Dallas Cowboys: Predicting 2011 Statistics for Cowboys' Offensive Players

The Dallas Cowboys are notorious for being gaudy.

Quarterback Tony Romo routinely tosses over 25 touchdowns and throws for over 3,000 yards. Former Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens had one of his best seasons as a pro in Cowboy town and former Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher.

When it comes to stats, the Cowboys have it covered.

Last season was a down year in Valley Ranch, but tight end Jason Witten had his third 1,000-yard receiving season and Miles Austin caught almost 70 balls. Even in an off season, Jerry’s crew knows how keep it official.

With a healthy offensive line and a fresh Tony Romo, the Cowboys should be back to the top of the league in most offensive categories.

Here are 10 offensive predictions for the 2011 Dallas Cowboys.

Tony Romo, 4,256 Passing Yards, 30 Touchdowns, 14 Interceptions

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LANDOVER - SEPTEMBER 12: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys passes during the NFL season opener against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 12, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys 13-7. (Photo by Larry French/Gett

A healthy Tony Romo usually means good things for the Cowboys. Back in 2007, my man tossed 36 touchdowns and threw for 4,211 passing yards.

With Jason Garrett having so many offensive weapons at his disposal, I’m inclined to believe that the balanced attack fans were used to when Romo was injured will be a thing of the past.

Felix Jones, 160 Carries, 756 Rushing Yards, 500 Receiving Yards, 15 Touchdowns

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Felix Jones #28 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys carries the ball after making a reception against the New Orleans Saints at Cowboys Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Jones should have a breakout type of season this year. With Jones splitting carries with DeMarco Murray and Tashard Choice, Felix’s chances of rushing for 1,000 yards are greatly diminished.

But with so many concerns about Jones’ health, keeping his carries below 200 per season may be in his best interest.

DeMarco Murray, 89 Carries, 456 Rushing Yards, 367 Receiving Yards, 8 Touchdowns

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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 13: Running back DeMarco Murray #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners rushes against Nate Williams #8 of the Washington Huskies on September 13, 2008 at Husky Stadium in Seattle Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Murray’s rookie season should be explosive. The team plans to use him on special teams as a return guy, but I’m sure Garrett will find some way to fit him on the offensive side of the ball.

Tashard Choice should see another decrease in his carries with Murray on the payroll, but that may not be a bad thing for the ‘Boys. With Murray’s versatility, Dallas shouldn’t miss Choice’s production too much.

Tashard Choice, 49 Carries, 235 Rushing Yards, 96 Receiving Yards, 1 Touchdown

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: Tashard Choice #23 of the Dallas Cowboys runs in the end zone for a touchdown in the 1st quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty

If Murray explodes for Dallas, then Choice may be used as trade bait for Garrett and crew.

For some reason, Tashard isn’t high on Garrett’s list, and with the addition of DeMarco Murray, he’ll probably slip further down the totem pole.

Look for Choice to remain explosive but on fewer plays.

Roy E. Williams, 35 Receptions, 536 Receiving Yards, 4 Touchdowns

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NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 19: Wide receiver Roy E. Williams #11 of the Dallas Cowboys is hit by cornerback Randall Gay #20 of the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 19, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Im

Williams and the word disappointment are synonymous in Cowboy town. First he was brought in to play alongside Terrell Owens.

That soon turned into taking over for Owens, and that morphed into playing behind Miles Austin.

Williams is still (what’s the word I’m looking for?) usable, I guess. He can still use his height to grab fades, but Roy has never used his strength well against smaller cornerbacks.

He’ll get his chances, but he’s never gained the trust of Tony Romo or Jason Garrett, and that will continue to manifest in 2011.

Dez Bryant, 69 Receptions, 879 Receiving Yards, 9 Touchdowns

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on September 2, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dez only played in 12 games last season and was still able to catch 45 balls for 561 receiving yards. Bryant was also the Cowboys' return man, which added to his offensive prowess.

Next season, Bryant will be back to full strength and done with returning kicks.

Garrett will probably still use Bryant in the slot and kick him out on bubble screens, but I’m sure that Dez will have his fair share of chances to break out.

Miles Austin, 75 Receptions, 1,220 Receiving Yards, 10 Touchdowns

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 02: Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 2, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Brother Miles will record his third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2011. Austin sped out of the gate a couple of seasons ago, and he’s never looked back.

He’s not Tony’s main go-to guy, but when the Cowboys need a big play, he’s the man to look toward.

Austin should have another great season under Garrett’s offensive scheme and Tony Romo’s throwing arm.

Jason Witten, 85 Receptions, 924 Receiving Yards, 5 Touchdowns

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 02: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball after a reception for a long gain late in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 2, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Witten is like that car you have that has never let you down, gets pretty good gas mileage, and takes you to work every day without a hitch. Not the greatest analogy in the world, but you get the picture.

Witten is nothing short of reliable, and he always comes through when the team needs him. My man has played a full 16-game season since 2005 and has caught at least 65 balls in each of them.

Next season should be more of the same old boring Witten: a ton of catches and a stupid number of yards.

Points Per Game, 27.5 PPG

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: Orlando Scandrick #32 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates with Mike Jenkins after scoring a touchdown after an interception against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ph

Dallas ranked seventh in the league last season with 24.6 points per game without Tony Romo or Dez Bryant for the bulk of the year. That’s actually a two-point improvement from the previous season.

With a stable of offensive horses, the Cowboys' scoring ability should increase by at least three points per game.

That type of production would be fifth best in the entire league last season.

Offensive Yards Per Game: 380

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after his first quarter touchdown reception against the New York Giants was confirmed by video replay on November 14, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherfor

Again, without a healthy starting lineup, the Cowboys were still seventh best in the NFL in offense.

With Murray, Jones, Romo, Bryant, Austin and Witten, Dallas should improve to fifth best in the league.

Nobody messes with Texas, and next season, the Cowboys will have the ability to show the entire league why.