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QUARTERBACKS (3)
Tony Romo
Kyle Orton
Stephen McGee

Do the Cowboys really need a third quarterback? That’s a question the front office and coaches could discuss if they have tough decisions to make at other positions.

RUNNING BACKS (3)
DeMarco Murray
Felix Jones
Phillip Tanner

Jones will return to a change-of-pace/kickoff return role if he ever gets in good enough shape to practice. TCU’s Ed Wesley and North Texas’ Lance Dunbar are likely competing for a spot on the practice squad.

FULLBACKS (1)
Lawrence Vickers

Jerry Jones is already pumping up Vickers as the Cowboys’ best lead blocker since Daryl “Moose” Johnston. He’s a proven, durable fullback who should help the Cowboys’ red-zone running attack improve after being among the league’s worst.

TIGHT ENDS (3)
Jason Witten
John Phillips
James Hanna

Can Phillips fill Martellus Bennett’s (clown) shoes as an inline blocker?

WIDE RECEIVERS (6)
Miles Austin
Dez Bryant
Veteran TBD
Danny Coale
Cole Beasley
Tim Benford

They tried to claim Dezmon Briscoe, and that probably won’t be the last wide receiver the Cowboys attempt to pick up off the waiver wire before the season starts. Haven’t we seen enough of Kevin Ogletree already? And how does Andre Holmes flunk the conditioning test when he has such a golden opportunity?

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (10)
Tyron Smith
Doug Free
Nate Livings
Mackenzy Bernadeau
Phil Costa
Bill Nagy
David Arkin
Jermey Parnell
Pat McQuistan
Ronald Leary

It’s not out of the realm of possibility that Kevin Kowalski beats out Costa for a starting job. However, it’s hard to project that while Kowalski continues to watch while recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him the whole offseason. At the moment, he’s the odd man out in a three-way battle with Costa and Nagy.

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (6)
Jay Ratliff
Jason Hatcher
Sean Lissemore
Kenyon Coleman
Tyrone Crawford
Josh Brent

If Lissemore continues to progress after being productive in a limited role, the Cowboys will probably shed the seven-figure salary of Coleman or Marcus Spears. Spears is more expensive and was less effective last season.

INSIDE LINEBACKERS (4)
Sean Lee
Dan Connor
Bruce Carter
Alex Albright

Albright, who made the team as an outside linebacker last season, is getting a lot of work inside. That versatility is a major plus for a fringe roster player.

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS (5)
DeMarcus Ware
Anthony Spencer
Victor Butler
Kyle Wilber
Adrian Hamilton

If Albright can provide depth inside, it could open up a spot for Hamilton, who is extremely intriguing as a developmental pass-rushing project.

CORNERBACKS (5)
Brandon Carr
Morris Claiborne
Mike Jenkins
Orlando Scandrick
Lionel Smith

Smith has an edge over the other cornerbacks fighting for a roster spot because he can play the slot. Scandrick is set to be the most expensive fourth cornerback in NFL history.

SAFETIES (4)
Gerald Sensabaugh
Barry Church
Matt Johnson
Danny McCray

Brodney Pool’s first step in his fight for the starting strong safety job was to flunk the conditioning test. If he isn’t starting, there shouldn’t be any room for him on the roster.

SPECIALISTS (3)
Dan Bailey
Chris Jones
L.P. Ladouceur

Based on one day of practice, the Cowboys made a big mistake by letting Mat McBriar go to the Eagles.