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Mike & Ike Have Eagles A Top Their NFC East RB And LB Rankings

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- Michael Barkann and Ike Reese decided to rank the NFC East position-by-position this week on the 94WIP Mike & Ike Show. At running back, the Eagles added the shifty, multi-faceted Darren Sproles in the off-season to form a deadly combination with the defending rushing champ, in LeSean McCoy. At linebacker, the Eagles add first-round pick Marcus Smith with 2013 starters Mychal Kendricks, Connor Barwin, and Trent Cole.

The Redskins and Cowboys feature Alfred Morris and DeMarco Murray at running back, respectively. The Giants have undefined roles in their backfield heading into 2014, but they did add Rashad Jennings in the offseason.

At linebacker, the Cowboys Sean Lee tore his ACL in the offseason and will miss the 2014 season. Giants linebacker, Jon Beason, suffered a ligament tear and a small fracture in his right foot in June, but hopes to be ready for week 1.

Related: Mike & Ike Rank The NFC East QB's and receiving corps

Unsurprisingly, Barkann and Reese say the Eagles are strongest among NFC East teams at running back and linebacker.

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Mike & Ike ranked the NFC East coaches, which will be posted on Sunday.

 

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