The NFC East has a good mix of youth and veteran leadership at the cornerback position, and it may be the position group with the most even talent level across the four teams in the division. Every NFC East team can boast CB talent, yet no team in the division really dominates with a pair of shutdown corners.
This is a division that has relied heavily on offensive and defensive line play, and strong offensive running games. Still, the four teams have each done a good job of building additional strength into their respective defenses. The Cowboys have put together an impressive linebacking group; the Redskins and Eagles have strong pass rushers; the Giants have been remaking the roster, and, this offseason, focused heavily on the defensive backfield — a move that may provide more long term dividends than immediate return on investment.