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Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings

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Luckily for the Dallas Cowboys, a lot of their starters from 2014 will be back in 2015, with the exception, of course, of DeMarco Murray. But, does Jerry Jones have something up his sleeve?

I think he does.

So, in case you need to scratch that Cowboys itch, let's take a look at these pre-training camp starters predictions.

Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys

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Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys

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QB 1: Tony Romo
QB 2: Dustin Vaughan

Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys

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Obviously, Tony Romo is going to be the Cowboys' starting QB unless something - God forbid - drastic happens to him. There's a change at the backup QB position, as I don't see Brandon Weeden making it through camp.

Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings

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Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings

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RB 1: Adrian Peterson

FB 1: Ray Agnew

Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings

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I know that Adrian Peterson plays for the Minnesota Vikings, but that doesn't mean he won't be the Cowboys' starting running back when the season starts. I just have a feeling that Jerry Jones is going to find a way to bring Peterson home. Backing him up would be Lance Dunbar and Joseph Randle.

Dez Bryant, WR, Dallas Cowboys

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Dez Bryant, WR, Dallas Cowboys

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WR X: Dez Bryant

WR Y: Terrance Williams

Slot WR: Cole Beasley

Dez Bryant, WR, Dallas Cowboys

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Obviously, Dez Bryant and Terrance Williams will lead the way with Cole Beasley playing the slot. I expect Devin Street to push for playing time, and think that George Farmer makes the team as the team's primary return man on special teams.

Jason Witten, TE, Dallas Cowboys

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Jason Witten, TE, Dallas Cowboys

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TE 1: Jason Witten

TE 2: Gavin Escobar

Jason Witten, TE, Dallas Cowboys

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If the Cowboys do, in fact, get Adrian Peterson, I think they could end up keeping four tight ends and truly ground and pound defenses. Jason Witten is the obvious starter with his primary backup being Gavin Escobar. James Hanna and Geoff Swaim could be No. 3 and No. 4 on the depth chart.

Tyron Smith, LT, Dallas Cowboys

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Tyron Smith, LT, Dallas Cowboys

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LT: Tyron Smith
LG: La'el Collins
C: Travis Frederick
RG: Zack Martin
RT: Doug Free

Tyron Smith, LT, Dallas Cowboys

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If La'el Collins had been drafted, he would have been a Day 1 starter, that will be the case in Dallas. Collins is the only change along the offensive line. I think that the Cowboys keep Mackenzy Bernadeau, Ronald Leary, Laurence Gibson and Chaz Green as the backups.

DeMarcus Lawrence, DE, Dallas Cowboys

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DeMarcus Lawrence, DE, Dallas Cowboys

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SDE: DeMarcus Lawrence
1-Tech DT: NIck Hayden
3-Tech DT: Tyrone Crawford
WDE: Greg Hardy

DeMarcus Lawrence, DE, Dallas Cowboys

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Two new starters at DE in Lawrence and Hardy, with Crawford and Hayden manning the interior of the line. Randy Gregory, Jeremy Mincey, Jack Crawford, Ryan Russell will be the backup DE's. Ken Bishop, Terrell McClain and Davon Coleman will be the backup DT's

Sean Lee, LB, Dallas Cowboys

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Sean Lee, LB, Dallas Cowboys

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WILL LB: Sean Lee

MIKE LB: Rolando McClain

SAM LB: Anthony Hitchens

Sean Lee, LB, Dallas Cowboys

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Lee, McClain and Hitchens are the obvious starters with Kyle Wilber, Andrew Ganchar, Jasper Brinkley and Damien Wilson as the backups.

Orlando Scandrick, CB, Dallas Cowboys

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Orlando Scandrick, CB, Dallas Cowboys

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CB 1: Byron Jones

CB 2: Orlando Scandrick

CB 3: Morris Claiborne

Orlando Scandrick, CB, Dallas Cowboys

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Brandon Carr's gone; no way they keep him, unless he takes a serious pay cut. Jones and Scandrick start, Scandrick kicks inside to the slot in three-receiver sets. Tyler Patmon rounds out the group as the fourth cornerback.

Barry Church, CB, Dallas Cowboys

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Barry Church, CB, Dallas Cowboys

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SS: Barry Church

FS: J.J. Wilcox

Barry Church, CB, Dallas Cowboys

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Same starting group from last season. Backing them up, I see, Jeff Heath and Tim Scott. I think Scott makes the team because of his ability to play safety and corner.

Dan Bailey, K, Dallas Cowboys

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Dan Bailey, K, Dallas Cowboys

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K: Dan Bailey

P: Tom Hornsey

LS: L.P. Ladouceur

Dan Bailey, K, Dallas Cowboys

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Much like with Brandon Weeden, I don't think that the Cowboys bring back Chris Jones. The guy is flat out awful. I think that Tom Hornsey beats him out and takes his starting punter position.

Jesus Flores is a Dallas Cowboys writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @SSgtFlo1 or add him to your network on Google

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