The Dallas Cowboys’ Extreme Lack of Foresight is Haunting Them

The Dallas Cowboys may have been too focused on the ‘here and now’ the past 36-months that they’ve neglected to take their long-term health into account.

Last season was supposed to be our season. The Dallas Cowboys were primed for a Super Bowl run. They had arguably their deepest roster since the 90’s. They had players motivated, and playing for contracts. They had a coaching staff motivated, and playing for their jobs. They had youth, health, and depth. The stage was set for the Dallas Cowboys.

Eight losses later, here we are: wondering what happened and what we can do to improve in 2020. The only problem is – last year was our chance. I’m not saying the window has suddenly closed, but it’s sure as heck isn’t as open as it was last season. Contracts are due, coaches are shuffled, schemes are being installed, and unknowns are at an all-time high. The sad thing is, if this team only handled their personnel better, the Cowboys would be well-positioned to make the 2020 season, their season.

This isn’t just about Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, and Byron Jones all hitting free agency at the same time (although, it’s not NOT about that happening). It’s about short-term business decisions made to the detriment of the future.

So let’s a take a few moments to look at some of the moves Dallas has made that were to the detriment of the long-term health of the club. Moves that could have easily been avoided if only the front office had applied the required foresight.