By James van der Dol
For the last couple of seasons, the Dallas Cowboys have been more than disappointing in trying to reach their ultimate goal of becoming Super Bowl Champions for the first time since 1996. However, high class performances and a number of fresh faces have seen their 2016 campaign much improved. They hold an 11-2 record, which is streaks ahead of anyone in the National Football Conference.
We are going to look at the five most important players in the Cowboys successful team so far this year.
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Dak Prescott (Quarterback)
The Cowboys found Dak Prescott in the fourth round of the NFL draft prior to the 2016 season. Following the injury to longtime starting quarterback Tony Romo in preseason, Prescott was to begin as Dallas’s number one. He has proved calm under pressure throughout the campaign even since Romo’s return to fitness. He has broken two NFL rookie records and has been a linchpin in the Cowboys successful offensive line this season. If he keeps doing his job to this standard, there is no reason why Dallas cannot challenge for the Super Bowl in the post season.
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Ezekiel Elliott (Running back)
The 21-year-old from Ohio State University was the Cowboys first pick in the 2016 NFL draft. The strong and agile running back has been arguably the best player in the entire league this season. He leads the rushing yards table with more than 200 yards gained than anyone else. His quick and aggressive style has gained him many plaudits and he has rewarded Dallas for using their first draft pick on him. If he continues to perform and adds to the 12 touchdowns that he has already scored this season, he can only help in trying to push them towards the Super Bowl.
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Jason Witten (Tight end)
Jason Witten has been a Cowboy since 2003. He knows exactly what it takes to be part of a team with such an illustrious history of great players and championships. He has been an ever improving tight end and this year has been no different. With his ability to grab the ball in tight situations and pick up first downs, Witten has been an integral part of what the Cowboys have done this year. A veteran of the sport that still takes pressure off the wide receivers and pops up with important touchdowns at vital times. He often goes unnoticed, but if Dallas were to reach the final stages of the Super Bowl this season, Witten would for sure be recognised.
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Sean Lee (Outside linebacker)
After winning the Pro Bowl in 2015, Sean Lee was always likely to have a good 2016 season. The outside linebacker has proved to be crucial in the Dallas defence. He lies second in the overall standings for most tackles in the NFL. The way that he reads the play and his aggressive style has allowed him to dominate other teams’ offensive linemen and running backs. Dallas have only lost twice this season and Lee has been an important part of that statistic. He made more tackles than anyone in last weeks defeat to the New York Giants and if he continues to perform to this standard, then he will go a long way to helping Dallas be successful in the post season and in years to come.
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Dan Bailey (Placekicker)
Simply the best. Dan Bailey holds the record for the highest field goal percentage in NFL history and this season has been no different. Nicknamed ‘Mr Automatic’ by some, Bailey has scored vital points for the Cowboys in tight games. Like Lee he has been at Dallas for some time but is still young at just 28-years-old. If he continues with this accuracy the Cowboys will have a sure fire kicker for years to come.
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