NFL Preview: Dallas Cowboys

Believe it or not, this awesome .gif logo is NOT the reason the Dallas Cowboys are gong to do well this year. That reason would be their immense talent, and the abiding feeling of destiny that accompanies a season that culminates in their very own brand spanking new stadium.

Quarterback Tony Romo is on fine form, having looked great in training camp. A host of big, powerful receivers in the tried and tested mould of Michael Irvin will support throughout what promises to be a tough season for the Cowboys, given the wealth of talent in their division.


The intra-division match-ups will be key this year: six games to play for with the division title on the line. The Redskins (now with former Eagles stalwart, Donovan McNabb under centre), the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants, are all capable of taking the NFC East title if results go their way.

After a few years being the nearly-men, the Cowboys must feel that this is their time to shine, and that, given the possibility of homefield advantage in the Superbowl (an eventuality that has never occurred) they have everything to play for.

Their running game is explosive and definitely of championship calibre. All that remains to question is whether they have the temprement down the stretch, and whether Wade Phillips can guide his team through the playoffs where they have previously fallen flat regardless of their regular season achievements.

I think they can do it, well, almost. I'm going to place the Cowboys in the NFC title game, but feel that either the Packers or the Vikings, assuming Favre returns, might be the solvent that unsticks the 'Boys should they make it that far.


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