– Offense on fire: Dallas ranked 10th overall in the NFL on offense, led by Dak Prescott, even though the team faced some of the worst starting field position in the league. 📊
– Defense in trouble: The defense was a slog from start to finish, sitting 28th in the league and forcing a coaching staff shakeup for the third straight year. 🏈
– Pass defense exposed: The pass game was the unit’s biggest weakness, with the Cowboys possibly dead last at times in covering receivers and allowing 4,276 passing yards—the most in the NFL last season. ⚾
– Cornerback shakeup: The club moved on from Trevon Diggs late in the year and eyed a much-needed overhaul in the secondary. Veteran Corey Ballentine is effectively out, and the Cowboys will need to address the cornerback room in a big way. 🏈
– Key decisions ahead: Josh Butler and Reddy Steward could return as cheap options, but the Cowboys likely need a Day 1 starter at corner via the draft, trade, or free agency to stabilize the group. 🔥
– DaRon Bland’s health: Bland’s foot injury remains a major talking point. He had surgery again this offseason, and his performance has dipped—from a stellar 67.2 passer rating allowed in his first two seasons to about 104.3 since returning from the injury. His health will be a barometer for the secondary all winter and spring. 📊
– Bottom line: Rebuilding the defensive backs, starting with a healthy Bland, is the top priority as Dallas eyes a revamped secondary under a new defensive coordinator in Year 1. 🛡️
🏈 The offense keeps them competitive, but the ceiling for 2025 hinges on fixing the back end. ⚾🔥
