Five Players to Watch in The NFC East '07 (This Isn't a J. Campbell Thread)

Since training camp is approaching, I guess it's actually time to start discussing football again. Here are five players in the NFC East that don't have "star" status, but I think could play a big role on impacting there respective teams.


Dallas Cowboys: Bobby Carpenter. Carpenter is a second year player from Ohio State where he was an outstanding linebacker. He saw limited playing time with the Cowboys, mostly on teams, until very late in the season. My bet is this kid is either going to crack the lineup or get significant playing time this year. Wade Phillips could reap Bill Parcell's rewards if Carpenter lives up to potential.

I would love to see it happen because I was verry high on him but he wont crack the startign line up he'll be a speciall situation player from all the reports in camp he's behind the line up of James and Ayondele even in some cases Burnnett he's back to MLB instead of OLB.

Player to watch for me is rookie A.Spencer all reports come that he's a Beast he allready has taken comand of the OLB spot he will help D.Ware put terror on other offenses he already had a similar play like Ware's last year on the run interception of vick if you haven't seen it go watch it it's just AMAZING.

Another player it's Spears I think with the adition of Phillips defense Spears will finally turn corners and be like a L.Castillo to this defense.

Washington Redskins: Rocky McIntosh. Yes, I'm on the bandwagon, but I got on in '06, and mini camp reports only confirm my bandwagoness. McIntosh like Carpener was relegated mostly to teams last year, and played sparingly, but many around the Beltway and Warpath.net feel this kid could help the defense return to form. Gregg Williams would just love to foam at that mouth over someone other than Sean Taylor; Let's hope it's Rocky!

I would go for the obvious choice rader Landry I really wanted this guy he doesn't seem to have a flaw he will solidify your defense and help put more presure on QB's by giving your line more time, he will make this defense unpredictable and will help taylor do what he does best. McIntosh I don't like I didn't like it last year to many injuries has lost explosivness.

Philadelphis Eagles: Takeo Spikes. Philly is Spike's third stop in his NFL career, and he's now two years removed from that nasty achilles injury he suffered in '05. After years of playing for mediocre teams, Spikes is ready to make a run for a championship. If he can stay healthy, Spikes could prove to be a nice addition to Philly's already solid lineup. His firey and intense style of play is a good compliment to that of Brian Dawkins. First T.O. now T.K.O! What is it with Philly and guys with flashy names?

I have to agree Spikes is the guy to see you can add Curtis to the mix but I believe it's a downgrade from Stallworth.

New York Giants: No one player really stood out to me on this team. For that reason, I'll highlight a couple of key losses. Tiki Barber's retirement and Jim Finn's season ending injury leaves the Giants with some question marks at the running back position; Particularly depth. While Brandon Jacobs is an upcoming RB in the NFL, he has big, very big, shoes to fill. This could be Tom Coughlin's toughest year yet as the head man in New York.

Also the big story here is like without tiki can eli make it we all know he wont but if I have to chose a player is Mathias Kiwanuka he's moving to LB he will see a lot more time he has the speed I think he'll be making a lot of plays.

Since training camp is approaching, I guess it's actually time to start discussing football again. Here are five players in the NFC East that don't have "star" status, but I think could play a big role on impacting there respective teams.


Dallas Cowboys: Bobby Carpenter. Carpenter is a second year player from Ohio State where he was an outstanding linebacker. He saw limited playing time with the Cowboys, mostly on teams, until very late in the season. My bet is this kid is either going to crack the lineup or get significant playing time this year. Wade Phillips could reap Bill Parcell's rewards if Carpenter lives up to potential.

I would love to see it happen because I was verry high on him but he wont crack the startign line up he'll be a speciall situation player from all the reports in camp he's behind the line up of James and Ayondele even in some cases Burnnett he's back to MLB instead of OLB.

Player to watch for me is rookie A.Spencer all reports come that he's a Beast he allready has taken comand of the OLB spot he will help D.Ware put terror on other offenses he already had a similar play like Ware's last year on the run interception of vick if you haven't seen it go watch it it's just AMAZING.

Another player it's Spears I think with the adition of Phillips defense Spears will finally turn corners and be like a L.Castillo to this defense.

Washington Redskins: Rocky McIntosh. Yes, I'm on the bandwagon, but I got on in '06, and mini camp reports only confirm my bandwagoness. McIntosh like Carpener was relegated mostly to teams last year, and played sparingly, but many around the Beltway and Warpath.net feel this kid could help the defense return to form. Gregg Williams would just love to foam at that mouth over someone other than Sean Taylor; Let's hope it's Rocky!

I would go for the obvious choice rader Landry I really wanted this guy he doesn't seem to have a flaw he will solidify your defense and help put more presure on QB's by giving your line more time, he will make this defense unpredictable and will help taylor do what he does best. McIntosh I don't like I didn't like it last year to many injuries has lost explosivness.

Philadelphis Eagles: Takeo Spikes. Philly is Spike's third stop in his NFL career, and he's now two years removed from that nasty achilles injury he suffered in '05. After years of playing for mediocre teams, Spikes is ready to make a run for a championship. If he can stay healthy, Spikes could prove to be a nice addition to Philly's already solid lineup. His firey and intense style of play is a good compliment to that of Brian Dawkins. First T.O. now T.K.O! What is it with Philly and guys with flashy names?

I have to agree Spikes is the guy to see you can add Curtis to the mix but I believe it's a downgrade from Stallworth.

New York Giants: No one player really stood out to me on this team. For that reason, I'll highlight a couple of key losses. Tiki Barber's retirement and Jim Finn's season ending injury leaves the Giants with some question marks at the running back position; Particularly depth. While Brandon Jacobs is an upcoming RB in the NFL, he has big, very big, shoes to fill. This could be Tom Coughlin's toughest year yet as the head man in New York.

Also the big story here is like without tiki can eli make it we all know he wont but if I have to chose a player is Mathias Kiwanuka he's moving to LB he will see a lot more time he has the speed I think he'll be making a lot of plays.


D'BOYZ...what's the word on Carpenter coming out of Big D. Does it look like he's going to start or no?

Hand down its JC. Its the most important job and its his first year as a starter. We could be watching the future of our team or we could just find out he not our future and have to start all over again for a QB. I don't think that will happen but it could and would set us back more than any other position on the field.

I wholeheartedly agree with you here. I was just trying to make a case for the non-JCs and non-Romos of the East.

But yeah, our season hinges on JC bigtime.

the wrod is he wont start he just be a situational player nickel, 4-3 and stuff but the current starters are Spencer,Ayondele,James and Ware that's why for me the gusy to watch is spencer.

Right now Dallas has an exces of talent in the LB front with guys like Burnnet,Carpenter and Ellis as backups guys tha tcould be starters in any other team

the wrod is he wont start he just be a situational player nickel, 4-3 and stuff but the current starters are Spencer,Ayondele,James and Ware that's why for me the gusy to watch is spencer.

Right now Dallas has an exces of talent in the LB front with guys like Burnnet,Carpenter and Ellis as backups guys tha tcould be starters in any other team

I really like Carpenter. I think if he was there at the time, the Skins would have taken him.

What about JC???? I think all eyes will be on him this year.

What about JC???? I think all eyes will be on him this year.


Again, I agree with everyone about JC and Romo, Eli, or whomever. This is a non-JC type thread, that's all.

Am I the only one bothered by a Cow helmet on our site...(just wondering) there's nothing I hate more than that star helmet ...And I could care less about the team or excess of linebackers (anyone agree) The Warpath I thought was about THE REDSKINS

Am I the only one bothered by a Cow helmet on our site...(just wondering) there's nothing I hate more than that star helmet ...And I could care less about the team or excess of linebackers (anyone agree) The Warpath I thought was about THE REDSKINS

It is about the Redskins, but don't you think it's more interesting to disucss what else is going on?

Again, I agree with everyone about JC and Romo, Eli, or whomever. This is a non-JC type thread, that's all.
Well then maybe you should have said the 5 to watch who are not QB's then we would not have been all confused. LOL There really is no other choice as far as I'm concerned. Any of the others mentioned we can substitute for but at QB we really have no substitute. I think Brunell can fill in but I'm talking our future as much as anything when saying JC is the one to watch. If he fails (which again I don't think he will) we have to start all over in a system everyone says takes two years just to learn.