Three of the biggest story lines heading into Cowboys 2017 training camp

[waving monkey]

Training camp is only a few short weeks away and it will finally provide an opportunity to answer this summer’s biggest questions. Can Tony Romo stay healthy? Wait no, that was last year...and the year before that. Anyways, it’s a brand new season and with it will be some brand new questions. Here are three of the most captivating story lines heading into training camp.

Is Jaylon Smith Healthy Enough?
This one is obvious and shared by so many Cowboys fans and you’re probably tired of hearing about it, however it’s important to understand it’s significance.

So much is made about the complete remodeling of the Cowboys secondary that this position group has garnered the most discussion when it comes to what to expect this season. Four defensive backs who contributed a heavy amount of snaps are gone - Brandon Carr, Morris Claiborne, Barry Church, and J.J. Wilcox. And while that would seem like something that could have a huge effect on the defense, it’s not. Sure, the play of these rookies can fluctuate from good to not-so-good, but how hard is it to supplement the skills of a bunch of middling players? Don’t get me wrong, the players lost aren’t terrible players, but neither are these new additions. Players like Chidobe Awuzie, Jourdan Lewis, and Nolan Carroll will offer something similar to 2016, whether it ends up being a little better or little worse.

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[Scotman]

A healthy Jaylon Smith and the continued development of Collins will transform this defense. Collins seems like a reasonable bet. Jaylon's healthy is a bit more sketchy...but promising.

 

[Bullflop]

There'll be no lack of competition on the DL this year. Here's hoping several of them might see fit to demonstrate their skills often enough to improve their pressures and sack rates. I'm thinking the pass rush should improve, if for no other reason than it's not too likely to get worse. We have too many youngsters who have had less than stellar seasons due to injuries and/or suspensions. That needs to change. Maliek, Tapper, Taco Charlton and Damontre Moore offer a fair measure of hope in that direction. With a little luck, it just might materialize. Let's hope it does.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Article could have been written 2 months ago.

What do they think we have been hashing and rehashing since then?

 

[Setackin]

Well, yea.... Duh....

 

[LocimusPrime]