Heralded wide receiver Amari Cooper was a necessary addition in exchange for the surrender of 2019’s first round draft pick for his services. Though Dallas Cowboys management grimaced through the ensuing draft day sting of such a bold move.
Cooper helped keep the 2018 season afloat when there were no other answers to the coming devastation. His presence turned a flailing 3-4 season into a 10-6 regular season finish capped off with an elusive playoff victory.
The spell wore off after losing in the second round to the Los Angeles Rams. Another season falling short of conference championship contention abruptly shifted to a coming draft with no first round pick to help right the wrongs.