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.
Despite their history of success, the team failed to make the playoffs during the 2008 season. Losing an embarrassing game to the Philadelphia Eagles at the end of 2008, the Cowboys understand that they need to make major changes in the 2009 offseason in order to remain competitive in an exceptionally tough division and conference.
During the 2009 offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have made some major changes. Adam "Pacman" Jones, known more for his off field exploits than on field successes, was released. They also released perennial troublemakers Terrell Owens and Terry "Tank" Johnson. Roy Williams will become the primary receiver, while Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton will see much more playing time this season.
Although the Cowboys defense was one of the areas where they stumbled last season, they haven't found the answers for this season, and the draft is not likely to have helped. With problems in the secondary and defensive line, the Cowboys will need to find ways to slow down strong running teams.
A couple of new faces from the draft include offensive tackle Robert Brewster, likely a smart pick and good teams should always be looking to strengthen their offensive lines. Clemson safety Michael Hamlin may be a nice pickup as well.
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.
The Cowboys need a fresh start and a new direction, and the team will be tested early by last year's running juggernaut, the Carolina Panthers. The division foe games against the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants will not be easy, and the Cowboys will have to come together as a team quickly or they may find themselves once again watching the playoffs as observers.
Despite their history of success, the team failed to make the playoffs during the 2008 season. Losing an embarrassing game to the Philadelphia Eagles at the end of 2008, the Cowboys understand that they need to make major changes in the 2009 offseason in order to remain competitive in an exceptionally tough division and conference.
During the 2009 offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have made some major changes. Adam "Pacman" Jones, known more for his off field exploits than on field successes, was released. They also released perennial troublemakers Terrell Owens and Terry "Tank" Johnson. Roy Williams will become the primary receiver, while Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton will see much more playing time this season.
Although the Cowboys defense was one of the areas where they stumbled last season, they haven't found the answers for this season, and the draft is not likely to have helped. With problems in the secondary and defensive line, the Cowboys will need to find ways to slow down strong running teams.
A couple of new faces from the draft include offensive tackle Robert Brewster, likely a smart pick and good teams should always be looking to strengthen their offensive lines. Clemson safety Michael Hamlin may be a nice pickup as well.
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.
The Cowboys need a fresh start and a new direction, and the team will be tested early by last year's running juggernaut, the Carolina Panthers. The division foe games against the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants will not be easy, and the Cowboys will have to come together as a team quickly or they may find themselves once again watching the playoffs as observers.
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David Griffith is a staff writer for TicketZinger.com, which compares all of the cheapest Dallas Cowboys tickets at one time.
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