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The Dallas Cowboys opened their training camps with all the motivation this year. With Mike McCarthy leading up the charge, the franchise is now off to a start after the last season’s playoffs fallout. This year, Jerry Jones has definite ambitions for the franchise. However, it has sparked a new flame around the media.

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The Dallas Cowboys had a headlining offseason, but not productively. Some of America’s team enthusiasts are concerned about the franchise letting go of some of its top players. The 2022 Draft was quite plush, and it is yet to see if they break into the playoffs in 2022-23. Indeed, Jones has higher expectations this year. HC McCarthy and the roster need to ace up their levels.

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The one and only wish

During the training camp press conference, Jerry Jones was dead set on one thing: he wanted to be a playoff contender and have a successful season. During FOX Sports’ First Things First, host Nick Wright details Jerry Jones’ aim for this year and calls The Super Bowl the bellwether of excellence for them. But that has significantly downsized.

Wright details, “How about this as a bar for the Dallas Cowboys because viable in the playoffs? Since they last played in the Super Bowl, there have been 26 seasons and they’ve made the playoffs 11 times.”

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“Almost half the years, they have made the divisional round of the playoffs. Six times and they have been no further. The Cowboys every year need to say can we break what is one of the most embarrassing streaks in sports right now; which is a 26-year drought of not playing in a conference championship game.

Mike McCarthy needs to prove himself to Jerry Jones

Jerry is happy with Mike McCarthy as the Cowboys’ head coach. The team had a 12-win season before being ousted by the 49ers. Many fans blame McCarthy for his failure to clinch the Lombardi. But Jerry Jones still holds the HC in great reverence and dismisses any allegation of him being cut.

McCarthy has a long climb to the Lombardi to fulfill Jerry’s wish. He is no stranger to success, as his time in Green Bay was a huge gain. The sole thing required is to deliver a stellar season and break the decades-old streak, which rises them up towards the realm of relevancy. With Dak Prescott and company, he has the chance to clinch the biggest prize in the NFL.

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Pavitra Shome is a senior NFL writer at EssentiallySports. A specialist in NFL Draft and trade, Pavitra is our very own QB when it comes to NFL coverage with nearly 1700 articles under his belt. A Master’s Degree holder in Journalism and Mass Communication, Pavitra uses his editorial judgment to distinguish between a plain rumor and a distinct possibility. A lifetime fan of Tom Brady, Pavitra has recently taken to the new NFL sensation, Patrick Mahomes. He believes the NFL QB transition won’t last for too long thanks to exciting new talent emerging in recent times. Pavitra’s penchant for breaking news and insider knowledge keeps him on the hunt and staying connected with fans. His story on “What Is Going On?”: ‘Reckless’ Referees Hit ‘Rigged’ Cage As NFL Fans Demand AI To Officiate Chiefs-Bengals Epic is a testimony to his ability to be on top of his game. Pavitra aspires to be in the big league of Ian Rapoport, Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo at some stage in his broadcast career. When not writing or thinking NFL, Pavitra likes to explore. He is a history buff and loves exploring heritage sites and making mini v-logs. Moreover, with a passion for biking, he's always up for a ride!

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