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This is my evaluation of each player in terms of how they played last year and if they improved or regressed. Let's keep this fun...
Quarterbacks
* 9 Tony Romo + Only started 1 1/2 seasons and is getting better.
* 14 Brad Johnson - One year older and hasn't taken meaningful snaps in a while.
Running Backs
* 24 Marion Barber + Is still getting better and is still young
* 28 Felix Jones rookie
* 29 Tashard Choice rookie
* 34 Deon Anderson FB + Was out of shape due to injury but is coming off of rookie season and should have a better understanding of the game.
Wide Receivers
* 81 Terrell Owens - He hasn't regressed much but he is a year older now
* 84 Patrick Crayton + Playing as #2 last year gave him more experience
* 83 Terry Glenn N/A. Not sure how to evaluate him. He should be more recovered but is still day to day and a year older.
* 19 Miles Austin + This is his third year and reports indicate he is putting things together.
* 17 Sam Hurd + Same as Austin. Reports indicate that he has made strides in the offseason.
* 86 Isaiah Stanback + Benefited from his first off season workouts.
Tight Ends
* 82 Jason Witten + Took a more active role in the receiving game and should continue that path.
* 89 Tony Curtis + Still improving.
* 80 Martellus Bennett rookie
Offensive Linemen
* 76 Flozell Adams T - Still good but a year older
* 75 Marc Colombo T + Getting better the more he plays
* 70 Leonard Davis G + Revived his career after switch from OT. Should be even better this year.
* 68 Doug Free T + Have not heard much about him but was a rookie last year and should be better
* 65 Andre Gurode C + Still getting better
* 63 Kyle Kosier G - Solid player but is limited physically
* 78 James Marten T + Another rookie from last year that should be improved
* 77 Pat McQuistan T + Is getting better but will need quality playing time to really improve
* 71 Cory Procter C - Physically limited and inexperienced.
Defensive Linemen
* 96 Marcus Spears DE - Will probably start to see less and less snaps this year
* 90 Jay Ratliff NT/DE + Having Tank will help Ratliff be more explosive
* 99 Chris Canty DE + Is developing in a very solid player
* 66 Tank Johnson NT + Great offseason workout and should make an impact this season
* 97 Jason Hatcher DE + Limited due to injuries but should see more opportunities
* 92 Remi Ayodele NT + Limited physically but was a rookie last season and should be better
* 72 Stephen Bowen DE + limited player but is one year smarter
Linebackers
* 94 DeMarcus Ware OLB + Probably the leagues best OLB and still getting better
* 56 Bradie James ILB + Should be in the prime of his career and benefited from weight loss last season
* 55 Zach Thomas ILB - Very smart, hard-nosed player but is older an has injury issues
* 98 Greg Ellis OLB - Was great last season but is past his prime playing age
* 54 Bobby Carpenter ILB + Should be his year to prove himself and will benefit from Thomas' leadership
* 93 Anthony Spencer OLB + First year at new position last year so he should be much improved this year
* 57 Kevin Burnett ILB + Has gotten better each year and this year won't be any different
* 53 Erik Walden OLB rookie
Defensive Backs
* 41 Terence Newman CB + Is in the prime of his career physically
* 42 Anthony Henry CB - Injuries have kept him from being spectacular and he isn't getting younger
* 21 Adam Jones CB - Hasn't played in a year and needs toshake of rust but is still young
* 38 Roy Williams SS -Should be in the prime of his career but needs to prove himself again
* 26 Ken Hamlin FS + Appears fully recovered from that head injury
* 31 Mike Jenkins CB rookie
* 32 Orlando Scandrick CB rookie
* 20 Alan Ball CB + received praises from coaches and teammates
* 27 Courtney Brown FS + Also received praise and took first team snaps in place of Hamlin
* 25 Pat Watkins FS + Has improved steadily every year
Special Teams
* 6 Nick Folk K + Pro-bowl rookie year and should be better this year
* 1 Mat McBriar P + One of the leagues best
Quarterbacks
* 9 Tony Romo + Only started 1 1/2 seasons and is getting better.
* 14 Brad Johnson - One year older and hasn't taken meaningful snaps in a while.
Running Backs
* 24 Marion Barber + Is still getting better and is still young
* 28 Felix Jones rookie
* 29 Tashard Choice rookie
* 34 Deon Anderson FB + Was out of shape due to injury but is coming off of rookie season and should have a better understanding of the game.
Wide Receivers
* 81 Terrell Owens - He hasn't regressed much but he is a year older now
* 84 Patrick Crayton + Playing as #2 last year gave him more experience
* 83 Terry Glenn N/A. Not sure how to evaluate him. He should be more recovered but is still day to day and a year older.
* 19 Miles Austin + This is his third year and reports indicate he is putting things together.
* 17 Sam Hurd + Same as Austin. Reports indicate that he has made strides in the offseason.
* 86 Isaiah Stanback + Benefited from his first off season workouts.
Tight Ends
* 82 Jason Witten + Took a more active role in the receiving game and should continue that path.
* 89 Tony Curtis + Still improving.
* 80 Martellus Bennett rookie
Offensive Linemen
* 76 Flozell Adams T - Still good but a year older
* 75 Marc Colombo T + Getting better the more he plays
* 70 Leonard Davis G + Revived his career after switch from OT. Should be even better this year.
* 68 Doug Free T + Have not heard much about him but was a rookie last year and should be better
* 65 Andre Gurode C + Still getting better
* 63 Kyle Kosier G - Solid player but is limited physically
* 78 James Marten T + Another rookie from last year that should be improved
* 77 Pat McQuistan T + Is getting better but will need quality playing time to really improve
* 71 Cory Procter C - Physically limited and inexperienced.
Defensive Linemen
* 96 Marcus Spears DE - Will probably start to see less and less snaps this year
* 90 Jay Ratliff NT/DE + Having Tank will help Ratliff be more explosive
* 99 Chris Canty DE + Is developing in a very solid player
* 66 Tank Johnson NT + Great offseason workout and should make an impact this season
* 97 Jason Hatcher DE + Limited due to injuries but should see more opportunities
* 92 Remi Ayodele NT + Limited physically but was a rookie last season and should be better
* 72 Stephen Bowen DE + limited player but is one year smarter
Linebackers
* 94 DeMarcus Ware OLB + Probably the leagues best OLB and still getting better
* 56 Bradie James ILB + Should be in the prime of his career and benefited from weight loss last season
* 55 Zach Thomas ILB - Very smart, hard-nosed player but is older an has injury issues
* 98 Greg Ellis OLB - Was great last season but is past his prime playing age
* 54 Bobby Carpenter ILB + Should be his year to prove himself and will benefit from Thomas' leadership
* 93 Anthony Spencer OLB + First year at new position last year so he should be much improved this year
* 57 Kevin Burnett ILB + Has gotten better each year and this year won't be any different
* 53 Erik Walden OLB rookie
Defensive Backs
* 41 Terence Newman CB + Is in the prime of his career physically
* 42 Anthony Henry CB - Injuries have kept him from being spectacular and he isn't getting younger
* 21 Adam Jones CB - Hasn't played in a year and needs toshake of rust but is still young
* 38 Roy Williams SS -Should be in the prime of his career but needs to prove himself again
* 26 Ken Hamlin FS + Appears fully recovered from that head injury
* 31 Mike Jenkins CB rookie
* 32 Orlando Scandrick CB rookie
* 20 Alan Ball CB + received praises from coaches and teammates
* 27 Courtney Brown FS + Also received praise and took first team snaps in place of Hamlin
* 25 Pat Watkins FS + Has improved steadily every year
Special Teams
* 6 Nick Folk K + Pro-bowl rookie year and should be better this year
* 1 Mat McBriar P + One of the leagues best
