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OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Tono Romo just turned 30 and is in his prime.Tony Romo: Coming off one of his best seasons, and after turning 30 is entering his prime
Jon Kitna: Trusted backup isn't going anywhere, and he's a sounding board for Roy Williams
Stephen McGee: Coming off injuries, so the team wants to see what he can do in camp (There was a note he's been working all offseason on his release)
RUNNING BACK
Felix Jones: The team hasn't announced it yet, but he will eventually take the No. 1 spot over
Marion Barber: Is determined to go injury-free in 2010 while holding his starting job
Tashard Choice: Wants more playing time but won't get it with Barber on the roster
Herb Donaldson: Spent last year on the practice squad and could do so again
Deon Anderson: The fullback has a job as long as he's healthy
WIDE RECEIVER
Miles Austin: The No. 1 receiving threat, but has to prove he's not a one-hit wonder
Roy Williams: Two bad seasons has put his playing time and future in doubt
Dez Bryant: The rookie moves into the No. 3 spot and is expected to make an impact
Patrick Crayton: Seeks a trade but not getting bites, so trusted veteran could stay
Kevin Ogletree: Team has high hopes thanks to his speed and playmaking ability
Sam Hurd: Ace special teams player who wants out as his role gets reduced
Manuel Johnson: A year away from pushing someone for an active roster spot
Jesse Holley: The realty show winner needs another year to learn
TIGHT END
Jason Witten is coming off his second career thousand-yard season.Jason Witten: One of the top players on the team and Romo's favorite target
Martellus Bennett: Must step up his game once the regular-season starts
John Phillips: Cowboys like his potential; fighting Bennett for playing time
LEFT TACKLE
Doug Free: When Flozell Adams was cut, Free was given the task of playing left tackle
Pat McQuistan: He might get a position change if the club thinks he can't handle this spot
LEFT GUARD
Kyle Kosier: In the final year of his contract, he's a strong force inside
Cory Procter: He's also the backup center and is steady
RIGHT GUARD
Leonard Davis: Cowboys hinted he could move to tackle; he's strong where he is
Travis Bright: Still developing his game, probably a few years away
CENTER
Andre Gurode: The Pro Bowler remains a constant strength
RIGHT TACKLE
Marc Colombo: Hoping to play injury-free in 2010; one of the nastiest on the line
Robert Brewster: Missed last year with an injury; team would like to see what he can do (NOTE, I saw in DMN a note on Brewster today, it said he has really transformed his body in the last yr and is in much better physical shape)
Sam Young: The rookie can play both tackle spots; he's a backup for now
DEFENSE
LEFT END
Marcus Spears had 50 tackles, 2.5 sacks and tied his career best with 16 quarterback pressures last season.Marcus Spears: Is worried about a trade but must maintain his starting gig
Jason Hatcher: Coaches looking to see if he can challenge Spears for the starting job
Marcus Dixon: Cowboys expect him to step up to active roster this year
NOSE TACKLE
Jay Ratliff: The best player on the defensive line and second best on the defense
Junior Siavii: Could use more playing time, but is doing well when he gets in
RIGHT END
Igor Olshansky: Was a solid contributor last year, and the expectations are the same
Stephen Bowen: He's the nickel guy who could challenge for more playing time
Sean Lissemore: The seventh-round pick will get some time to develop
STRONGSIDE LINEBACKER
Anthony Spencer; Emerged as a force last year, has to do it again
Victor Butler: Earned a starting spot for one game and was benched quickly
Curtis Johnson: Cowboys need to see more of him in 2010
WEAKSIDE LINEBACKER
DeMarcus Ware: The superstar linebacker is looking for an injury-free year
Brandon Williams: Needs to show the coaches what he can do when healthy
MIKE MIDDLE LINEBACKER
Bradie James: The inside linebacker is the heart and soul of the defense
Sean Lee: The rookie will challenge to become the nickel linebacker
Bobby Carpenter: Currently is the nickel linebacker but is looking over his shoulder
Steve Octavien: Will get some special teams time
MO MIDDLE LINEBACKER
Keith Brooking has been effective but will turn 35 in October.Keith Brooking: Is getting older, so just how long can he go?
Jason Williams: Looks for playing time while staying healthy
Stephen Hodge: If he's healthy enough, he will play special teams
Donovan Woods: Battling for a roster spot
LEFT CORNERBACK
Terence Newman: Coming off a Pro Bowl season and is steady
Orlando Scandrick: The slot corner got better in the second half of last year
Jamar Wall: The young player could see some special teams time
RIGHT CORNERBACK
Mike Jenkins: Is getting better and better
Cletis Gordon: Is going to get a chance to play special teams
Marquis Floyd: Spent last year on practice squad, might be headed there again
FREE SAFETY
Alan Ball: If they don't get a veteran, it's his job to lose
Mike Hamlin: Wrist injury slowed his development; he's healthy now
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah: The fourth-round pick won't be around until camp
STRONG SAFETY
Gerald Sensabaugh: Wants long-term deal and will probably get it
Pat Watkins: A strong special teams player who is counted on in a pinch
SPECIALISTS
FIELD GOAL KICKER
David Buehler: He will get his chance to win the job
Connor Hughes: If he can't beat out Buehler, he will be sent home
PUNTER
Mat McBriar: Strong but is not satisfied
PUNT RETURNS
Patrick Crayton: If Bryant can't do this, Crayton gets the job back
Terence Newman: Has the speed for this spot but is better at corner
KICK RETURNS
Felix Jones: Increased playing time might take him out of this role
Miles Austin: Has the speed for this spot, but …
Dez Bryant: This guy might take it over
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah: Very good in college, could be in the pros too
Cletis Gordon: He will get a strong look
LONG SNAPPER
L.P. Ladouceur: Very good at what he does
HOLDER
Mat McBriar: He hated doing this job, but he might have to do it again
Tony Romo: He hates this job
Patrick Crayton: Former college quarterback
QUARTERBACK
Tono Romo just turned 30 and is in his prime.Tony Romo: Coming off one of his best seasons, and after turning 30 is entering his prime
Jon Kitna: Trusted backup isn't going anywhere, and he's a sounding board for Roy Williams
Stephen McGee: Coming off injuries, so the team wants to see what he can do in camp (There was a note he's been working all offseason on his release)
RUNNING BACK
Felix Jones: The team hasn't announced it yet, but he will eventually take the No. 1 spot over
Marion Barber: Is determined to go injury-free in 2010 while holding his starting job
Tashard Choice: Wants more playing time but won't get it with Barber on the roster
Herb Donaldson: Spent last year on the practice squad and could do so again
Deon Anderson: The fullback has a job as long as he's healthy
WIDE RECEIVER
Miles Austin: The No. 1 receiving threat, but has to prove he's not a one-hit wonder
Roy Williams: Two bad seasons has put his playing time and future in doubt
Dez Bryant: The rookie moves into the No. 3 spot and is expected to make an impact
Patrick Crayton: Seeks a trade but not getting bites, so trusted veteran could stay
Kevin Ogletree: Team has high hopes thanks to his speed and playmaking ability
Sam Hurd: Ace special teams player who wants out as his role gets reduced
Manuel Johnson: A year away from pushing someone for an active roster spot
Jesse Holley: The realty show winner needs another year to learn
TIGHT END
Jason Witten is coming off his second career thousand-yard season.Jason Witten: One of the top players on the team and Romo's favorite target
Martellus Bennett: Must step up his game once the regular-season starts
John Phillips: Cowboys like his potential; fighting Bennett for playing time
LEFT TACKLE
Doug Free: When Flozell Adams was cut, Free was given the task of playing left tackle
Pat McQuistan: He might get a position change if the club thinks he can't handle this spot
LEFT GUARD
Kyle Kosier: In the final year of his contract, he's a strong force inside
Cory Procter: He's also the backup center and is steady
RIGHT GUARD
Leonard Davis: Cowboys hinted he could move to tackle; he's strong where he is
Travis Bright: Still developing his game, probably a few years away
CENTER
Andre Gurode: The Pro Bowler remains a constant strength
RIGHT TACKLE
Marc Colombo: Hoping to play injury-free in 2010; one of the nastiest on the line
Robert Brewster: Missed last year with an injury; team would like to see what he can do (NOTE, I saw in DMN a note on Brewster today, it said he has really transformed his body in the last yr and is in much better physical shape)
Sam Young: The rookie can play both tackle spots; he's a backup for now
DEFENSE
LEFT END
Marcus Spears had 50 tackles, 2.5 sacks and tied his career best with 16 quarterback pressures last season.Marcus Spears: Is worried about a trade but must maintain his starting gig
Jason Hatcher: Coaches looking to see if he can challenge Spears for the starting job
Marcus Dixon: Cowboys expect him to step up to active roster this year
NOSE TACKLE
Jay Ratliff: The best player on the defensive line and second best on the defense
Junior Siavii: Could use more playing time, but is doing well when he gets in
RIGHT END
Igor Olshansky: Was a solid contributor last year, and the expectations are the same
Stephen Bowen: He's the nickel guy who could challenge for more playing time
Sean Lissemore: The seventh-round pick will get some time to develop
STRONGSIDE LINEBACKER
Anthony Spencer; Emerged as a force last year, has to do it again
Victor Butler: Earned a starting spot for one game and was benched quickly
Curtis Johnson: Cowboys need to see more of him in 2010
WEAKSIDE LINEBACKER
DeMarcus Ware: The superstar linebacker is looking for an injury-free year
Brandon Williams: Needs to show the coaches what he can do when healthy
MIKE MIDDLE LINEBACKER
Bradie James: The inside linebacker is the heart and soul of the defense
Sean Lee: The rookie will challenge to become the nickel linebacker
Bobby Carpenter: Currently is the nickel linebacker but is looking over his shoulder
Steve Octavien: Will get some special teams time
MO MIDDLE LINEBACKER
Keith Brooking has been effective but will turn 35 in October.Keith Brooking: Is getting older, so just how long can he go?
Jason Williams: Looks for playing time while staying healthy
Stephen Hodge: If he's healthy enough, he will play special teams
Donovan Woods: Battling for a roster spot
LEFT CORNERBACK
Terence Newman: Coming off a Pro Bowl season and is steady
Orlando Scandrick: The slot corner got better in the second half of last year
Jamar Wall: The young player could see some special teams time
RIGHT CORNERBACK
Mike Jenkins: Is getting better and better
Cletis Gordon: Is going to get a chance to play special teams
Marquis Floyd: Spent last year on practice squad, might be headed there again
FREE SAFETY
Alan Ball: If they don't get a veteran, it's his job to lose
Mike Hamlin: Wrist injury slowed his development; he's healthy now
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah: The fourth-round pick won't be around until camp
STRONG SAFETY
Gerald Sensabaugh: Wants long-term deal and will probably get it
Pat Watkins: A strong special teams player who is counted on in a pinch
SPECIALISTS
FIELD GOAL KICKER
David Buehler: He will get his chance to win the job
Connor Hughes: If he can't beat out Buehler, he will be sent home
PUNTER
Mat McBriar: Strong but is not satisfied
PUNT RETURNS
Patrick Crayton: If Bryant can't do this, Crayton gets the job back
Terence Newman: Has the speed for this spot but is better at corner
KICK RETURNS
Felix Jones: Increased playing time might take him out of this role
Miles Austin: Has the speed for this spot, but …
Dez Bryant: This guy might take it over
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah: Very good in college, could be in the pros too
Cletis Gordon: He will get a strong look
LONG SNAPPER
L.P. Ladouceur: Very good at what he does
HOLDER
Mat McBriar: He hated doing this job, but he might have to do it again
Tony Romo: He hates this job
Patrick Crayton: Former college quarterback
