Dallas Cowboys 2015 NFL Training Camp Preview, Schedule, Breakdown

Dallas Cowboys 2015 NFL Training Camp Preview, Schedule, Breakdown

By Jeric Griffin

July 22, 2015

Dallas Cowboys 2015 Training Camp Preview

Tony Romo Jason Garrett Dallas Cowboys Training Camp — As usual during the offseason, NFL fans are drooling for some action and training camps are right around the corner. Specifically, Dallas Cowboys fans are chomping at the bit to see their team build on an incredibly surprising 2014 season that ended an overturned Dez Bryant catch away from an NFC title game appearance. Now that training camp is almost here, let’s see what America’s Team will be up to in 2015.

As usual during the offseason, NFL fans are drooling for some action and training camps are right around the corner. Specifically, Dallas Cowboys fans are chomping at the bit to see their team build on an incredibly surprising 2014 season that ended an overturned Dez Bryant catch away from an NFC title game appearance. Now that training camp is almost here, let’s see what America’s Team will be up to in 2015.

Cowboys 2015 Training Camp Location and Schedule

Team HuddleDallas Cowboys training camp

Cowboys 2015 Training Camp Location and Schedule

Team HuddleDallas Cowboys training camp — Keeping with tradition, the Cowboys will hold training camp in Oxnard, Calif. The team will arrive on Tuesday, July 28 and its first practice will be on Thursday, July 30 at 4:00 p.m. PT at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard. They Cowboys will stay in California until Aug. 28 with preseason games in San Diego and San Francisco splitting their West Coast schedule before returning home for two more exhibitions against Minnesota and Houston.

Keeping with tradition, the Cowboys will hold training camp in Oxnard, Calif. The team will arrive on Tuesday, July 28 and its first practice will be on Thursday, July 30 at 4:00 p.m. PT at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard. They Cowboys will stay in California until Aug. 28 with preseason games in San Diego and San Francisco splitting their West Coast schedule before returning home for two more exhibitions against Minnesota and Houston.

Position Preview: QB

Tony Romo Brandon WeedenDallas Cowboys training camp

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Position Preview: QB

Tony Romo Brandon WeedenDallas Cowboys training camp — Dallas currently has four quarterbacks, but only three will make the roster and it’s possible the team will only keep two active during the season. Tony Romo heads into 2015 as an MVP candidate with his back fully healthy and plenty of weapons around him. The coaching staff says Brandon Weeden is drastically improved as Romo’s backup and Dustin Vaughan is also showing signs of growth. UTEP's Jameill Showers is talented, but he's just a camp body.

Dallas currently has four quarterbacks, but only three will make the roster and it’s possible the team will only keep two active during the season. Tony Romo heads into 2015 as an MVP candidate with his back fully healthy and plenty of weapons around him. The coaching staff says Brandon Weeden is drastically improved as Romo’s backup and Dustin Vaughan is also showing signs of growth. UTEP's Jameill Showers is talented, but he's just a camp body.

Position Preview: RB

Darren McFaddenDallas Cowboys training camp

Position Preview: RB

Darren McFaddenDallas Cowboys training camp — Running back is by far the most interesting position for the Cowboys this year. Darren McFadden, Joseph Randle and Lance Dunbar will all make the roster and split carries, barring something crazy happening in camp. Ryan Williams and Lache Seastrunk are both dark horses to make the team as a fourth back, but that fourth spot isn’t guaranteed. They’ll both put up fights, though, so neither can be counted out until final cuts are made.

Running back is by far the most interesting position for the Cowboys this year. Darren McFadden, Joseph Randle and Lance Dunbar will all make the roster and split carries, barring something crazy happening in camp. Ryan Williams and Lache Seastrunk are both dark horses to make the team as a fourth back, but that fourth spot isn’t guaranteed. They’ll both put up fights, though, so neither can be counted out until final cuts are made.

Position Preview: WR

Cole BeasleyDallas Cowboys training camp

Position Preview: WR

Cole BeasleyDallas Cowboys training camp — Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley enter 2015 as arguably one of the best receiving corps in the NFL. After that, things get crowded with 2014 fifth-round pick Devin Street, some young veterans and a slew of undrafted rookies. Former first-round bust A.J. Jenkins is one to watch along with UFAs George Farmer and Lucky Whitehead. Reggie Dunn, Antwan Goodley, Deontay Greenberry and Nick Harwell round out the group vying for jobs.

Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley enter 2015 as arguably one of the best receiving corps in the NFL. After that, things get crowded with 2014 fifth-round pick Devin Street, some young veterans and a slew of undrafted rookies. Former first-round bust A.J. Jenkins is one to watch along with UFAs George Farmer and Lucky Whitehead. Reggie Dunn, Antwan Goodley, Deontay Greenberry and Nick Harwell round out the group vying for jobs.

Position Preview: TE

Jason WittenDallas Cowboys training camp

Position Preview: TE

Jason WittenDallas Cowboys training camp — It’s still mind-boggling to hear so many people write off Jason Witten as old and washed up, but that’s simply not the case. He’ll be the Cowboys’ reliable starter yet again in 2015 with Gavin Escobar and James Hanna backing him up effectively. Well, that is unless the coaching staff unwisely decides to allow Ray Hamilton or Geoff Swaim to take Hanna’s roster spot. Both rookies should be given fair chances, but Hanna is still a hidden gem.

It’s still mind-boggling to hear so many people write off Jason Witten as old and washed up, but that’s simply not the case. He’ll be the Cowboys’ reliable starter yet again in 2015 with Gavin Escobar and James Hanna backing him up effectively. Well, that is unless the coaching staff unwisely decides to allow Ray Hamilton or Geoff Swaim to take Hanna’s roster spot. Both rookies should be given fair chances, but Hanna is still a hidden gem.

Position Preview: OL

Zack Martin Ryan RussellDallas Cowboys training camp

Position Preview: OL

Zack Martin Ryan RussellDallas Cowboys training camp — One the NFL’s best offensive lines will get even better in 2015 with La’el Collins likely taking over at left guard for Ron Leary. Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick, Zack Martin and Doug Free hold down the other four spots with Darrion Weems and Chaz Green vying for the swing tackle spot, assuming the latter recovers quickly from hip surgery. Mackenzy Bernadeau will also make the roster while several camp bodies will fight for a possible 10th job.

One the NFL’s best offensive lines will get even better in 2015 with La’el Collins likely taking over at left guard for Ron Leary. Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick, Zack Martin and Doug Free hold down the other four spots with Darrion Weems and Chaz Green vying for the swing tackle spot, assuming the latter recovers quickly from hip surgery. Mackenzy Bernadeau will also make the roster while several camp bodies will fight for a possible 10th job.

Position Preview: DL

Tyron Smith Randy GregoryDallas Cowboys training camp

Position Preview: DL

Tyron Smith Randy GregoryDallas Cowboys training camp — Dallas’ defensive line will be drastically improved with the additions of Randy Gregory and Greg Hardy, despite the latter's suspension. Demarcus Lawrence, Tyrone Crawford and Nick Hayden will start in Week 1 along with the winner of Gregory and Jeremy Mincey at DE in Hardy’s absence. Terrell McClain and Jack Crawford will also make the roster with Ken Boatright, Ben Gardner, Ryan Russell and possibly Davon Coleman fighting for the ninth spot.

Dallas’ defensive line will be drastically improved with the additions of Randy Gregory and Greg Hardy, despite the latter's suspension. Demarcus Lawrence, Tyrone Crawford and Nick Hayden will start in Week 1 along with the winner of Gregory and Jeremy Mincey at DE in Hardy’s absence. Terrell McClain and Jack Crawford will also make the roster with Ken Boatright, Ben Gardner, Ryan Russell and possibly Davon Coleman fighting for the ninth spot.

Position Preview: LB

Sean LeeDallas Cowboys training camp

Position Preview: LB

Sean LeeDallas Cowboys training camp — With Sean Lee healthy, the Cowboys will have arguably the league’s best linebacking corps once Rolando McClain returns from his suspension. Anthony Hitchens is the likely starter at the other outside slot with Jasper Brinkley, Andrew Gachkar, Kyle Wilber, Damien Wilson and Keith Rivers rounding out the eight-man unit. Everyone is rooting for Cameron Lawrence to make the team, but he’s a long shot.

With Sean Lee healthy, the Cowboys will have arguably the league’s best linebacking corps once Rolando McClain returns from his suspension. Anthony Hitchens is the likely starter at the other outside slot with Jasper Brinkley, Andrew Gachkar, Kyle Wilber, Damien Wilson and Keith Rivers rounding out the eight-man unit. Everyone is rooting for Cameron Lawrence to make the team, but he’s a long shot.

Position Preview: CB

Morris ClaiborneDallas Cowboys training camp

Position Preview: CB

Morris ClaiborneDallas Cowboys training camp — It’s debatable, but the Cowboys’ cornerback jobs are pretty much set with first-round pick Byron Jones joining incumbents Brandon Carr, Orlando Scandrick and Tyler Patmon in the secondary. Morris Claiborne is reportedly having the offseason of his life, so everyone is interested to see how he’ll perform in a contract year coming off a torn patellar tendon. Many would like to see Corey White make the roster, but that’s certainly not guaranteed.

It’s debatable, but the Cowboys’ cornerback jobs are pretty much set with first-round pick Byron Jones joining incumbents Brandon Carr, Orlando Scandrick and Tyler Patmon in the secondary. Morris Claiborne is reportedly having the offseason of his life, so everyone is interested to see how he’ll perform in a contract year coming off a torn patellar tendon. Many would like to see Corey White make the roster, but that’s certainly not guaranteed.

Position Preview: FS and SS

Danny McCrayDallas Cowboys training camp

Position Preview: FS and SS

Danny McCrayDallas Cowboys training camp — Everything is also essentially locked in at safety for Dallas with Barry Church and J.J. Wilcox as your starters and Jeff Heath and the returning prodigal son Danny McCray as your backups. On the off chance the Cowboys want to keep five safeties, Corey White could be the guy (or he could even possibly beat out Heath for a job). Ray Vinopal and Tim Scott are also on the roster as camp bodies, but they have very slim chances of making the roster.

Everything is also essentially locked in at safety for Dallas with Barry Church and J.J. Wilcox as your starters and Jeff Heath and the returning prodigal son Danny McCray as your backups. On the off chance the Cowboys want to keep five safeties, Corey White could be the guy (or he could even possibly beat out Heath for a job). Ray Vinopal and Tim Scott are also on the roster as camp bodies, but they have very slim chances of making the roster.

Position Preview: Special Teams

Dan BaileyDallas Cowboys training camp

Position Preview: Special Teams

Dan BaileyDallas Cowboys training camp — The Cowboys boast the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history with Dan Bailey on the roster and he’s locked in for the long term after signing a seven-year extension last year. Chris Jones will return as the punter barring anything crazy happening in camp while L.P. LaDouceur, “Old Reliable,” will be back once again as the long snapper.

The Cowboys boast the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history with Dan Bailey on the roster and he’s locked in for the long term after signing a seven-year extension last year. Chris Jones will return as the punter barring anything crazy happening in camp while L.P. LaDouceur, “Old Reliable,” will be back once again as the long snapper.

Position Battles to Watch

Lance DunbarDallas Cowboys training camp

Position Battles to Watch

Lance DunbarDallas Cowboys training camp — As mentioned, the primary position battles to watch are at running back and swing tackle with the depth spots on the defensive line and at linebacker also garnering some attention. At running back, it’s safe to say a committee approach will be utilized all season. Bet on Chaz Green for swing tackle (if he’s healthy) with Darrion Weems also making the roster.

As mentioned, the primary position battles to watch are at running back and swing tackle with the depth spots on the defensive line and at linebacker also garnering some attention. At running back, it’s safe to say a committee approach will be utilized all season. Bet on Chaz Green for swing tackle (if he’s healthy) with Darrion Weems also making the roster.

2015 Team Outlook Heading Into Training Camp

Greg HardyDallas Cowboys training camp

2015 Team Outlook Heading Into Training Camp

Greg HardyDallas Cowboys training camp — With Greg Hardy’s suspension getting drastically reduced, Dez Bryant happy with his new contract and Tony Romo finally 100 percent healthy, the Cowboys’ outlook for 2015 is very positive as they try to build on their successful 2014 campaign. It’s safe to say they’ll reach double digits in the win column and likely win the NFC East again with an 11-5 record.

With Greg Hardy’s suspension getting drastically reduced, Dez Bryant happy with his new contract and Tony Romo finally 100 percent healthy, the Cowboys’ outlook for 2015 is very positive as they try to build on their successful 2014 campaign. It’s safe to say they’ll reach double digits in the win column and likely win the NFC East again with an 11-5 record.

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