Inside The Star
Each offseason, the Dallas Cowboys draw more headlines than most NFL franchises, both good and bad, but in 2025, the narrative surrounding America’s Team feels particularly grim.
National media pundits are ringing alarm bells, fans were frustrated by a quiet offseason up until the trade for George Pickens happened, and the lingering disappointment of last year’s losing season hangs heavily in the air at The Star.
Yet beneath the gloom and skepticism lies a truth that’s easy to overlook: the Dallas Cowboys remain one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, and they have every reason to believe they can post another double-digit win season, and even reclaim the NFC East.
The Cowboys went 12-5 in each of the past three seasons prior to 2024, a season lost to QB Dak Prescott’s injury.
That’s not a fluke. It’s a sign of consistent, high-level play in a league designed for parity.
While the team’s inability to break through in January is fair to scrutinize, writing off their regular-season dominance would be a mistake.
The core that produced three straight 12-win campaigns is largely intact, and that continuity is a competitive advantage in a conference full of teams searching for identity.
New HC Brian Schottenheimer has assembled a talented and innovative staff that will maintain continuity, but also bring in some new concepts to surprise NFC rivals.
Start with quarterback Dak Prescott. The 2023 season was one of his best, as he led the NFL in touchdown passes and finished near the top in passer rating.
Despite all the offseason debate about his contract and long-term future, Prescott has proven he can steer this team to double-digit wins.
He’s healthy, motivated, and surrounded by elite weapons, most notably WR CeeDee Lamb, who had a career year along with Prescott, and has established himself as one of the league’s premier wide receivers.
The offense has question marks, especially at running back, but it’s far from barren.
Dallas signed running backs Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, and then drafted Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah with 5th and 7th round picks.
Many fans want the Cowboys to keep the foot on the gas pedal after trading for WR George Pickens, and trade for another explosive piece for the backfield.
Pickens adds the vertical threat the offense desperately needs on the outside, and tight end Jake Ferguson looks to return to 2023 form over the middle.
If the Cowboys can get modest production from the run game, whether through committee or an unexpected breakout, they’ll remain one of the more dangerous offenses in the league.
Defensively, the Cowboys might not be as feared as the 49ers, but they still boast playmakers at every level.
Micah Parsons is a generational talent, capable of taking over games and constantly disrupting opposing offenses.
When healthy, Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland form one of the league’s most dynamic cornerback duos, and adding 1st-round talent CB Shavon Revel in the draft adds another dynamic...
