This season was supposed to be great. We all agree there. Coming off a 2018 season that saw the Dallas Cowboys storm back into relevancy after the trade for Amari Cooper, it made sense to believe that this nucleus was capable of taking things the distance.
In hindsight there were definitely mistakes. The Cowboys might have trusted too much to a rookie offensive coordinator (although he certainly showed signs of promise) and may have bought into themselves more than they should have. They have had opportunity after opportunity this season to prove to the world - most importantly themselves - that they are a legit contender, but they have fallen short just about every time.