Dallas Cowboys Preview 2021

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Sep 3

Our Dallas Cowboys preview 2021 finds that last season was a huge disappointment for this team. Key injuries, including Dak Prescott’s season-ending on-field mishap, stymied the team. For the second-straight year, the. Cowboys missed the playoffs, as they posted a 6-10 record. Dallas finished the season tied for second with the New York Giants as the Washington Football Team won the division with a lowly 7-9 record. Look for this season to go a lot better for this edition of the Dallas Cowboys.

Cowboys Offense

In five games last season, Prescott passed for 1,856 yards. He was on track to destroy the league record for passing yards in a season. Then, Prescott broke his ankle and missed the last 11 games of the season. When the season starts, he should be 100 percent. If Prescott stays healthy, we expect the Cowboys will dominate the division. If he’s injured again, the backup situation is inadequate. The offensive line, which also suffered from injury issues, should be healthy and sound. All-Pro right guard Zack Martin, who missed six games last season, is healthy and back. Plus, the rest of the crew is all set. In securing additional talent, the Cowboys have added youth and depth.

In 2020, premium running back Ezekiel Elliot (244 ATT, 979 YDs, 4.0 YPA, 6 TDs) posted poor stats and had the worst season of his career. Look for him to be back to form. The revitalized frontline will help in this endeavor a lot. Tony Pollard (101 ATT, 435 YDs, 4.3 YPA, 4 TDs) is a viable second man in. Three receivers, Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, and Michael Gallup, form a dynamic unit. Last year, each wideout grabbed five scoring passes. Cooper amassed 1,114 yards, Lamb 935, and Gallup 843.

Dallas Cowboys Preview – Defense

Three free agents come to the front line in order to shore up a defense that allowed more points than any D in franchise history. They also gave up the second-most overall yards and passing yards. Along with adding free agents Carlos Watkins, Brent Urban, and Tarell Basham, our Dallas Cowboys preview 2021 notes that the team drafted three defensive linemen. Top rookie pick, linebacker Micah Parsons, will likely see action immediately. He can rush, cover, and create turnovers. Fourth-round pick Jabrill Cox brings a huge amount of athleticism and playmaking potential to the field.

Two young corners, Trevon Diggs and Kelvin Joseph, come to this season with a lot of potential. Additionally, Nahshon Wright can defend against receivers or take down QBs behind the line of scrimmage. The safety spots are in question. Strong safety Donovan Wilson (3.5 SCKs, 2 INTs, 3 FF, 2 FR) showed big-play potential last year. He enjoyed a productive season and could be ready to break out. If free agent Damontae Kazee recovers from his torn Achilles, he’ll ably man the free safety spot.

Dallas Cowboys Special Teams

Placekicker Greg Zuerlein (33/36 XPs, 31/41 FG) returns for his second season with the Cowboys. He performed well last year. Veteran punter Bryan Anger’s been added and should be an improvement. That is, if he can oust Niswander Hunter. Perfect long snapper L.P. Ladouceur has been replaced with another vet, Jake McQuaide. Tony Pollard may return kicks while Lamb and Cedrick Wilson handle punts.