Normally, going into the bye week with a 2-7 record would lead to a lingering sense of depression about the Dallas Cowboys. But that is not necessarily the case, because after so many weeks of wildly dysfunctional play, things actually seemed to come together in a good, though ultimately futile, showing against what is probably the best team they will play all year. While there were a lot of positives to examine in loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, one thing may be far more important than any other. It may have been the turning point for the coaching staff.