Puttin’ on the Blitz: The NFC East’s Top Defensive Players

By Erik Frenz
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: July 12, 2009

... NFC East. This division may be one of the most strong defensively, even more than the stifling defenses in the AFC North. All of my selections are pass rushers, either lining up with their hand in the ground as a lineman, or as an outside linebacker. Interestingly enough, the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys all ranked within the top six in group sacks last season. The Giants recently won a Super Bowl, and just last year they held the NFC’s best record. They were disappointingly bounced out of the playoffs in their first matchup against the division rival Eagles. Their defense was dealt a huge blow by the departure of defensive draftsman Steve Spagnuolo, but their personnel still figures to be one of the most talented groups in football. The Cowboys led the league last season in sacks, and actually gained a lot of ground once Wade Phillips took over the defensive play-calling duties. They have plenty of room for improvement, but look to expand on their progress from last season a...

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Puttin’ on the Blitz: The NFC East’s Top Defensive Players

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