The ebb and flow of a team is always interesting to watch. Some veteran players step up, young players develop, and sometimes even rookies jump into big contributor roles out the gate. Last year was an excellent example in Dallas. Tyler Smith switched from left guard to left tackle right before the start of the season and helped salvage the offensive line after Tyron Smith was injured.
DaRon Bland, forced into the starting slot corner role, became a playmaker, intercepting five passes in eight starts. Leighton Vander Esch had his best season since his rookie year, Dorance Armstrong, Donovan Wilson, Terence Steele, and Tony Pollard all had the best seasons of their careers.
Which players will be the ones to make these big jumps in 2023? Sam Williams and Damone Clark are two second-year players who both could make major leaps in Dan Quinn’s defense. This debate centers around which breakout would have the most breakout on the fortunes of the club.