Blow It Up!’ Vs. ‘Run It Back!’ Inside the Sense of Dallas Cowboys Plan

The decisions to bring back coach Mike McCarthy, quarterback Dak Prescott and (maybe) defensive coordinator Dan Quinn are bringing undeserved criticism to the Dallas Cowboys.

right now are the three that also, uncomfortably, make the most sense:

Run. It. Back.

In the wake of the embarrassing first-round playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers, Cowboys Nation is knee-jerking itself into clamoring for immediate, drastic changes:

Bill Belichick for head coach! Trey Lance at quarterback!! The ghost of Ernie Stautner to run the defense!!!

Those savory sentiments are actually being echoed by national pundits, who agree the Cowboys are in desperate need of not just a fresh coat of paint but rather an extreme makeover down to the studs of the house. The reaction to Jerry Jones bringing back coach Mike McCarthy, quarterback Dak Prescott and (likely) defensive boss Dan Quinn: