The Dallas Cowboys have been catching strays since the dawn of the internet era. They’ve been dining out on their 90s success, plastering Troy Aikman highlights like wallpaper over three decades of playoff heartbreak. “Next year is our year” might as well be their official motto. But after that 2024 season—without a true RB1, Dak Prescott’s annual injury saga, Micah Parsons splitting focus between football and his podcast, and Jerry Jones’ ego still thinking it’s 1995—things need to change. And fast. Enter the Chicago Bears, knowingly or unknowingly tossing the Cowboys a $24 million lifeline that could finally drag Dallas out of their post-Aikman nightmare with a potential 2601-yard fix and a remedy for Dak Prescott’s never-ending struggle.
Now, if you’ve been living under a rock—or just ignoring the endless cycle of Cowboys mediocrity—here’s the deal. Dallas went 7-10 last season, ranking 27th in rushing offense. That’s what happens when you let Tony Pollard walk and decide Rico Dowdle is your lead guy. No disrespect to Dowdle. The RB1 did his thing—rushed for 1k and 2 just rushing touchdowns, but let’s be real—he’s not a franchise back. The production is there, but not the output. That’s exactly why they need an RB with 29 rushing TDs in a season.
And Dak Prescott?
Well, he’s been taking hits left and right. “We just got to get to running the ba-l, being a little bit more consistent on that,” Prescott admitted. “I’ve always enjoyed play-action passes, so just being able to get back to that, but you got to start with the run game. When you have that, the rest of the offense can open up.”
Enter Ashton Jeanty—the Boise State beast who nearly rewrote history last season. The Heisman runner-up RAN through and over the defenses for 2,601 rushing yards and 29 tuddies, forcing 151 missed tackles—the most by any draft prospect since 2010. That’s exactly why they need to draft this kid. Oh, and he came within 28 yards of breaking Barry Sanders’ all-time rushing record. Well, Ashton Jeanty is a generational talent, no lie. And the best part? He’s a Texas native and a lifelong Cowboys fan. “I think it would be dope, a lot of great people there, a lot of talented players,” Jeanty said. “It would be special, growing up in Frisco, spending a lot of time out there, I think it would be cool to have the star on my helmet again.”
Is it a problem or a blessing in disguise? The Bears were lurking. Sitting at No. 10 in the draft, just two picks ahead of Dallas, Chicago had all the leverage. But then, a plot twist—D’Andre Swift. The Bears inked the former Eagles back to a three-year, $24 million bag, locking in their RB1 and clearing the way for Jerry Jones. See, Swift’s contract means Jeanty is no longer a top priority for Chicago. They’ve got their guy, and with other pressing needs (hello, offensive line, and wide receiver), the Bears are likely to pass on Jeanty.
That leaves the Cowboys sitting pretty at No. 12 with a chance to grab the best running back prospect in a decade. If Jerry Jones doesn’t take him, it’ll be a real head-scratcher.
Jerry Jones and hometown kid
Now, let’s talk about Jerry for a second. The man loves a spotlight and drama more than the Cowboys. We’re talking about the guy who kept Ezekiel Elliott around way longer than he should have just because he liked the drama and attention. Bringing in a hometown hero? That’s box-office gold. And unlike some of Jerry’s other sentimental decisions, this one actually makes sense. The Cowboys’ offense has been struggling to establish a true identity, and Jeanty gives them that instant fix. He’s a three-down back who can move the chains, hit the home run, and open up the play-action game that Dak has been begging for.
Think about it: a hometown kid, already in love with the franchise, who just put up historic numbers and would give Dallas an instant identity in the run game. Plus, imagine the narrative—Texas native, star on his helmet in high school, now putting the real one on in the NFL? Jerry loves a good storyline.
Bringing in an in-state hero could be a good move for him, potentially regaining some fan support and maybe even leading to another Super Bowl run. And if ya’ll think RB can’t win you a championship, better call your cousins in Philly. They’ll tell you a lot about Saquon Barkley.
Look, Cowboys fans have been stuck in football purgatory since the ‘90s. This is where Jerry Jones needs to put his ego aside and do what’s best for his team. Every year, it’s the same story—hot start, regular-season hype, ‘Dak for MVP, playoff collapse. Rinse. Repeat. But Jeanty? Kid’s the type of back that could change the script. He’s got that star power. He’s got that Texas swagger. And most importantly, he’s got the game to back it up. If Dallas doesn’t make this move, they might as well slap another “Wait ’til next year” bumper sticker on AT&T Stadium. But for once, the stars (and the Bears) are aligning for Jerry Jones. All he has to do is not mess it up on the draft day.
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