Heading into 2018, it has been 22 years since the Dallas Cowboys last won professional football’s ultimate trophy. Since that time, the Cowboys have not even been particularly close.
They are one of just three teams to miss the NFC Championship over the last two decades. They have made the playoffs just nine times in this span. In fact, Dallas has more seasons with eight or fewer wins (11) than playoff appearances since 1996.
Given these facts, you can imagine the shock that came over me when I saw a prediction of ultimate success for Dallas.