While preseason wins and losses don't matter much, the Dallas Cowboys undoubtedly enjoyed getting off the schneid on Friday night with a 31-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Now, for those already guaranteed a spot on the 53-man roster, preseason contests are merely a way to get a few game reps in to stay sharp before the start of the regular season. For those not guaranteed a spot, however, preseason contests are naturally much more important, as they serve as auditions, a way to make their case to the coaching staff that they belong.
The Cowboys, of course, have a plethora of players on the bubble, and first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer certainly has some tough decisions to make over the next few days, as rosters are required to be cut down to 53 by this Tuesday, August 26, at 4:00 p.