The Dallas Cowboys entered 2020 with a goal to improve their special teams unit, and they succeeded. The Cowboys special teams unit was arguably the worst in the entire league in 2019-20, and Mike McCarthy knew that that would have to improve for his new team to compete in his inaugural season.
The organization brought in special teams coordinator John Fassel, formerly of the Los Angeles Rams, as well as a few key contributors on the field, put a greater coaching emphasis on the third phase of the game, and the results were noticeable as Dallas’ special teams improved more than any other team in the NFL.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at one area of the special teams where Dallas made measurable upgrades, place kicking.