1 Fox Sports Hobbs DALLAS COWBOYS 2015 Football Magazine By Tony Baker The Dallas Cowboys surprised everyone other than themselves last season when they won the NFL Eastern Conference with a 12-4 record. Going into 2015, the Cowboys hope to be playing in the Super Bowl, something that the Boys have not done since 1995. The Cowboys were blessed at the quarterback position last season. Tony Romo only missed one game with a transverse process fracture. The biggest reason for this was twofold. First, the Dallas offensive line Football Football which may be the best in the NFL FOX SPORTS HOBBS was able to keep him upright and second, the team rushed the ball 508 times. The Cowboy offense DALLAS COWBOYS was diversified enough that it 2 Fox Sports Hobbs DALLAS COWBOYS 2015 Football Magazine By Tony Baker rushed the ball 508 times and passed the ball 506. That will be difficult this season because of the loss of DeMarco Murray in free agency. Murray accounted for 2,261 all- purpose yards and that will be tough to replace. The Cowboys brought in Darren McFadden from Oakland in hope of reviving his career and taking some of the burden of losing Murray away. Expect Dallas to use a running back by committee approach. McFadden and Joseph Randle will take most of the handoffs, but expect the Cowboys to add another back before the regular season begins. The receiver Football position is pretty solid with Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley manning the position. Jason Witten will FOX SPORTS HOBBS take care of the tight end position. The offensive line consisting of Tyron Smith, Zack Martin, Travis Frederick, Doug Free and Ron Leary is the strong point of the offense. Add into the mix draft pick Chaz Green and free agent La’el Collin and the line has some depth. DALLAS COWBOYS This off season the Cowboys concentrated most of the draft on upgrading the defense as well as free agency. Dallas drafted Randy Gregory (DE) to help the pass rush, 3 DALLAS COWBOYS Fox Sports Hobbs 2015 Football Magazine but the biggest acquisition punts, but a kickoff return man By Tony Baker was bringing in Greg Hardy will have to step up. from Carolina. Hardy will Head Coach Jason Garrett not be available unto at least begins his fourth season in middle season because of a charge of the Cowboys. He suspension, but will be a has an overall record of 41-31. presence as the season The defense will be run by wears on. The rotation will defensive coordinator Rod be much improved this Marinelli and the offense will season. Tyrone Crawford, be run by offensive Demarcus Lawrence, Nick coordinator Scott Linehan. Hayden, Jack Crawford, Look for the Cowboys to be Jeremy Mincey and Ben hard pressed to repeat a 12-4 Gardner will round out the season. They may not have as line. Hopefully, Sean Lee many wins as last season, but (LB) will play his first they may be a better team injury free season. Roland overall. “HOW BOUT McClain, Anthony Hitchens THEM COWBOYS”. and Jasper Brinkley will round out the linebacker corp. The secondary will be better if the pass rush improves. Dallas spent their number one draft pick on the cornerback/free safety position. Byron Jones out of Connecticut was drafted to upgrade the secondary. Orlando Scandrick will play Football one corner position and FOX SPORTS HOBBS Morris Claiborne will man the other if healthy. The special teams will be a strength. Dan Bailey is the second-most accurate placekicker in NFL history. DALLAS COWBOYS Cole Beasley will return 4 DALLAS COWBOYS Fox Sports Hobbs 2015 Football Magazine By Tony Baker “ HOW BOUT THEM COW- BOUT HOW BOYS ” !! 2015 Football Schedule Sept. 13 N.Y. Giants Sept. 20 @ Philadelphia Sept. 27 Atlanta Oct. 04 @ New Orleans Oct. 11 New England Oct. 18 OPEN Oct. 25 @ N.Y. Giants Nov. 01 Seattle Nov. 08 Philadelphia Nov. 15 @ Tampa Bay Football Nov. 22 @ Miami FOX SPORTS HOBBS Nov. 26 Carolina Dec. 07 @ Washington Dec. 13 @ Green Bay Dec. 19 N.Y. Jets DALLAS COWBOYS COWBOYS DALLAS Dec. 27 @ Buffalo Jan. 03 Washington .