The Dallas Cowboys are undoubtedly one of the most renowned teams in the NFL, yet their struggle to secure another championship persists. Despite clinching three Super Bowl victories in the 1990s, they haven’t advanced to the NFC Championship Game since their last triumph in January 1996.

With Brian Schottenheimer now leading the way, the Cowboys face a cutthroat competition in the NFC East. The Eagles have just celebrated another Super Bowl victory, the Commanders have revamped their lineup, and the Giants might become contenders again if they draft Shedeur Sanders. Initially, Dallas was anticipated to pick Ashton Jeanty from Boise State with the 12th overall selection, but signing Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams during free agency has made that choice improbable.

In my opinion, the Cowboys should aim to acquire a wide receiver, as Dak Prescott lacks consistent targets beyond CeeDee Lamb. The situation with the Cowboys’ backup quarterbacks has been unstable in recent years. From Andy Dalton to Cooper Rush, Dallas has had to adapt whenever Prescott was unavailable. Rush brought some consistency last season, but his move to Baltimore has left the team without a dependable second-string quarterback.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport recently suggested that Dallas might tackle this issue in the draft. The crucial question is how soon they’ll decide to draft a quarterback. While it’s improbable that Jerry Jones will use a first-round pick for this purpose, the second round seems like a possibility. Enter Quinn Ewers, a highly touted prospect from the Texas Longhorns.

Historically, the Cowboys’ last two franchise quarterbacks, Tony Romo and Dak Prescott, weren’t initially expected to take the starting role but excelled when given the chance. Selecting Ewers or another quarterback in the second round could be a wise decision, especially since Dallas lacks a reliable backup if Prescott faces another injury—something that could derail yet another season.