The Dallas Cowboys are an NFL team in the Eastern Conference of the National Football Conference. The Cowboys joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1960. Since then, the Dallas Cowboys have been one of the most successful teams in NFL history. They have won five Super Bowl championships and have been conference champions eight times.
However, past success does not guarantee future victories, a fact brought home last season with a humiliating loss to division rival Philadelphia, ending the season and forcing the Cowboys to watch the playoffs from home. The result is that the Cowboys organization has to make some serious moves in order to put another contender on the field for the 2009 season.
Some of the offseason moves by the team include releasing problem players Adam "Pacman" Jones, Terrell Owns and Tank Johnson, realizing that they weren't producing much more than noise and bad publicity, and will make Roy Williams the primary receiver. He should be assisted by Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton to make up for the loss of Owens.
The Cowboys defense may be weaker in 2009 than in 2008. In 2008, the defense was 20th in points allowed and were repeatedly devastated by teams with strong running games. The 2009 draft did not do much to fill these significant disadvantages in the Dallas Cowboys' defense. The Cowboys failed to shore up the holes in their secondary and defense line.
There were a few bright spots in the 2009 draft. One of the smartest picks was Robert Brewster, who is an offensive tackle from Ball State. In addition, the Cowboys acquired Michael Hamlin, who is a safety from Clemson. It remains to be seen if, and when, any of these players will have a positive impact on the team.
The Cowboys are looking for more than just a few roster moves to put the past season behind them. During offseason workouts, the Cowboys were thumped by a windstorm that blew through Texas on May 2 and destroyed a practice facility, injuring a dozen players and coaches. The organization is looking forward to their new stadium opening on September 20th to try and get the entire team back on track.
Most forecasters agree that Dallas should have early season successes. Unfortunately, the team's defense will be tested early by the Carolina Panthers' formidable running game, and often during a grueling five game stretch that will end the season. The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles will be especially tough games. Considering Dallas' recent history of late season collapses, during which they have not had a winning record in December since 1996, it will be hard for them to make the playoffs. However, if they can start out strong early in the season, then it is very possible that the Dallas Cowboys can achieve the success that has eluded them over the last few years.
However, past success does not guarantee future victories, a fact brought home last season with a humiliating loss to division rival Philadelphia, ending the season and forcing the Cowboys to watch the playoffs from home. The result is that the Cowboys organization has to make some serious moves in order to put another contender on the field for the 2009 season.
Some of the offseason moves by the team include releasing problem players Adam "Pacman" Jones, Terrell Owns and Tank Johnson, realizing that they weren't producing much more than noise and bad publicity, and will make Roy Williams the primary receiver. He should be assisted by Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton to make up for the loss of Owens.
The Cowboys defense may be weaker in 2009 than in 2008. In 2008, the defense was 20th in points allowed and were repeatedly devastated by teams with strong running games. The 2009 draft did not do much to fill these significant disadvantages in the Dallas Cowboys' defense. The Cowboys failed to shore up the holes in their secondary and defense line.
There were a few bright spots in the 2009 draft. One of the smartest picks was Robert Brewster, who is an offensive tackle from Ball State. In addition, the Cowboys acquired Michael Hamlin, who is a safety from Clemson. It remains to be seen if, and when, any of these players will have a positive impact on the team.
The Cowboys are looking for more than just a few roster moves to put the past season behind them. During offseason workouts, the Cowboys were thumped by a windstorm that blew through Texas on May 2 and destroyed a practice facility, injuring a dozen players and coaches. The organization is looking forward to their new stadium opening on September 20th to try and get the entire team back on track.
Most forecasters agree that Dallas should have early season successes. Unfortunately, the team's defense will be tested early by the Carolina Panthers' formidable running game, and often during a grueling five game stretch that will end the season. The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles will be especially tough games. Considering Dallas' recent history of late season collapses, during which they have not had a winning record in December since 1996, it will be hard for them to make the playoffs. However, if they can start out strong early in the season, then it is very possible that the Dallas Cowboys can achieve the success that has eluded them over the last few years.
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