NEVER think that splurging millions can make you a Super Bowl contender. Winning does. And at the moment, the Cowboys just cannot find it in themselves to do the latter. Sure, the season-opener win against the Browns was a good sign. But that sign is fading away with every passing week. And now, they are 1-2 after the loss against the Ravens. What’s worse is that Unc has laid out ‘pretty glaring’ defensive problems of Micah Parsons and Co after Baltimore ran past them 274 yards. Yikes! 

Speaking on his podcast, the Nightcap, on September 22nd, Shannon Sharpe said that Dallas’ D-Line getting run for their money is nothing new. He said, “It’s their Achilles Heel.” To back his statement, he gave past references from when the opposition offense ran riot against the Cowboys’ defense.

Sharpe noted: “It’s not the first time. The Ravens played ’em a couple of years ago and ran for damn near 300 yards. Cleveland ran for 300. Arizona ran for damn near 300 as well. The Packers and the 49ers—that’s their Achilles’ heel.” And no matter how unserious he might come off after his recent Instagram Live shenanigans—Yup! You know what we’re talking about—Sharpe’s right here.

Speaking of defense, remember that 2023 NFC divisional round against the Packers? The Cowboys gave up 143 rushing yards, and it still stings. Fast forward to this season, and it’s been rough. In Week 2, they surrendered 190 rushing yards to the Saints, and then this week? A staggering 274 to the Ravens! So, what’s happening? They just seem too light up front, and that’s a major issue that doesn’t look like it’s going away anytime soon.

Let’s break down that Ravens game. The Cowboys allowed 274 rushing yards on 45 attempts, while Lamar Jackson only attempted 15 passes. Can you believe that? And then there’s Derrick Henry, who rushed for 151 yards like he was channeling the 1980s! Meanwhile, Jackson danced around defenders, racking up 87 yards himself without being sacked. It’s wild. Micah Parsons was the only one who got a hit on him. So, is this just a personnel issue, or are they not executing the game plan?

Sharpe made another good point: “They ain’t got guys.” The Cowboys are built to play with a lead, but right now, their front seven is getting pushed around. Just look at the numbers! Over the last two weeks, they’ve allowed 464 rushing yards. It’s frustrating, right?

Even Parsons is feeling the heat but still believes in defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s scheme. So, who’s really to blame here? It seems like the foundation is shaky, and it’s up to the coaching staff to fix it. And that’s what this ex-Cowboy echoed as well.

Micah Parsons and co. are not in sync with Mike Zimmer, per the ex-Cowboy!

The Dallas Cowboys kicked off against the Baltimore Ravens, and honestly, it felt like McCarthy was playing a game of chess with his defense. He clearly didn’t want Mike Zimmer’s crew on the field first after last week’s mess. But here’s the kicker: that opening drive stalled before midfield, giving Zimmer’s squad a golden opportunity to shine. Spoiler alert—it didn’t happen. Lamar Jackson sliced through Dallas like a hot knife through butter, scoring in just five plays. Talk about a rough start!

DeMarvion Overshown missed a key tackle, which opened the floodgates, and both Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence looked like they were in slow motion on those QB reads. It was déjà vu from last Sunday, and former Cowboy Dez Bryant had a front-row seat to the chaos. He’s not throwing shade at Zimmer but noted on X, “Zim coaching style and the Cowboys defensive players don’t align….” Seems like they’ve got a classic case of mismatch, right? Fans were hitting the panic button faster than a wide receiver on a go route!

Bryant, one of the best wideouts in Cowboys history, thinks Dan Quinn would mesh better with the team’s talent. And while Zimmer deserves some time to find his groove, the clock is ticking. Cowboys fans are already dusting off those Mike Nolan comparisons, and it’s only the first half! Zimmer’s defenses are known to start slow, needing that adaptation period. But if they keep laying eggs at home, those patience points will vanish quicker than a fourth-quarter lead.

Let’s be real—the front office didn’t exactly set Zimmer up for success. The nose tackle rotation is a mess, and he’s starting a day-three cornerback who missed a tackle leading to a 70-yard catch and run. Can you blame Zimmer for that? Maybe Bryant is onto something here.