The last few seasons for the Dallas Cowboys have caused the team and fans serious heartbreak. The 07′ 13-3 season ended with a disappointing loss to the New York Giants in the divisional playoffs, the 08′ season ended in a 9-7 season missing the playoffs. The last game of the regular season against the Philadelphia Eagles was an embarrassment, 44-6 loss.

What a beautiful stadium it is. Broadcast to the nation on Sunday Night Football, we witnessed a new breed of sports complex. This was big enough where, laid on its side, the Empire State Building would be the same length as the stadium (or even less). Wow, that’s scary to even think about!

The Cowboys have a good quarter back in Tony Romo – who is prone to having a three interception game from time to time. Romo can make plays and has shown signs of a top quarter in the league.

After a nice week one win for the Cowboys in Tampa Bay, many doubts were answered regarding the Cowboys’ ability to shoulder the loss of Terrell Owens and play effective football. Tony Romo looked phenomenal at quarterback, and the team clicked as a unit.

While America’s Team hasn’t won a playoff game since 1996 – fans and owner Jerry Jones feel as if the Cowboys are a contender every single season despite their flaws – why wouldn’t they think that?

The Cowboys play in the very difficult NFC East with the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles – playing these teams twice a year will show how worthy the Cowboys are to contend in the NFC.

The question the Cowboys need to answer is who are the locker room leaders. Romo will need to take the next step, manage the game and make plays when necessary and not be “Tony Turnover”.

Eliminating Romo’s turnovers and running the ball effectively with their outstanding combination should make the Cowboys season very intriguing – as always.

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