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Cowboys Pro Bowler Shares Bold Expectation for 2025 NFL Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nathan Dougherty | Last updated Jul 21, 2025 2:02 AM ET

The Dallas Cowboys will have a healthy Dak Prescott heading into 2025 and hopes of rebounding from a disappointing season -- but one Pro Bowler is setting his sights on the highest goal.

Guard Tyler Smith opened up about his expectations for the 2025 NFL season, telling reporters as training camp opened that he believes the Cowboys will win it all.

"Super Bowl champions," Smith said, via ESPN. "That's always the expectation."

The Cowboys face a big challenge, stuck in a division with the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and the rising Washington Commanders, who made a surprise trip to the NFC Championship game last season.

Still, Smith believes the Cowboys can break through and win their first Super Bowl in three decades.

"I think it's a realistic goal, yeah," Smith said. When pressed on why he has such lofty expectations, Smith added, "Because we can win a Super Bowl. Why not? Why can't we win? Do you think it's unrealistic?"

Smith noted that the Cowboys loaded up on offense, landing wide receiver George Pickens and boosting the offensive line in the NFL draft.

"I think we built a great core on offense; the addition of George and all the other key pieces," Smith said. "I think drafting [guard Tyler] Booker [in the first round], he's going to be a hell of a guy just to bolster the front line. And we have many guys across the board, but those are some of the guys who are the key pieces on what we do this year."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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