2007 NFC East Division Preview by Marc Lawrence They say some things never change, even when they do. That’s life in the NFC East where veteran head coach Bill Parcells opted for retirement (again) has been replaced by veteran head coach Wade Phillips. Meanwhile, the three other veteran coaches in the conference are beginning to feel the seat warming after disappointing seasons in 2006. Like we said, some things never change, even when they do. Here is my take of teams in the NFC East Division for 2007. Be sure to check out the rest of my 2007 NFL Previews updated throughout the summer. Enjoy! Dallas: Team owner Jerry Jones was a genuine “stealers wheel” in the off-season when forced to make one deal after another. After the loss of Bill Parcells to yet another retirement, Jones settled on former NFL head coach and San Diego defensive coordinator Wade Phillips as his new head coach. He remained busy in the free agent market, signing QB Brad Johnson (Vikings), OT Leonard Davis (Cardinals) and big-hitting SS Ken Hamlin (Seahawks) before stocking up in the draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper feels first round pick Anthony Spencer (DE from Purdue) has a chance to be the league’s Rookie of the Year. Word on the street is that WR Terrell Owens is more intent than ever on having a career year. If he does, and if QB Tony Romo can put a season-ending botched snap behind him, the Cowboys just might become America’s team again. Play on Dallas as a road underdog at Philadelphia. NY Giants: It was mission accomplished in Jerry Reese’s first NFL draft as a general manager. First round pick Aaron Ross (CB from Texas) has a real nose for the ball and figures to double as a punt returner, while second round selection Steve Smith (WR from USC) is good insurance for Amani Toomer (torn ACL). In addition, Reese filled holes by adding speed and depth to the defense with his other five picks. The main question at hand is the job security of head coach Tom Coughlin. A 2-7 finish last season nearly finished him with the Giants. Instead, they’ve opted to bring him back for another go-round. QB Eli Manning, whose best role is 10-5-1 ATS in division games, needs to accelerate his growth in order for Coughlin to survive. Otherwise, both of them may be goners. Play on NY Giants as an underdog vs. Buffalo (key if an underdog of 3.5 or more points). Philadelphia: We like Andy Reid, and because we do we can only empathize with him and his personal plight of late. After enduring an appalling period baby-sitting child-like Terrell Owens, troubled times plagued his two sons this off-season necessitating a two-month personal leave of absence. Reid is back and is looking to guide his team to the playoffs for the seventh time in his nine-year career with Philadelphia. The Eagle faithful appeared stunned when he grabbed QB Kevin Kolb (Houston) in the first round of the draft. We think it was a brilliant move. Incumbent QB Donavon McNabb has gone down with season ending injuries three times in the past five years and Kolb, who started 50 straight games with the Cougars, has played every game of his career (including high school) in a spread offense. Besides, the Eagles have a way of parting with popular older players. Play on Philadelphia vs. New Orleans. Washington: Despite having their hands cuffed with only five available selections, the Redskins managed to fill an area of need when they secured the services of LaRon Landry (LSU), college football’s best defensive back. Strong-armed QB Jordan Palmer (UTEP, Carson’s brother) followed later in the draft. Meanwhile, this is Joe Gibbs’ second term as a head coach with Washington, and he continues to struggle in division games (1-5 SU last season). In fact, when favored against division opponents, he is just 47-68-4 ATS, including 3-16 ATS laying doubles. A closer look at last year’s record shows that half of Washington’s games were decided by four or less points (or overtime). They went 2-6 in those affairs. Like Gibb’s auto racing team, they need to learn how to get to the finish line faster than the competition. Play on Washington as an underdog vs. Chicago. Remember to get Marc Lawrence’s Guaranteed NFL Football Winners this year right here at Vegas Experts, where you only pay after you win! And don’t forget to check out Marc’s 2007 College Football Previews, with free College Football Picks on nearly every team!