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NFC East:

Offense

QB: Tony Romo – NFC’s top improviser.  Easily buys time.  Consistently prolongs plays.  Combined with dynamic supporting cast, over/under 4,000 yards, 30 touchdowns.

RB: Felix Jones – Most feared home run threat RB.  Big-play ability=expendable Marion Barber.  Electrifying open field runner.  Just as dangerous as pass catcher.  Starting to realize potential.  Guaranteed 1,500+ total yards.

FB: Leonard Weaver – Picks up tough yards in third and short.  Excellent hands.  Plays key role.  Hands full in Philly’s offense.  Undervalued contributor.

WR: DeSean Jackson – NFC’s best receiver with YAC.  Presence gives Jeremy Maclin 1,200+ yards.  Explosiveness is unmatched.  One play game-changer.

WR: Hakeem Nicks – Next Brandon Marshall, minus baggage.  Nightmare to tackle.  Red zone mismatch.  Fell to late 1st?

TE: Fred Davis – Close call.  Donovan will bring out best.  Needed more than Celek and Witten.  8-9 touchdowns.

OT: Jamaal Brown, Trent Williams.

OG: Leonard Davis, Chris Snee.

C: Andre Gurode

Defense

DE: Trent Cole – About as productive as they come.  Reliable as run stopper.  Force to be reckoned with as pass rusher.  Most irreplaceable DL.

DE: Justin Tuck – Solid as a rock.  Knack for ball.  Always making plays.  Impact cannot be underestimated.

DT: Jay Ratliff – Really coming along.  Attracts double teams.  Size-strength combo draws attention.  Lightning-quick for nose tackle in 3-4.

LB: DeMarcus Ware – Crowd pleaser.  Tremendous skill set.  Will not be silenced.  Superior instincts.  Will he impress us even more?

LB: Brian Orakpo – The next DeMarcus Ware?  Only going to get better.  Plays with chip on shoulder.

LB: Michael Boley – Flourishes to make up for loss of Antonio Pierce.  Steps in to lead.  Keep an eye on him.

LB: Stewart Bradley – Returns stronger than ever after missing ’09.  Performance will earn trip to Honolulu.

CB: Asante Samuel – Most daring ball hawk.  Always around the ball.  Incredible closing speed.  Expect 2-3 defensive scores.  Ability to win you a game.

CB: Terrell Thomas – Narrowly edges Big D’s 1-2 punch and teammate Corey Webster.  Eclipses last year’s output.  Aggressiveness lands him spot.

S: Kenny Phillips – Antrel Rolle gets the pub, he receives the nod.  Former Hurricane will feed off Rolle.  Outstanding talent waiting to shine.

S: Nate Allen – Another case where his teammate (Quintin Mikell) is more recognized.  Rookie from USF makes impact right away unlike fellow rival LaRon Landry of Washington.  I feel he’s going to make a lot of GM’s and QB’s upset.