The Cowboys have little controversy and few position battles as they head into training camp. The one issue hanging over the team’s head, however, is a so-called 12-year playoff jinx.

So, before we move any further into the new season, let’s put this myth to rest.

From 1992 through 1995, the Cowboys won three Super Bowl titles. It’s a feat that few teams have replicated. Heck, most teams have never won three Super Bowls in their entire history. So, it only makes sense that in the natural ebb and flow of the NFL that the Cowboys were due for some lean years following an impressive dynasty. And, it would be interesting to learn how many teams, and their fans, would gladly trade 12 or so years of zero playoff wins if it meant they had the honor of winning three Super Bowl titles in just four years.

Now that we’ve gained some historical perspective on this "jinx," let’s take it a step further. Much has been made of Dallas’ dramatic one-point loss to the Seahawks following Tony Romo’s botched hold on a field goal attempt. And, the Cowboys have taken a lot of heat for their four-point loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Giants in last year’s playoffs. But what do those two losses, which were by five combined points, have to with some sort of 12-year jinx? What does 12 years of frustration have to do with Tony Romo, Terrell Owens, Marion Barber, DeMarcus Ware, Leonard Davis, Ken Hamlin and Wade Phillips? OK, so Romo and T.O. are 0-2 as playoff starters. And Wade Phillips is 0-1 in the playoffs as Dallas’ head coach. But what does that have to do with the past 12 years?

These Cowboys are actually getting to the playoffs, and they are gaining valuable experience along the way. It’s no different from a Colts team that struggled through some recent post-seasons only to eventually emerge as champs. And it’s no different from a Steelers team that went 15-1 in the regular season only to lose in the playoffs before becoming champions shortly thereafter. The current Cowboys team is actually following the blueprint for Super Bowl success, and they have nothing to do with the futility of the late 90s and the early part of the new century.

So now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, we can turn our full attention to the new season and the tremendous opportunities the Cowboys present to their fans and to fantasy football GMs around the world.

QB: There are no "one-year wonder" questions surrounding QB Tony Romo as he enters this year’s training camp. Romo has answered the questions with record-setting performances that have put him on pace for unquestioned greatness. Romo may not duplicate his numbers from last season, but no one really knows what his ceiling is right now, and that’s part of the reason why he’s in elite company with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in fantasy’s top-tier of quarterbacks.

RB: This year all eyes will be on RB Marion Barber, who will enter his first training camp as the team’s starting running back. Barber has been splitting carries since he was in college, so there is some interest to see how he handles the increased workload. The other intrigue at this position surrounds rookies Felix Jones and Tashard Choice. Jones was drafted as a change-of-pace back to complement Barber, but Choice may be the more suitable backup at the position. Choice is somewhat of a Barber clone, while Jones will be featured much more like Reggie Bush, catching passes out of the backfield, adding excitement to the return game, and taking a few carries here and there.

WR: Like with Romo, there really are few lingering questions surrounding WR Terrell Owens, who has been outstanding as a Cowboy. Owens can easily be considered the top wide receiver in all of fantasy football, and much is expected of him this season. Outside of Owens, however, this is the one position on the team that bears some watching. WR Patrick Crayton may just be the answer as the team’s No. 2 wide receiver, but he may be more suited for the No. 3 role. WR Terry Glenn, Sam Hurd, Miles Austin and Isaiah Stanback also will be looking to get on the field more often than they did in 2007. But the real player to keep an eye on here is Crayton, who may still be on the ascent, or may never emerge as a solid NFL or fantasy starter.

TE: While Terrell Owens and Tony Romo are considered top-3 fantasy players at their respective positions, it’s TE Jason Witten who is most often considered the very best player among his piers. Witten is legitimately on a Hall-of-fame Pace, and he has overtaken Antonio Gates and Tony Gonzalez as the very best.

K: A sophomore slump is a real possibility for PK Nick Folk, but if he follows up his tremendous rookie year with another solid season, he’ll emerge as one of fantasy’s premiere kickers.

DEF: With safety Ken Hamlin signed to a long-term deal, the Cowboys now have little reason to expect anything other than greatness on the defensive side of the ball. The Cowboys have greatly improved their defensive secondary with the addition of Adam Jones and first-round pick Mike Jenkins. Zach Thomas brings leadership, experience and pure talent to the linebacker corps. And big things are expected from Tank Johnson in his first full year with the team. But, all eyes will be on DeMarcus Ware, who is expected to make a strong run at NFL Defensive Player of the Year. And with Adam Jones returning punts and Felix Jones returning kicks, the Cowboys also promise to have one of the most dynamic special teams units in the business.

Few teams offer, or have ever offered as much fantasy production as this year’s Cowboys. Tony Romo, Terrell Owens, Jason Witten, Marion Barber and Nick Folk are all top-tier players at their respective positions, while DeMarcus Ware is considered by many to be the best football player on the entire team. That means the Cowboys offer excellence at every position, including defense. So while some like to focus on an imaginary jinx, most should be focused on the simple facts.