The Dallas Cowboys’ offseason just got a whole lot spicier. Picture this: Jerry Jones, a cowboy hat tilted just right, staring at a draft board like it’s the final puzzle piece to a Super Bowl blueprint. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott’s fiery post-Super Bowl declaration still echoes. And now, whispers of a seismic roster move are swirling.

Could America’s Team be cooking up a draft-day heist to finally turn hype into hardware? Buckle up. The plot thickens. And the drama? Close to a Francis Coppola movie.

NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuter dropped a bombshell in his February 10 three-round mock draft. Dallas snags Arizona’s 6-foot-5 wideout Tetairoa McMillan at No. 12. McMillan, a human highlight reel with 1,319 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2024, is exactly the weapon Prescott needs. “Long strides and strong hands make him a threat down the sideline, in the red zone and over the middle,” Reuter wrote. Pairing him with CeeDee Lamb?

Defenses, meet nightmare fuel. But will McMillan even fall to No. 12? PFF mocks him at No. 14 to the Chargers. Meanwhile, the 49ers, eyeing Deebo Samuel’s exit, lurk at No. 11. But Reuter’s prediction hinges on Dallas’ new OC Klayton Adams, who coached against McMillan in the Pac-12. Adams knows his game—and how to unleash him. Besides, the Cowboys’ offense flatlined without Prescott last year.

Jalen Tolbert’s 49 catches won’t cut it as WR2. McMillan’s 84 receptions at Arizona? Pure dominance. Double-teamed weekly, he still averaged 15.7 yards per catch. Imagine him bullying cornerbacks in the red zone while Lamb shreds slot coverage. Schottenheimer’s quick-strike offense?

Perfect for McMillan’s downfield explosiveness. Dallas ranked 31st in red-zone efficiency (46%) in 2024. McMillan? He scored 8 times inside the 20 last year. Besides, his 6-foot-5 frame dwarfs DBs. Prescott’s 38 TDs in 2023 prove he thrives with size. Hence, this isn’t a luxury pick—it’s a necessity. Meanwhile, Dak’s swagger hasn’t wavered.

Prescott’s confidence meets reality

After Philly’s Super Bowl win, he doubled down: “Those two teams, that we battle against each and every year a couple of times. As I said, [I] feel confident that we’ve gotten the better part each and every time. But just seeing such a dominating fashion [in Super Bowl LIX], credit to them. It’s our turn and it’s on us.” Bold words—but Dallas went 0-2 against Philly in 2024. Remember the scorelines?

Abysmal, if you’re a Cowboys fan. 41-7 & 34-6. Talk about domination! Prescott’s 65.7 QB+ grade (30th in the NFL) screams regression, yet his leadership remains unshaken. A weapon like McMillan could reignite his MVP-caliber fire.

Philly’s Super Bowl win stung, but Prescott’s 9-4 record against the Eagles fuels his fire. “They’ve earned it, and they deserve it by all means. But, yeah, [we’re] very close,” he insisted. Close isn’t enough. With Washington rising (hello, Jayden Daniels) and New York rebuilding, Dallas needs a statement draft, though. McMillan’s arrival would scream, we’re coming for the crown.

Brian Schottenheimer loves motion-heavy schemes. McMillan’s agility at his size? A cheat code. Add North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton (1,660 rushing yards in 2024) in Round 2, and suddenly Dallas’ offense looks terrifying.

Jerry Jones craves a fifth Lombardi. Prescott’s hungry to silence doubters. McMillan? He’s the X-factor. If Dallas nails this draft, they’ll have a WR duo (Lamb/McMillan) rivaling Philly’s Brown/Smith, a reloaded backfield, and a QB with everything to prove. But here’s the kicker: Can a rookie receiver really bridge the gap between “close” and champions? Only time will tell.

The Eagles have their trophy. The Commanders have their phenom. So, Cowboys fans—will 2025 be the year “close” turns into clutch, or is the NFC East’s arms race leaving Dallas behind?