With training camp well underway for all of the NFL, we here at the LEB Sports have taken upon the very daunting, controversial task of ranking the teams in the NFC East in a three part series. So, without further adieu, we’ll begin with the offenses. If you don’t like our list, feel free to make your own (or leave a comment). Enjoy…

1. Dallas Cowboys

-Strengths: Well, let’s see… Tony Romo, T.O., Marion the Barbarian, Jason Witten, a big, strong offensive line. Is there a weakness? Another year together with Offensive Coordinator Jason Garret calling the plays, the sky seems to be the limit for this crew. They’ve got the best group of skill players in the conference and arguably the NFL.

-Weakness: Depth at Wide Receiver is the main concern going into the season. Rumors were abound throughout the off-season for a number two receiver. Whether it was Chad Johnson, Roy Williams (the Lion), and/or Anquan Boldin, the big talk around town was that they needed someone opposite of T.O. However, this team did quite well with the guys that are starting the season with last year. The only concern? What happens if T.O. goes down? Injuries are the only thing that can derail this train.

-The X Factor: With their first round pick the Cowboys selected Felix Jones. Felix’s role coming in is simply to provide a “change of pace” from the hammerin’ Marion Barber. Jones was drafted for his speed and big play ability. If he can produce like he did in college, this team just got a whole lot better. Regardless, even if he runs right into the back of a lineman on every play and gets tackled for a 2 yard gain, it won’t be much different from last year’s “change of pace back”.

2. New York Giants

-Strengths: It pains me to say, but dumb-faced Manning appears to have gained some confidence. Last years Super Bowl run seemed to take a ton of weight off his shoulders. They have a solid running game behind Brandon Jacobs and a big play receiver in Plaxico Burress ranking them as the number 2 offense in the NFC East.

-Weakness: Is it possible to have a strength as a weakness as well? In this case yes. Which Manning will the Giants be getting for this season? Will it be weeks 1-16 Manning or will it be the QB that took the Patriots to the brink in the final game of the season and eventually hoisted up the Lombardi Trophy? The success of the Giants depends on which Manning shows up.

-The X Factor: After battling injuries most of the season last year, rooking WR Steve Smith ended up playing in only 5 games during the regular season. He played all 4 of the Giants post-season games. While his stats aren’t that great due to the time he missed, Smith showed to be a viable option as a 3rd receiver for the Giants during their post-season run. If Smith can provide consistency as a number 3 WR behind Burress and Toomer, then the Giants have a chance of being a formidable offense. However, you take Eli, I’ll take Romo.

3. Philadelphia Eagles

-Strengths: With a new contract in hand, Brian Westbrook is the only concern I have on offense with this team. Fantasy owners know of this guys importance but his contributions to the Eagles might give him the title of “Most Underated Player”. Without Westbrook the Eagle offense is stuck. Westbrook led the NFL in yards from scrimmage last season (2,104) and the success of the Eagles depends on him reproducing that.

-Weakness: Who on this list scares you? Hank Baskett, Reggie Brown, Kevin Curtis, or DeSean Jackson? With the 18th pick in the draft the Eagles selected Jackson out of California to help solidify their WR corps. However, as is usual, McNabb has a bunch of no-names to throw the ball to. Maybe Jackson emerges as a premier receiver but his size may limit him from becoming a premier number 1 option at WR.

-The X Factor: Is McNabb healthy? The last few years Donovan (not to be confused with “The Great Donovan“) has suffered from a variety of injuries most notably a bad knee. For a scrambling QB that has struggled in the past with accuracy, that doesn’t make for a good combination. Can McNabb stay healthy? If not, does anyone feel they have a threat other than Westbrook? I don’t.

4. Washington Redskins

-Strengths: The only team in the NFC East without a veteran QB at the helm is the Washington Redskins, however, they aren’t without their fair share of weapons. They’ve got a Cowboy killer in the likes of Santana Moss and Clinton Portis. Portis played in only 8 games in the 2006 season but had a solid season in 2007 finishing with 1,262 rushing yards and 11 TD’s. Moss’s breakthrough season was in 2005 when he finished with 84 receptions and 1,483 receiving yards. He hasn’t come close to that in the last two season but if he could only play the Cowboys 16 times a year he might get close. In week 17, Moss had 6 grabs fro 103 yards. And let us not forget #2 TE in the NFC East - Chris Cooley

-Weakness: The weakness with the Redskins (and the reason they are ranked last in the East in offense) is the uncertainty that they have with Jason Campbell. Campbell, at times, has shown that he is progressing into a solid starting QB, but will it be enough to propel the Redskins into the playoffs?

-The X Factor: With weapons like Randel El, Moss, Portis, and Cooley, this team has potential to be very explosive. However, they need a guy to get them the ball. As mentioned earlier, Washington is the only team without a veteran QB under center. If Campbell can continue to progress as a starting QB in the NFL, this team can be dangerous. However, without consistency from the QB position, this team will struggle.