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NFL Power Rankings: Post-NFL Draft Edition

By Jon Dove

Feb 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaks during the Super Bowl LI winning team press conference flanked by the Lombardi Trophy at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaks during the Super Bowl LI winning team press conference flanked by the Lombardi Trophy at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs with the ball behind the block of guard Ronald Leary (65) against Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs with the ball behind the block of guard Ronald Leary (65) against Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Dallas Cowboys

Key Additions: Nolan Carroll, Taco Charlton, Chidobe Awuzie, Jourdan Lewis and Ryan Switzer

Key Losses: Barry Church, Brandon Carr, Morris Claiborne, Jack Crawford, Terrell McClain, Ronald Leary

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t have the cap room to make any major offseason signings, but still make some nice moves. The signing of Nolan Carroll was an underrated move as someone with starting experience and leadership skills.

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His veteran status will bring along rookies like Chidobe Awuzie and Jordan Lewis. Both rookies will be expected to step in and compete for starting jobs. In fact, their development will go a long way to how well the Cowboys defense performs.

Taco Charlton was a solid addition in the 1st round and could be a day-1 starter. He has excellent length, plays with a non-stop motor and supports the run. His workout numbers hurt his overall draft stock, but he played quicker than those numbers suggest.

The key to Dallas’ success boils down to Dak Prescott continuing his development and Ezekiel Elliott staying out of trouble. This team has all the pieces in place to make a Super Bowl run. They need the defense to outperform their talent, but Rod Marinelli is up to the task.

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