The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL 2025 NFC East preview
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Aug 20, 2025 The podcast kicks off with a deep dive into the NFC East, focusing on the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Eagles. Can they avoid the infamous Super Bowl hangover? The hosts explore the Commanders' aspirations after a breakout season and assess the Cowboys' potential rebound. Meanwhile, the Giants' defensive strengths and the prospects of their new quarterback raise intriguing questions. Expect lively discussions on team dynamics, player performances, and strategic outlooks as each team aims for success in the upcoming season.
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Eagles' Multi-Year Personnel Edge
- The Eagles' front office consistently plans years ahead and repeatedly finds impactful players through volume and smart trades.
- Maintaining that hit rate is why Philadelphia has sustained contention and reached multiple Super Bowls recently.
Young Eagles Defense Can Leap Together
- Philadelphia's young defensive pieces showed unexpected growth and can raise the unit's ceiling if they progress together.
- Continuity and blended schematic ideas amplify those players' development under Vic Fangio.
Watch Eagles' Interior Line Health
- Monitor the Eagles' interior line health and Landon Dickerson's recovery as it's the team's main remaining uncertainty.
- If Dickerson is limited, expect impacts on run/pass balance and Saquon Barkley's effectiveness.