OXNARD, Calif. – When Jason Garrett said last Friday he felt the overwhelming strength of the Dallas Cowboys was their culture, many eyes probably rolled.
The Cowboys have the most players facing suspension to start the season of any team in the NFL. DeMarcus Lawrence will miss the first four games. Rolando McClain will miss the first 10. Randy Gregory will miss at least the first four. And over the years the Cowboys have taken many character risks and not seen them pay off. They were one of two teams willing to give Greg Hardy a chance last year, and that ended so poorly the Cowboys have not tried to re-sign Hardy despite the need for pass-rushing help.