NFC East rookie grades Odell Beckham-led Giants group thrive

As coaches and general managers prepare to make potentially franchise-altering decisions in the 2015 , now is the perfect time to look back and see how the choices made last year played out on the field. Bucky Brooks is reviewing and grading each team's rookie cla s from 2014, as well as highlighting what organizations should hone in on at this month's NFL -- continuing with the NFC East below. Dallas Cowboys It's time to give Jerry and Stephen Jones credit for reshaping the into a playoff Patrick Wisdom Jersey team through shrewd personnel moves over the past few seasons. The decision to retool the offensive line -- spending three first-round picks on the unit over the last four drafts -- turned out to be a crucial factor in the team's resurgence. , the No. 16 overall pick in 2014, played like a 10-year vet at offensive guard, despite spending most of his collegiate career at tackle. With Martin earning All-Pro honors at a new position in Year 1, the deserve kudos for having a clear plan for their rookie standout. mi sed part of the season battling injuries, but he returned down the stretch to give Dallas a pa s-rush threat off the edge. Grade: B Combine focus: The impending free agency of running back and receiver could force the to spend most of their time scouring the offensive skill-position market. There are several intriguing WR1 candidates in the draft, but most should be off the board by the time the pick at No. 27. Thus, the team could take extended looks at Ohio State's , Michigan's and Mi souri's as po sible replacements for Bryant on the perimeter. If the are planning to let Murray walk, the bulk of the interviews and evaluations in Indianapolis will focus on the likes of , , and as potential feature backs. New York Giants It's uncommon for a rookie to completely energize a program with his presence and skills, but that was certainly the case with Jr. in 2014. He was sensational as the ' WR1, exhibiting exceptional hands, ball skills and playmaking ability on the perimeter. In addition, he helped quarterback find his groove within a new offense. The emergence of Beckham, who racked up 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns in just 12 games, could make the an offensive juggernaut in 2015 when veteran receiver returns from injury. OL and RB also contributed as rookies and should be entrenched as starters in Year 2. flashed intriguing talent at linebacker down the stretch, leading to a potential starting job in 2015. Given the overall succe s of the cla s from top to bottom, general manager Jerry Reese deserves a pat on the back despite another disappointing regular-season record from the G-Men. Grade: A Combine focus: The return of Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator should prompt the to upgrade their D-line in the offseason. New York captured the Lombardi Trophy with Spags at DC in 2007 behind a deep D-line rotation that featured a number of explosive pa s rushers. Thus, the team will take extended looks at dynamic defensive tackles like Florida State's and Oklahoma's , to see if they can offer a pa s-rush presence on the interior. At defensive end, the could check in with Mi si sippi State's and Arkansas' as potential Day 2 targets. Philadelphia Eagles The ' rookie cla s delivered a mixed bag of results in 2014. exceeded expectations as a second-round pick, exhibiting strong hands, ball skills and courage manning the slot for the team. He showed better-than-anticipated quickne s with the ball in his hands, and his ability to make plays on the perimeter helped Philly's offense light up scoreboards around the league. Linebacker , on the other hand, was a huge disappointment. The No. 26 overall pick was unable to break into the rotation and e sentially experienced a redshirt season. In the wake of , the must find a way to help their first-round pick find his way during the offseason. Grade: C+ Combine focus: Forgive me if this makes me sound like a broken record, but the desperately need an elite cover corner on the perimeter. The desire to nab a blue-chip CB will prompt Philadelphia to spend time with Michigan State's , Washington's , LSU's and Wake Forest's , to see if their respective games and personalities match the ' profile. Washington Redskins The lack of a first-round pick (stemming from the trade) prevented the from adding a blue-chip talent in the 2014 cla s, but that doesn't absolve the team from criticism over the dearth of first-year contributions. OLB and OT were non-factors as rookies; the team needs both to develop into serviceable starters. was the lone bright spot in the cla s as a long, rangy corner with impre sive instincts. He made critical plays for the defense on the perimeter and looks like a long-term starter heading into Year 2. If Breeland continues to grow as a playmaker, he could salvage the ' draft cla s down the road. Grade: C- Combine on NFL Network In advance of the draft, Marcus Mariota and others will look to showcase their skills at the combine (Feb. 17-23), only on NFL Network. Combine focus: The need to addre s their offensive and defensive lines in the 2015 . The team needs to investigate the offensive tackle cla s to see if there is a viable option to consider as a starter, but adding a dynamic pa s rusher should be a top priority. Mi souri's and Nebraska's will get the bulk of the attention, but expect the to also look at some Day 2 candidates, like Clemson's and Utah's . 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