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Which of the six teams playing on Thanksgiving is best set up for success three years from now?
Bowen: It's the Cowboys because of the talent on the offensive line and the youth with both Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. Remember, the teams that can control the line of scrimmage, run the ball and get production from the QB position are set up to win. It's really not that complicated. Dallas has the key building blocks to maintain its offensive identity and consistently compete while developing players on the defensive side of the ball.
Joyner: Hands down, Dallas. Its offensive line has three starters 26 or younger (and a fourth who is 27), arguably the best rookie quarterback/running back combination in NFL history and an elite vertical receiving threat in Dez Bryant who is only 28 years old. This group of players could allow the Cowboys to mimic the dynasty Dallas teams of the early-to-mid 1990s that were built around a similar offensive talent structure.
Kacsmar: My vote is for Dallas for the same reasons the others have stated, but I would give an honorable mention to Indianapolis. Luck has shown that 2015 was a fluke, and as long as he is healthy, that team will be in contention. There is also the undeniable fact that the AFC is set to experience some major changes as Brady and Roethlisberger play out their final seasons. We already see a void this season with Peyton Manning retired. The Colts could take advantage of that, especially in an AFC South division that still has issues.
Sando: The Cowboys get my vote because their offensive line, running back and quarterback should still be going strong. Those are three relatively safe bets. The Colts will have a hard time rebuilding their roster sufficiently while Luck is making top dollar. Roethlisberger could be winding down in three years. Daniel Snyder could get impatient again in Washington. Minnesota faces uncertainty at quarterback. It's too early to know how Lions GM Bob Quinn will fare over time.
Seifert: It's hard to argue against the Cowboys when they have two rookies already producing at MVP or near MVP levels. The only word of caution: Running backs tend to burn brightly and expire sooner than other positions. How long will Elliott perform at this level? In that vein, I'll throw a runner-up to the Vikings -- who have a nice young defensive core that is already playing at a high level.
Bowen: It's the Cowboys because of the talent on the offensive line and the youth with both Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. Remember, the teams that can control the line of scrimmage, run the ball and get production from the QB position are set up to win. It's really not that complicated. Dallas has the key building blocks to maintain its offensive identity and consistently compete while developing players on the defensive side of the ball.
Joyner: Hands down, Dallas. Its offensive line has three starters 26 or younger (and a fourth who is 27), arguably the best rookie quarterback/running back combination in NFL history and an elite vertical receiving threat in Dez Bryant who is only 28 years old. This group of players could allow the Cowboys to mimic the dynasty Dallas teams of the early-to-mid 1990s that were built around a similar offensive talent structure.
Kacsmar: My vote is for Dallas for the same reasons the others have stated, but I would give an honorable mention to Indianapolis. Luck has shown that 2015 was a fluke, and as long as he is healthy, that team will be in contention. There is also the undeniable fact that the AFC is set to experience some major changes as Brady and Roethlisberger play out their final seasons. We already see a void this season with Peyton Manning retired. The Colts could take advantage of that, especially in an AFC South division that still has issues.
Sando: The Cowboys get my vote because their offensive line, running back and quarterback should still be going strong. Those are three relatively safe bets. The Colts will have a hard time rebuilding their roster sufficiently while Luck is making top dollar. Roethlisberger could be winding down in three years. Daniel Snyder could get impatient again in Washington. Minnesota faces uncertainty at quarterback. It's too early to know how Lions GM Bob Quinn will fare over time.
Seifert: It's hard to argue against the Cowboys when they have two rookies already producing at MVP or near MVP levels. The only word of caution: Running backs tend to burn brightly and expire sooner than other positions. How long will Elliott perform at this level? In that vein, I'll throw a runner-up to the Vikings -- who have a nice young defensive core that is already playing at a high level.
