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Can the Dallas Cowboys finally break their 31-year Super Bowl drought? With high expectations and Dak Prescott declaring it’s “Super Bowl or bust,” the reality is stark: they haven’t even reached a conference championship since 2000. In fact, the Jets and Cardinals have more playoff wins than America’s Team since then—and even their own division rivals like the Giants, Commanders, and Eagles have outpaced them. While Jerry Jones has made bold moves in player acquisitions and coaching hires, the ghost of Jimmy Johnson looms large. Johnson didn’t just build a championship roster—he orchestrated over 50 trades, including the pivotal Herschel Walker deal, turning a 1-15 team into a dynasty. Despite this year’s talent and projected improvement, history suggests the current leadership may be the missing piece—without a true heir to Johnson’s vision, the Cowboys’ Super Bowl dreams remain elusive.

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