Dallas Cowboys Set Up Their Future
Rough Loss Turns Into Hope
After the Dallas Cowboys’ embarrassing loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Cowboys Nation was down bad. It’s been years since Dallas beat Arizona, and emotions were all over the place after another Monday night meltdown. But, in true roller-coaster fashion, Jerry Jones flipped the script at the NFL trade deadline. The Dallas Cowboys made moves that might not fix everything this season, but they’ve planted seeds for the future. And as I always say — if we ain’t going, you ain’t going. So, while the playoffs might be a long shot, the Cowboys can now play spoiler and make sure nobody else coasts into January easy.
Quinnen Williams Changes Everything
Let’s talk about the headline move — Quinnen Williams. I’ve been high on Williams since 2021, and today, Jerry finally made it happen. Trading away Micah Parsons to the Packers hurt, but turning that return into Kenny Clark and now Quinnen Williams? That’s championship-caliber thinking. Williams is young, disruptive, and dominant — the kind of player the Dallas Cowboys’ interior has needed for years. With Clark and Osa Odighizuwa beside him, coordinators are about to have nightmares game-planning against this front. Williams isn’t just a quick fix; he’s a cornerstone that can carry this defense into the next decade.
The Logan Wilson Factor
Another underrated move — the addition of Logan Wilson at middle linebacker. It’s not flashy, but it’s smart football. Wilson plays with great instincts and downhill aggression, which fits perfectly behind a stacked interior. Pairing him with DeMarvion Overshown and possibly Kenneth Murray gives Dallas a well-rounded, versatile linebacker room. Wilson might not fly sideline to sideline like some, but with Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark controlling the line, he won’t need to. This was a low-risk, high-reward pickup — exactly what smart teams do at the deadline.
Credit Where It’s Due
For once, you’ve got to give Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys front office some love. These trades show direction — not just desperation. The organization is building for something bigger, setting the foundation for a dominant defense and a more complete football team. Whether or not Dallas sneaks into the playoffs, one thing’s for sure: the future just got a lot brighter. So to the rest of the NFL — remember the new motto. If we ain’t going, you ain’t going. Welcome to Dallas, Quinnen Williams. Let’s get to work.
Written by J Tuck, lead football analyst for CFO Sports.
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