The Dallas Cowboys are facing doubts about their performance in the upcoming 2024 NFL season. With a predicted 9.5 wins, many are betting on the team to finish below this mark. Analysts like Craig Carton have pointed to the team’s underwhelming offseason and the fact that key members, including head coach Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons, are entering the final year of their contracts.
McCarthy, in particular, is under scrutiny after rumors that he could lose his job following last season’s playoff loss. Prescott, who had an impressive season with 36 touchdowns and a 105.9 passer rating, is also playing without a contract extension. The team has lost several starters to free agency, including Tony Pollard, Tyron Smith, and Michael Gallup, while adding players like Eric Kendricks and Ezekiel Elliott.
Analyst Skip Bayless predicts that the Cowboys may only win 8-9 games next season, especially with a tough schedule and the team’s perceived lack of improvement in the offseason. In the NFC East, rival teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants have made significant moves in free agency and the draft, adding to the competitive landscape of the division.
Despite their recent success in regular seasons, the Cowboys have not made it to the NFC Championship Game since 1995. With stiff competition in the division and questions surrounding key players and coaching staff, the team faces a challenging road ahead in the 2024 season.