NFL Team Preview #3

Moving on to the cowboys, this is my second team preview for the NFC.

Team Offense: 7th
Team Defense: 23rd
Strength of Schedule (difficult): 15th (tie)
2010 record 6-10

On to the Lone-star state which surprisingly had a more successful baseball team then football team last year. The Cowboys, Superbowl favorites last year, disappointed their fans with a 6-10 record. The record, as mediocre as it seems, should not be blamed on the cowboys offense, who had the 7th ranked offense in the league last year, without Tony Romo for the majority of the year. Rather the blame should be placed on their defense, who instead of building on a successful 2009 season, regressed and had a sub par 2010 season. Jason garret is a good coach, but he has little experience as a head coach in the NFL, but I can appreciate the drive and motivation he brings to his team. I think cowboys offense this year has a chance of replicating last years success, with a healthy Tony Romo, a Dez Bryant with a year of experience, and a decent offense line. However the defense looks like it might be taking a step back, I don't like the fact that Rob Ryan tries to be his brother with the comments about Vick and the eagles. Add to the fact that Terrance Newman is aging fast, Mike Jenkins, who seemingly draws a penalty every time he is on the field, and a weak Linebacker corps with only Ware to build upon.

I do believe, contrary to many people's opinions, that the cowboys offensive line will take a step forward rather than backwards. Doug Free is a good tackle, and it was crucial that the cowboys resigned him, as well as, I think the number nine pick- Tyrone Smith will have a good rookie season, manning down the fort on the right side.


Surprise of the season: Dez Bryant has an 1100 yard receiving season

Biggest Disappointment: Jay Ratliff

Offensive MVP: Dez Bryant

Defensive MVP: Ware- was there ever any question?

Record prediction: 8-8

Jordan Record prediction: 9-7