The Dallas Cowboys, mainstays of the NFL's Eastern Conference, joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1960 and have become one of the premier organizations in the league, winning five Super Bowl championships and winning their conference eight times.
Despite their history of success, the team failed to make the playoffs during the 2008 season. Losing an embarrassing game to the Philadelphia Eagles at the end of 2008, the Cowboys understand that they need to make major changes in the 2009 offseason in order to remain competitive in an exceptionally tough division and conference.
During the 2009 offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have made some major changes. Adam "Pacman" Jones, known more for his off field exploits than on field successes, was released. They also released perennial troublemakers Terrell Owens and Terry "Tank" Johnson. Roy Williams will become the primary receiver, while Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton will see much more playing time this season.
One of the danger areas for the Cowboys is their defense, which actually might be worse in 2009 than it was in 2008, ranked 20th in points allowed and unable to stop teams with a good running attack. The 2009 draft did not bring much help and the secondary is also vulnerable.
The Cowboys drafts was not a bust, however, picking up Robert Brewster, an offensive tackle from Ball State and Michael Hamlin, a safety out of Clemson who should get chances to help the team out. However, as with all rookies, only time will tell.
An unfortunate incident occurred on May 2, 2009. An abnormally strong windstorm caused the team's practice facility to collapse and injure twelve players and coaches. However, this did not dampen the Cowboys' spirits for long, as the opening of their state-of-the-art, $1.5 billion stadium was imminent. Located in Arlington, Texas, September 20, 2009 will mark the first time in their history that the Dallas Cowboys have played a home game outside of Dallas County. The stadium has a retractable roof, can seat up to 100,000 people, and is composed of the most advanced synthetic turf ever created. Owner Jerry Jones hopes that playing in the largest domed stadium in the world will signal the fresh start that his team desperately needs.
The Cowboys need a fresh start and a new direction, and the team will be tested early by last year's running juggernaut, the Carolina Panthers. The division foe games against the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants will not be easy, and the Cowboys will have to come together as a team quickly or they may find themselves once again watching the playoffs as observers.
Despite their history of success, the team failed to make the playoffs during the 2008 season. Losing an embarrassing game to the Philadelphia Eagles at the end of 2008, the Cowboys understand that they need to make major changes in the 2009 offseason in order to remain competitive in an exceptionally tough division and conference.
During the 2009 offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have made some major changes. Adam "Pacman" Jones, known more for his off field exploits than on field successes, was released. They also released perennial troublemakers Terrell Owens and Terry "Tank" Johnson. Roy Williams will become the primary receiver, while Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton will see much more playing time this season.
One of the danger areas for the Cowboys is their defense, which actually might be worse in 2009 than it was in 2008, ranked 20th in points allowed and unable to stop teams with a good running attack. The 2009 draft did not bring much help and the secondary is also vulnerable.
The Cowboys drafts was not a bust, however, picking up Robert Brewster, an offensive tackle from Ball State and Michael Hamlin, a safety out of Clemson who should get chances to help the team out. However, as with all rookies, only time will tell.
An unfortunate incident occurred on May 2, 2009. An abnormally strong windstorm caused the team's practice facility to collapse and injure twelve players and coaches. However, this did not dampen the Cowboys' spirits for long, as the opening of their state-of-the-art, $1.5 billion stadium was imminent. Located in Arlington, Texas, September 20, 2009 will mark the first time in their history that the Dallas Cowboys have played a home game outside of Dallas County. The stadium has a retractable roof, can seat up to 100,000 people, and is composed of the most advanced synthetic turf ever created. Owner Jerry Jones hopes that playing in the largest domed stadium in the world will signal the fresh start that his team desperately needs.
The Cowboys need a fresh start and a new direction, and the team will be tested early by last year's running juggernaut, the Carolina Panthers. The division foe games against the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants will not be easy, and the Cowboys will have to come together as a team quickly or they may find themselves once again watching the playoffs as observers.
About the Author:
David Griffith is a staff writer for TicketZinger.com, which compares all of the cheapest Dallas Cowboys game tickets at one time.
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