In the conclusion of Texans 101’s comparative series between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys, let’s take a look at the upcoming 2012 season and how each team will fare. Last week, Texans 101 went through a four-quarter breakdown of the Texans schedule, ultimately resulting in a 12-4 record for the Bulls on Parade. That’s some pretty lofty expectations, but certainly based in reality.
Without getting into an overly through breakdown of the Cowboys’ schedule in 2012, fans should expect to see the Boys finish somewhere in the 8-10 wins range. They’re a fairly enigmatic team, disappointing you when you think they’ll be a contender and surprising you when you lay off the expectations. The fact is they play in one of, if not the, most competitive division in the NFL. The Cowboys, along with the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, are threats to win the division every year. Now with the addition of RGIII in Washington, the Redskins could be added to the mix shoul...
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