There should be three video games remaining on the 2024 NFL regular-season schedule, however the Dallas Cowboys actually don’t have anything left to play for. Any hope of reaching the postseason is lifeless. What they should do now’s begin focusing extra on the long run.
There are nonetheless plenty of questions that should be answered earlier than they will leap solely into offseason mode, the at first is whether or not or not Mike McCarthy is worthy of sticking round. Past that it comes all the way down to evaluating this roster with a watch on the long run.
With that in thoughts, we want to see the Dallas Cowboys take full benefit of the ultimate three video games remaining this yr. By that we imply getting just a few gamers extra concerned to get a jumpstart on the analysis course of for subsequent yr and past.
WR Jonathan Mingo
The Cowboys acquired WR Jonathan Mingo by way of commerce from the Carolina Panthers for a 2025 fourth-round choose with extra of the long run in thoughts. He nonetheless has two years remaining on his rookie contract after the completion of the 2024 season, however nonetheless one would suppose they’d get a jumpstart on the analysis course of this yr. As of proper now, he is solely managed two catches for a complete of 10 yards in 5 video games. Dallas has three extra video games left this yr to attempt to get him extra concerned and will benefit from this uncommon alternative.
RB Deuce Vaughn
Is Deuce Vaughn nothing greater than a enjoyable draft story? So far, he solely has 11 speeding makes an attempt for 33 yards in six video games this season, which is lower than his 40 speeding yards on 23 makes an attempt final yr. Contemplating he is actually the one operating again beneath contract past the 2024 season, you’ll suppose the Cowboys can be extra focused on additional evaluating his future with the group. He is probably not RB1 materials, however that does not imply he could not be change of tempo again. It is time to determine what he is able to.
QB Trey Lance
Regardless of costing them a fourth-round choose within the 2024 NFL Draft, the Cowboys as of but have not proven any indicators they intend to play QB Trey Lance anytime quickly. Positive they could have made up their minds about him based mostly on his play in follow and preseason, however not giving him the chance to showcase his expertise in a legit NFL recreation looks like a mistake. Dallas has a uncommon alternative with three video games remaining within the common season to guage his progress with out jeopardizing something. Will they do it? In all probability not. Ought to they? Sure.
