20 Questions | 2021

If the Cowboys can dodge major injuries, 2021 looks much more promising than 2020. But just how promising? The staff writers debate.

Dak Prescott was on a record pace before his season-ending ankle injury in 2020. Now that he's back healthy, what is Prescott's ceiling at the quarterback position?

New defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has quite a résumé building defenses over the years. How much will his scheme boost the Dallas defense after a frustrating 2020 season?

So much of the Cowboys' fortunes on the O-Line – and the offense in general – rest on the return of Tyron Smith and La'el Collins. How will both tackles bounce back in 2021?

With the benefits of a full offseason under his belt, could 2021 be a career year for Randy Gregory? The staff writers debate expectations for the talented pass rusher.

While the position was clearly a need for the Cowboys, it still seems rather crowded at cornerback. Will Kelvin Joseph become one of the top three cornerbacks when the season begins? 

The Cowboys had one of the worst run defenses in the NFL last year. How do things turn around in 2021? Our staff writers have some unique answers on how to fix it.

With one year left on his rookie deal, Leighton Vander Esch has a big season in front of him. How does he respond and will he get back to his All-Pro ways?

The Cowboys have 11 players on the roster who have made a Pro Bowl. But there's always room for more stars. Today's question is looking for the emerging star on the roster.

While the starting quarterback spot can be etched in stone, if not a big sharpie. That's not the case for the backup spot. The Cowboys have an order for now, but it's subject to change.

It's a safe assumption to think Michael Gallup will get a big contract by the start of free agency next year. The tough question is figuring out what team delivers the cash and if the Cowboys will have the money to do it.

There are a few positions that are still unclear heading into camp and safety is once again in that discussion. Let's see how the writers feel the safety position will be sorted out by the start of the season.

To make this draft class elite, the Cowboys will need some of these second- and third-round picks to shine early. Let's debate which of the Day 2 picks will have the most rookie success.

The Cowboys couldn't quite get all three receivers to the 1,000-yard mark last year but with the weapons around them getting healthy, is it possible in 2021?

The emergence of Dalton Schultz gives the Cowboys another quality tight end to pair with Blake Jarwin, which is a good problem to have. But how will they manage playing time for the duo this season?

As usual, the Cowboys have some important players heading into the final year of their contracts in 2021. Who might make the most of it and earn a big, new contract?

Tyler Biadasz is heading into 2021 as the favorite to be the Cowboys' starting center, and there's not much in the way of depth behind him. Is more experience at the position needed?

Even on a star-studded roster, there's room for an undrafted free agent to stand out. Which of the Cowboys' 13 undrafted rookies might make some noise at training camp?

To start off this year's 20 Questions series, the staff of DallasCowboys.com is asking if there's a position on this roster that still needs to be upgraded.