ESPND: Cowboys know there's work to do

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Win over Giants in opener provides boost, but it wasn't without its flaws

Updated: September 9, 2012, 11:57 PM ET
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com

IRVING, Texas -- In the glow of a victory that felt so good to the Dallas Cowboys for a variety of reasons -- vanquishing last season's disappointment and starting what they hope turns into a special year -- sometimes the negatives can get lost in the lights.

But as the players were peppered with questions about how good things looked in their 24-17 win over the New York Giants, they consistently brought up issues they know they need to correct.

There was no sense of accomplishment from beating the defending Super Bowl champions in Week 1 of a 17-week football season. Too many times the core of this team has lived through the lowest of the lows after emotionally charged victories like the one they had Wednesday night.

For Jason Garrett, that has to be refreshing to hear.

That type of victory is almost a coach's dream because the team accomplished the main goal, but still has plenty of things to correct.

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