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Dallas isn’t cheap—it’s just spending money in the wrong places. While rivals splash cash on proven stars, the Cowboys prefer drafting and developing, often overpaying for players past their prime or recovering from injuries. Michael Gallup’s five-year deal after tearing his ACL, Amari Cooper’s trade, and Jaylon Smith’s rushed return contract are just examples of betting on potential over performance. Even Ezekiel Elliott’s top-dollar extension after years of heavy usage shows a pattern: paying for what the team remembers, not what’s actually on the field. It’s not stinginess—it’s a flawed philosophy that’s costing them.

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