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Two mistakes the Cowboys must avoid making in 2021

Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Dallas Cowboys will once again enter another training camp next month with high expectations. That after various injuries and underwhelming play resulted in the Cowboys posting a disappointing 6-10 record within the worst division in the NFL, the NFC East.

Poised for a bounce-back season, the Cowboys have made several offseason changes to help improve their odds in 2021. But there are two mistakes this team must try hard to avoid if they are going to be a playoff-worthy squad this upcoming season.

Mistake #1 – Trying to implement too much too early

One of the biggest criticisms of the previous defensive coaching staff led by former defensive coordinator Mike Nolan is that the team tried to introduce a complicated new scheme virtually during a worldwide pandemic.