The Dallas Cowboys are heading into the 2025 NFL season with high hopes and a healthy Dak Prescott, but not everyone is convinced they’ve done enough to keep pace. After the rival Philadelphia Eagles pulled off another headline-grabbing move, Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless didn’t hold back, calling on Jerry Jones to respond before it’s too late.
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Philadelphia looks more dangerous than ever. The defending Super Bowl champions have not only managed to keep most of their title-winning roster intact but are still adding firepower. On Sunday, they swung a deal with the Houston Texans for wide receiver John Metchie.
It’s the kind of move that’s typical of Howie Roseman, who has built a reputation as one of the sharpest GMs in football. For Cowboys fans, though, it was a tough pill to swallow. Every big move by the Eagles seems like a reminder of the gap between the two franchises.
Bayless put it bluntly in a post on X: “The rich get richer. Howie Roseman, the NFL’s best GM, just made another smart trade, adding John Metchie to an explosive receiver corps. Meanwhile, Jonathan Mingo made the only big play of the night last night for the Cowboys – and reportedly tore up his knee. Your turn, Jerry.”
Cowboys Facing Setback at Receiver
That mention of Mingo wasn’t by accident. The rookie wideout flashed his potential in the Cowboys’ preseason opener with a 49-yard reception, but the celebration was short-lived. He left the game with a knee injury, and it was later revealed to be a PCL issue that could sideline him for weeks.
For a team that was already trying to add more speed and depth at receiver, losing Mingo hurts. The Cowboys had banked on him being part of a fresh offensive look under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Now, that plan has been thrown into question.
Bayless Calls for Aggression
This is where Bayless sharpened his criticism. He believes the Cowboys can’t just sit back while the Eagles and Commanders stockpile talent. Washington is coming off a conference championship run. New York has bolstered its roster too.
In Bayless’ eyes, the NFC East is shaping up to be brutal. Dallas can’t expect Dak Prescott to carry the load without reinforcements. His plea to Jerry Jones was simple—make a move before the window closes.
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Add a veteran receiver
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Explore trades for proven defensive help
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Don’t wait until midseason to patch holes
That’s Bayless’ message. Be proactive, not reactive.
Dallas Did Make Some Moves
It wouldn’t be fair to say the Cowboys stood completely still this offseason. They traded for wide receiver George Pickens, giving Prescott a potential star target. They also worked on shoring up the backfield through free agency, trying to balance out the attack.
CEO Stephen Jones and Jerry Jones have publicly voiced confidence in the roster. Schottenheimer, at his introductory press conference, echoed the same. To them, it’s not about keeping up with the Eagles—it’s about focusing on Dallas’ identity.
Still, critics like Bayless argue that “good” isn’t enough in this division. If you’re not getting better, you’re falling behind.
The Road Ahead
The NFC East hasn’t looked this competitive in years. The Eagles are the team to beat. The Commanders are rising fast. The Giants have gotten stronger. And then there’s Dallas—talented, but unproven in this new landscape.
The pressure is squarely on Jerry Jones and the Cowboys’ front office. Another offseason headline won’t win them games, but a roster hole left unfilled might cost them when it matters most.
The question now: Will Jerry make the splash Bayless is calling for, or will the Cowboys gamble that what they have is enough to survive the gauntlet?
