As The Playmaker reported, we need to get back the glory, referring to the glory days of yesteryear when the Cowboys had an elite offense, a powerhouse.
1. QB, 1st player in 1989 draft in Aikman
2. Michael Irvin, high 1st round pick in 1988
3. Emmitt Smith, superstar RB, a consistent home run hitter, drafted in 1st round 1990
4. Alvin Harper, WR 1st round pick 1991
5. Darryl Johnston, FB, 2nd round pick 1989
6. Jay Novacek, TE, best free agent pick up
7. Kelvin Martin, 3rd receiver who always seemed to find an opening
-- The 2024 Cowboys had an overrated, over-paid QB who does not have "it."
-- A star WR in Cee Dee Lamb
-- A good undrafted RB, a single hitter in Dowdle and no home run hitter, as the team ignored the need for a star RB
-- Unreliable 2nd wide receiver
-- A Hunter Luepke whom we rarely saw with the ball
-- An underperforming 3rd year TE, who was not getting open, not getting separation like Novacek.
-- Unreliable 2nd and 3rd wide receivers
Irvin misses facts that his team had superstars on offense, everywhere. The talent differential from his glory days' teams and this team is enormous and no coaching can overcome the lack of talent.
This team needs an explosive RB and at least one receiver who can come in as a rookie and get open. Gallop and T Williams did that as rooks. Tolbert has been a big disappointment, even past his rookie year. I have no problem drafting RB, WR in 1st two rounds, but both must be explosive players. Ashton Jeanty would be a rocket engine for the offense.
Also, another point must be made: Jimmy Johnson brought in free agents and made trades to make the team better. The following starting players on the 1992 championship team were not drafted by the Cowboys: DE Haley, DT Casillas, FS: T. Everrett, SS James Washington, G John Gesek, TE Novacek. Mark Tuinei the LOT and guard Nate Newton were free agent signees by Tom Landry.
Now, the team must do better with 2nd round picks. Need immediate contributors, who are healthy, free of drug history, big-game performers, no projects. Plug and play.