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 Even coming off a 6-10 season, the Dallas Cowboys remain the NFL's most watched and marketable franchise, which speaks to the power of the brand of "America's Team." That the team had six Pro Bowlers last year, one for every win, shows the residual impact of past glory isn't limited to the group as a whole, but also filters down to individuals wearing the fabled star. And that's where, really since last November, Jason Garrett has come in.    » Season predictions: Our Eagles Nnamdi Asomugha Premier Jersey experts make their picks» Team-by-team season previewsMonday:» XLVI things to look forward to this NFL season» Must-see TV: Most-anticipated game of 2011 season» Let's not inscribe Super Bowl rings for Eagles just yet» For Patriots, Ochocinco, Haynesworth are risks worth takingTuesday:» Who will be next 'elite' QB to join list of Super Bowl winners?» Cowboys, Colts could be left out of the mix come playoff time» Proliferation of spread offense has NFL defenses on the run» Cutler's game, not attitude, must improve to take Super stepWednesday:» These five players have potential for breakout seasons» Surprise stars from 2010 appear to have staying power» Can Vick repeat success of 2010? Don't bet against it» Star search: Who will rise from obscurity this season?    Being real about all this, expectations haven't been lower for a Cowboys team entering a season since the early years of Bill Parcells' rebuilding effort in the mid-2000s. Some of the talent that served as the foundation of the 13- and 11-win teams under Wade Phillips Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey Free Shipping in 2007 and 2009, respectively, has aged and declined. More grew fat and happy in a permissive environment. And players falling in those Official Brent Celek Jersey two groups have been jettisoned. What's left? A team that could struggle to keep up in the playoff race, and a roster that makes -- at this point, at least -- the Super Bowl seem to be more of a delusion than a destination. For now, that's OK, even in this place where success is measured in Super Bowl titles. The Cowboys are not resigned to going 5-11 or 7-9. They are, however, understanding of where the previous mix of characters proved combustible, and why a deconstruction of that environment was necessary. Players are responding. As one player said, "The accountability we need is back." For varying reasons, the Cowboys have whacked a number of prominent veterans. Running back Marion Barber, receiver Roy Williams, guard Leonard Davis, center Andre Gurode, and tackle Marc Colombo are gone. Cornerback Terence Newman almost certainly would've joined that group, had Eagles Nnamdi Asomugha Replica Jersey Jerry Jones' run at Nnamdi Asomugha been successful. Price, attitude, age Premier Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey Black and productivity played into those decisions, and most of them had a combination of those factors, rather than just one. In each case, the players above will be replaced by young players you've either never heard of or hardly seen play in a real NFL game. Asked if this constitutes Jeremy Maclin Stitched Jersey a rebuilding effort, one high-ranking Cowboys source preferred to call it "renovating," and added, "We are cleaning up the cap, which means you essentially have to get younger." But some of this -- in the case of players like Barber, Williams and Davis, in particular -- also encompasses an element of housecleaning that goes well beyond Nnamdi Asomugha Stitched Jersey dollars and cents.    "Winning games will tell if it's working," the Cowboys official said. "Things are more crisp and detail-oriented, because that's just how we approach and do things now." The temptation here is to say that Garrett has simply reinstituted the principles that Parcells emphasized in his organizational overhaul. To a degree, there's truth to that. And remember, Garrett is as much a protégé of Nick Saban, whom he cut his NFL coaching teeth under in Miami, as anyone. Saban can be tracked, through Bill Belichick, back to the Parcells coaching tree. But Garrett's methods are different and, for now, the players are responding to them favorably, where some of the same guys chafed under the Tuna's heavy-hand at Valley Ranch. Rather than ruling from a lectern, Garrett is giving players ownership, and leaning on his leaders to push the message. "He really puts a lot on the leaders to set the bar," said one Cowboys veteran. "But we don't have to police everyone, because everyone knows the structure and expectations. He's calling us all out to do our jobs and lead." And that's all great, but the resurfacing has left a roster that, until this year was considered among the NFL's best, with holes that haven't been there in a long time. Official Jeremy Maclin Jersey The offensive line will start two rookies and a second-year undrafted free agent; the defensive line has depth questions; and if Newman can't stay healthy (he's out now with a groin injury), the corner position will be paper-thin.        The Cowboys are also relying on new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan to resuscitate the careers of Anthony Spencer and Mike Jenkins, rising stars of Brent Celek Stitched Jersey 2009 who regressed badly Authentic Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey Black last season. Dez Bryant also needs to grow up in a hurry, something he's shown signs of doing this summer. The hope is, by shaking up the culture, they created a better environment to make that happen. Look at all the issues above, and analyze them, and see that this team has more questions than it has in a long time. There's still front-line talent -- Tony Romo, Doug Free, Jay Ratliff, DeMarcus Ware and Bryant all remain solid building blocks -- but there are also holes. As one opposing scout said, "I don't know how good a team they're going to be," but added that sometimes "the best players don't make the best team." That, in this particular case, illustrates the price of Garrett reworking the makeup of the Cowboys' roster. And if you ask a lot of folks at Valley Ranch, they'd tell you it's about time.  Follow Albert Breer on Twitter @AlbertBreer

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