Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

Klayton Adams: Offensive Coordinator, Run-Game Guru On The Rise Background: 43 Years Old, Colts Asst. O-Line & Tight Ends Coach (2019-2022), Cardinals O-Line Coach (2023-2024), Cowboys Offensive Coordinator (2025-Present). Klayton Adams, a Boise State alum and long-time offensive line, tight ends, and running game specialist, garnered a ton of attention after just one year in Dallas as the offensive coordinator, and he wasn't even calling plays.

I believe nothing undermines a defense faster than a secondary that cannot be trusted. Dallas struggled in all facets when it came to the secondary play. Issues in communication, missed assignments, tackling, and giving up explosive plays are just a few to be named. Seattle avoided that by prioritizing discipline on the back end. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker should be able to choose the secondary help he wants to bring in through free agency.

Sadiq is very much a modern move tight end who can win as a passing target and do real work as a blocker. In 2025 his production was excellent - 51 catches, 560 yards, and eight touchdowns - while still playing with the physical edge offensive coordinators love. He's not the classic inline monster, so the biggest questions are role and projection.

Williams was the engine of the Cowboys' rushing attack last year, outperforming his one-year, $3 million prove-it deal. He exceeded everyone's expectations by racking up over 1,200 rushing yards and scoring 13 total touchdowns. He took defenders for a ride so often that many of them left him an Uber review. This fifth-year veteran earned a five-star rating in the eyes of fans and put to rest any doubts that the knee injury suffered early in his career would have a lingering effect.

Symons has spent the past four seasons leading SMU's defense and agreed to a contract extension in December 2024, after helping the Mustangs reach the College Football Playoff. In 2024, he was a semifinalist for the Broyles Award, which goes to college football's top assistant, and was nominated for the honor in each of the last three years. That fall, SMU finished seventh nationally in defending the run and 10th in sacks.

Who's your pick for next season's MVP? Bowen: Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys. Prescott had more than 4,500 passing yards and threw 30 touchdowns this past season. With the Cowboys expected to retain wide receiver George Pickens, whom they will likely give the franchise tag, look for Prescott to produce high-level numbers again for a team that could challenge for the NFC East title in 2026 with an improved defense.

If you're the Dallas Cowboys, the first takeaway from the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl LX blueprint is how intentionally the roster fit across all the phases. The Seahawks didn't win because they were loaded at every spot, they won because their strengths were mutually reinforcing. The Seahawks boast a defense that dictate terms, a run game that stays on schedule, and a quarterback plan that prioritized ball security over hero ball.

Following a disappointing season where they surrendered the most points in franchise history, the Dallas Cowboys have overhauled their defensive coaching staff, hiring new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. In an effort to support this transition, the front office should aggressively pursue new personnel to match the vision of the coaching staff's new scheme. Whether through free agency, trades, or the draft, the team should look to make the necessary investments so this new staff has a chance to succeed.

A former NFL defensive end who appeared in 33 games with the Rams, Ah You turned to coaching following the end of his playing career. Apart from a brief stint in the XFL, Ah You has only coached at the collegiate level. He started as a special teams quality control coach at his alma mater, Oklahoma, before heading to a defensive line coaching job at Vanderbilt.

Running back is where people might think Dallas spends, but as true fans, we know better. Over five years, the Cowboys spent about $13 million at the position, and that includes returns, depth backs, and one-year flyers. Ezekiel Elliot, Ronald Jones, Corey Clement, Rico Dowdle, and Javonte Williams. None of these deals were meant to define the offense, they were meant to fill touches.

The Cowboys won't completely overhaul the entire unit in just one offseason, but a lot of the players who featured prominently on that side of the ball shouldn't be expected to return. Also, let's be honest, there isn't anywhere to go but up, considering how everything played out last season. Plus, certain players should be expected to make strides and improve, not only on defense, but throughout the roster.

Now, more than a decade later, the Cowboys have not one, but three solid defensive tackles that could reshape how we view the defense in 2026. Looking at the two teams in the Super Bowl, there's a common theme between them centered around the heart of their defensive front-the ability to generate pressure. It's not just the two teams in the Super Bowl, either. The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle duos were in the top four in pressures at their position.

Tate is a big, quarterback-friendly target who wins with polish and ball skills more than gimmicks. He tracks the ball cleanly, extends his arms to pluck it away from his frame, and plays above the rim on contested throws, plus he's a savvy route runner who uses tempo and body position to create space.