If there ever was a time for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to see how close his team is to the NFC East title, the Philadelphia Eagles' loss to the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football should do it.
With Dak Prescott and the offense one of the best in football, and the defense so-so, the time has come for Jerry to dip into the market and fortify the defense.
If the Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, they will move to within one game of the Eagles and stay one game behind the Washington Commanders (if they win). The time is now.
Per Over The Cap, Dallas has a little over $31 million in cap space, the second most in the NFL. Given the need for defensive help and considering the Eagles' poor performance, now is an ideal time to invest in the defense to complement Dak and the high-octane offense.
For so long, the Cowboys have been too passive, but now the opportunity has presented itself to make some genuine moves that will help this team not only compete for a playoff spot, but potentially more.
Pick up the phone, Jerry.
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Whether it is for a player like Trey Hendrickson or Jeffery Simmons, or a backup running back to Javonte Williams, such as Alvin Kamara, the Cowboys must take a proactive approach and not squander what promises to be one of the best offenses in football.
The cap space is there, the defensive needs too, but is the willingness to invest there?
That will be the biggest question, and after Thursday night's game, which saw the Eagles get curb-stomped by the Giants, there should be no doubt what Dallas should do.
Now, I'm not saying go silly and overpay, but actively look at making a trade for a player who will instantly upgrade the team. Simmons, for example, would add so much to the defensive line and its ability to not only stop the run, but also get after the quarterback.
The time is now.
The Cowboys have the offense to win a Super Bowl, and they have the cap space to make a poor defense, a decent one.
Do it, Mr. Jones.
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