallas by breaking down the Eagles. In 2006, the Cowboys finished one game behind the Eagles. Both teams were Top 5 Offensive units last season. Both were also Top 15 Defensive units last season. Dallas specialized in stopping the run, and Philly in the pass. Neither team had any critical losses. The biggest problem with Philly will be the WR core. The addition of Kevin Curtis doesnt say much, he's been a slot WR for his career and being put in a starting spot might not work with him. And then when the other WR's are Hank Baskett and Reggie Brown, that doesnt look promising. McNabb SHOULD be healthy. But like we've seen for the past few seasons, he is no guarantee. He hasnt been able to play a full season for the past few years. Since 2001, McNabb has missed 21 games. Including 3 times in which he missed the last 6 games of the regular season. And since the Eagles dumped off Jeff Garcia, they no longer have a proven QB in the backup spot. I believe that Dallas has a great shot at overtaking Philadelphia. They can get atleast 10 wins

Mac Has Left FN (For Now) said 07/24, 01:37 AM
Read my 4th sentence, I said I would break down the Eagles, so I did.
About Wade Phillips, I can actually see it being something positive. Most of the time, a team under a coaching change has to go through a period of transition which can last a full season. The Cowboys never did much under Parcells. Never went deep into the playoffs in the few times they made it. Phillips is a defensive minded coach that could give a boost to the defense, specifically the secondary. But the big difference in Phillips to Parcells is that Phillips is a loveable coach. Parcells was the drill seargent that wasnt loved by all his players, and Phillips is the laid back nice guy. The players will rally around him more so because of his even cooled temperment, and the team will do better with the unity factor. So, I dont see the coachihg change being a disaster, I see it almost being like the 2006 Saints with Payton. Like a fresh start. Philly's questions regarding McNabb and his health, the WR core, could be the achilles heel for them. And Dallas can overtake them with the amount talent off. and def.

Mac Has Left FN (For Now) said 07/24, 01:59 AM
Phillips helps them because they do have some holes to fill defensively. The pass defense was less than stellar, and Phillips could improve that area.

Im going to try and round this off into a good conclusion.
Dallas has a new coach, and Phillips is coming in with 2 plusses right away. He's a completely different type of coach than Parcells, equaling a fresh start, and he is a defensively minded coach, so the defense could improve. So, with Phillips and everything still intact offensively which was 5th in NFL last season, the offense can take giant steps forward with Romo. Philadelphia will not drop off considerabley from last season, but they did not improve. Health is an issue with all teams, but because of McNabb's recent injury prone habits, his is exemplified. And again, with no Garcia to back him up, that COULD pose a problem. Both Dallas and Philadelphia will have Top 10 Offensive units and Top 15 Defensive units, it will just come down to what Dallas is able to do with Phillips, and what Philadelphia can do with or without McNabb. Remember, they were only 1 game apart in 06', it could come down to their matchups, and I doubt the Eagles will sweep the Cowboys again.