2009 Dallas Cowboys: Draft & Free Agency Done, Boys Still Need Help

The 2009 season promises to be interesting from start to finish, especially on the defensive side of the ball for the Dallas Cowboys. Secondary Coach Dave Campo, who re-signed with Dallas last year, will definitely have his hands full trying to get the team's secondary back on the right track.

Following the NFL's free agency and draft periods, the Cowboys still have several glaring holes to fill, chief among them are repairing and developing a quality secondary.


Dallas was ranked eighth in league in total defense and surprisingly fifth against the pass last season. But, any true-blue Cowboys fan will tell you, the 'Boys are one more Terrance Newman knee injury away from falling into the NFL basement in both categories.

In the last two seasons, Terrance has missed a total of nine games with injuries. The Cowboys were 3-3 (2008) and 2-1 (2007) in those games. However, his importance to the Cowboys defense can't be measured in wins and losses alone.

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