Perceptions around the Cowboys are ever changing, and for the first time in a while, it’s reflected in numbers. Dallas holds no top-ten spots in player jersey sales and it may reflect the lack of belief from the fanbase that the organization has built a contender for 2022. This works two ways, with the team entering somewhat of an underdog mindset as the rest of the NFC East garnering positive attention. Will it mean anything in the end or will the Cowboys put a stranglehold on the division?
A big part of their potential success will be what solid players turn into unsung heroes in Dallas. Could linebacker Jabril Cox jump into a big role coming off of a torn ACL that derailed his 2021? Could the Cowboys be making a changing of the guard with some star players to extend their window of success? This and more in News and Notes.