FRISCO, Texas -- At 3-5, the Dallas Cowboys' season seemingly was over.
The all-or-nothing trade for Amari Cooper and the change at offensive line coach did not favorably impact the Cowboys in their Nov. 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans. It all looked bleak, especially for Jason Garrett.
Eight full seasons was enough. Two playoff appearances were too little. The whispers for Lincoln Riley to be the next head coach became louder, as anybody but Garrett would do.
And the chatter about Garrett's clapping. Clapping when a fourth-down chance goes awry.