Way too early NFL predictions for every team in 2023
By Randy Gurzi
Philadelphia Eagles: Jordan Davis breaks out
There wasn’t much to dislike about the Philadelphia Eagles 2022 campaign, other than the fact that they just fell short of winning it all. But if there was one disappointment, it had to be the absence of Jordan Davis.
The No. 13 overall pick hardly made any noise as he had just 18 tackles all season. But in 2023, the Eagles might lose both Javon Hargrave and Fletcher Cox. That sounds bad but in all honesty, it would be best if at least one of them left.
This would force Davis onto the field and the athletic 6-foot-6, 340-pound monster would then find his groove. And when he does, it will be bad for everyone they face.
New York Giants: Daniel Jones re-signs, and flounders
Brian Daboll did wonders in his first season as the head coach of the New York Giants, even winning a playoff game against Seattle. Now, he has some decisions to make as Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones are both free agents.
Barkley could wind up getting the franchise tag but this prediction is that they keep Jones as well, re-signing him to a three-year deal. As good as he was in their win over the Seahawks, he was just as bad in the loss to the Eagles the following week.
That wasn’t a fluke either as Jones led the Giants to a 1-4-1 record in the NFC East, with the lone win and tie coming against the Washington Commanders.
Against playoff teams, he just wasn’t as good. That was just hard to see because he only faced four playoff teams outside of the East and was 2-2 in those games. That will be the case again in 2023 as the Giants will regret the move while watching their offense regress as Jones does as well.