2011 Dallas Cowboys

The 2011 Dallas Cowboys season was the team's 52nd season in the National Football League, the third playing their home games at Cowboys Stadium and the first full season under head coach Jason Garrett. The team improved on their 6–10 record from 2010 but failed to make the playoffs after their loss to the New York Giants for the NFC East division title of the final game of their season.

OFFSEASON NEEDS

Although there has been struggles, particularly in the offensive front, the main concern coming into the 2012 season is the defense. More so in the secordary. During many close games in the forth quarter, the defense was not able to close out games, giving up way too many points thrw th pasing game. This Team needs a young shut down Corner, and a Ball Hawk, "Ed Reed" Type of safety Playmaker that can make a game changing difference. On the Defensive front, they need someone opposite from Demarcus Ware. But it all depends whether they re-sign Anthony Spencer or not. The only real offensive priority is really just the re-signing of WR Robinson,and some offensive line depth.

2011 draft board

 * undefined The Cowboys forfeited its original seventh-round selection after selecting DT Josh Brent in the 2010 Supplemental Draft. The Cowboys later acquired a new seventh-round selection in a September 2010 trade that sent WR Patrick Crayton to the San Diego Chargers.
 * undefined Compensatory selection. they practiced in the summer

Schedule
The Cowboys' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011.

Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins
Thanksgiving Classic

Coming off their thrilling overtime road win over the Redskins. the Cowboys went home, donned their throwback uniforms, and played a Week 12 interconference duel with the Miami Dolphins in the annual Thanksgiving game. Dallas trailed early in the first quarter with Dolphins kicker Shayne Graham getting a 26-yard field goal, yet the Cowboys would answser in the second quarter with a 26-yard field goal from kicker Dan Bailey, followed by quarterback Tony Romo finding wide receiver Laurent Robinson on a 5-yard touchdown pass. Miami would close out the half with Graham making a 28-yard field goal.

The Dolphins retook the lead in the third quarter with Grahan booting a 27-yard field goal, followed by quarterback Matt Moore completing a 35-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Afterwards, Dallas regained the lead in the fourth quarter with Romo connecting with Robinson again on an 18-yard touchdown pass. Miami struck back with Graham making a 23-yard field goal, yet the Cowboys got the last laugh with Bailey nailing the game-ending 28-yard field goal.

With the win, Dallas improved to 7-4.

Bailey (2/2 on field goal, including game-winning 28-yarder) and linebacker DeMarcus Ware (1 assist & a fumble recovery) were named NFL on CBS' All-Iron Award winners.