Best Offensive Player: I'm not sure you can pinpoint one player as the best offensive weapon on the Dallas Cowboys, so I'm giving this one to the receiving trio of Joey Galloway, Terry Glenn, and Antonio Bryant.
Pivotal Offensive Player: QB Quincy Carter
Carter threw 21 interceptions to just 17 touchdowns during the regular season. During the playoffs, it will be critical for him to avoid the turnover.
Carter threw 21 interceptions to just 17 touchdowns during the regular season. During the playoffs, it will be critical for him to avoid the turnover.
Best Defensive Player: The Dallas defense has a nice collection of solid players, but if I had to nail down just one player as having the biggest impact, it would be Roy Williams.
Pivotal Defensive Player: The back seven is among the best in the league, but the defensive line has got to generate more pressure on the quarterback while still shutting down the run.
Strengths: The Dallas Cowboys finished the year statistically as the No. 1 team in the league in yards allowed with 253.3 yards per game, and second in points allowed with 16.3 per game.
Weaknesses: The Cowboys biggest weakness is the offense in general... specifically the running game. They finished the regular season ranked 12th in rushing yardage, but starting running back Troy Hambrick is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry.
Overview: The Cowboys have one of the best defenses in the league, but the offense has got to put more points on the board. The 18.1 points per game they averaged during the regular season is not going to get them far in the playoffs. I think the defense will do their jobs and keep the game(s) close, but the offense and special teams are going to have to come up with some big plays of their own.
Dallas Cowboys Roster:
Offense
17 Quincy Carter, QB
7 Chad Hutchinson, QB
9 Tony Romo, QB
29 Mario Bates, RB
42 Troy Hambrick, RB
34 Jamar Martin, RB
20 Richie Anderson, FB
46 Erik Bickerstaff, FB
88 Antonio Bryant, WR
84 Joey Galloway, WR
83 Terry Glenn, WR
87 Zuriel Smith, WR
89 Randal Williams, WR
86 Dan Campbell, TE
85 Jeff Robinson, TE
81 James Whalen, TE
82 Jason Witten, TE
61 Bill Conaty, C
73 Larry Allen, G
65 Andre Gurode, G
68 Matt Lehr, G
76 Flozell Adams, T
70 Javiar Collins, T
78 Kurt Vollers, T
71 Tyson Walter, T
75 Ryan Young, T
77 Torrin Tucker, OL
Offense
17 Quincy Carter, QB
7 Chad Hutchinson, QB
9 Tony Romo, QB
29 Mario Bates, RB
42 Troy Hambrick, RB
34 Jamar Martin, RB
20 Richie Anderson, FB
46 Erik Bickerstaff, FB
88 Antonio Bryant, WR
84 Joey Galloway, WR
83 Terry Glenn, WR
87 Zuriel Smith, WR
89 Randal Williams, WR
86 Dan Campbell, TE
85 Jeff Robinson, TE
81 James Whalen, TE
82 Jason Witten, TE
61 Bill Conaty, C
73 Larry Allen, G
65 Andre Gurode, G
68 Matt Lehr, G
76 Flozell Adams, T
70 Javiar Collins, T
78 Kurt Vollers, T
71 Tyson Walter, T
75 Ryan Young, T
77 Torrin Tucker, OL
Defense
99 Willie Blade, DE
93 Kenyon Coleman, DE
96 Ebenezer Ekuban, DE
98 Greg Ellis, DE
90 Eric Ogbogu, DE
92 Jermaine Brooks, DT
97 La'Roi Glover, DT
64 Daleroy Stewart, DT
50 Jamal Brooks, LB
52 Dexter Coakley, LB
56 Bradie James, LB
59 Dat Nguyen, LB
54 Keith O'Neil, LB
58 Scott Shanle, LB
51 Alshermond Singleton, LB
55 Markus Steele, LB
26 Andrew Davison, CB
27 Mario Edwards, CB
47 Pete Hunter, CB
25 Jemeel Powell, CB
41 Terence Newman, DB
24 Tony Dixon, S
38 Lynn Scott, S
31 Roy Williams, S
28 Darren Woodson, S
Kicker/Punter
3 Billy Cundiff, K
4 Toby Gowin, P
Coaching Staff
Bill Parcells – Head Coach
Maurice Carthon – Offensive Coordinator
Mike Zimmer – Defensive Coordinator
