Dallas Cowboys fans are growing anxious after consecutive home losses, dropping the team to a 1-2 start. The latest setback came in a 28-25 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens, following a 44-19 blowout against the New Orleans Saints. While the offense tried to stage a late-game comeback, it was Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson’s dominant ground game that exposed Dallas‘ defensive weaknesses, racking up 274 rushing yards.
Bill Belichick, speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, was quick to point out that these issues are not new for the Cowboys. He compared their recent struggles to last year’s defensive shortcomings against the run.
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“This is the same thing they ran into last year,” Belichick said. “They had about three or four games where they gave up over 175 yards rushing and got beat. It’s the same problem cropping up again.”
Belichick’s comments bring to mind last season’s collapse, where Dallas allowed huge rushing performances, particularly against teams like the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers. However, the difference this year is that the Cowboys, once unbeatable at home, are now 0-2 at AT&T Stadium.
Can the Cowboys turn it around?
Dallas fans, already critical of the team’s quiet offseason, are calling for changes, but Belichick believes they can correct course with their current roster.
“I wouldn’t expect a lot of big trades here,” Belichick said, hinting that no midseason reinforcements are likely.
But I think there’s enough talent in Dallas to get things straightened out. They’ve got to look in the mirror and say, ‘We’re gonna do it.’
With a tough stretch of road games ahead, including a critical Week 6 matchup against the Detroit Lions, the pressure is mounting on the Cowboys. The defense, particularly vulnerable against strong running teams, will need to tighten up if Dallas wants to remain in playoff contention.
Belichick’s analysis points to a familiar pattern for the Cowboys, but the veteran coach also expressed some faith in their ability to turn things around. As the season unfolds, the Cowboys will need to address these recurring issues or face further speculation about major offseason changes, including potentially pursuing Belichick as a replacement for Mike McCarthy. For now, all eyes are on how Dallas will respond to the challenge.
