What will it take to convince you that the Cowboys are for real this season? I know that nobody wants to jump the gun and get their hearts broken when they falter at the end of the season, but is their a point where you say to yourself that this is the year?? For me, I think it would be winning the next 3 before the bye, including the Vikings game in their house. That would lead up to the bye and would give them alot of momentum towards the rest of the season. Of course, beating KC and then the Raiders on Thanksgiving would be a cherry on top. Go Cowboys!!
What is your definiton of "for real"?
That the Cowboys are a good team? They were a good team last year, but they succumb to key injuries.
They are dominant in the NFC East? Same as above. They were the team of the NFC East until Dak went down.
They are the in the top (6) in teams in the league? Right now at this stage of the season I would have to say yes by virtue that they have played a good strength of schedule (Based on this year's team performance and not last year's records.), and are in first place in their division. I think they are a better team than Bucs, Packers, Chargers, Titans and Bengals - all division leaders right now.
To be frank I think the only two teams in the NFC who may be troublesome for the Cowboys are the Cardinals and Rams. Every other team should be very winnable games if they ring the bell to play good sound football with the talent and emerging depth they have.
Real as in they have a chance at winning the SuperBowl? Here is where I would tap the brakes a bit. It's still a long season, but if the SB was to be played in the month of October we might possibly be looking at a Bills - Cowboys SuperBowl.
Right now I am really hoping for a few things.
Stay healthy with current players on squad.
Get healthy with the players we have on the sidelines so they can come back during this season.
Avoid any complications with COVID.
If we can do the best with managing things to ensure players are available to focus on and play football I think this team will be a tough competitor.
Are we for real? As real as having Micah Parsons drive your face into the turf on a sack or Diggs steal your lunch money and then shame you all the way to the endzone while eating the sandwich you are too broke to buy.