It might sounds strange, but if you have placed an NFL Northbet at all in the past five years, you know the Dallas Cowboys are always the talk of the town. Interestingly enough, things are pretty quiet around Texas Stadium and nobody is talking about the Cowboys as a Super Bowl – or even playoff – team.

That’s a stark contrast from last year.

Last season, the Cowboys had made a couple of big-name draft picks in the first-round (Michael Jenkins and Felix Jones), made a few big name signings in the offseason like Pacman Jones, then acquired Roy Williams (receiver), and the only thing that was expected from the Cowboys was a Super Bowl.

But sometimes that kind of pressure can force a team to collapse, regardless of how talented they are.

At the end of the day, the Cowboys couldn’t handle it but now they might be a solid NFL bet. Undervalued, even.

The Cowboys still have a very talented offense. They still have a Pro Bowl wideout in Williams, even though Owens is gone, they have a Pro Bowl running back in Marion Barber, a Pro Bowl quarterback in Tony Romo and a Pro Bowl tight end in Jason Witten. Not to mention, they have a couple of Pro Bowlers on their offensive line.

This is still a unit that will be able to match points with almost anyone – and we haven’t even mention Felix Jones.

On defense, there is a ton of talent around as well.

Most importantly, this is still a sharp coaching staff with offensive genius, Jason Garrett and defensive guru, Wade Phillips on the staff. This team can win a Super Bowl and can do it this year. Now that the pressure is off and there is no spotlight on them, look for them to have a playoff season.