The Facts: Making the rounds on radio row at the Super Bowl this week, Witten made it clear that he believes in this Cowboys team, despite the 9-7 finish in 2017. He is committed to returning for a 16th season in 2018 when he will be 36 years old. "I'm coming back," Witten said. "I feel confident I can play the position at a high level still and all the things that are asked of me as a leader. I feel good about that."

Diehards Line: He said the same thing after the season and has not wavered in the interim. ... Witten's 63 catches were the fewest since his rookie season and his 8.9 yards per catch were the lowest of his career. The Cowboys need more firepower at the position and it could come in the form of Rico Gathers, who spent the season on injured reserve. A former basketball player in college, Gathers is still learning the game. But he has the body and athleticism to be a red-zone scoring threat.