The Dallas Cowboys have their do-or-die game this Thursday night when they face the New York Giants. Both teams come into the game with a 1-2 record, thus potentially having a turning point. If they lose, they fall to 1-3.
That is where it gets real and questions their entire season. Then what the organization might do if they are not able to get out of that sinkhole would have many fans and analysts’ mouths running. Let’s discuss the possible implications and future approaches for the Cowboys if it doesn’t win the game.
A Shift in Focus
When the Cowboys end with a 1-3 record, things are going to shift towards the future. Instead of trumpeting a mediocre season, they will look to secure as high a draft pick as possible. Then there’s the whole state buzzing with the name Travis Hunter, a top prospect, and probably what can ignite this entire team.
If the Cowboys end up in a good draft position, then taking Travis Hunter would probably be the new beginning for the franchise. If he’s too high, though, trade back for more picks. That move gets them closer to building on a strong roster as they go into 2025.
A defeat of this nature has many ripples in general, and one of them is going to be the state of the coaching staff. With all that talent around, fans deserve much more than this. The longer it takes for the team to reach 1-3, the greater will be the pressure for Mike McCarthy as head coach.
Free Agency Review
A poor loss will also shed attention on the Cowboys’ pending free agents. There will be some key players such as DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin coming up for contract extension by the 2025 deadline, meaning that the Cowboys could have to factor in future planning with these veterans because they have been pivotal in the teams’ success.
If it gets to the point where these veterans are not willing to take pay cuts or short deals, the team will let them go. Other players, such as Brandin Cooks, will have to prove their worth. If they do continue suffering, then the Cowboys may have to look for better options that fit into their budget and strategy.
Fan Reactions and Team Morale
The loss at the hands of their division rivals, the New York Giants, may be disappointing. The fans may go ballistic for a 1-3 start. That one reaction can spill over into the team and affect team morale and performance on the field. Players will start to feel pressure when criticism stacks up. Keeping the locker room positive will be key. The coaching staff has to get to work their tail off to keep spirits high against defeat if they are going to try and turn it around.
Conclusion
A loss to the Giants would put the Cowboys in crisis. At the organizational level, their focus may shift toward the future by scouting up what might happen with regard to draft planning and if it is time for a change in coaching. The free agency assessments would certainly be crucially linked to the management of fan expectations and team morale improvement.
A 1-3 start is certainly less than to be desired, but this may just be the impetus for change. Chances of recovery are present in the Cowboys, and a standout will need to place plans for a better future. The question is only time will tell how they are going to do it; surely, the stakes could not get any higher.
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