Dallas Cowboys Season Outlook: Key Moves and Challenges

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Analyzing the Dallas Cowboys' Prospects for the Upcoming Season

George Pickens has been tagged to likely play for the Dallas Cowboys next year, but the team faces several challenges beyond securing their wide receiver. The Cowboys are starting with a team total of 8.5, and much of the focus is on their performance expectations for the next season.

The offense, thankfully, wasn't a significant issue last year, despite Pickens' potential discontent with the franchise tag, which might delay his start until mid-July. While the Cowboys' offensive prowess looks promising with talents like Pickens and running back Javonte, the real concern lies with their defense, which was described as a disaster.

Fan disappointment is palpable, especially with team management's decision-making, led by Jerry Jones. The mishandling of resources, including two first-round picks that might be poorly traded or wasted, adds to the skepticism. Recent missteps in player trades, like Wilson and Jonathan Mingo, underscore a pattern of questionable decisions that contribute to a lack of confidence in the team's strategic direction.

For now, it seems that fans and analysts alike have low expectations for significant improvements unless there are major changes in how the Cowboys manage their defense and overall team strategy.