NFL Free Agency Signings: NFC East

NFL Free Agency started up on Tuesday afternoon, and several teams have been making franchise changing moves.  Here is a list of some of the top free agent pick ups from the NFC East
Dallas Cowboys:
Brandon Carr CB
Brodney Pool S
Kyle Orton QB
Dan Connor LB
Mackenzy Bernadeau OL
Lawrence Vickers FB
Nate Livings OL

Analysis: I believe that the Cowboys have been addressing a majority of their team needs through free agency.  They first signed a corner back, Brandon Carr.  They needed to do this because they had released Terrance Newman, and were in need of a new #1 CB.  The Cowboys also made other moves.  They Added former Jets Safety Brodney Pool to address their secondary.  The secondary was a big issue last year, and they addressed it by not only adding a Cornerback, but also adding the safety.  After, the Cowboys added backer Dan Conner to pair with Sean Lee.  One move that the Cowboys made that I was not impressed with was the signing of Kyle Orton to back up Tony Romo.  There were other QB's available who are better than Kyle Orton, but they settled on him.  The Cowboys also inproved their offensive line by adding Mackenzy Bernadeau to be a Guard.  Unable to resign Tony Fiametta, the Cowboys went out and signed Lawrence Vickers from the Texans.  It is obvious that Dallas is trying to improve their Offensive Line, and their Defense.  Earlier today, Dallas announced that they had signed another offensive lineman in Nate Livings, who played for the Cincinnati Bengals the last 4 years.  


New York Giants:
Martellus Bennett TE
Michael Coe CB
Justin Tryon CB
David Carr QB


Analysis:  The Giants did not sign too many big name players so far during the 2012 free agency.  They signed former back up Tight End Martellus Bennett from the Dallas Cowboys.  Martellus Bennett was not one of the Cowboys best players on the team, as he had problems catching the football at times. They also resigned 2 Cornerbacks who were on the team last year as well.  These CB's, however, did not start for them.  The Super Bowl Champion Giants did not make any big name signings so far during this free agency period.

Philadelphia Eagles:
Antonio Dixon DT
Mike Gibson OG
DeSean Jackson WR

Analysis:  Like the Giants, the Eagles did not sign any new big name players to deals.  The Eagles, however, did resign star Wide Receiver DeSean Jackson to a long term deal.  The Eagles "Dream Team" from last year needs to draft a linebacker in order to compete this year.  They also need to focus on not losing too many games, which they did last year.   The Eagles did sign an offensive lineman, in order to help add some depth on the team.   They also added Antonio Dixon to buff up that D-Line, but no MAJOR names were Added.

Washington Redskins:
Traded 3 Draft Picks for #2 Overall Pick
Pierre Garcon WR
Josh Morgan WR
Adam Carriker DE

Analysis:  The Redskins are definitely trying to improve their team this year.  With needing help at the receiver position, the Redskins signed wide out Pierre Garcon from the Colts, and Josh Morgan from the 49ers to help rookie QB Robert Griffin III, who will be taken second in the 2012 NFL Draft.  The Redskins also added DE Adam Carriker to help out that defensive front.  The Redskins are attempting to become competitive again, just like the Cowboys are trying.  They will have a new offensive look, with a new QB and 2 new receivers.  Look for the Redskins to continue to add big name players as they continue to attempt to become competitive again.

Tebow Time Again, This Time In The Playoffs!

The Denver Broncos just defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in an overtime thriller last night.  The Broncos were off to a slow start after trailing 6-0 in the 1st quarter, but once their offense started, there was no turning back for Tim Tebow (Florida) and the Broncos.  The Broncos quickly went up 7-6 and then shortly after 14-6.  It seemed as if noone could stop Tebow.  Tim Tebow has been receiving a lot of criticism lately.  People have been saying that he can not throw the ball, and also that he should be a running back or tight end.  Tim Tebow just proved all of those people to be wrong.  Tebow was 10-21 with 3 combined touchdowns, and one rushing.  Tebow completed an 80 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Demaryious Thomas (Georgia Tech) to end the game and silenced all of the haters. Thomas had 4 receptions for 204 yards and 1 touchdown. The Broncos now travel up to New England to face the Patriots and their former coach Josh McDaniels.  This is Josh McDaniels first game back as Offensive Coordinator of the Patriots, because their former Coordinator went to Penn State to be the head coach of their football team. 

In other news, the New York Giants defeated the Atlanta falcons 24-2 yesterday afternoon.  The Giants Defense held the Falcons to 0 points on offense, while the Falcons Defense gave up 24 points.  The only way the Falcons got points was off of a New York Giants Safety.  Top performers on the Giants were Hakeem Nicks (North Carolina) with 6 catches for 115 yards and 2 TDs.  The Giants continue their strong run and travel up to Green Bay to face Aaron Rodgers (California) and the Packers.