An IDP Look at FA Signings - NFC East fantasysharks.com Tue 4/2/13 1:00 PM

We head back to the NFC with the next installment of this series examining the fantasy impact of the 2013 free agent signings on the defensive side of the ball. The hard-hitting NFC East is up next and there are plenty of big names that have joined the division that will make some fantasy waves next season and beyond. This seems as good a time as any to clarify a couple of things I mistakenly took as self-evident when breaking down the previous three divisions. These articles are set up to be an early examination of only the newly signed players, how they may be utilized on their respective NFL teams and what the fantasy impact may be from an IDP perspective. I've purposely avoided addressing players that have resigned with their current teams, as well as to a great extent, how the new signings may affect the fantasy value of those players and the other IDP options already on rosters. All of that will be addressed after the NFL Draft when OTAs and minicamps get underway and roles become more defined. March and April NFL depth charts are about as reliable as a politicians campaign promise. Fret not my fellow IDP enthusiasts, as we steamroll towards the 2013 season myself and the entire Fantasy Sharks' IDP crew will continue to break things down from every conceivable angle. You love IDP? We have your back. With that in mind let's get back to it... PHILADELPHIA: The Eagles came out of the gate slowly with their first couple of free agent defensive signings by bringing on board former Rams CB, Bradley Fletcher, Panthers LB Jason Phillips and 49er NT Isaac Sopoaga. All three are serviceable defenders that look to provide some depth for the Eagles from an NFL standpoint but are not fantasy options. Of the three Sopoaga may hold minimal value in leagues that require the DT position but beyond that there is nothing to get excited about with these signings. That all changed when the Eagles signed former Patriot Patrick Chung to take over the SS spot for 2013. Chung flies around the field, has a nose for the football and is capable of finishing among the leaders in fantasy scoring at the DB position. For his career, Chung averages just fewer than five tackles per game, has added seven interceptions with three sacks and one defensive TD in 50 regular season games. It's the 50 regular season games that are worrisome as Chung has missed 14 games over the past three seasons and carries above average injury risk. He will look for a fresh start playing for a head...