FRISCO -- The reality of Guillain-Barré syndrome for Travis Frederick is that he should recover and resume his NFL career.
The reality of the disease for the Cowboys is they must proceed as if he won't return this season yet realize if he does, it will likely be at a compromised level of performance.
Club officials aren't willing to concede this point. Many dug in publicly Thursday to claim the opposite, refusing to acknowledge that placing the Pro Bowl center on injured reserve to open the season appears to be the best option at this stage.
The emotional emphasis at The Star is where it should be at the moment: on Frederick and his health.