4 reasons the Dallas Cowboys will disappoint in 2022

By Randy Gurzi | Jul 10, 2022

Jan 16, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers with teammates on the field during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 26, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence (90) and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) and Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) in action during the game between the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Defensive line has too many holes

This offseason much has been made about the Cowboys losing Randy Gregory to the Denver Broncos. Even with it generating so much attention, this loss might not sting so bad after all.

Dallas did well in replacing Gregory since they signed Dante Fowler, added Sam Williams in the draft, and re-signed Dorance Armstrong.

This doesn’t mean they will be elite on the edge, but they should be able to replace Gregory’s production with these three while also relying on DeMarcus Lawrence to continue being DeMarcus Lawrence.

But while so much has been made of the status of the right defensive end, it seems many are looking past another problem which is the interior of the line. Right now, Dallas is slated to start Neville Gallimore and Osa Odighizuwa.

They do also have veteran Carlos Watkins and rookie John Ridgeway, but overall, this is a group that has yet to prove themselves.

Odighizuwa had a quick start to his first season but then seemed to hit a rookie wall. Gallimore continues to show flashes but has issues staying healthy. Watkins did well last season but he’s not threatening to be an All-Pro any day.

Ridgeway might have the most upside right now — and they like second-year man Quinton Bohanna — but there’s not much-proven depth on the interior of the D-line. The players they do have are being asked to step up, and if they don’t, it could lead to some rough outings against high-powered rushing attacks.

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