The Cowboys need to be smart (if they can); if nothing is achieved with Dak this year, it would be time to talk to him and plan a trade for next season, as they could still get at least a good first-round pick for him. Dak is still playing at a high level, but there is no guarantee he will continue to do so in future years; it is time to trade him for the greater good—specifically, a trade after June 1, 2027. Dallas needs funds to invest in other areas; no team with the highest-paid quarterback has ever won a Super Bowl, and this won't be the exception. A balanced team and time are required—time that will only increase if the rebuilding process doesn't start now.