Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys chose two of the best rookies in the 2016 NFL Draft. One was selected for immediate use — running back Ezekiel Elliott. The other, quarterback Dak Prescott, was supposedly for the future. But a preseason injury to quarterback Tony Romo expedited the plan for Prescott.
As things shook out, both rookies put up some mind blowing numbers last season.
Elliott will attempt to keep pace with his league-high 108.7 yards on average recorded per game and 15 rushing touchdowns.
Prescott, who helped lead his team to a 13-3 playoff run, shall look to build on his stats. Among all quarterbacks who started at least 12 times, Prescott ranked No. 3 in quarterback rating at 104.9 last year. He scored a total of 29 touchdowns compared to just four interceptions and completed an incredible 67.8 percent of his passes.
Factor in for 2017 a healthy Dez Bryant, Jason Witten, Cole Beasley and watch the Cowboys offense take off like bandits again this fall.
Ultimately, Dallas’ offense ranked No. 5 in 2016. Provided neither Elliott or Prescott hits a sophomore slump, both should be major contributors, keeping the Cowboys’ offense as scary as ever in 2017.