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Eight NFL teams that could become dynasties

Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys tried to trade up for Paxton Lynch, then prayed for Connor Cook to fall to them. They hoped Tony Romo could stay healthy. None of that happened, yet they still fell into a franchise-changing quarterback in Dak Prescott.

After starting the season at quarterback by accident, Prescott put up 3,667 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and just five interceptions. He also finished third in Football Outsiders’ efficiency metric, DVOA.

With Prescott, 23, and running back Ezekiel Elliott, 21, the Cowboys are set to have one of the league’s best offenses for a very long time without accounting for wide receiver Dez Bryant or the league’s best offensive line (which, collectively, is very young as well).

Dallas was third in offensive efficiency last season and seemed downright scary at times. What happens when Prescott develops? What happens when Elliott refines his game a little more? What happens when right tackle in-waiting La’El Collins replaces the retired Doug Free — the weak link on the Cowboys’ line last season? This could turn into a historically good offense fast. And if defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli can put things together with Elmer’s Glue for the second straight season, 2017 could be the start of a dynasty.

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