After all, when you look at the Cowboys’ free agency spending rankings since Dak Prescott was drafted, it’s clear why the team has struggled to make the leap. The Cowboys have consistently ranked near the bottom of the league in free agency spending, with an average ranking of 26th over the last nine years.

The Dallas Cowboys didn't have a very good year, to say the least. Jerry Jones, the team's owner and general manager, said during the offseason the team would be "all in" on 2024, and then promptly failed to follow up with that promise in free agency.

"This is a shocker to be here at this Super Bowl and not have the Cowboys here (playing in it.)'' - Dallas owner Jerry Jones with a dose of sugarcoated deception.