NEVER think spending millions will make you a Super Bowl contender. Winning does. And right now, the Cowboys can’t seem to find that. Yes, their season-opening win against the Browns was promising. But that promise is fading by the week.

Now, they sit at 1-2 after a loss to the Ravens. What’s worse, Unc has pointed out some “glaring” defensive issues with Micah Parsons and company after Baltimore ran for 274 yards against them. Yikes!

On his podcast, the Nightcap, Shannon Sharpe addressed the Cowboys’ D-Line issues on September 22nd. Sharpe noted that Dallas struggling to stop the run isn’t new. He called it their “Achilles Heel” and backed this up with past instances when the opposition’s offense dominated the Cowboys’ defense.

Looking back, remember the 2023 NFC divisional round against the Packers? The Cowboys allowed 143 rushing yards, and that loss still stings. Fast forward to this season, and it’s been tough. In Week 2, they gave up 190 rushing yards to the Saints, and this week?

An eye-popping 274 to the Ravens! So, what’s the deal? They seem too light up front, and that’s a major issue that doesn’t appear to be improving soon.

Let’s break down the Ravens game. Dallas gave up 274 rushing yards on 45 attempts, while Lamar Jackson only threw 15 passes. Can you believe that?

And then there’s Derrick Henry, who ran for 151 yards like it was the 1980s! Meanwhile, Jackson dodged defenders, adding 87 yards himself without getting sacked. It’s wild. Micah Parsons was the only one to even touch him. So, is this a personnel issue, or is the game plan simply not working?

Sharpe made another strong point: “They don’t have the right guys.” The Cowboys are built to play with a lead, but their front seven is being pushed around. Just look at the stats! In the last two weeks, they’ve allowed 464 rushing yards. It’s frustrating, right?

Even Parsons is feeling the pressure but still trusts defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s strategy. So, who’s really at fault? It seems like the foundation is shaky, and it’s on the coaching staff to sort it out. An ex-Cowboy echoed this sentiment as well.

Micah Parsons and company are out of sync with Mike Zimmer, says a former Cowboy!

The Cowboys’ matchup against the Ravens felt like McCarthy was playing chess with his defense. He clearly didn’t want Zimmer’s unit on the field after last week’s disaster.

But here’s the twist: after the opening drive stalled, Zimmer’s squad had a golden opportunity to shine. Spoiler alert—it didn’t happen. Lamar Jackson carved up Dallas in just five plays, scoring with ease. Rough start!

DeMarvion Overshown missed a crucial tackle, opening the floodgates, and both Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence seemed sluggish on those QB reads. It was a repeat of last Sunday, and former Cowboy Dez Bryant was right there to witness the mess.

He’s not blaming Zimmer, but he did note on X, “Zim’s coaching style and the Cowboys’ defensive players don’t align…” Sounds like a clear mismatch, right? Fans were hitting the panic button faster than a wide receiver running a go route!

Bryant, one of the best receivers in Cowboys history, thinks Dan Quinn would be a better fit with the team’s talent. While Zimmer deserves time to adjust, the clock is ticking.

Cowboys fans are already comparing him to Mike Nolan, and we’re only in the first half! Zimmer’s defenses are known for starting slow, needing time to adapt. But if they keep struggling at home, that patience will run out fast, just like a fourth-quarter lead.

Let’s be real—the front office didn’t exactly set Zimmer up for success. The nose tackle rotation is a mess, and he’s starting a day-three cornerback who missed a tackle that led to a 70-yard touchdown. Can you really blame Zimmer for that? Maybe Bryant’s onto something here.