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Dallas Cowboys’ 5 Biggest Draft Needs Heading Into 2016 NFL Combine

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When you think of the most polarizing franchises in sports, the Dallas Cowboys have to qualify. Following a division championship the prior year and a two-game winning streak to start the 2015 campaign, much was expected. Then the wheels came off. They would go on to lose 12 of their final 14. As the NFL Combine approaches, here are five areas where this team will have to get better.

5. Wide Receiver

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In order to get opponents to remain honest in the passing game and not just roll coverage to whatever side Dez Bryant is on, the Cowboys have to get a true threat as a second option. That isn't Cole Beasley. He doesn't even believe that himself.

In order to get opponents to remain honest in the passing game and not just roll coverage to whatever side Dez Bryant is on, the Cowboys have to get a true threat as a second option. That isn't Cole Beasley. He doesn't even believe that himself.

4. Defensive Tackle

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There are some weak spots on this team defensively, and it didn't take long to figure out where teams would attack week after week. The interior of the defensive line has got to get better. They've got some depth. They just need better talent.

There are some weak spots on this team defensively, and it didn't take long to figure out where teams would attack week after week. The interior of the defensive line has got to get better. They've got some depth. They just need better talent.

3. Quarterback

Quarterback Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Hopefully, we can now agree that while Tony Romo isn't clutch, he's also not as bad as many people keep saying. In his absence, they played musical chairs trying to find someone serviceable and couldn't. It's also time to look to the future.

Hopefully, we can now agree that while Tony Romo isn't clutch, he's also not as bad as many people keep saying. In his absence, they played musical chairs trying to find someone serviceable and couldn't. It's also time to look to the future.

2. Running Back

Running Back Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Everybody calm down. Please don't allow yourself to believe that last year is evidence that Darren McFadden is back. Any production you saw is due to stellar line play and not an injury-prone running back who has suddenly turned back the clock.

Everybody calm down. Please don't allow yourself to believe that last year is evidence that Darren McFadden is back. Any production you saw is due to stellar line play and not an injury-prone running back who has suddenly turned back the clock.

1. Cornerback

Cornerback Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
It seems like it is said every year, but the Cowboys' secondary has got to get better. Jalen Ramsey may be available when they make a pick. Even opposing fans are tired of watching this team get bullied in the passing game.

It seems like it is said every year, but the Cowboys' secondary has got to get better. Jalen Ramsey may be available when they make a pick. Even opposing fans are tired of watching this team get bullied in the passing game.

Geoffrey Knox is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook, and follow him on Instagram.
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