After falling just short of the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles will start their quest all over again in a division that was more competitive last season than many thought it would be. Each offseason brings about new challenges and new opportunities, with free agency, trades, and the NFL Draft playing major roles in roster construction.

Is it fair to crown the Eagles before the season even begins, or will another team take the crown from them?

The NFC East Will Be Competitive Again

The NFC East was the only division in football to send three teams to the playoffs. No team has repeated as NFC East Champions since the Eagles accomplished the feat in 2004, their fourth-straight division title. Since then, the Eagles have won the division six times, the Cowboys have also won six, and the Giants and Commanders have each won three.

The Cowboys figure to be right back in the mix. Their defense has improved over the last few years, highlighted by the emergence of linebacker Micah Parsons, and their offense is an explosive unit featuring a solid run game and an elite young wide receiver in Ceedee Lamb.

The Giants had a strong season, finishing 9-7-1 in what was quarterback Daniel Jones' best season as a professional. In Brian Daboll's first season as head coach, he helped Jones complete 67.2% of his passes for 3,205 yards with a 92.5 quarterback rating. Jones also provided a whopping 708 rushing yards. They'll look to add to the wide receiver position this offseason, but they carry plenty of momentum with Daboll at the helm.

Seeing a reality where the Commanders take a step forward is difficult, but they have promise on the defensive side of the ball and talent at wide receiver. If second-year quarterback Sam Howell, who figures to be the starter, can prove to be a solid option, then Washington might surprise some people.

Can The Eagles Repeat As NFC East Champions?

The Eagles are a stacked team. Their passing attack is locked and loaded with Hurts at quarterback, the duo of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith at wide receiver, and Dallas Goedert at tight end. After losing running back Miles Sanders in free agency, they brought in former first round pick Rashaad Penny to fill the void.

Howie Roseman did wonderfully in free agency to retain many key members of their NFC Championship team, and will look to make important additions with their two first round picks that they hold in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Hurts proved to be a stud all season, including in the playoffs, and the Eagles have rewarded him with a handsom contract extension that makes him the highest paid player in the league on a per year basis.

Will The Cowboys Win The NFC East?

Dallas had an unceremonious exit from the playoffs, losing 19-12 against the San Francisco 49ers, but they beat Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in the Wild Card round, 31-14. Quarterback Dak Prescott has been the butt of many jokes, but he's a capable quarterback.

The Cowboys desperately need a solid second option in the passing attack. Lamb led the way with 107 receptions for 1,359 yards and nine touchdowns, all of which led the team, but their second-best receiving weapon was tight end Dalton Schultz with 577 yards. Whether they look to the draft or free agency, wide receiver is once again a position of need for the Cowboys.

Dallas scored the fifth-most touchdowns in the NFL last season despite Prescott only playing in 12 games last season. They weren't far behind the Eagles in many categories, and if the Eagles take a step backwards in free agency, Dallas could absolutely make a run at the division – and they will assuredly have longer odds and a higher pay-out when those betting markets open.

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