The roster of the Dallas Cowboys is unique and stands out from all other teams in the NFL.
Despite having an MVP-caliber quarterback who lacks fan support, record-breaking young players at wide receiver and pass rusher, and future Hall of Famers on the offensive line, this team remains puzzling. Their inconsistency in winning crucial games is the reason behind this enigmatic status.
Adding the amount of talent lost in the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys roster is quite complex. As they approach the critical 2024 season, there has been significant discussion about the team and its players. Questions about whether they possess sufficient talent, if some players have reached their peak, and if others are declining are all pertinent inquiries worth considering.
Especially considering that their opportunity to win the Super Bowl is at its peak right now.
“We need to focus more on those entering the peak of their careers. These players have the potential to maintain success and elevate their performance. Keeping this in mind, let’s discuss three Cowboys players who could be reaching their prime in 2024.”
“Let’s address the obvious and perhaps contentious point upfront. Despite any reservations, All-Pro Quarterback Dak Prescott is poised to hit his prime in 2024 rather than decline.”
“Interestingly, quarterbacks can sometimes improve with age, akin to fine wine. Examples include Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford, and Cowboys great Tony Romo.”
“Experience grows with time on the field, and for certain quarterbacks, this experience becomes a significant advantage as they mature. Tony Romo, in particular, has highlighted his improvement in his late thirties, a fact that unbiased Cowboys supporters can attest to. As for Dak Prescott, he enters this season after a standout year that nearly earned him the MVP title.”
He’s recently entered his thirties, and if you fail to recognize his significant improvement over time, you may not be keeping up. Since his ankle injury in 2020, Prescott has thrown an impressive 96 touchdowns in only 45 games. This ratio is extraordinary, suggesting he could be in the early stages of an exceptional career.
Don’t be shocked if we witness even more impressive statistics from Prescott in 2024, leading to a significantly increased price tag.
“Now is the moment to acknowledge Rico Dowdle’s contributions. It’s also crucial to recognize that the next two to three years offer the Cowboys their prime opportunity to leverage his potential.”
Running backs typically have brief careers, and Dowdle is unlikely to defy this trend. Fortunately for Dallas, he hasn’t accumulated much wear and tear on his body. As he enters his fourth year with the Cowboys, Dowdle has fewer than 100 career rushing attempts. Although he’s signed a new one-year contract, his value could skyrocket after the 2024 season.
He’s at an ideal age of 26 to reach his peak, even if it’s relatively brief. Dowdle injects significant energy, dynamism, and intense running into Dallas’ offense, making it crucial to capitalize on his strengths now.
While there’s been a lot of focus on Ezekiel Elliott’s return, the primary RB1 position actually belongs to this young player.
Elliott can contribute well in a veteran capacity, particularly in blocking and catching.
However, Dallas needs to maximize Dowdle’s potential before it becomes a missed opportunity.
Describing CeeDee Lamb, a candidate for the 2023 Offensive Player of the Year, as entering his prime might be the biggest understatement yet.
Since joining the league, Lamb has consistently improved his yards, receptions, and touchdown numbers each season. In 2023, he reached his peak, becoming nearly impossible to defend by catching a league-leading 135 passes and setting a Cowboys record with 1,749 receiving yards.
In 2024, he aims to secure a new contract and achieve an even more successful season.
I believe he will succeed in obtaining both.
At 25 years old, he is in an advantageous age range for wide receivers.
Moreover, he benefits from having veteran Brandin Cooks and rising star Jake Ferguson to divert some of the defensive attention away from him.
“There’s no indication that Lamb cannot repeat his performance from 2023. In fact, such a display could be just the beginning for this standout Cowboys player.”
