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Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott has an improved supporting cast, but it\u2019s still middle of the road in the entire NFL picture.<\/p>\n

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Dallas Cowboys stars Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb celebrate after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. \/ Kim Klement-Imagn Images In this story: Dallas Cowboys | News, Scores, Schedules & Standings<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0made several moves to improve the roster during the\u00a0NFL\u00a0offseason and the\u00a0NFL Draft,\u00a0adding some playmakers on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n

While the defensive re-enforcements could be the difference maker in Dallas, it\u2019s the offensive additions that capture the headlines.<\/p>\n

Whether it be\u00a0George Pickens\u00a0in a trade with the\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0or adding\u00a0Texas Longhorns\u00a0speedster\u00a0Jaydon Blue\u00a0in the draft, some exciting new players will be surrounding\u00a0Dak Prescott this season<\/p>\n

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But where does Prescott\u2019s supporting cast rank?\u00a0FOX Sports ranked the supporting cast\u00a0for all 32 quarterbacks, and the Cowboys checked in right in the middle of the pack at No. 16. However, they did edge out one division rival who got the best of Dallas last year.<\/p>\n

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks to pass against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. \/ Brad Mills-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Dallas checked in at No. 15, while the Washington Commanders were at No. 16. The Philadelphia Eagles earned the top spot on the list, while the lowly New York Giants were in the NFL cellar at No. 31.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrading for George Pickens to pair with CeeDee Lamb gives the Cowboys one of the top receiver duos in the game and makes this an\u00a0offense worth being excited about,\u201d the article states.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s going to be fascinating to see how first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer balances calling plays with the rest of his duties, and how much influence Dak Prescott has on the decision-making.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the Cowboys have one of the league\u2019s top WR duos, they don\u2019t rank higher because of uncertainties elsewhere in the offense, including offensive line and running back.<\/p>\n

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Dallas Cowboys first-round NFL draft pick Tyler Booker shows off his jersey. \/ Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Cowboys are replacing a Hall of Famer in Zack Martin with a rookie at guard, and they desperately need left tackle Tyler Guyton to make a jump in Year 2. This O-line could be a liability if those two struggle,\u201d the article continues.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe running back room also doesn\u2019t feel settled. Between Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and rookie Jaydon Blue, a lead back should emerge \u2014 but there\u2019s not a guaranteed difference-maker there.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Those are all valid points and reason for concern.<\/p>\n

But, if the offensive line steps up, the rest of the offense will be set up for success and that could lead to a massive turnaround for the team in 2025.<\/p>\n

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