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Dallas Cowboys: Three keys to another successful season

By Tyrone Starr

Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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For a franchise used to winning, the Dallas Cowboys have taken the necessary steps to build another dynasty that will grow with these three keys to success.

Nov 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) and wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) and wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) before the game against the Carolina Panthers game on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) and wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) and wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) before the game against the Carolina Panthers game on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Lost in the shadows of that horrific 2015 season is the fact that the Dallas Cowboys could be on the verge of something special.

In 2014, the Cowboys used a successful formula of running the ball often and minimizing turnovers to win 12 games.  If not for a horrible interpretation of what actually constitutes a catch, they could have played for the right to go to the Super Bowl.

Last year, using that same formula, Dallas won one more game than they did in 2014.  Only the otherworldly talents of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers kept them from that same opportunity.

For a franchise rich in history, it’s odd that the Dallas Cowboys have not posted double-digit wins in back-to-back seasons since 1995 and 1996.  It appears, however, that things are about to change.

Take one look at the roster and you can see the pieces are in place for a long, prosperous run.  Factor in the philosophy of the coaching staff and front office and it’s easy to get excited.

Still, there is work to do in order to achieve the goal.

Here are the three biggest keys to another successful Dallas Cowboys season in 2017.

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