The Dallas Cowboys Just Pulled Off The Impossible

The Dallas Cowboys Just Pulled Off The Impossible

Let me tell you something right now. As they club, as they elevate their level of relevancy, the Dallas Cowboy faithful is going to get that much enthusias. And you watch Get Up and you root for Get Up and Greedy. And then the fall comes. I am booed by how well, how solid we are with our defense. If you really look at it, we shoveled her up pretty good here as we got to this particular point this year. The Dallas Cowboys just did something that nobody saw coming. On Thanksgiving Day, with the whole country watching, Dallas walked into AT&T Stadium and beat Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs 31 to28. That’s back-to-back wins against both teams from last year’s Super Bowl. The Eagles on Sunday, then the Kansas City Chiefs 4 days later. And just like that, the Cowboys are sitting at 65-1, above 500 for the first time since week five of last season. and their playoff hopes are suddenly very much alive. But here’s the thing, this story isn’t just about a couple of wins. This is about how Jerry Jones completely reinvented this roster in ways nobody expected. Because if you told Cowboys fans back in August that their team would trade Micah Parsons and still somehow be in playoff contention come December, they would have called you crazy. So, what happened? How did the Cowboys go from having the worst defense in football to beating championship caliber teams? And perhaps most importantly, can they actually keep this going? Because there’s a whole lot of moving pieces here, and some decisions this franchise makes in the next few months could determine whether this turnaround becomes a dynasty building moment or just a brief flash in the pan. And we need to talk about all of it. Before we get to the content, we are still doing a jersey giveaway on this channel to a subscriber that turns on their notifications on this channel. Just comment in the comment section down below what jersey you want, and we’re running the same giveaway on my Instagram page. 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If you put the $50 that you get from my promo code on this play, you could turn it into $200 if both of these plays hit. I give additional plays on my Instagram story and in the link in the description down below. And thank you prize pickics for sponsoring today’s video. M check 1212. What’s going on everybody? Let’s rewind to the off seasonason because that’s where this whole thing starts. The Cowboys came off of a miserable 7-10 season in 2024. Dak Prescott missed half the year with a hamstring injury. The whole vibe around the organization was negative. Mike McCarthy was out and they promoted Brian Shodenheimr to be the new head coach. But the biggest storyline by far was what was happening with Micah Parsons. Now look, Micah Parsons is a generational talent. Four straight Pro Bowls, threetime defensive player of the year finalist, and he had 52 and a half sacks in his first four seasons. Only he and Reggie White have ever posted 12 plus sacks in each of their first four NFL seasons. The man is a certified game wrecker, but the contract negotiations between Parsons and Jerry Jones turned into an absolute mess. And here’s where it gets interesting. Parson’s agent is David Moligetta, one of the biggest names in the business. And according to reports, Jerry Jones was trying to negotiate directly with Parsons as opposed to going through his agent. Mleetto went on ESPN’s first take back in September and said that I would expect somebody like Michael Parsons to be one of the best defenders in the NFL and also a great lawyer when it comes to contracts. You know, I think it’s a bit unfair. You know, his job is to go out there and chase quarterbacks and our job is to go out there and chase Thomas for them. And on August 28th, just a week before the season opener, Jerry Jones pulled the trigger. The Cowboys traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two firstround picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark. The Packers immediately gave Parsons a 4-year 188 million deal, making him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history. And Cowboys fans were left wondering what the heck just happened. Now, I’m not just going to sit here and tell you that trading Michael Parsons was the right move in a vacuum. Because since arriving in Green Bay, Parsons has been absolutely dominant. He just reached 12 and a half sacks on the year, which means he’s now the only player in NFL history to record 12 plus sacks in each of his first five seasons. Not even Reggie White did that. And on Thanksgiving against the Lions, there was no question that he was the best player on the field, terrorizing their offensive line and proving once again why he’s a force of nature. So yeah, the Cowboys pretty much traded away a Hall of Fame caliber player in his prime. But here’s the other side of the coin. The Dallas Cowboys couldn’t afford to pay Micah what he wanted. The salary cap was already a nightmare. And by getting those two first round picks plus Kenny Clark, Jerry Jones at least had assets to work with. The question was always going to be whether he could use those assets wisely. And to his credit, he actually did. Before the Parsons trade even happened, the Cowboys made a move in May that’s looking like highway robbery right now. They traded a third round pick in 2026 and a fifthrounder in 2027 to the Pittsburgh Steelers for George Pickkins in a sixth round pick. At the time, people thought it was a decent get. A talented but troubled wide receiver on the last year of his rookie deal. The kind of boomer bust move that could go either way. Well, it’s easy to say that that move has boomed. Through 12 games, Pickkins has 73 receptions for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns. That’s already a careerhigh in receiving yards with five games left to play. He’s second in the entire NFL in receiving yards and third in touchdowns. And the way he’s played alongside CD Lamb has given Dallas arguably the best wide receiver duo in football. The catch that best sums up what Pickkins brings happened against the Eagles last week. The Cowboys are down 21 to zero. And in the fourth quarter, Dak hits Pickkins deep down the left sideline. The ball is in triple coverage, but it doesn’t matter. Pickkins leaps up, goes over the defender, and comes down with a ridiculous 43 yard grab that set up the game-tying touchdown. Against the Chiefs on Thanksgiving, Pickkins finished with six receptions for 88 yards, including a crucial two-point conversion in the fourth quarter to give Dallas a seven-point lead. He’s been everything the Cowboys hoped for and more. But here’s where it gets complicated. George Pickkins is a free agent after this season, and the Cowboys want to keep him badly. Jerry Jones went on the radio and said he doesn’t envision a scenario where Pickkins isn’t playing for Dallas in 2026. You don’t envision a scenario where George Pickkins is anywhere else other than Dallas next season, right? No, I do not at this time. We’ve got two number one receivers. Reports suggest the team is likely to use the franchise tag if they can’t work out a long-term deal. But do you guys remember who Pickin’s agent is? It’s none other than David Moligetta. The same agent Jerry Jones refused to negotiate with during the Parson saga. the same guy Jones claimed he didn’t know the name of during those contract talks. Now look, both sides are saying they expect negotiations to be handled professionally. Mleetto went on first take after the Parsons trade and said there’s nothing personal here. Don’t take it personal. Like I said, I think Jerry’s job has always been to do with the rest of the Cowboys, right? This is this never turned personal for myself or for Michael. If George Pickkins does what we expect him to do, which is be one of the best receivers in the NFL, we’ll have those conversations with the Cowboys. So far so good on that front. But the Cowboys also have the least amount of projected salary cap space in 2026 in the entire league. They’re already $47 million over next year’s cap. So extending Pickkins is going to require some serious financial gymnastics. And you know what makes this even trickier? CD Lamb is getting paid $34 million a year. If Pickkins keeps producing like this, he might command even more money. Jerry Jones was asked if he’d be comfortable with Pickkins making more than Lamb, and he refused to even discuss the hypothetical. This is a situation to watch closely because if Pickkins walks in free agency, this whole turnaround story changes very quickly. But the George Pickins trade wasn’t the only smart move that Dallas made. In free agency, they signed running back Javvante Williams to a one-year, $3 million prove a deal. And oh my god, has he proven it. Williams came over from Denver after a brutal knee injury in 2022 derailed his career. He tore both his ACL and LCL, the kind of injury that ends careers. At one point, he admitted that he thought his NFL days might be over. Well, he’s very much back. Through 11 games, Williams has 181 carries for 896 yards and a careerhigh eight rushing touchdowns. He’s averaging nearly 5 yards per carry. And when you add in his receiving work, he’s right on pace to hit some major contract incentives. The Cowboys got elite production for pennies on the dollar. And then there’s the draft. Dallas used the 12th overall pick on Alabama guard Tyler Booker. Now, I know what you’re thinking. a guard at 12. That’s not entirely a sexy pick. Cowboys fans were hoping for a receiver like T McMillan or one of the other playmakers on the board, but the Cowboys knew what they needed. With Zack Martin retiring, they had a massive hole at right guard. Booker has stepped in and looks like the real deal. He missed three games with a high ankle sprain, but since coming back, he’s been one of the best rookie offensive linemen in football. And against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, he neutralized Jaylen Carter, arguably the best young defensive tackle in the game. Dallas now has three first round picks on their offensive line, and they’re all named Tyler. Tyler Smith at left guard, Tyler Gton at left tackle, and Tyler Booker at right guard. The wall of Tylers is becoming a thing. Now, here’s where the story really turns. Despite all those moves, the Cowboys started the season poorly. They lost to the Eagles in the opener. They nearly blew a lead against the Giants. They tied the Packers, got embarrassed by the Broncos 44 to22, and they lost a frustrating one to the Arizona Cardinals. By week nine, Dallas was sitting at 35-1 with the worst defense in football. They were allowing 397 yards and nearly 31 points per game. The pass defense was dead last in the league. Nothing was working on that side of the ball. And then the trade deadline happened. On November 4th, Jerry Jones made two moves that changed everything. First, he traded a seventh round pick to Cincinnati for linebacker Logan Wilson. A solid, underrated move. Wilson had requested a trade, and the Cowboys got a veteran who had over a 100red tackles in four straight seasons. But the big one came a few hours later. Dallas traded a 2026 second round pick, a 2027 first round pick, and defensive tackle Mazy Smith to the New York Jets for Quinnon Williams. Now, that was a statement. Williams is a three-time Pro Bowler. He was the third overall pick back in 2019 and he was frustrated in New York after seven straight losing seasons. The Jets were blowing everything up. Training S Gardner and Williams on the same day and the Cowboys swooped in. Was it an overpay? Some people thought so. A first round pick for a defensive tackle on a team that was 35 and one seemed like a desperate move. But look at what happened since. The Cowboys are 3 and 0 since getting Williams. Against the Raiders, the Cowboys held them to 236 yards and 16 points. That’s a season best. And Williams had one and a half sacks, seven pressures, and five quarterback hits in the first half alone. But that was against the Raiders. The real test was what they could do against Super Bowl contenders. So against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Cowboys came back from 21 points down to win 24 to 21. The defense held Philadelphia scoreless for the final 41 minutes of the game. Williams had eight pressures, the most in a single game in his career. And against the Chiefs on Thanksgiving, Dallas held Patrick Mahomes to 261 passing yards and forced enough stops to pull out a three-point win. Since the trade deadline, the Cowboys have the best run defense in football. They went from giving up 143 rushing yards per game before Williams arrived to just 45 per game with him. You add in the return of Dearvian Overshone from injury, plus safeties Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson getting healthy, and suddenly this defense looks dominant. So, where does this leave the Dallas Cowboys? At 65-1, they’re right in the playoff hunt. They beat both Super Bowl teams from the last year within a 4-day span. They have a three-game winning streak for the first time since 2023. Dak Prescott has thrown for 2,941 yards and 23 touchdowns this season with just seven interceptions. The offense is averaging nearly 30 points per game, first in passing yards in the NFL, and the defense has gone from laughingstock to legitimately dangerous. But the schedule doesn’t let up. The Cowboys have two huge games remaining on their schedule that will determine if they can make it to the playoffs. The NFC playoff race is very tight. And next Thursday, the Cowboys go to Detroit to face the Lions, then the Minnesota Vikings, then the Los Angeles Chargers, then Washington. The Cowboys basically need to win out or come close to it to make the playoffs. And looming over everything is the question of what happens next. This team made a lot of short-term moves. Javvante Williams is on a one-year deal. George Pickkins needs a new contract. Quinn and Williams has two more years, but will want an extension. Kenny Clark’s deal balloons in 2026, and the salary cap situation is a mess. Jerry Jones has to figure out how to keep this core together while being $47 million over next year’s cap. That means tough decisions, maybe restructures, maybe painful cuts. But here’s the thing. For the first time in a long time, there’s genuine hope in Dallas. The Cowboys found a way. They traded their best defensive player and somehow got better defensively. They built a receiving room that terrifies opposing defenses. They found a running game. They drafted well. Can they make the playoffs? Well, it’s going to take some things breaking their way. But after watching them come back from 21 down against the Eagles and then beat the Chiefs on national television, you’d be foolish to count them out. The Dallas Cowboys turnaround is one of the wildest stories of the 2025 season. And in my opinion, I don’t think it’s over yet. Now, while the Cowboys are turning things around, the Kansas City Chiefs are in legitimate trouble. If you guys haven’t seen our video on that, I’m going to leave it in the end screen. I’ll meet you guys there. I’m your boy Mike. I’m dropping our mic. Until our next upload.

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