Dallas Cowboys: A Good Template of What Not to Do

For teams looking for an easy addition, is the risk worth the reward? Usually, the answer is a resounding no. Take one look at the Dallas Cowboys and what has unfolded during this season and you will most certainly agree.  Over the last three years the squad has picked up such saints as Terrell Owens, Pacman Jones, and Tank Johnson, all with either mile-a-minute mouths or mile-long rap sheets.  What has "America's Team" done with all of these so-called play-makers? The team collapsed and ultimately missed the playoffs after many experts had picked the Cowboys to compete for football's ultimate prize.  The team's owner, the eccentric Jerry Jones, has always sought out the spotlight.  His glamorous demeanor has often made headlines and might be a main reason why the Dallas Cowboys are the second-most valuable franchise in the world. Franchise value doesn't correlate to wins or playoff success, though, as the Cowboys have continued to show. Truth be told, the  ... (link)