Return Unit

Punt Returning
The Dallas Cowboys punt returning was one of the best in the NFL during the 2012 regular season, all thanks to Dwayne Harris. Coming into the season the Cowboys were a bit unsure about the punt returning job, Dez Bryant isn't doing it anymore because he is too important too the offense. So the Cowboys decided to use Harris, and that decision payed off.

Harris averaged an amazing 16.1 yards a return and took one punt to the house to help secure a win over the Eagles. 16.1 yards is hard for even some of the greatest of all time to accomplish. With 16.1 yards per return Harris was able to set this offense up in great field position. Harris has great speed and has the ability to make any tackler miss. Harris does not have as big as a part in the offense as returning but still make a huge impact on the Cowboys.

Harris remains very cheap for the Cowboys, heading into his 3rd year of a 4 year 2,040,000 dollar contract. When his contract is up Harris knows that he is worth a lot of money and will probably ask for more, but the Cowboys need to push for him because he is a valuable asset to this team.

Kick Returning
Lance Dunbar was a very pleasant surprise for the Dallas Cowboys this year. He was undrafted, was picked up in the off season, had a very good pre season, but did not make the final roster. But about half way through the season the Cowboys kick return unit was struggling, so the Cowboys decided to call up Dunbar from the practice squad to give him a chance.

Dunbar came in and did great for the Cowboys, by the end of the season he had the most return yards then any Cowboy during the season and the highest average at 21.8 yards, and a high of 44 yards. 21.8 may not be a great return average but Dunbar was a still a rookie and can only get better.

Dunbar is also very cheap with a 3 year 1,440,000 dollar contract. I expect him to improve and get a lot better through out the rest of his contract and will most likely get an extension from the Cowboys.

The Cowboys return unit is the least of their worries this year. They have two very young, and very good returners that can only get better in the years to come.