Can't say I agree with the Giants as third in the division.  I don't see the Eagles improving themselves any better than the Giants did.  Even if Strahan retires we have the depth at this point to replace him, simular to the way we replaced Tiki.  Don't forget Tiki was the second best all around RB in the league when he retired behind LT2 (the real LT will always be Lawrence Taylor).  Strahan is not the second best at his position any more.  I think Tuck is more than ready to fill his shoes at this point.  Plus on passing downs we would put Kiwi on the line with tuck and Osi, which would be compareable to Osi Strahan and Tuck.  Besides we don't want Kiwi dropping into coverage from the LB spot anyways.  But I don't see Strahan retiring, he will use it as an excuse like he did last year to sit out of training camp and preseason.

You add the fact that the Giants know what level they are capable of playing at and the fact that people once again are doubting them so they won't be overconfident, they have an excellent chance of winning the East and getting a good playoff seed.  If we can get Philips and Manningham to contribute like last years draft class (which I believe is very possible) did then watch out especially if Thomas contributes at CB as well.

Just keep on talking sportswriters..Your just adding fuel to the fire!!! I would like to see Strahan back but Tuck is ready to step in and replace him..Kiwi should be back on the Line this year. unless he has had a major turn around

WE ARE IN THE TOUGHEST DIVISION IN FOOTBALL AND IF YOU COMBINE THAT WITH THE SECOND TOUGHEST DIVISIONAL SCHEDULE THIS YEAR, I CAN SEE WHERE SOME SPORTSWRITERS CAN PICK US THIRD BEING THE HOMERS THEY ARE.

I agree 100% with nyg-tml. 

Plus, you really can't pick anyone else in the division other than the Giants and Cowboys. 

Since the Cowboys haven't won A playoff game in 13 years (ironically they went 13-3 to set up year 13 of their drought), can you really have much confidence in them under Philips (same playoff record)?

Last time I checked, the Giants DID win the Super Bowl and quite convincingly.  They didn't lose anybody of vital importance, plus they made two great draft picks on Day 1 last month. 

As far as the Eagles go...McFraud is not going to lead his team anywhere.  Sure, they might beat the Giants this SEASON--a rivalry is a rivalry.  However, he's a side-arm QB with no killer instinct.  Proof: he almost let the Falcons crawl back in the NFC Championship game because he didn't take advantage of the chances the Falcons gave to finish them off.  In the SB itself, he was lazily walking up to the line of scrimmage in the closing minutes of the game against the New England Videotapers when he had no timeouts.  Lo and behold his team lost.  He is a baby and constantly complains about being a black QB and how tough it is to play in Philly. 

Even if McFraud deserved his marquis status, the offense is still tied around Westbrook's ass.  They don't have any other option and have done NOTHING to change that.  NOTHING.

Washington has the exact oposite problem.  Offense is all right, but their defense is suspect at best.  They have no pass rush, and realistically speaking, have they addressed the loss of the late Sean Taylor?  I'm sorry to say but that is a concern.  Spagnolo could've been a great help--he's a DEFENSIVE-minded coach and they hire instead an unproven QB coach.  Brilliant.

The Cowboys and Giants will fight each other for 1 and 2 in the division as nyg-tml said.