Optimism surrounding the Dallas Cowboys is certainly at one of the highest levels in recent history. People are hyped for a number of reasons. There have been big changes to the organization over the last few months, most notably at head coach, and the tangible adjustments that we have seen them make in terms of roster construction are ones that have been wanted by many for so long.
While the Cowboys finished 8-8 and out of the playoffs last season, there were still many that saw the year end thinking that they were still the best team in their division.