The predominant problem with the Cowboys is one that isn't destined to be dealt with. The management under Jerry and Stephen is one that denies their own mismanagement of their team. They're stubbornly determined to maintain the team's status quo, as if everything is fine. That is simply not so. The problems that linger are conveniently dismissed by those responsible.
The Dallas Cowboys' FO under Jerry and son refuses to be accountable for their inability to make sound football decisions. Stephen does much the same with regards to his salary cap and player contractual mismanagement. Their over-inflated egos simply refuse to admit the truth of their limitations.
Dysfunctional mismanagement has long been something that simply isn't accountable with the Dallas Cowboys front office. General managers around the NFL are well aware of this ongoing scenario and find it a good subject to ignore, since it suits their purposes. Many fans are well aware of it but feel quite helpless to do anything to change things. Meanwhile, frustration over inadequate handling and mismanagement lingers unattended, evidently a hopeless and ongoing problem.