As a lifelong Cowboy fan, the last decade has been relatively difficult to be a Dallas fan. Finally we seem to have the team to get over the hump. The talent is there and I fully expect Dallas to not only win their division but go deep into the playoffs. Romo has run out of gas the last two seasons, that won't happen again. I think fans are going to be pleasantly surprised to see Zach Thomas still has some life in him.

I think they got some good players to work with. The C'boys got felix jones from OU and he is a perfect fit along side Barber. They have a more experienced Romo and they have some talented recievers to work with. I see them go 9-7 or 10-6, that is my guess.

they are going to without julius jones

Overrated and way overhyped...as always. TO can talk all he wants and JJ can spend all he wants--hope they don't get a ring.

I HAVE BEEN A BOY'S FAN FROM 1960 MY OLDEST SON IS ALSO A DIE HARD BOY'S FAN WE SEEN THE WORST TO THE BEST OF THE BOY'S WE TAKEN A LOT OF ABUSE FROM BOY'S HATER'S BUT AT THE END THE HAVE THE LAST LAUGHT "GO COWBOYS"SO GET ON BOARD FOR THE BEST RIDE OF YOUR LIFE COWBOYS FOREVER

Living in NC, about the only chance I get to see the Cowboys is when they play the Panthers in Charlotte. I have often heard BOA Stadium in Charlotte called Texas Stadium East. There are less that 40% Panthers fans surrounded by Cowboys fans. By the end of the third quarter, most of the Panthers fans have given up and left. I have personally seen the same in Atlanta, New Orleans, St. Louis, Tennessee, and Arizona.

They were America's Team in the 1970's, but now most football fans dislike them and the only people continuing to use this phrase are Cowboy fans.

America's Team, baby!!!!!!

They are just a step behind the Redskins. If they had a better offensive line they would be my pick for the Super Bowl for the NFC. They have 2 pretty good backs, an experienced starter and an upcoming young QB who understands the system. They have a great defense, and great WRs.

The only thing holding them back is their line.

Best of luck with T.O. LOL!

Have fun with TO destroying your locker room, boys.

I think "America's Team" just got DENIED a playoff run by none other than the Washington Redskins. Sorry guys. America hates you. Ask fans from Seattle to New York-you are not liked.

If you EVER had a doubt that the Cowboys are America's team, go to any away venue where the Cowboys are playing and see if you can find a home team fan amongs't all the blue and silver that the fans of the Cowboys are wearing! Think I am BS'ing, just swallow your pride and see for yourself. It is an amazing sight to behold.

Don't look like anything special this year. A pretty ugly Niner's team almost put it to them. And a less than mediocre Raider's team did put it to them.

I know some things, but nothing about the Cowboys. Give me a break ladies and gentleman. Who are the Cowboys? I havn't heard jack about this team since early last year, and it wasn't anything to brag about then either. All I can say is: Keep those cheerleaders, and I'll debate whether turning off the game is a good idea or not. Come on fellas let's get with the program here.

I rank the Cowboys, as a franchise, as great. I don't know what to expect from this current team configuration but the first game does make the season look promising. However, if I agree with GoRedskins that the Cowboys are only average, that probably means the 'Skins are below Average. Actually, I expect MNF to be a competitive and exciting match.

Five rings. Period.

They need a QB and Drew is NOT a good choice. The San Diego Chargers were not a bench mark by any strech. Gates had to sit the game out and the 3rd, 4th down penalties killed the the bolts. Still, the D is back in Dallas and they have a weak schedule. They'll make the playoffs. Philly has problems this year, the Skins suck and NY is average, just like Dallas, so they should be there in the end.

This is gonna be the year that the boys are back

The Dallas franchise has had a great past with many great storys. However, as a long-time Redskins fan, I have to rate them average (at best).

The best franchise in the history of professional sports. Continues to be in the top 5 for NFL merchandise sales for 25 straight years. Sell out crowds year after year home and away. Even the best cheerleaders every team copied. Which team sold out more away games than anyone? The Dallas Cowboys of course. More Super Bowl appearances than any team and won 5, tied with the 49ers. More reasons why they are America's Team.

Jerry gets what he deserves, a team that sucks.

americas team my ass...was there a vote on that ridiculous slogan? Nope.

They are the best team in the entire NFL if someone thinks differently, then you all suck too!

got b*tchslapped by the bengals, nuff said.

I love this team, but this is not our year....

INT machine at QB, no RB, crappy group of WRs, crumbling offensive line, man they better hope their D plays better than it did against the Vikes.

This teams getting there. With Eddie George at RB and Keyshawn and Glenn at Reciever, as well as a solid vet in Testaverde at QB, the Cowboys have a tremendous upside. Throw in a Coach like Parcells and the future is very bright. In a yeear or two they could be serious heavyweights. Expect them to take the wild card this year.

This isn't Parcells' year.

I've allways liked the Cowboys and I think always will....BUT I'm not one of those cranked up fans that think the Boys are the best and will be in the Superbowl every year! Having said that I think the team is finally getting back on track with Parcell, Keyshawn and Eddie George. But I'm not to sure about a QB in his last years of his carrear. What the boys need is a QUALITY QB.

Geroge and Jones will put up huge numbers in Parcell's ground oriented attack, which will open up opportuniyies for Vinny and Key to get their swerve on baby.

Vinny to Keyshawn.....TOUCHDOWN!!!!!.....would bring a tear to the eye if not for those hideous blue stars on their helmets.

I see, I see...Another year of getting a mudhole stomped in them by lesser teams on their schedule.

Parcells is a GOD! Though I hate the Cowboys you can't help but root for the guy. They'll inch out the Skins and take the division this year.

I HATE THE CRYBABIES!!!! I THINK THEIR CHEERLEADERS CAN PLAY BETTER THAN THEM!!!!!

Best Franchise of all-time. There is no doubt that the Dallas Cowboys are the best NFL franchise ever.

This was my favorite team when I was a teenager, back in the Don Meredith days. In fact, they were the only team I liked. But a lot has happened since then - Tony Dorsett, Hollywood Henderson, Emmitt Smith, Barry Switzer, Jimmy Johnson have all been annoying people And as I moved across the country, I kept meeting their pushy & obnoxious fans. No decent person can feel good about the way Tom Landry was given the slip either. I've been told that they're the team that started the tradition of falling on the ball to run out the clock (which I don't think should be allowed)...and of having a quarterback take electronic signals from the sidelines. I also think they started the practice of having floozy cheerleaders. With all the good & exciting teams out there, I don't want to waste my time watching Dallas anymore.

i hate dallas worst team to ever set foot on the field they should go play high scool ball they ant even goo d enough to play in collage

They whent down hill at times but whith bill hope this well be are up hill.

Parcells will turn the Cowboys into a new dynasty and this playoff season shows it. The Cowboys rule! O'Doyle rules!!

The Dallas Cowboys are the greatest sports franchise in sports history. They are truly America's team.

Always hated them, always will. NOT America's team, even in the 70s.

As pompous as the New York Yankers of baseball are, at least they don't call themselves America's Team. They may be doing better now, but the past decade proves that they are by no means invincible, not quite America's Team if you asked me. Go Pats or Chiefs!

Best franchise. Period.

Although I am a big Cowboys fan, I have to admit that they are not as good as their current record. About 50% of it is the magic that Bill Parcells can work, and the rest is the young guys on this team are starting to believe in themselves a bit more. Although I think they should finish somewhere around 10-6, they won't go far in the post season. NEXT YEAR, however, will be a different story. Parcells will probably get some good free agents and perhaps a good running back (sorry Troy Hambrick, but you're a role player, not a starter) and some more protection for Quincy Carter. Carter is not a top-caliber quarterback yet (will he ever be, who knows) but he is working very hard and until he starts consistently screwing up, I say let him keep the job.

They are going to be a team to reckon with this season.

The cowboys are a bunch of talentless druggies

My favorite team and America's team!!!!

BILL WILL TAKE THEM FAR!

The Cowboys ROCK so all you haters shut up Do you even know How many superbowl rings they have? Apperantky not if you're dissing them!!!!!

JEOLUSY[however its spelled] is what it seems like to me after reading any anti-cowboy or anti-yankee messsages. Im not a Cowboy fan,Im an Atlanta Falcon fan and I wish we would have been in one half as many SuperBowls as Dallas has.Its strange but about 99% of the Cowboy haters Ive met over the years have never strapped on the gear,lined up and participated in a real football game.Im not a Dallas fan,but their tradition,number of exciting games,past heroes{too many to name)and sales of team merchandise are second to none.Even this year.

Cowboys are awesome and yes simply the best franchise ever. Yes they are not that great right now, but they have to rebuild. Dont forget they were 1-15 one year, and a couple years later they were sitting on the top of the world. Americas team will do it again i have not doubt in my mind. So all of you cowboy haters injoy it while you can. Because they will never suck as bad as your favorite team.

will improve next year...

there must be allot of cowgirls fans on rateitall.com cause they can't win anything

Mamas, let all your babies grow up to be Cowpokes

they are doing great in a rebuilding process that is keeping the defense one of the best intact and improving the offense very well under new head coach bill parcells

They have appeared in more Super Bowls than any other team. They are tied with the most Super Bowls won. They also went to the playoffs in a record 19 staight times. Staubach, Lilly, White, Landry, Dorsett, Irvin, Smith, and Aikman...Hall of Famers and some defintely bound for it. This is the #1 franchise in the NFL, how they are ranked any lower goes beyond any conventional understanding.

What a succesful franchise needs: a smart quarterback, a reliable runningback, a solid offensive line, and a tenacious D. Dallas has....a D that plays most of their series, but not all of them. The Tuna has alot of work ahead of him. It'd be a miracle if Dallas could knock off Phili or New York, so it'll be a battle to stay out of the cellar of the NFC East with Washington. Unfortunately for the 'Boys, Washington has the edge. This may be the hardest rebuilding job for the Tuna yet.

Love them no matter what!!!!

May the Cowboys forevermore occupy the lower tiers of the NFL.

The 5-11 threepeat should speak volumes. But I suppose that being the second best team in Texas counts for something . . .

The Dallas Cowboys have one of the greatest winning traditions in all of sports. Love them or hate them (there seems to be no in between) you have to respect what they have done. 8 superbowls 5 wins. Nobody has been there or won more. Simple as that.

Now that we got Parcells in town, every other team better look out. Things are looking sunny again in beautiful Big D. Love it, love it, love it.

As a lifelong Cowboys fan, it is becoming increasingly difficult to cheer for this team. The reason is simple and can be summed in two words.....Jerry Jones. I know that Jerry is the owner and, as a result, can do whatever he wants. However, in the best interest of the team, I strongly feel that the time has passed for Jones to relinquish some control of this team. For example, it is time for Jones to hire a GM. During the past few years, there have been numerous qualified individuals who would have been excellent GMs. In my opinion, a respectable GM would assist greatly in managing this ship, which is beginning to look more and more like the Titanic with each passing season. Giving the Boys a "2" was a painful event for me. But, until Jones opens his eyes, this team is in serious trouble. Denial is not just a river a in Egypt.

i base my rating not only on the five superbowls they have won but also the cowboys happen to be my favorite nfl team. however if i had to be completely objective a strong case can be made for the 49ers. just look at the similarities(qb) aikman/montana(rb)smith/craig(wr)irvin/rice(coach)johnson/walsh. i know both teams and players are ranked differently and played differently but the results were the same :superbowls. a total of ten between each club. however i give the edge to the cowboys. jay novacheck you will be missed.

I cannot stand Jerry Jones. A very arrogant guy who wants to coach it all himself which is why Jimmy Johnson left. The team was never the same since.

This team may not be hot but look all the greatest players came from that