Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The latest news about the Dallas Cowboys is here. Micah Parsons opens up about Cowboys’ coaching changes, offseason plan of attack – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Micah Parsons talks about having his third different defensive coordinator in three seasons. For the third time in as many years, there will be a new defensive coordinator in Dallas, as Matt Eberflus returns to take on the role following a one-year reunion with Mike Zimmer, who returned following Dan Quinn’s decision to depart for the Washington Commanders. That’s three coordinators in Parsons’ four seasons in the NFL, and he has still produced no fewer than 12 sacks in a single season, despite missing four games due to a high ankle sprain in 2024. “It’s just learning a new system and getting another coach’s adjustments to how I like to play, what I like to do… ” said the four-time Pro Bowler after spending the morning with Make-A-Wish children at the Great Wolf Lounge in Grapevine. “Obviously, it is challenging with a third [defensive coordinator] and [another change] is obviously not the greatest thing in the world but, I mean, that’s part of being a pro. “You’ve got to make adjustments.” Acclimating quickly to what Eberflus and his completely overhauled defensive staff will expect and look to do will be aided by Parsons’ decision on OTAs and other voluntary portions of the Cowboys’ offseason program. Brian Schottenheimer’s full Cowboys coaching staff officially announced – Josh Sanchez, Sports Illustrated It’s a new era on the sidelines in Dallas with Brian Schottenheimer’s staff fully complete. On Friday afternoon, the team officially announced the new coaching staff for the start of the Brian Schottenheimer regime. From key coordinators to specialized assistants and the strength and conditioning staff, every role has been filled. There is now some renewed optimism that the team could be shifting to a run-focused approach that would take some weight off of Dak Prescott and greatly benefit the entire offensive unit, while the defense will be under new direction with stars littered throughout the roster. A complete look at Brian Schottenheimer’s staff can be seen below: The Dallas Cowboys finalized their 2025 coaching staff under Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer. pic.twitter.com/9LMk7TQN5w — Dallas Cowboys Public Relations (@DallasCowboysPR) February 14, 2025 Troy Aikman expects Cowboys to compete in 2025, but says Dallas has ‘uphill climb’ ahead – Staff, DMN Troy Aikman talked about the Dallas Cowboys stand in the NFC East heading into 2025 on Sportsradio 96.7 FM/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM) This week Dak Prescott said that he thought the Cowboys were very close to the Eagles. Two years ago they certainly were probably better than the Eagles, but this year it wasn’t close on the field. Going into this offseason and next season, do you think he’s right and Jerry and Stephen [Jones] kind of feel the same way or do you think there’s a bigger gap between those two teams than they realize? Aikman: “I totally get where Dak was coming from and in his mind there’s no reason for him not to feel that way. He was hurt, as you know, and when he’s healthy they’ve played with Philadelphia, they’ve played with Washington. I think they are closer than what the records would suggest, but I’m not sure that’s the right way to look at it. Philadelphia, it’s not like they’re going to stay put, they’ve proven that. Who’s to say they’re not going to be better than they were this year? And Washington, when you consider what they were able to do last year and now they’ve got their quarterback in place, it stands to reason that they’re going to continue to be better and bolster that roster as well. It’s an uphill climb for Dallas with some of the changes, but I don’t think for a second that they won’t be able to compete in the NFC East.” I saw some of the pundits that laughed or took shots at Dak for those comments and I just think it fills up a day’s worth of content for February after the Super Bowl because I do think Dallas is gonna be in the conversation and be competitive, but they’ve got to get better as we know. There’s a lot of areas within that roster that need to be better, but hopefully those things get addressed. So yeah, I would not disagree, assuming that Dak is healthy, that they’ll be competitive and at least have a chance, but I also think these other two teams are going to be better as well. And then where the Giants fit into that is anybody’s guess.” Schottenheimer and Eberflus to fight the same enemy: 3 biggest questions surrounding brand new Dallas Cowboys coaching staff – Mauricio Rodriguez, AtoZ Sports The Cowboys new staff has quite a bit to figure out heading into the 2025 season. How much will Brian Schottenheimer let Klayton Adams influence the run game? On paper, Schottenheimer’s staff is impressive. Instead of going for the buddy hires so typical of an NFL coach that’s been in the league for a long time, the new Cowboys head coach drew in people from various schemes and philosophies. He got Klayton Adams as offensive coordinator, who ran a night and day rushing offense in Arizona that used counter and pulling blockers at the highest rate of the league. He hired Derrick Foster as RB coach from a New Orleans Saints offense majoring in the wide zone scheme. For the offensive line and wide receiver coaching positions, he went into the college football world to make his hires. On paper, it’s a great collection of coaches. Now for the most difficult part: Schottenheimer will have to ensure he works his ideas into the offense and subsequent play calling. In particular, Schottenheimer needs to allow Adams to influence the run game to keep it from becoming stale. He’ll have to defeat the stubbornness every coach has inside him to do so. Can Jerry

Tim Heitman-Imagn Images The Cowboys may not actually be as close as Dak Prescott says. In the aftermath of the Philadelphia Eagles beating the Kansas City Chiefs to prevent the Chiefs from a three-peat, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott spoke to the media. Prescott didn’t mince words and said it was the Cowboy’s turn to win one of their own, and the team was close to winning a title. Not so fast, Mr. Prescott. There are reasons why the Cowboys have a lot of work to do, and changes to make before they can be seriously considered to win a championship. Here’s where the Cowboys and Eagles differ what separates the Eagles from being a contender from the Cowboys. The offensive line When comparing the Eagles and the Cowboys, the first thing that stands out is the differential in the offensive line. For years, Dallas had one of the most dominant offensive lines, and the Eagles weren’t too far behind. Recently, the Cowboys have had to retool the unit due to departures in free agency and many of their players getting older, like Tyron Smith. Meanwhile, the Eagles have done an great job in replacing Jason Kelce with Cam Jurgens, and their offensive line continues to thrive in short-yardage situations. The Cowboys are hinging their hopes on the future of their offensive line based on the development of Tyler Guyton, who had a rough first year in the league. He struggled with technique and penalties. He’s talented and of tremendous size, but there is much room for improvement. Terence Steele, the team’s starting right tackle, has regressed since signing a five-year, $82.5M extension in 2023. There’s some hope with how well Cooper Beebe fared as a rookie at center. However, the murkiness around the future of Zack Martin casts a cloudy outlook on the future of the Dallas offensive line. The receivers The advantage again goes to Philadelphia from the big boys upfront to the skill position players on the outside. Dallas has one legit wide receiving threat with CeeDee Lamb, and he is terrific. Lamb is an All-Pro receiver with several Pro Bowl appearances, but who else do the Cowboys have after him? The Cowboys’ passing success mainly depends on CeeDee Lamb and opposing teams try to slow him down with bracket coverage. We’ve seen teams do just that and force someone else to make a play to less than inspiring results. Jalen Tolbert has shown flashes but not enough that you feel that he is a viable number two option in a competent passing attack. Meanwhile, the Eagles have a Heisman trophy winner in DeVonta Smith as their #2 wide receiver behind A.J. Brown. Not many teams can boast that about their roster. This may be overkill, but the Eagles also have a former first-round pick as their third wide receiver. (Jahan Dotson) The Eagles don’t find themselves sputtering on offense because the other team took away their best receiver; they turn to the best option that can also make a play. The front office Arguably, the biggest reason why it’s not close between the clubs is the effectiveness of the Eagles’ front office. They constantly look to improve their roster through every opportunity they are afforded. They don’t sit idly by in free agency and put all their hopes into the NFL draft like Dallas. In today’s NFL, you must embrace free agency, which is why the Eagles zeroed in on Saquon Barkley. By prying him away from a division rival, they fortified their roster while weakening one of the challengers for the division title. Without Saquon Barkley, the Eagles wouldn’t have won the Super Bowl. In contrast, Dallas had their shot at Derrick Henry but passed based on their aversion to signing external help and settled for a disastrous reunion with Ezekiel Elliott. Henry wasn’t even an expensive signing for the Baltimore Ravens; Dallas’ front office merely balked at the chance to take a great player at a position of need because they did not want to be active during the early stages of free agency. Speaking of the draft, regardless of how proud the Cowboys’ front office is of their ability to draft and their faith in draft picks, their approach to drafting has also been flawed. This sums it up well: Based on the consensus draft boards from 2023 and 2024, here’s what the #Cowboys‘ 1st and 2nd round picks would have looked like if they had followed a best player available strategy. Consensus BPA:No. 26 EDGE Nolan Smith (14) No. 58 OG O’Cyrus Torrence (32)No. 29 DB Cooper… pic.twitter.com/IYFKCE6ECV — Dominic White (@DomWWhite) February 11, 2025 A lot of times, the best answer is the simplest one. When great talent falls to you, don’t overthink and take the best player available. That’s what benefited the Eagles so much. Build the best roster, and do not try to plug holes at needs because you don’t line your roster with the proper help from free agency. Dak Prescott Finally, the man of the hour, Dak Prescott. While it’s admirable that Prescott was expressing confidence in his team and the belief any good leader needs to have, he’s also a reason why the Cowboys aren’t close to winning a championship. In the postseason, he hasn’t fared well in his last two postseason outings against the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers. He has thrown six touchdowns versus six interceptions in those two games and lost by an average of 11.5 points in those contests. Also, his health is a concern. He went on season-ending injured reserve last season for a hamstring injury after missing five games in 2022 with a thumb injury. Also, Prescott doesn’t have the same mobility he used to, whether by choice or he doesn’t have that extra gear anymore. The recent injuries, the lack of mobility, and postseason track record hinder the probability that he can put everything together while being straddled by an out-of-touch front office to take

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here is our scouting report on Josh Simmons from Ohio State We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at offensive tackle, Josh Simmons from Ohio State. Josh Simmons OTOhio State BuckeyesSenior3-star recruit6’5”310 lbs Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images History Josh Simmons was born on December 26, 2002, in San Diego, California. Initially he attended Madison High School before moving to Helix High School in La Mesa, California. Recognized as a three-star recruit, Simmons committed to play college football at San Diego State University in 2021. In 2022, Simmons played right tackle for San Diego State and started all 13 games for the Aztecs. He played a total of 724 offensive snaps and allowed 21 total pressures and four sacks, both led the team. He also registered 17 penalties which was second-most in the nation. After the season ended, Simmons entered the NCAA transfer portal and joined Ohio State. His transfer to Ohio State was partly due to his athletic potential and fit for the Buckeyes’ offensive line needs. Simmons quickly earned the starting left tackle position for the Buckeyes and started all 13 games. He played a total of 825 offensive snaps with 443 of those coming on passing plays. He allowed 15 pressures and only one sack but did lead the team with eight total penalties. In 2024, he continued as the starting left tackle but suffered a season-ending knee injury which required surgery against Oregon on October 12. His performance before the injury was notable, with no sacks allowed in the season leading up to his injury. His athleticism and improvement from year to year were highlighted by teammates and coaches, earning him Third-Team All-Big Ten honors for his 2024 season despite the injury. 2024 Statistics 306 Offensive Snaps158 Passing Snaps0 Sacks Allowed1 Pressure Allowed1 Penalty NFL Combine/Pro Day TBC Awards Third-team All-Big Ten (2024) Scorecard Overall- 88.1Speed- 80Acceleration- 84Agility- 81Strength- 90Pass Blocking- 84Run Blocking- 75Discipline- 77 THE GOOD Simmons is athletically gifted for the position showing excellent quickness, change of direction, and balance. He’s a fluid, loose mover with very good play strength. He has experience at both left and right tackle. Physically imposing with a powerful, urgent style. He quickly establishes contact with sticky hands and active feet, allowing him to sustain blocks and move defenders off the line. Exhibits clean, crisp setups in both flat and angled pass sets with good pad level, active hands, and easy redirect skills. He has a strong base to anchor against bull rushes and shows good spatial awareness for pass protection schemes. Showed significant improvement each season, demonstrating a high ceiling for development. He has experience at both left and right tackle. TAPE TIME OT Josh Simmons Ohio State ✅ THE GOOD✅#scouting #NFLDraft #Buckeyes #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/807rffX8ot — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) February 13, 2025 THE BAD Suffered a season-ending knee injury in 2024, which has raised questions about his health going into the draft. His medical reports will be crucial to monitor. Hand placement can be sloppy at times, leading to balance issues when he lunges or extends. He can be overly aggressive, sometimes leading to loss of leverage which then leads into penalties. While there are many highlights of dominance, there’s inconsistency in his performance, particularly against more fast-twitch edge rushers. Can sometimes have slow footwork off the snap (although his 2024 take looked hugely improved in this regard). TAPE TIME OT Josh Simmons Ohio State ❌THE BAD❌#scouting #NFLDraft #Buckeyes #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/qALvgba5E3 — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) February 13, 2025 THE FIT: Before his injury, Simmons was considered a slam dunk potential first-round pick with some evaluations projecting him as a high-first-round selection. His injury has introduced some uncertainty, but his talent and previous performances suggest he could still be a high pick if medical checks come back positive. He is a high-upside offensive tackle prospect with the potential to become a cornerstone player at the NFL level. His combination of size, strength, and athletic ability makes him intriguing. With the right coaching, his technical flaws can be addressed, potentially leading to a pro-ready player with impact starter capabilities. He is seen as a universal scheme fit at offensive tackle, capable of thriving in various offensive concepts due to his dynamic athleticism, agility, and power. Teams running zone-blocking schemes might particularly value his traits. The Cowboys have had issues with their offensive line, particularly at tackle positions. Simmons could provide an immediate upgrade if he returns to full health post-injury. His experience at both tackle spots gives the Cowboys flexibility in their line setup given the uncertainty of the offensive line heading into next season. Simmons could be an excellent fit for the Cowboys, particularly if they can secure him at a value that accounts for his injury risk. His athletic profile, combined with the potential to be a dominant force on the offensive line, aligns well with the Cowboys’ needs. However, Dallas would need to be thorough with their medical evaluations and have a strategic plan for his integration. If the Cowboys have a chance to draft Simmons in the first round, they would likely consider him if they’re satisfied with his medicals. His potential as a long-term starter could justify the risk. COMPARISON Christian Darrisaw, Minnesota Vikings BTB GRADE 17th CONSENSUS RANKING 17th(Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services)

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Brian Schottenheimer’s coaching staff is objectively impressive. The Dallas Cowboys have finalized their first coaching staff under Brian Schottenheimer, and it’s a group that’s received plenty of praise. Schottenheimer plans to call offensive plays, but he filled out his offensive staff with coaches that come with strong track records for player development and also bring unique schematic backgrounds to the table. Elsewhere, Schottenheimer went with experience. Matt Eberflus didn’t work out as a head coach, but his run as the Colts defensive coordinator was really strong, and his Bears defenses were always stout. At special teams, Nick Sorensen has experience in addition to having also been a defensive coordinator. Both coaches will allow Schottenheimer to focus more directly on coaching the offense, similar to the structure Mike McCarthy had with Dan Quinn (and later Mike Zimmer) and John Fassel. What’s lost in all of these staffing decisions, though, is one key factor, and it’s something that separates Schottenheimer’s staff from the rest of the crowd: he chose quality over connections. The NFL is known to be a good ol’ boys league, where coaches get jobs more so because of their connections than whether or not they’re actually good. We saw this most recently with the Sean McVay effect after the Rams saw success under McVay, and some could argue it’s why Schottenheimer has stuck around in the league as long as he has. Whether or not that’s true, Schottenheimer did not take that same approach to building his coaching staff. With his staff completed at 18 total coaches, there are just five coaches who have previously worked with Schottenheimer. Two of those coaches are holdovers from the McCarthy staff: Steve Shimko, who was promoted to quarterbacks coach and had worked with Schottenheimer at both Georgia and Seattle, and tight ends coach Lunda Wells. The other three coaches are Sorensen, his assistant Carlos Polk, and defensive pass game coordinator Andre Curtis. Polk only has one year of crossover with Schottenheimer – the 2021 season in Jacksonville – but that also saw him assisting Sorensen, making that more of a Sorensen hire than Schottenheimer simply bringing in someone he knows well. That’s similar to Curtis, who was there for all three years of Schottenheimer’s years with the Seahawks but also served on Eberflus’ Bears staff, making that more of a reunion with the new defensive coordinator. Speaking of Eberflus, the decision to bring him in as defensive coordinator felt obvious to some because of his ties to the organization. That said, Schottenheimer and Eberflus have never been part of the same staff and have no obvious connections. It would be naïve to suggest Jerry Jones didn’t play any part in bringing Eberflus back to Dallas, but Schottenheimer’s willingness to embrace it – despite knowing a ton of other coordinator candidates from his various experiences – speaks volumes about what he was looking for. This is even more apparent on the offensive side of the ball. Klayton Adams offers plenty of reasons to be excited, but he has zero ties to Schottenheimer. The additions of wide receivers coach Junior Adams and offensive line coach Conor Riley were also out of left field, having no real connection to Schottenheimer or anyone on staff, but rather just being good coaches getting hired because of their merits. The same can be said of pass game specialist Ken Dorsey, a former coordinator who brings plenty of valuable expertise and insight into the room. Dorsey has just over a decade of coaching experience but no ties to Schottenheimer or Adams. The closest you can get to a connection is that Dorsey was QB3 for the 49ers in 2005 under new offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy; that’s really it. Schottenheimer built his staff in much the same way Abraham Lincoln built his presidential cabinet: rather than filling it with party loyalists, as was the tradition, Lincoln sought a diverse group of differing philosophies that would later be coined the Team of Rivals. Schottenheimer doing the same thing in Dallas is significant in today’s NFL. Take a look at the other head coaching hires, for example. Both Lions coordinators – Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn – left for head coaching jobs and filled their staffs with at least three coaches from Detroit. They also each added a couple coaches with ties to Lions head coach Dan Campbell. In Boston, Mike Vrabel reunited with longtime Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and also hired nine different coaches that worked with him on the Titans prior to his firing. And while Kellen Moore has yet to make any official hires to his Saints staff, all reports indicate that he’ll bring Brandon Staley – his former head coach with the Chargers – in to run the defense. Additionally, two of his assistant coaches in Philadelphia have been touted as frontrunners to be Moore’s offensive coordinator. This is just the way things work in the NFL; it’s more about who you know and not about how good you are. That’s why Schottenheimer’s staff, and the process by which he built it, is deserving of such respect. There’s no guarantee that this staff will work out, but Schottenheimer has at least improved his odds by seeking outside voices and infusing his coaches rooms with creativity and new concepts.

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Moves the Cowboys can copy from the Eagles. When you look at organizations, the Dallas Cowboys are not the Philadelphia Eagles. They operate very differently, and with the success of the Eagles, it’s hard not to get caught up in wanting the Cowboys to be more like their divisional foe. Call it frustration or call it being green with envy. Whatever it is, fans want something different. So, let’s talk about that. Let’s imagine Jerry Jones is in a cold dark room somewhere steaming over not having what the Eagles have. Pretend he wants to win really bad and would consider changing his approach to give his team a real shot. Whether that’s a hypothetical you can wrap your mind around, that’s what we’re doing today. Without getting too crazy and creating scenarios beyond disbelief, what can the Cowboys do this offseason that would give them a better chance of reaching the Super Bowl? Be active in free agency Free agency is a fickle beast. It’s not the best way to spend cap resources because more times than not, what a team pays for is not what a team gets. If a player is worth their weight in gold, they usually are retained by their original team. If their team doesn’t see it that way, that player will hit the market and go to the highest bidder. In short, free agency is a losing endeavor. That said, it has its place. Some purchases prove valuable. The goal is to make the right purchases. Last offseason, the Eagles’ three most expensive free agent acquisitions were: Bryce Huff, EDGE – three years, $51 million Saquon Barkley, RB – three years, $38 million Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S – three years, $27 million That’s $116 million for three years of service from those players. It would equate to roughly $39 million per season, but as we know the Eagles will put a lot of that cost on their tab. When you look at what they got compared to what they paid for, this again points to the wasteful investment of free agency, even with the home run signing of Barkley included. But that’s okay. In this hypothetical, we are accepting the losses. Remember, we just want the Cowboys to try harder. And it doesn’t have to be over $100 million thrown at free agency. What about half that? What about one or two semi-pricy outside free agents to add to the roster that would address areas of weakness? If you could cut a check for a couple of those players, who would you sign? Maybe you want to blow it all on one impact player like signing WR Chris Godwin for around $25 million a year and package him with CeeDee Lamb. Doesn’t that sound delightful? Or maybe you want to spread the money around and sign Eagles DT Milton Williams for $12 per year to strengthen the interior defensive line and sign Vikings RB Aaron Jones for $6 million per year to help bolster the running game. What the Cowboys do aren’t likely to be the moves we want them to make, and most free agents signed will come with depreciation, but again, that’s fine. We know that. Right or wrong, fans just want the Cowboys to do something. Retain their own This one is also a little tricky. Every year, the Cowboys watch a new crop of free agents leave Dallas for a bigger payday elsewhere. And in almost every instance, the Cowboys were wise to let that happen. That’s not to say that players like Dalton Schultz, Tony Pollard, Tyler Biadasz, or Dorance Armstrong are bad players. They’re not. They’re solid. But the Cowboys were smart to let them walk. When you look at their cost compared to their replacements, it’s a huge amount of savings compared to what they are getting from players like Jake Ferguson, Rico Dowdle, Cooper Beebe, and Carl Lawson. But instead of just letting a player leave for an overpriced contract, why not pay the overpriced contract themselves? A player like Osa Odighizuwa is a valuable asset. He will be harder to replace than the other guys mentioned above. He should command a hefty deal worth nearly $20 million per season, but so what? Just structure it to push the cap hit into future years so it’s tomorrow’s problem. There are a handful of players the Cowboys should consider hanging on to. Chauncey Golston came on strong last year, Jourdan Lewis is coming off his best season as a pro, and let’s not forget how big of a force DeMarcus Lawrence was when he was on the field. If the Cowboys want to avoid the pitfalls of free agency, then maybe the wise thing to do is to re-up on some of their own guys instead of watching them leave and scrambling to fill the gaps. Re-sign players early The Cowboys front office is heavily criticized for waiting too long to sign their own players. The narrative is that they procrastinate and don’t have a good sense of what players are worth, which ultimately ends up costing them more in the long run. That’s a damaging accusation towards a team that claims to be about saving as much as they can so they can have more pie for others. There is an alternate universe, however, where they actually do know what they’re doing and where agents won’t allow their clients to be undercut just because a team wants to move early. And while most moves happen when they’re supposed to happen, in this hypothetical we want the Cowboys to act with a greater sense of urgency. What this means is the Cowboys should play DaRon Bland’s asking price right now. Whatever it is, just do it. It will have the appearance of saving money because it’s early. If they want to keep Jake Ferguson, better do it now before he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2026. And what about Brock

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Micah Parsons wants to see the Cowboys be aggressive in free agency. Once upon a time the Dallas Cowboys were an aggressive team in free agency. That came to an end, though. Any idea that the Cowboys will pounce on this, that or the other player is generated only by national narratives and not by anyone who has been paying attention since Brand Carr’s deal back in 2012 spooked this front office. The Cowboys have been relatively silent in free agency for over a decade now and have chosen to focus on building primarily through the NFL draft. It goes without saying that this method can be effective in building a championship-winning team, but in looking across the NFL, and specifically at its new champions in the Philadelphia Eagles, you would have a difficult time arguing against the merits of free agency. This is how Cowboys fans feel for the most part, and that group also includes a member of the team, Micah Parsons. Parsons spoke on Thursday and noted that he wants to see the Cowboys be more aggressive in free agency and even used the phrase “call to action.” From the Fort Worth Star Telegram’s Nick Harris: Historically inactive with the big players in free agency, the Cowboys seem destined for a similar approach this offseason after Jerry Jones’ comments in New Orleans last week that he sees this offseason to be “in line” with others. However, Parsons is hoping that Jones and the front office finds some aggression in adding talent to the team around him. “The talent is there, we just got to be aggressive the same way [other teams] did,” Parsons said. “I don’t want to sit back and watch other [teams] build and build and us stay the same. Definitely some call to action. I want to see us become aggressive and get some players that will come in and make an impact. I want to see us bring back our own players, that’s just as important. Let’s see what we can do there.” Perhaps the most notable line of Parson’s entire thought is that he doesn’t want to sit back and watch other teams build and build while the Cowboys stay the same. Dallas has been the very last team to sign an external free agency multiple times in the last handful of years. Again, nobody is calling for the Cowboys to go for broke (“all in” if you will) and act irresponsibly. But the idea that they cannot afford to spend or cannot make moves to adjust things is falling on deaf ears these days. People are sick of it and watching the Eagles win another Super Bowl only adds to that frustration. Something that the Cowboys could potentially use as justification for not being active in free agency is the pending contract for Parsons. For what it’s worth, Parsons noted there is no real update there. “There’s been no progress,” Parsons said on an extension. “But I’m pretty confident something will happen. We’ll see.” The offseason kicked off with Parsons meeting with Jerry Jones at the Cotton Bowl to talk about a variety of topics. As the two grow closer professionally, Parsons is confident in what is ahead. “I really have a lot of respect for Jerry,” he said. “We have great conversations all the time. There’s definitely a plan in place to see how everything plays out.” Fans all around the world, along with the best player on the team, are calling for the Dallas Cowboys to wake up and get in on the same game that everyone else is playing. Will they listen?