After the Cowboys fell to the Texans on Monday night, losing their fifth straight game, two things have become clear. On one hand, this team is headed in the wrong direction when you look at leading indicators of success. On the other hand, they’re heading in the absolute right direction for a top draft pick.
If the season ended today, the Cowboys would be picking ninth per Tankathon. But looking at the advanced statistics suggests that the Cowboys can aspire to much more than that, but only if you’re operating with the mindset of maximizing draft value.