Much like my College Football Is Upon Us section, I’m going to be doing a similar posting with the NFL. I’ll try to get one division out a day, but my work schedule is busy, so some days might not be posted on.

Today’s post will be on the NFC East, a division that appears up for grabs. The next post will probably should come Sunday, but I don’t keep any promises around here. To see my past NFL Season Preview posts, click here. I’m trying to bounce back and forth between NFL previews and NCAA previews. Anyway, enjoy.

1.) Dallas Cowboys: It’s scary for me to pick any team to finish first that’s coached by Wade Phillips, but this conference, which was a powerhouse a year ago, seems to be more on a downslide. Their defense should be solid, and their offense, with more carries expected to come from Marion Barber, shouldn’t have a problem putting points on the board.

Insert: Terrell Owens. You never know what this guy’s going to do, or what team he may be destroy. Wade Phillips admits to treating different players differently, though, so maybe a little bit of favortism thrown T.O’s way will help the head-case out a little.

Biggest Question: Can Tony Romo forget about last year? He went from everyone’s Golden Child to “That Guy That Fumbled The Damn Snap.” It wasn’t the Super Bowl, but losing a playoff game the way he lost a playoff game is always a tough thing to deal with.

2.) Philadelphia Eagles: They return Donnovan McNabb — which I’m yet to determine is a good or bad thing — and Jevon Kearse from injury. The defense looks to be pretty solid, and should anchor the unit. They lost Donte Stallworth, but not having a receiver in the past has never really slowed down this offense; they’ll still spread things out, and even though everyone knows Brian Westbrook’s getting the ball, he’ll still find a way into the end zone.

Insert: D-Nabb. How well will he perform? He’s been injured of late, and after having a nearly MVP like season two years ago, things have gone downhill since.

Biggest question: Can someone step up at wide receiver? I think the offense will be okay no matter what, but having a guy step up would be nice. Reggie Brown is the most likely candidate, but a part of me just can’t take a WR crew very serious whose number one guy is Reggie Brown.

3.) New York Giants: People on the hot seat: Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin. If Coughlin doesn’t reach the playoffs this year, he’s probably gone. If Eli doesn’t turn his completion percentage around a LOT, there may be some grumblings in New York for a new quarterback. Oh yeah, and this:

Insert: No Tiki Barber. I’ve got to hope Brandon Jacobs can pick up some of this slack, because I drafted him for my fantasy team. He’ll be splitting time with Reuben Droughns, but neither is going to provide big play potential.

Biggest Question: Can Eli play up to the standards expected? Most people say their biggest question is whether or not the running back duo can replace Tiki. I already have that answer: They can’t. But I don’t know a team who won’t survive without their great running back when they’ve got two pretty good replacements. I do, however, know a lot of teams that won’t survive with QB’s who make bad decisions on a Sundaily (I just made that one up) basis. If Eli rolls, the team rolls with him. If Eli Manning plays like the same Eli Manning we’ve seen recently. . . well, say goodbye to Tom Coughlin, New York.

4.) Washington Redskins: How bad does that Clinton Portis for Champ Bailey trade look now? Clinton was a back like every other back in Denver, and Champ Bailey is one of the top three or four cornerbacks to ever play. Ladell Betts is rumored to possibly be the starter, but they will have a good one-two punch back there. They add London Fletcher on defense, but they’ve got one fairly big issue.

Insert: Jason Campbell. They say his strides have been huge, but this is his first real year under center. He’s got some good targets to throw to — Antwan Randle El and Santanna Moss — but seeing how fast he adjusts to the pros will be something to watch.

Biggest Question: Can Joe Gibbs get the job done? He hasn’t impressed thus far. His best season was a mediocre season, but it at least resulted in a playoff game.