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The Dallas Cowboys have now equaled the amount of losses from last season and we've only seen six games played. Even with Tony Romo and Dez Bryant set to return, their time to fix what ails them is dwindling.
My colleague Jim Scott made a point that the Cowboys must stay the course because wins are coming. The wins may be coming, but only if the Cowboys shake things up a little. The Cowboys have to win a game, period. It doesn't matter how they get the win but they have to figure out a way to get a victory soon or the return of their best players will be for nothing. We can't assume anything with the Cowboys at this point. Getting Tony Romo and Dez Bryant back will do a lot to help but them being absent isn't the only problem they are facing. They don't need an overhaul by any stretch but they certainly need to make some changes if they plan on winning any games in Romo's absence.
Offense
Matt Cassel showed his ability to make mistakes but even so it was a breath of fresh air compared to what they had with Brandon Weeden. Cassel looked pretty comfortable in the pocket and was able to at least keep the defense honest in ways Weeden failed to. They must stay the course with Cassel and now correct some of his decision making. Cassel is closer to the Jon Kitna-type backup that Jason Garrett likes which is why they turned the offense a little loose in his hands. The Cowboys must now get more players involved now that Dez Bryant has returned to practice. We just don't know how healthy he will be or if he'll be able to play this weekend against the Seahawks. Lucky Whitehead and Darren McFadden both showed their abilities to use their speed to extend drives and make plays.
The Seahawks rank third in total defense so those who are expecting the Cowboys to light them up will be disappointed. Seattle is allowing less than 300 yards per game which mean the Cowboys will have to get creative. The Giants were the seventh-ranked rushing defense going into this past game, but Dallas ran for their season's best 233 yards with McFadden having the best day at 152 yards and a score. The Cowboys have to remain stubborn and continue to run the football. The offensive line seems to have taken nicely to the changing of the guard with La'el Collins supplanting Ronald Leary. The reverse plays and end-around's helped Dallas convert 54% of their third downs last week. If not for their own mistakes, they could have won that game. That's something to build on and the Cowboys have to keep this offensive line in rhythm by pounding the rock. Dez Bryant will open up so many opportunities for the Cowboys vertically but the biggest thing he does is allow them to return to their identity. Having him back on the practice field is music to the ears, especially the other wide receivers on the depth chart who have really been underwhelming without him.
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