The Dallas Cowboys position preview is a breakdown for each position group in anticipation of the upcoming football season.
The surprise retirement of Jason Witten had left the Cowboys stunned and unprepared heading into the offseason this year. For the first time in over a decade, #82 will not be the starter at TE for the Cowboys. If Witten’s retirement wasn’t devastating enough for the team his primary back up last year James Hanna also decided to hang up his cleats. Now the cast of characters remaining on…
Cowboy fans have long taken for granted that their team has one of if not the best offensive lines in the league. That perception changed dramatically last year after personal change and injuries exposed the lack of depth of the Dallas Cowboys offensive line. With three perennial All-Pro’s in Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick and Zack Martin it is hard to blame Cowboy fans for their confidence in that group. However,…
The Dallas Cowboys have arguably the best running game in the entire league. When you combine a running back of the quality of Ezekiel Elliott and put him behind an offensive line loaded with All-Pro’s and 1st round talent then you have a recipe for success. Elliott will be available for all 16 games barring injury and he should be in contention to lead the league in rushing this season….
Dak Prescott is now entering his 3rd year and there is a lot of pressure on him to perform at a high level this season. After a surprisingly successful rookie campaign, not to mention becoming the official heir apparent to Tony Romo, expectations were high for him last season. I would argue that the expectations were unfairly high for a 4th round draft pick in only his second season. …
The Dallas Cowboys are fortunate enough to have one of the best kickers in the entire NFL. Dan Bailey (a.k.a “Mr. Automatic”) is in fact one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history! I never feel uneasy watching him attempt a field goal. Whether it is a chip shot in the first quarter or a clutch game winner with no time left on the clock, he always seems to…
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback landscape has undergone significant change over the last 13 months. It was only that long ago that Tony Romo was entrenched as the starter, Kellen Moore was his back-up and rookie Dak Prescott was competing to earn a spot as the third stringer. Fast forward to week 1 of the 2017 NFL season and now Dak Prescott has secured his spot as the new starter, meanwhile…
The conversation concerning the running back position begins and ends with Ezekiel Elliott. His pending 6 game suspension puts the Cowboys in a precarious situation. With a decision yet to be reached on his appeal the Cowboys had no choice but to use one of their 53 roster spots on him. Meanwhile it is still unknown if he will play week 1 against the Giants or make his first appearance…
Compared to their division rivals, the Cowboys are underwhelming at the wide receiver position. Dez Bryant is a beast, and following two injury plagued seasons, has had a tremendous training camp. Look for him to have a bounce back season. The rest of the core contributors Terrance Williams, Brice Butler and Cole Beasley are returning this season. This is great for second year sensation Dak Prescott, who has built a…
The most intriguing position group on the Dallas Cowboys is the tight ends. The leader of that group, Jason Witten, is returning for his 15th season. He is a future hall of famer, a leader in the locker room and the most dependable guy on the team for the last decade. He does not have elite speed or athletic ability but he is one of the best players on the roster. …
The “Great Wall of Dallas” will look quite different than it did last season. Right tackle Doug Free retired and Left Guard Ron Leary left via free agency so there will be 2 new faces in the starting lineup. Ron Leary played exceptionally well the last few seasons in Dallas, meanwhile Doug Free had been rock solid in the run game. With the turnover at the position, some believe the…