The Dallas Cowboys suffered a disappointing end to a fantastic 2014 season in the playoffs, but this team still plans to make a return to the postseason in 2015. Here are four reasons why the Cowboys will make the playoffs this season:
4) Weaker NFC East
Who knows what Chip Kelly is doing in Philadelphia. His offseason looks more like a kindergarten fingerpainting than anything else, as he seems to be just moving talent around with very little logic. Add in a Washington Redskins team constantly in turmoil and a New York Giants squad lacking the talent and consistency to make real noise, and the NFC East is once again the Cowboys’ for the taking.
3) Influx of Youth
Say what you want about Nebraska pass rusher Randy Gregory and LSU offensive tackle La’el Collins, but both guys are true first round talents whose off-the-field struggles proved costly. The Cowboys got great low-risk value on Collins as an undrafted free agent, and while Gregory cost them a second round pick, he’s a pure athletic game-changer coming around the edge. If the Cowboys can keep those guys’ heads in the game, they’ll headline one of the most impressive Dallas draft classes in recent memory.
2) Dominant Offensive Line
The Cowboys had arguably the best offensive line in the league last year, and it only got better when they signed Collins. Losing DeMarco Murray will hurt in some respects, but the line should open up plenty of huge running lanes for Darren McFadden and Joseph Randle while keeping the pass rush away from Tony Romo.
1) Romo Has Plenty Left
Romo is aging like a fine wine, turning in the best completion percentage (69.9%) and quarterback rating (113.2) of his career in his age-34 season. Yes, he won’t have DeMarco Murray anymore as a safety valve and table setter. However, if Romo is anywhere near the form he was in 2014, the Cowboys still have a championship-caliber offense to play with.
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