NFC East Conference - Philadelphia Eagles PreviewThe Philadelphia Eagles made the rare descent from first to worst last season, bringing up the rear in the NFC East after going to the Super Bowl in 2004. As much of a distraction as Terrell Owens was, there can be no denying the impact he had on this team on the field. The receiving corps is simply one of the worst in football right now, with the likes of L.J. Smith and Jabar Gaffney expected to get extended playing time. The Eagles did draft wide receiver Jason Avant of Michigan in the fourth round, but we though that was a curious choice as he is another possession-type receiver, and not the speed threat that this club desperately needs. Now Donavan McNabb still may be is one of the better quarterbacks in the league, but it is virtually impossible for him to display his passing skills right now given the mediocrity surrounding him. We also have our doubts about the running game unless the talented Brian Westbrook can stay healthy. When Westbrook is on the field, he is one of the more underrated backs in the league as there is nothing that he cannot do. However he has yet to have an injury-free season since entering the NFL.Check out BOVADA and start winning NOW! Bovada Sportsbook, Casino, Poker Room & Racebook is known in the online gambling industry for having phenomenal customer service, safe and secure deposit methods, fast & easy payouts and terrific bonuses! Don't wait another day, tomorrow will never come! BET on Sports and Play Poker right now at BOVADA and receive a HUGE 20% FREE BET on your first deposit!! Bet on football at the Web's best online sportsbooks! After the defense helped the Eagles reach the Super Bowl two seasons ago, it fell back to 21st in the league last year. This unit was especially brutal against the run, allowing an unacceptable 117.7 rushing yards per game. Philadelphia took a bit of a gamble by selecting defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkey in the first round of the draft in an attempt to plug up the run defense, but he is a raw work in progress right now. We do think the Eagles made a great pick with defensive end Chris Gocing in the third round, but he is a natural pass rusher that is not known for stuffing the run. We do not see much veteran help to the defense, which virtually assures another last place finish for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2006. Prediction for 2006: 4th Place NFC East After predicting multiple Super Bowl winners, expert NFL handicapper Mike "The Picker" Jones has returned with his 2012 Super Bowl XLVI prediction! His early Superbowl prediction was the New York Jets but after them falling apart towards the end of the regular season and missing out on the NFL playoffs, Mike now is going with the Patriots to win Superbowl XLVI. "I predict the AFC East New England Patriots will take down NFC powerhouse New York Giants by four points in the 2012 Super Bowl!" Good luck with all your 2012 NFL picks and have fun with a few Super Bowl prop bets at SBG Global Sportsbook, the world-wide leaders of online gambling! Super Bowl XLVI Picks from JP - The New England Patriots and the New York Giants will meet once again in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5th at 6:30pm ET in a rematch of the 2007 Super Bowl. The rematch will go down at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where the Patriots will take the field as 3-point favorites over the New York Giants, but I have it going the other way. I think New York's defensive front will use the turf to its advantage and will get to Tom Brady enough times with their ferocious pass rush, while Eli Manning will slice up the Patriots' secondary, which will lead them to stop the Patriots at the finish line. The Pats may be the better team, but the Giants are the hotter club and that will translate onto the field on Super Sunday. --- by Bones McCoy at 1800-sports.com on September 10, 2006
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