If you are looking for the improvement in the Skins look at the improvement in execution, competition and effort. Granted the first two games have lacked a serious game plan, but what I see is a team in the 2nd year of a system that are playing with confidence. I also see competition at virtually every position which has been lacking in previous years. I believe the Redskins are a lot better than they were last year and more importantly, I think each of their division opponents has issues that make them vulnerable.

The Philadelphia Eagles - A lot of new faces coupled with the weight of crushing expectations have all of the signs of an implosion. Philly fans and media are merciless so the pressure will get to the Eagles much like it did with the superbowl hyped Cowboys the last couple of seasons. For those watching the Steelers exposed the fatal flaw in the Eagles in a meaningless preseason game a few days ago. They kept Vick in the pocket, made him become strictly a passer and he became ordinary looking real quick. Vick had an amazing year last year but that was one year. Philly has a loaded roster without a doubt but I'd be more afraid of them next year.

The Dallas Cowboys - The Cowboys will be a better team with Ryan as defensive coordinator, but they lack the players in the secondary to play a Ryan style of defense. They will also be better offensively in the 2nd year with Jason Garrett's full offense but due to salary cap issues the Cowboys could not make some necessary upgrades. The offensive line is still pretty bad in a division that prides itself on pressuring QBs. The Eagles, Giants and even the Redskins will bring lots of pressure this year so the question for Cowboys just like last year is can they keep Romo healthy? Ultimately the Cowboys will fall short due to their offensive line and their weak secondary. 

The New York Giants - The Giants defensive line is insanely talented but their secondary equally sucky and now they are banged up. Usi Umenyiora ended his hold out but the bad feelings remain. Usi's situation filters through that Giant locker room because players are taking note of how a guy that has consistently produced at a high level is being treated by management. Not to mention Eli Manning is coming off a blah year. The Giants have both on and off the field issues which makes them vulnerable.

The Redskins have plenty of issues of their own but if they can get some early confidence via wins they can do some serious damage this year. If John Beck does not lose games and the Skins can execute better as they have shown they will surprise a lot of people including their division foes.