Fans tend to see the world as it pertains to their team, their players, their expectations. Many Cowboy fans feel that championship-caliber teams don't lose to teams like the Rams. People continue to suggest that "championship" teams don't lose games that they should win.
Just to add some perspective, I have compiled a list depicting many hideous losses experienced by current playoff teams:
New York Giants
Lost to Cleveland 14-35
Went to OT with Cincinnati
Philadelphia Eagles
Tied with Cincinnati 13-13
Lost to Washington (who had nothing to play for) 3-10
Arizona
Lost to New York Jets 35-56
Lost to Philadelphia 20-48
Lost to New England 13-44
Carolina Panthers
Lost to Tampa Bay 3-27
Minnesota Vikings
Lost to Chicago 41-48
Baltimore Ravens
Lost to Indianapolis 3-31
Lost to New York Giants 10-30
Indianapolis Colts
Lost to Chicago 13-29
Lost to Green Bay 14-34
Miami Dolphins
Lost to Arizona 10-31
Lost to New England 28-48
Pittsburgh Steelers
Lost to Philadelphia 6-15
San Diego Chargers
Lost to Buffalo 14-23
Lost to New Orleans 32-37
Tennessee Titans
Lost to New York Jets 13-34
Yes, the Cowboys have problems. And yes, they need to improve in many areas, but there is a reason why the Giants were destroyed by a horrible Browns team. There is a reason why the Eagles tied the Bengals. There is a reason why only one of the current NFC playoff teams made the tournament last year (Giants).
The reason: parity.
Now that talent level is somewhat equal (sorry Lions), football has become all about execution. The Cowboys do not need an infusion of talent, they need improved execution. How does that happen? Coaching change? Coordinator change? Continuity?
Only time will tell, but Dallas fans need to face the fact that the Cowboys are now just "one of the teams" in the NFL. Having an owner committed to winning no longer allows Dallas to overpay for free-agents. Jerry can no longer have a better backup unit than other team's starters.
America's Team is now just one team in America.
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