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Cowboys News: Why the “Burning of Atlanta” could lead to “unexpected run in the NFC” for Cowboys

Jerry Jones on lessons learned from ‘the Burning of Atlanta’ in 2017 – Kate Hairopoulos, SportsDayLast season’s loss in Atlanta has been a primary driver for the Cowboys’ offseason activities in 2018.

That led to an offseason focus on making sure the team is better prepared to handle adversity and injuries. Changes were made to the coaching staff.
“You do lose people… you’re supposed to make adjustments, we didn’t adjust,” Jerry Jones said of last season. “That really, really was a a focal point of our offseason. Just to remember…
“We don’t want to have another Atlanta happen to us.