Are the Eagles Now the Team to Beat

In a matter of two day the Eagles traded Kevin Kolb to Arizona for Rodgers-Cromartie, a great defensive back. Then they signed Nnamdi, out of no where pretty much too. Every was so sure he would end up lining up across from Revis, but instead he will help the Eagles defense.
What these moves have done is take Some pressure off the offense. The Eagles defense gave up points in bulk last year, and as many big plays as Vick made they gave up. Now it would appear that they have just as am explosive of a defense as they do Offense. Now the big question is does this make them the NFC favorite, personally I still like the Packers. The Eagles don't impresse me with there passing game enough, and there D-line isn't that great, and a d-line can break a defense. Andy Reid is a great coach and if Vick stay healthy and DeSean Jackson plays the hole year, and LeSean McCoy produces they will no doubt be a playoff team, and probably in the NFC championship. But I feel Green Bay has a better Defense By far, quarterback is a push, the Packers separate themselves at Reciever though.
No question though, the past two days were huge for the Eagles future, and you got to wonder what the Jets will do with the extra money now.

The New England Patriots traded for Chad Ochocinco from the Bengals today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter the Bengals in return recieve 2 draft pics, one this year and one next year.
This come's one day after they accuired Albert Haynesworth from the Redskins, who help selidify there offensive line in a way they've missed since trading Richard Seymore to the Raiders.
Ochocinco and the Patriots restructured his remaining 3 year deal to fit with in the patriots salary cap needs. The 10 year veteran caught 67 passes for 831 yards and 4 touchdowns last season, a down year but he shared the field with Terrel Owens. It was a drop off from his 2009 campaign were Ochocinco had caught 72 passes for 1,046 yards and 9 touchdowns. In all Ochocinco has had seven 1,000 yard seasons through his 10 year career.
Ochocinco will give Brady a deep threat he lost last season after they traded Randy Moss after week 4 to the Minnesota Viking's. According to Ocho and Bill Belichick they have a friendship that was formed a few years back, and one that is non football related. According to Ocho "It became a friendship beyond a football player and Coach. He became my friend"
Belicheck confirmed this by saying "I like Chad. I like him as a player, I like him as a person. I like his enthusiasm and the fun he has in football and how he competes on the football field."
This really puts pressure on the Jets to make a real move on Nnamdi or another defensive free agent.

Free Agency Question Marks

With News that the Seahwaks have signed former Minnesota Vikings Reciever Sidney Rice makes my question the Tavaris Jackson move that much more. If they were planning on bringing in talent why wouldn't they go after a free agent QB, or maybe a Kevin Kolb? I do realize Jackson and Rice have a history from play together at the Vikings, but Im not buying into Tavaris Jackson as a consistent NFL starter. Then news that Matt Leinart resigned with the Texans means that he will not be reunited with Coach Pete Carrol.
The Patriots traded draft pics to the Washington Redskins for Albert Haynesworth, if anyone can straighten this guy out it would be the Patroits fanchise, they kept Randy Moss focused for a while. If the Patriots are able to get Haynesworth back into shape he could be back to the pro bowl caliber talent he was just 2 seasons ago while he was apart of the Tennesee Titans Franchise.
The Reggie Bush to Miami rumors could be huge! In Miami he will get more touches no doubt, I think Bush if given the chance, could benefit from 15 plus touches a game. If the Dolphins are able to trade for Kyle Orton Miami could be a very improved squad, as long as Brandon Marshall plays an entire season they could be making a run at the Jets and Pats for the Division.
Then of course you have the holdouts, Chris Johnson, DeSean Jackson, and Frank Gore. I don't believe many people are surprised about Jackson and Johnson, there 2 of the biggest play makers in the NFL today and there both scheduled to make under $600,000. All 3 of these guys could be holding out for a while so it is something to watch because all three of these guys are Fantast Football impact players. I expect Jackson to be in camp soon but it sounds like Gore and Johnson could be awhile.