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The blueprint for a Super Bowl run the Dallas Cowboys need to use is simple. No, it’s not hiring a real general manager, but that would be a fantastic start.
The current Dallas Cowboys roster is not too far off, but a few holes must be filled, and we will look at how they should be filled.
As much as I hate to utter these words, I must. The Philadelphia Eagles will be the team to emulate after their utter dominance against the Kansas City Chiefs next season.
Let’s examine what has worked for Super Bowl teams in the past to fix this team and get them ready for a run.
The old saying, “Defense wins championships,” could not be more accurate after watching the Philadelphia Eagles embarrass Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
Defense is a significant factor in the blueprint.
How have other defenses for past Super Bowl champions ranked? We will go back ten years.
2024 Philadelphia Eagles – 2nd in points against (303), 1st in total yards against (4,732), 1st in plays (999), 1st in average yards (4.7)
2023 Kansas City Chiefs – 2nd in points against (294), 2nd in total yards against (4,926), 8th in plays (1,045), 5th in average yards (4.7)
2022 Kansas City Chiefs – 16th in points against (369), 12th in total yards against (5,579), 24th in plays (1,093), 8th in average yards (5.1)
2021 Los Angeles Rams – 15th in points against (372), 17th in total yards against (5,863), 28th in plays (1,118), 10th in average yards (5.2)
2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 8th in points against (355), 6th in total yards against (5,234), 16th in plays (1,023), 6th in average yards (5.1)
If we average these out, the Dallas Cowboys need to be in the ranking range of 8.6 in points against, 7.6 in total yards against, 15.4 in plays, and most importantly, 6th in average yards against.
If the Cowboys can get within these numbers, they have a great shot at reaching the Super Bowl.
Currently, the Cowboys’ defense ranks 31st in points against (468), 28th in total yards against (6,039), 14th in plays (1,046), and 29th in average yards against (5.8).
These numbers will have to drastically improve next year with an entirely new defensive staff.
The Dallas Cowboys front office is the cheapest when it comes to signing outside free agents, which is a big factor in the blueprint.
The Cowboys front office spent an NFL low on free agents. As the tweet above says, the Cowboys spent $18.85 million in free agency.
Let’s see how that adds up with past Super Bowl Champions.
2024 Philadelphia Eagles – $142, 925,000 (11th)
2023 Kansas City Chiefs – $122, 982, 500 (9th)
2022 Kansas City Chiefs – $84,870,000 (15th)
2021 Los Angeles Rams – $8, 870, 000 (32nd)
2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $75, 290, 000 (14th)
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