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The Cowboys can reclaim the NFC East crown if….
As we turn for training camp, the Dallas Cowboys‘ hope train is full steam ahead to Oxnard after an offseason that you could make the case has been one of the better ones in recent memory. There’s no contract drama, the franchise nailed the draft (at least in the early stages), and made a handful of outside free agent signings, coupled with the hiring of Christian Parker, which, for most, is a home run. Now, there are some unknowns, like Parker’s ability to call a game as he hasn’t before in the NFL, plus how long it will take for his scheme to take shape and how well his players adjust.
But for the most part, there is every reason to think the Cowboys “should” be a better prospect than they were a year ago under Brian Schottenheimer. Some even think the playoffs are well within reach, which could mean a division title is also forthcoming, with the Cowboys not having won the NFC East since 2023. For Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Cowboys have the tools to claim the division, with one big if attached.
“One of the biggest position battles in any camp is Tyler Guyton vs. Nate Thomas to be the Cowboys’ left tackle,” Breer wrote. “If Brian Schottenheimer and Klayton Adams can make that spot a strength, then the line can be the team’s foundation, and Dak Prescott will have everything he needs around him to have a career year. “And with Christian Parker a potential difference-maker as defensive coordinator, Dallas would be positioned to take advantage of a wide-open NFC East.”
There’s no denying that the left tackle position, and even right tackle as well, are big storylines to watch in Oxnard, but the offensive line was serviceable last season, so if it can get a little uptick in improvement, Dak Prescott should be able to do what he does best. But for me, the pressure is all on Parker and his defense.
The outcome of these players is truly 50/50.
The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2026 NFL season with a roster full of unknowns, and several players on the bubble could either emerge as key contributors or find themselves off the 53-man roster entirely. That’s right, we’re looking at boom or bust players ahead of training camp. Let’s dive in.
LB Marist Liufau
The tea leaves are not great for Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau. He’s being asked to start at a different position than the one he played during his first three years in the league, moving from inside linebacker to edge rusher in a contract year. That combination makes him a significant...
