With a list like that, and as mentioned T-Beard and possibly Dak scratching at the door, one would think the team should be a favourite to get to Conference Championship games. A good mix of veterans and depth behind those star players, and generally a young team. So, I am going to say it again, should the team not take the next step again (and continue to do the trend of 1 step forward, 1 step back), then my finger points to coaching as the factor limiting success......
Dak's reported improvement (and shaking off the happy feet/slowed mental progression and decision making since Atlanta game fiasco a couple of years ago) will be a huge factor also.
Still not sure whether the lack of creativity and conservative/predicable (and YES, I believe that to be true) play-calling was a result of poor coaching or lack of faith in QB. BUT if I see Witten (love the guy, but......) getting 99% of snaps again with 2 yard TE screens, or 3 yard passes on 3rd and 5, I will be screaming! This team has some proven and improving skill-position on TALENT on O now - so let's ramp it up a little.
Congrats to players on the list. 8 guys out of a 100 when an average team should have 3 or 4 maybe. That should not suggest a power ranking in the middle of the pack UNLESS something else is lacking.....