{"id":2121446,"date":"2026-09-01T01:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T22:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2121446"},"modified":"2026-09-01T01:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T22:17:49","slug":"an-insider-reveals-what-the-dallas-cowboys-strength-will-be-and-why-they-could-be-serious-contenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2121446","title":{"rendered":"An insider reveals what the Dallas Cowboys&#8217; strength will be and why they could be serious contenders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es\/files\/article_main_microformat\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01\/6a96254a149b6.jpeg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"ue-c-article\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__header\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__main-column\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__header \">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__header-content ue-l-article--expand-right-full-from-tablet ue-l-article--expand-right-half-from-desktop\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker-group\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker-container\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker\">Dallas Cowboys<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"ue-c-article__headline js-headline js-headlineb \">An insider reveals what the Dallas Cowboys&#8217; strength will be and why they could be serious contenders<\/h1>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__standfirst\">Jerry Jones&#8217; team could take a major step forward with all the additions it has made.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__body\" data-section=\"articleBody\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__main-column ue-l-article--minimum-content-from-tablet\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image ue-c-article--media-icon-m-from-phablet ue-l-article--expand-left-full-from-tablet ue-c-article__media--main-media\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" class=\"ue-c-article__image\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys - NFL\" src=\"https:\/\/e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01\/6a96254a149b6.jpeg\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption-inner\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Dallas Cowboys &#8211; NFL<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar has-avatar ue-c-article__bar--horizontal-from-tablet\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-body\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__byline ue-l-article--grow-from-desktop\" aria-label=\"Redacci\u00f3n:\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__byline-item\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__byline-name\">\n                                JOS\u00c9 RODR\u00cdGUEZ\n                    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__publishdate\" aria-label=\"Fecha de publicaci\u00f3n\"><span>Updated <\/span><time datetime=\"2026-09-01T01:17:49Z\">                            31\/08\/2026<br \/>\n        &#8211;<br \/>\n        <span>20:17<abbr title=\"Central Daylight Time\">CDT<\/abbr><\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-footer\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-google-follow \">\n<div class=\"ue-c-google-follow__container \">\n                Follow MARCA on Google<br \/>\n            <span class=\"ue-c-google-follow__text\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-secondary ue-u-hide-until-tablet ue-l-article--leftcol-width-from-tablet ue-l-article--float-left-from-tablet-no-margin ue-l-article--move-to-leftcol-from-tablet ue-u-sticky-top-80\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools  ue-c-article__share-tools--direction-column js_socialMedia\" aria-label=\"Compartir art\u00edculo en Redes Sociales\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--facebook\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Facebook<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--twitter\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Twitter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--telegram\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Telegram<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--whatsapp\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Whatsapp<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--email\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir por Mail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles ue-l-article--width-1of2-from-mobile ue-l-article--width-1of3-from-desktop ue-l-article--float-right-from-mobile ue-c-article__subtitles--boxed\" aria-label=\"Contenido relacionado\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-item  \"><span class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-kicker\">Dallas Cowboys.\u00a0 <\/span>Escaping Jimmy Johnson&#8217;s Shadow: An inside look at Jerry Jones&#8217; obsession with the Super Bowl<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-item  \"><span class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-kicker\">Dallas Cowboys.\u00a0 <\/span>Cowboys complete a defensive overhaul as a stunning number of last year\u2019s defenders are now out of the NFL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__body\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\">D<strong>ak Prescott<\/strong> and <strong>CeeDee Lamb<\/strong> have faced their own postseason struggles, while<strong> Brian Schottenheimer<\/strong>, despite his extensive experience as an offensive coordinator, has yet to lead a team in a playoff game as the person in charge.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Questions remain about the <strong>Dallas Cowboys<\/strong>\u2019 ability to respond against high-level opponents in pressure-packed situations. However, before the offense or coaching staff are tested in a win-or-go-home matchup, the defense will have to prove it can help the team get there.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-player\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\" id=\"player_ef60639072fb2563bf13b2ea_xb0j9i2_parent\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-video-player-frame\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-video-player-frame__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"player_ef60639072fb2563bf13b2ea_xb0j9i2\"><\/div>\n<header class=\"ue-c-video-player-frame__header\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-video-player-frame__headline\">An insider reveals what the Dallas Cowboys&#8217; strength will be and why they could be serious contenders<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption-inner\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Cowboys coach takes Dak Prescott and his QBs Greek dancing in an unusual team bonding move<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Cowboys believe their defense will take a leap in 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Dallas\u2019 defense is coming off a difficult season. The Cowboys allowed <strong>30.1 points per game<\/strong>, the worst mark in the <strong>NFL<\/strong>, while also giving up <strong>251.5 passing yards per contest<\/strong>, the highest figure in the league. They finished 30th in total yards allowed, surrendering<strong> 377.0 yards per game<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">A slight improvement could have changed the team\u2019s outcome, but the goal for 2026 is much more ambitious: move past being one of the league\u2019s worst defensive units and become a group capable of making a significant impact.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__embedded\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet-lazy\" data-lang=\"es\"><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">After adding key pieces and hiring new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, Dallas believes it can build a revamped defense. Several NFL analysts share that optimism.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>\u201cLast year, defensively, they just didn&#8217;t have the horses. This year, they do,\u201d<\/strong><strong>Daniel Jeremiah<\/strong> of <strong>ESPN <\/strong>and NFL Network told The Pat <strong>McAfee Show<\/strong> on Monday. <strong>\u201c{Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown} had put on some weight when I was {at training camp}. He looked great. {LB} Jaishawn Barham looked awesome\u2026 They are so much better, and then Christian Parker is outstanding as a defensive mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">\u201cI went and saw this with my own eyes, we&#8217;re not trying to pump anything up here. This is legit a good defense to go along with what could be the best offense in football.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Dallas began rebuilding its run defense last season with the arrival of three-time Pro Bowl selection Kenny Clark as part of the blockbuster trade involving Micah Parsons, and later strengthened the defensive line by adding former All-Pro Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">The Cowboys also added talent through the Draft with Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham, players who can contribute in multiple areas of the game. In addition, they reinforced a secondary that had shown vulnerabilities with the free-agent signings of Cobie Durant and Jalen Thompson.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Another priority was improving the pass rush, an area that struggled significantly following <strong>Parsons<\/strong>\u2019 departure.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">The performance of <strong>Rashan Gary<\/strong>, rookie<strong> Malachi Lawrence<\/strong>, and future <strong>Hall of Famer Von Miller<\/strong> could determine this defense\u2019s ceiling, especially if they are able to complement each other and create consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">A creative defensive coordinator can maximize his players\u2019 strengths and hide some weaknesses, and Dallas hopes Parker can be exactly that type of leader.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">In his first season as defensive coordinator, Parker was part of the success of the <strong>Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong>, who won the Super Bowl, while leading a talented defensive backs group that included <strong>Quinyon Mitchell<\/strong> and <strong>Cooper DeJean<\/strong>. He also had the opportunity to learn under renowned defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, quickly raising his profile around the NFL.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">If Parker lives up to the expectations Dallas has for him, the team\u2019s defensive identity could change completely.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>But in Dallas, there is little room for promises. Cowboys fans do not want explanations or hypothetical scenarios: they want results.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Daniel Jeremiah and other analysts believe this defense has the talent needed to deliver. 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