"When the 2025 schedule was released back in the spring, it was clear to every one, even Jerry Jones, that the Dallas Cowboys had to be at .500 or better by the bye week. Six of the final seven games of the season would be against teams that made the playoffs in 2024 and would likely do so again. The Cowboys 2025 bye week is next week, the 10 th week of the season."
"In short, this season is over at the midway point and this news must be made perfectly clear to Jones. Do you honestly believe the team we saw last night isn't going to get chewed up and spit out by the Eagles, Chiefs, Chargers, Lions, and Vikings? Shoot, the Raiders will probably be favored to win in Week 11 when the Cowboys next take the field in Vegas. Probably because this guy is going to shred the Cowboys' defense."
"Jones, allegedly, has one trade in place to be filed sometime before this afternoon's deadline. He alleges that two more deals are in the mix. I will say just this: Don't bother. Call those teams up and tell them you changed your mind. There are no combination of trades that can save this season. So save the picks instead. Trade some of the dead weight on this team, yes. But save all the picks you currently have for 2026."
When the 2025 schedule required the Cowboys to be at .500 or better by the bye, the remaining slate looked daunting, with six of the final seven opponents having been 2024 playoff teams. The Cowboys enter the Week 10 bye at 3-5-1 after a loss to Arizona, putting the season effectively out of reach. No combination of short-term trades can salvage the campaign, so current draft picks for 2026 should be preserved. Trade expendable or underperforming players but prioritize rebuild assets. Coaching staff, front office personnel, and ownership face job insecurity pending season results. The fan base must push for a full rebuild.
Read at Inside The Star
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