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5 bold predictions for the Dallas Cowboys’ 2022 season

By Lucas Mascherin

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. (Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. (Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) /
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Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) and defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) and linebacker Micah Parsons (11) and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) and defensive end Chauncey Golston (59) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium. (Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) /

4. Cowboys Have a Top Offense & Top 5 Defense

America’s Team finished the 2021 season with the top offense in the NFL, leading for points scored and total yards gained. They enter the 2022 season with three offensive starters from last year no longer on the team but have their replacements ready.

Wideout Amari Cooper is now with the Cleveland Browns, but that should level out the once overcrowded wide receiver room. The Cowboys’ coaches replaced offensive linemen Connor Williams and La’el Collins with former swing tackle Terrence Steele and first-rounder Tyler Smith.

A devastating injury to Tyron Smith complicates things, but Tyler Smith can make the switch over to tackle as he played in college, with Connor McGovern sliding inside at left guard. Jerry Jones has all but confirmed that for Week 1. While the floor is limitless, so is the offensive line’s potential.

Their offense has been their bread and butter over the last decade. It seems as if the offensive coordinator Kellen Moore can’t produce a bad season. That side of the ball has been consistent, but questions constantly arose over the defensive side.

Jerry Jones limited this offseason’s defensive losses to only edge rusher Randy Gregory, linebacker Keanu Neal, and safety Damontae Kazee. We will feel Gregory’s loss the most as he was an impact edge rusher that gave opposing offenses multiple threats to watch.

Dallas gave up many yards, ranking 19th in the NFL, but also had a league-leading 34 takeaways that kept other teams from scoring. They gave up the seventh-most points in the league.

It’s tough to replicate picking off 26 team interceptions again, but that shouldn’t be the goal. Now, with the team accustomed to capitalizing on making plays on the ball, they need to work on playing a bit more sturdy without loosening up on turnovers.

The top players on the defense are all returning, and the young guys are developing. The interior defensive line should play more stable, and the defensive backs will only improve.

The biggest question is at linebacker, but the addition of Anthony Barr and Jayron Kearse playing in the box solidifies it. The floor is a top 15 defense, but the potential is among the best in the NFL.

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