How do we decide which team to root for? With so many sports fans around the world, what drives someone to say, “This is my team”? Each person has their own reasons. Some follow a family tradition, supporting the team their grandparents, parents, or siblings cheer for. Others may support a local team, feeling a stronger connection because it’s close to home. Sometimes, a favorite player influences the decision, or perhaps the team’s name or logo simply appeals to them. There are countless reasons, but once you choose a team, loyalty is expected to last forever.

In the NFL, one might assume the team with the most social media followers (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok) would be the Kansas City Chiefs due to their new dynasty with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, or the San Francisco 49ers because of their storied history and strong current performance. Surprisingly, the Dallas Cowboys lead in social media followers, followed by the Patriots and the Steelers. Despite not reaching an NFC Championship game in nearly 30 years, the Cowboys still hold the title of “America’s Team.” However, fan frustration seems evident with the empty stands at training camps, demonstrating that a picture is worth a thousand words.

How have the Cowboys performed since their last Super Bowl

Since their Super Bowl XXX victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 27-17 at Sun Devil Stadium in Arizona, the Cowboys haven’t reached a Conference Championship game. They’ve made it to the playoffs 13 times out of a possible 28, with a cumulative record of 244 wins and 207 losses, equating to an average season record of approximately 8.7 – 7.4, it seems that they have been in mediocrity for almost 30 years.

While Dak Prescott has a solid regular season record of 73-41, his playoff record (2-5) raises questions about his future with the team. Considering the lucrative contracts of quarterbacks from the 2020 NFL Draft (Joe Burrow, Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, and Jalen Hurts), along with current contract issues involving CeeDee Lamb and a future contract for Micah Parsons, Prescott’s tenure with the Cowboys seems increasingly uncertain.

What Has Happened Since the Cowboys’ Last Super Bowl Win?

Mahomes was just five months old the last time the Cowboys won a Super Bowl; he now has three Super Bowl victories and has played in six AFC Championship games. It’s hard to predict how much the world will change before the Cowboys win another Super Bowl or reach a conference final, but here’s a glimpse of what the world was like when the Cowboys were on top:

• The Cowboys had the most Super Bowl wins (5) before being surpassed by the Steelers and Patriots (6).
• Players like DaRon Bland, Trevon Diggs, Jake Ferguson, CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons, and Sam Williams hadn’t been born yet.
• The Montreal Expos drafted future GOAT quarterback Tom Brady in the 18th round of the 1996 MLB draft.
• Nebraska won the college football national championship in 1995.
• Mike McCarthy became the QB coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1995.
• Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” was released, and “Macarena” by Los del Rio went viral.
• “Forrest Gump” and “Braveheart” won Best Picture in 1995 and 1996, respectively.
• eBay was introduced to the world in 1995.
• Sony’s first PlayStation made its debut in 1995.