The biggest question for the Dallas Cowboys is which Tony Romo will show up. At times, Romo played at an All-Prop level but late in the season his productivity tailed off big time. In his last six games, he had a passer rating of less than 60 in three of the games. Sportsbook.com has posted the Dallas Cowboys betting odds to win Super Bowl XLII at 20 to 1.
Their running game will once again be a two headed attack behind Julius Jones (1084 yards 4 TD’s & Marion Barber III (654 yards & 14 TD’s). The Dallas Cowboys receiving corps is still extremely effective but isn’t getting any younger. Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn became the first Cowboys duo to go for over 1000 yards for the first time in over 25 years. Both are 33 years old now and TO had various injury problems last season.
“This team is loaded if Mcnabb isn't all the way back they will take the East,” stated Point-Spreads.com NFL expert handicapper Brad Marchetti. “I think the Cowboys should win more than the 9 win over\under betting odds.”
With the arrival of new head coach Wade Phillips, expect the defense to up their blitzing. They traded up to select one of the best pass rushers in the draft in Anthony Spencer. LB DeMarcus Ware led the team in sacks (11.5) and should benefit greatly from Phillip’s defensive philosophies. All Pro safety Roy Williams will have a new running mate in the secondary with the addition of veteran Ken Hamlin.
The Dallas “D” ranked 24th in the NFL in passing yardage (219.1 ypg) last season and should improve greatly on those numbers with their intent on getting to the opposing QB; however, their secondary will need to do its part as well.
Key additions: QB Brad Johnson, OL Leonard Davis, S Ken Hamlin
Key Losses: QB Drew Bledsoe, OT Jason Fabini
Win NFC East
Philadelphia 8-5
Dallas 9-5
Washington 7-2
NYG 7-2
Win NFC
Philadelphia 6-1
Dallas 6-1
NYG 12-1
Washington 20-1
Win Super Bowl
Philadelphia 20-1
Dallas 20-1
NYG 30-1
Washington 50-1
