Dallas Cowboys: 5 Players Who Must Step Up in 2012

Bleacher Report   2/2/12 5:48 PM

There is just no way of getting around the feeling of disappointment in as Cowboys Nation as we head to Super Bowl weekend. What makes things even worse is that the York Giants are on the verge of their second title in four years when we had the chance to end their season twice. I think Jerry Jones can stand to learn a few things from both organizations playing this weekend, but I'm afraid I'd wind up requiring electric shock treatments if I talk about it. With all the buzz surrounding the Super Bowl, the odds of Kelly Clarkson botching the national anthem and whether Madonna will have a wardrobe malfunction, Cowboys fans can only look forward to next season. So as we press on and take a gander at the returning starters and key reserves it's hard not to feel that a handful of these players underperformed in different capacities. When you're coming off back-to-back seasons in which you spend more time taking down Christmas lights as opposed to taking down notes in preparation for your playoff opponent, I would say it's self-evaluation time throughout the whole organization. Since the rules don't apply to our GM and excuse-making mode is in full effect, that only leaves the product on the field. Let's take a look at these five players who underperformed in 2011 and simply need to step up in 2012. 1. Felix JonesSince being drafted in 2008, staying on the field has been an uphill battle as he's missed 15 games and only completed a full season once. In four full seasons he...