Before the Dallas Cowboys were known as America’s Team, they had a more dubious nickname: “Next Year’s Champions”. They earned that moniker after losing in the legendary Ice Bowl and in Super Bowl V. But the name helped spur the Cowboys to get their first ring in the 1971 season.
Current Cowboys’ defensive tackle David Irving could easily be labeled “Next Year’s Superstar”. I’ve proclaimed Irving as the team’s potential breakout defender for the past two seasons. And looking forward into 2018, he could certainly be my candidate once again.
Much like those early Cowboy teams, Irving has flashed superstar potential.