The Dallas Cowboys' failure to properly self-scout has been one of their biggest shortcomings. Letting good players out of the building is one thing, but a spotty track record in the NFL Draft, paired with a conservative approach to free agency, can explain why they've missed the playoffs two years in a row.
Just on the defensive side of the ball, the Cowboys have parted with Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Jourdan Lewis, Stephon Gilmore, Dorance Armstrong, and Chauncey Golston. Of course, not every decision is created equal, but that is a lot of talent to lose.