... in the NFL, which leads to higher expectations and a magnified pressure to win.

Each team has its exclusive set of issues, all of which become nationally known because these teams reside in large markets: New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Dallas.

Professional football is a major part of the culture in these cities, and media attention has been ramped up to smothering levels in recent years.

The division has become a contest of one-upmanship, as the teams leave no stone unturned in attempting to improve their lots. As a result, there are always questions of motive when it comes to acquiring or drafting players. Those motives are usually smoke-screened through patronizing pressers and interviews....

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