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Fifth-year coach Mike McCarthy and key players like Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott are gearing up for the Cowboys’ 65th season in the National Football League. What can we expect? Well, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones feels good about the team’s prospects under McCarthy’s leadership. With a string of regular-season successes, Jones believes Dallas is on the cusp of achieving its ultimate goals.
The Cowboys are not only gearing up for the season, they are preparing with palpable excitement. The team is set to open its season in Cleveland against the Browns on September 8th, and the anticipation of a battle with mega-star defensive end Myles Garrett is adding to the thrill of the upcoming game. This sense of anticipation and hope is sure to resonate with the fans and stakeholders.
On a keynote, the instate rivalry will carry bragging rights when the Texans visit AT&T Stadium on Monday night football on November 18th. To view the full schedule online, visit dallascowboys.com.
Anticipate changes on the defense. Dorance Armstrong, Stephon Gilmore, Jonathan Hankins, and Jayron Kearse are gone. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has moved on to accept the head coach position with the Washington Commanders, leaving a void in the Cowboys’ defense. However, talent is still on deck, and Mike Zimmer is back and ready to take the challenge. He last coached the Cowboys from 2000 through 2006. The no-nonsense coach expects coaches and payers to live up to what they say. Most players know Zimmer’s firey personality equals passion and hard work.
With four of the eight draft picks focusing on the trenches, team balance is crucial to the Cowboys fold.
In spring training, fans can view defensive tackle Denzel Daxon, a 6’2″, 304-pound rookie free agent, who will add support.
Jones has been vocal about the team’s strategic focus. He has emphasized that the run game is a priority for improvement. Despite the departure of Tony Pollard, who signed a three-year deal worth $24 million with the Titans, Jones is confident in Ezekiel Elliott’s potential, particularly after his promising performance late last season. This strategic focus on the run game is a clear indication of the team’s direction and commitment to improvement, reassuring fans about the team’s future.
Still, some wonder why the Cowboys have yet to draft more runningbacks.
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