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How would you grade each position heading into training camp?
The Dallas Cowboys are going to Oxnard, California for training camp. The Cowboys have two main objectives to accomplish in Oxnard. Install the playbook for both the offense and defense, and figure out who fits where to fill out the league mandated 53-man roster. Sounds simple, right!?
Accomplishing those two goals is easier said than done. Installing the playbook is probably the easier of the two right now considering all the unanswered questions at each position currently on the roster. There are a lot of things that still need to be figured out to fill out the depth chart to determine if more outside additions may be needed.
Today, we’re assigning positional grades to see where the Cowboys stand heading into training camp and where they may need to improve still.
With the weapons surrounding him, Dak Prescott has a chance to return to his 2023 form where he finished runner-up in the MVP race, that is if he can stay healthy. And due to his youth, athleticism, and arm strength, Joe Milton could be an upgrade over Cooper Rush.
Dallas' group of RBs leaves much to be desired heading into training camp. They may not have a true RB1 on the roster. Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders looked to be the favorite to start with Jaydon Blue backing them up. This position is one of the weaker spots on the roster.
The trade for George Pickens changed the entire dynamic of the Cowboys WR position for the 2025 season. He not only complements CeeDee Lamb perfectly, but his addition also allows Jalen Tolbert and others behind him fit better into their roles on the depth chart.
The Cowboys didn't make any significant changes at the TE position, but adding Klayton Adams to the coaching staff, a healthy Jake Ferguson, and George Pickens' addition should result in more production this season from the entire group from top to bottom.
With Tyler Booker replacing Zack Martin and Tyler Guyton's hopeful improvement in Year 2, there's too much unknown right now about Dallas' starting OL heading into training camp to give them a better grade. However, there's a chance they could be really good this year.
The Cowboys made the right choice re-signing Osa Odighizuwa and adding Solomon Thomas to play the 3-tech, but did next to nothing to upgrade the 1-tech this offseason. Unless Mazi Smith significantly improves, the 1-tech position remains a position of need.
Dallas may have lost DeMarcus Lawrence to free agency, but they did a tremendous job filling out the depth chart by drafting Donovan Ezeiruaku and signing former first-round draft picks Dante Fowler and Payton Turner. This group could be among the best in the...
