Dallas Cowboys optimism is present heading into the 2026 season, with expectations for a deeper playoff run. The team has changed its coaching approach by hiring Brian Schottenheimer as head coach and bringing in Christian Parker as a first-time defensive coordinator. Despite a losing record previously, excitement remains around Schottenheimer and Parker. Dallas retained key offensive starters by re-signing RB Javonte Williams and placing the franchise tag on WR George Pickens. Williams and Pickens combined for 20+ touchdowns, and the offense ranked highly in yards per game, passing yards per game, points per game, and rushing yards per game. With CeeDee Lamb and Pickens as a strong receiving duo, defensive attention should open opportunities for other offensive weapons, including Ryan Flournoy.
"The Cowboys have conducted business a little differently over the past two offseasons, first hiring Brian Schottenheimer in his first ever head-coaching job last year and now bringing in a first-time defensive coordinator in Christian Parker. Despite Dallas' losing record last year, there's still a lot of optimism surrounding Schottenheimer as the man for the job, and for the unproven new DC, Parker."
"By re-signing RB Javonte Williams and placing the franchise tag on WR George Pickens, the Dallas Cowboys retained their starters from a season ago. Williams and Pickens alone accounted for 20+ touchdowns last season for an offense that was one of the best in the entire league, finishing second in yards per game (391.9) and passing yards per game (266.3), seventh in points per game (27.7), and ninth in rushing yards per game (125.6)."
"With the band back together, they should be even better in Year 2 under Brian Schottenheimer's tutelage. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens should once again be among the best WR duos in the entire league in 2026, but the attention these two will draw from opposing defenses on a week to week basis will create more favorable opportunities for the rest of Dallas' offensive weapons, particularly Ryan Flournoy."
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