2002 RECORD: 5-11 TEAM RANK (NFL): Defense (18th); Offense (30th) ADDITIONS: Free agents -- WR Terry Glenn (Packers), FB Richie Anderson (Jets), P Toby Gowin (Saints), OT Ryan Young (Texans), TE Dan Campbell (Giants), LB Alshermond Singleton (Bucs), CB Donald Mitchell (Titans). Draft picks -- 1. CB Terrence Newman (Kansas St.); 2. C Al Johnson (Rutgers); 3. TE Jason Witten (Tennessee); 4. LB Bradie James (LSU); 6a. CB B.J. Tucker (Wisconsin); 6b. WR Zuriel Smith (Hampton); 7. G Justin Bates (Colorado). SUBTRACTIONS: RB Emmitt Smith (Cardinals), G Jeremy McKinney (released), RB Robert Thomas (released), WR Raghib Ismail (released), DT Brandon Noble (Redskins), LB Kevin Hardy (Bengals). Team news | Roster | More on Cowboys draft

		Mon., June 2 Which QB (Hutchinson or Carter) is a better fit for Parcells offense? There are two things Parcells considers imperative for his quarterback: Avoid turnovers and get the ball consistently into the end zone. Given those criteria, it's tough to predict at this point, even for The Tuna, which of the two young quarterback candidates will be the optimum fit for the Parcells offense. Chad Hutchinson and Quincy Carter don't turn the ball over an inordinate amount, but interceptions still outnumber the touchdown passes, and if they can't buck that trend, neither youngster will last very long. Hutchinson seems to be the better decision-maker of the two but his inability to avoid the pass rush clearly is a negative. Carter, on the flip side, can move out of the pocket and, on occasion, can turn a bad situation into something positive. His big problem is a lack of touch and accuracy. For now, Parcells and assistant head coach Sean Payton have avoided the temptation to sign a veteran, like Ray Lucas, but may eventually have to import someone with more experience. Parcells would probably love to acquire Vinny Testaverde for a year or two, but that isn't likely to happen.

Three straight 5-11 seasons doesn't fly in Dallas, so it came as no surprise that Jerry Jones aggressively shook up the franchise over the offseason. What was a bit of a surprise was the new coach they ended up with. Dave Campo was sent packing, with Bill Parcells lured out of retirement with a four-year deal worth $17.1 million.

If Parcells' track record is any indication, the Cowboys have a three- to four-year window to turn things around. Parcells isn't one to stay in one place for very long (four years with the Patriots and three years with the Jets) and his stay in Dallas won't be any different. That said, his track record also says that the Cowboys will get better, and quickly, with Parcells at the helm. In his three previous coaching spots, Parcells brought each team to the playoffs in his second season and the Jets improved from 1-15 to 9-7 in Parcells' first season.

But he'll have plenty of work to do in Dallas. Defensively the Cowboys were decent in 2002, but Parcells needs to find a spark on offense, where the Cowboys ranked No. 30 overall and No. 31 in points per game (13.6), barely ahead of the expansion Texans (13.3).

What they've added?
Obviously, bringing in Parcells was the biggest move the Cowboys made this offseason. That said, Dallas added a number of new starters through free agency and the draft.

The draft produced at least one player who should see plenty of action right away. Terrence Newman is a shutdown corner with tremendous athleticism. At the very least he'll be Dallas' No. 3 cornerback, but barring any kind of a contract holdout, it's hard to see him not in the starting lineup when the season begins. With Derek Ross emerging last season as a rookie and third-year corner Mario Edwards back in the fold, the Cowboys have the makings of a young, solid cornerback corps.

Dallas also added linebacker Al Singleton, who started 14 games last season for the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Bucs.

On offense, the Cowboys added a number of players who figure to crack the starting lineup. Wide receiver Terry Glenn, who had his best season in the NFL with Parcells in New England, was acquired from the Packers. Glenn will never be the same player who caught 90 passes as a rookie, but Parcells will get everything he can out of him.

Offensive tackle Ryan Young, tight end Dan Campbell and fullback Richie Anderson were all signed as free agents and are expected to start. Young should help bolster an offensive line that allowed an NFL-high 54 sacks last (second most in the NFL).

Fantasy Focus

Troy Hambrick is at the top of the depth chart over Michael Wiley and Aveion Cason because he's the only runner on the roster who has the size to carry 20-plus times over a full season. He's proven to be a very effective runner as well, averaging 5.1 yards for an NFL-third best in 2001. Since coach Bill Parcells features running backs prominently in his offenses (like with Curtis Martin for the Pats and the Jets), it bodes well for Hambrick that he'll receive numerous carries on a consistent basis. He's a top 30 runner in the fantasy draft class of veterans Martin, Jerome Bettis, Emmitt Smith and James Stewart. However, he's only entering his fourth season, so he will be a sleeper No. 3 back on fantasy squads. -- Roger Rotter, ESPN.com fantasy editor

What they're missing?
The quarterback position is obviously still a concern. With youngsters Chad Hutchinson and Quincy Carter currently No. 1 and No. 2, Parcells' patience could be tried early. With players like Jake Plummer, Jeff Blake and Kordell Stewart on the market, the Cowboys had the opportunity to bring in another QB. However, at this time, they seem content with Hutchinson as their starter. If somebody like Vinny Testaverde became available, Dallas could be interested, but don't expect them to aggressively search.

The most hotly watched spot in Dallas will be at running back. After 13 years and an NFL-record 17,162 yards, Emmitt Smith was released by the Cowboys. Troy Hambrick currently has a hold of the No. 1 job, however, showing up to his first minicamp with Parcells overweight probably wasn't the best career move. Hambrick has been told to lose 10 pounds before training camp begins and you can bet if he doesn't, he'll be about as deep as you can get in Parcells' doghouse. Third-year back Michael Wiley, who was productive in limited playing time last season, will have a shot at the job if Hambrick falters. Some players the Cowboys could have their eye on include Ron Dayne and Thomas Jones if they become available and also Jamal Anderson if he can get back in playing shape.

What it all means?
Love him or hate him, Parcells is one of the best coaches in NFL history and he should immediately make the Cowboys a better team. They don't look like a playoff contender yet, but expect a couple of more wins and possibly a shot at finishing .500 if things go right.

To do that he'll have to get more out of the offense. Glenn will help and the offensive line can't be much worse, but someone will need to step up at running back and quarterback for the Cowboys to take any really big steps forward.

Peter Lawrence-Riddell is an NFL editor for ESPN.com.