Wednesday, August 31

NFL Preview: Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys


Key Additions:
OT Tyron Smith (draft)
LB Bruce Carter (draft)
S Abram Elam (FA)
DE Kenyon Coleman (FA)


Key Departures:
RB Marion Barber 
WR Roy Williams 
DE Stephen Bowen 
T Marc Colombo


Report:
Last season was one the most disappointing seasons that the Dallas Cowboys had in some time. They were hosting the Super Bowl and the possibility was definitely there at the start of the season. If they are to reach that goal they need QB Tony Romo to stay healthy. Dallas also need to find their identity. They hope that RB Felix Jones can become a factor back. Luckily for Romo he has talented players to throw the ball to. WR's Dez Bryant and Miles Austin are explosive players that forces the defense to fear the deep threat. At tight end they have Pro Bowler Jason Witten and talented Martellus Bennett. The offensive line is one the leagues best. They did lose T Marc Colombo, but replaced him with first round pick Tyron Smith. C Andre Gurode is one of the league's best centers. 


The defensive line for Dallas is good one. DL Jay Ratliff, Igor Olshansky, and Keyon Coleman give them a good pass rush and run stop. The main pass rusher is LB DeMarcus Ware. In Ware's five seasons he has produced 80 sacks. The rest of the linebacker corps consists of Bradie James, Sean Lee, and Anthony Spencer. The secondary needs to improve. CB's Orlando Scandrick and Alan Ball look like they will battling Mike Jenkins and Terence Newman for the starting spot. At safety Dallas kept good safety Gerald Sensabaugh and brought in Abram Elam to fit Rob Ryan's scheme. 


K David Buehler has a great leg, but needs to be more accurate. P Mat McBriar is one the leagues premier punters. Dez Bryant is a speedy returner who can take it to the house. 


Review: 
After a bad season Dallas looks forward to good year. New coaches Jason Garrett and Rob Ryan are tough coaches that Dallas needs. Romo looks to have another season like 2009 with a more consistent running game. The defense should improve with new DC Rob Ryan. This team has a fantastic chance to make the playoffs, but must get through a tough NFC.


Division Finish: TBA

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