Dallas Cowboys: The Roy Williams Impact.

Roy Williams, the standout from the University of Texas will be returning home to join the Dallas Cowboys. At 6' 3" 211 pounds, Williams is a large target with breakaway speed. His addition to the Cowboys will have a major impact on the offense, as defenses adjust their strategies to the new threat in Irving Texas.

Going forward the Cowboys will have a legitimate deep threat on each side. This is going to cause defenses to play more zone coverages. Two deep zone coverages give deep responsibilities to the safeties on each side, while the middle of the field becomes the responsibility of the middle line backer.

The two deep zone is vulnerable to attack in the deep middle of the field. Balls thrown by Brad Johnson over the middle linebacker's head will be more likely to find targets Jason Witten and Patrick Crayton. Crayton, who spent most of last season as a slot receiver, will likely move back to this role, as Williams assumes one of the less academically demanding roles at wide out.

Opponents will be less likely to play eight man fronts against the new look Cowboys. With eight men in the box, that leaves two corners and a safety covering Owens and Williams...danger Will Robinson.

All Dallas running backs should benefit from this change in scheming. Marion Barber should almost never see a safety near the line of scrimmage. This should improve his yards per carry average.

Tony Romo has always shown himself to be a likable guy. Most people think that if can get along with T. O you can get along with anyone. He should work well with Williams. Williams, after spending so much time in Detroit purgatory, should be eager to learn Jason Garrets offense. The two should work well together.

The only possible negative impact of Williams' presence will be on the attitude of Terrell Owens. Owens likes the ball, but he loves to win. If the Cowboys play well Owens should not be a problem.

All together the Cowboys are going to be much harder to beat with Williams on the club. Look for them to do extremely well when Romo returns from his injury.









In a two deep coverage the safties offer protection to the quarterback


Brad Johnson/Tony Romo.

T.O/Crayton

Witten !