The Dallas Cowboys, mainstays of the NFL's Eastern Conference, joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1960 and have become one of the premier organizations in the league, winning five Super Bowl championships and winning their conference 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.
Already, the Cowboys offseason has been full of big moves, tragedy and expectation for the 2009 season. Owner Jerry Jones has never shied away from singing big talent with big egos, but this offseason he's cutting loose three major names who he has decide are just not producing on the field as much as they are creating animosity. Terrell Owens, Adam "Pacman" Jones and Terry "Tank" Johnson have all been released from the team, clearing the locker room of a lot of noise and hopefully creating a new atmosphere for the team. Returning wideout Roy Williams will assume the role of primary receiver.
One of the danger areas for the Cowboys is their defense, which actually might be worse in 2009 than it was in 2008, ranked 20th in points allowed and unable to stop teams with a good running attack. The 2009 draft did not bring much help and the secondary is also vulnerable.
The Cowboys drafts was not a bust, however, picking up Robert Brewster, an offensive tackle from Ball State and Michael Hamlin, a safety out of Clemson who should get chances to help the team out. However, as with all rookies, only time will tell.
The Cowboys offseason has already been marred by disaster. On May 2, a sudden windstorm destroyed the Cowboys practice facility and the buildings' collapse injured twelve players and coaches. It was a horrific event, and the Cowboys will attempt to put it behind them with the opening of their long-awaited new stadium. The first game to be played will be on September 20, in Arlington and can seat up to 100,000 people.
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. - 16887
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.
Already, the Cowboys offseason has been full of big moves, tragedy and expectation for the 2009 season. Owner Jerry Jones has never shied away from singing big talent with big egos, but this offseason he's cutting loose three major names who he has decide are just not producing on the field as much as they are creating animosity. Terrell Owens, Adam "Pacman" Jones and Terry "Tank" Johnson have all been released from the team, clearing the locker room of a lot of noise and hopefully creating a new atmosphere for the team. Returning wideout Roy Williams will assume the role of primary receiver.
One of the danger areas for the Cowboys is their defense, which actually might be worse in 2009 than it was in 2008, ranked 20th in points allowed and unable to stop teams with a good running attack. The 2009 draft did not bring much help and the secondary is also vulnerable.
The Cowboys drafts was not a bust, however, picking up Robert Brewster, an offensive tackle from Ball State and Michael Hamlin, a safety out of Clemson who should get chances to help the team out. However, as with all rookies, only time will tell.
The Cowboys offseason has already been marred by disaster. On May 2, a sudden windstorm destroyed the Cowboys practice facility and the buildings' collapse injured twelve players and coaches. It was a horrific event, and the Cowboys will attempt to put it behind them with the opening of their long-awaited new stadium. The first game to be played will be on September 20, in Arlington and can seat up to 100,000 people.
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. - 16887
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David Griffith is a staff writer for TicketZinger.com, which compares all of the cheapest Dallas Cowboys football tickets in one place.
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