Cowboys Team Report
Jean-Jacques Taylor
Dallas Morning News
WHAT'S SUPER: QB Tony Romo is the unquestioned leader on offense and will continue to improve after gaining substantial experience in 2006. He always gives the team a chance to win and likely will learn how to better protect the ball. The Cowboys have a terrific threat in OLB DeMarcus Ware, but he can't be truly dominant until the team finds a complementary pass rusher to take away some of the opponent's attention. The Cowboys have two solid running backs and must figure out how to take advantage of the strengths of Marion Barber and Julius Jones. They aren't ideal blockers, but a package featuring both could create mismatches.
WHAT'S NOT SUPER: RG Marco Rivera's back issues cause him to struggle with bigger defensive tackles, and too many times this season he was pushed into the backfield. Another offensive line weakness is LT Flozell Adams, who continues to have problems blocking speed rushers. A year after a knee injury, he needs to be an anchor, not just average. On defense, the safeties gave up too many big plays. The team must use SS Roy Williams closer to the line, where he's at his best.
GOT A SHOT? Yes. This team can compete with the game's best. The key is consistency and eliminating costly mental errors. In addition to the high-powered offense, the defense has the potential to become one of the league's most feared units.
Dallas Morning News
WHAT'S SUPER: QB Tony Romo is the unquestioned leader on offense and will continue to improve after gaining substantial experience in 2006. He always gives the team a chance to win and likely will learn how to better protect the ball. The Cowboys have a terrific threat in OLB DeMarcus Ware, but he can't be truly dominant until the team finds a complementary pass rusher to take away some of the opponent's attention. The Cowboys have two solid running backs and must figure out how to take advantage of the strengths of Marion Barber and Julius Jones. They aren't ideal blockers, but a package featuring both could create mismatches.
WHAT'S NOT SUPER: RG Marco Rivera's back issues cause him to struggle with bigger defensive tackles, and too many times this season he was pushed into the backfield. Another offensive line weakness is LT Flozell Adams, who continues to have problems blocking speed rushers. A year after a knee injury, he needs to be an anchor, not just average. On defense, the safeties gave up too many big plays. The team must use SS Roy Williams closer to the line, where he's at his best.
GOT A SHOT? Yes. This team can compete with the game's best. The key is consistency and eliminating costly mental errors. In addition to the high-powered offense, the defense has the potential to become one of the league's most feared units.
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