Back when the NFL Draft was the one ray of normalcy in the upended sports world, Dallas Cowboys fans were absolutely giddy about the team’s rookie class. While most years see wildly optimistic expectations from draftees, especially after the first 100 picks or so, this group actually seemed to justify them. All of the seven picks were seen as having some role for the team this year. However, that was before we found out just how limited their preparation for their debut season would be. With no offseason work or OTAs, no preseason game, and only 14 padded practices before the real games begin, it is time to revisit those hopes - and dial them back.
Cowboys training camp 2020: Recalibrating rookie expectations
