Sunday was a litmus test for the Dallas Cowboys, and they failed miserably, falling 44-24 to the Denver Broncos in a game that, for all intents and purposes, was over midway through the third quarter.
Even if the Cowboys came up short in a competitive fashion, a case could've been made to offload a draft pick or two before the trade deadline to improve the defense. They have four first-round picks in the next two years that could fetch some serious talent. But that loss proved Dallas should just hold onto its assets.
Ever a seller of hope amid adversity, Jerry Jones stated that Sunday's result won't have any impact on the team's approach to the November 4 trade deadline.