Dallas Cowboys won't win a playoff game in 2022 due to these 5 reasons
Dallas Cowboys fans are one of the more high-expectations/high-pressure fanbases in the NFL, yet heading into the upcoming 2022 NFL season, there is a lot of hope.
Based on the team's regular season prowess in 2021, fans expect the Dallas Cowboys to be one of the leading franchises again in 2022.
Failing to win a single playoff game was heart-wrenching last season, but those experiences can often be vital in the making of a championship team.
Mike McCarthy has been given Jerry Jones' vote of confidence, and with Dak Prescott fully healthy going into 2022, there are signs that this team could finally make their mark in the playoffs.
Unfortunately, there are as many signs that the Dallas Cowboys are set for more post-Christmas pain, with a repeat of the 2021 season a real possibility.
Here are five reasons why the Dallas Cowboys will fail to win a playoff game in 2022:
#1 – Kellen Moore's play-calling can be questionable
Dallas Cowboys fans have admired the footballing IQ of their "wunderkind" offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in recent years, with it seeming primed for him to take the head coaching position at AT&T Stadium eventually.
However, what has become apparent as the team has failed year after year is that Moore's play-calling can be somewhat questionable, especially in key moments.
It's all well and good to have a mind for offense, but what separates the best coordinators from the computer whizz-kids is the ability to pick the right plays at the right time.
If the @dallascowboys and OC Kellen Moore want to have Dak’s back, they need to UNLEASH THE RUNNING ATTACK. Lean on ALL Pros Zack Martin and Tyron Smith upfront while they teach rookie 1st rounder Tyler Smith to control his aggression. FEED ZEKE and get POLLARD 20 touches a game!
Too often, Moore has been overly risky in his selections; he doesn't have the emotional feel for a football game, despite having played the sport, and too often relies on data.
Fans have criticized him for overthinking play-calls and leaving points on the table by walking away from the running game.
His faith in Prescott is admirable, but Kellen Moore is wasting Ezekiel Elliott, which will cost the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs.
#2 – Mike McCarthy already has too many doubters
Starting an NFL season under pressure is rarely the template for a Super Bowl run.
Mike McCarthy has been assured of his position by Jerry Jones, but there are simply too many doubters for him to succeed in 2022.
Fans make their voices heard, especially in Dallas, and a significant number of them have already turned on the former Green Bay Packers coach.
A pre-season game saw the Dallas Cowboys take 17 penalties, which left fans incredulous.
When a large section of fans have already made their minds up about the coach, any little mistake will be pounced upon and magnified. This happened with the 17 penalties and will happen again in the regular season.
McCarthy will feel more pressure every time this happens, and it's impossible to work at your best in those conditions.