3-5 mid-point record into a 10-6 finish Color Rush Chidobe Awuzie Jersey , expectations rise. With only one must-keep free agent, money to play around with under the salary cap, and a young roster that should only get better, there is a blossoming belief that the Cowboys will only be better in 2019. The offseason is all about optimism.Perhaps we need to temper that optimism with a reality check. Our own OCC recently did an article with a historical look at teams that finish 10-6 and how they do the following season. His conclusion? It’s hard to reach double-digit wins a second season in a row and that the Cowboys better be ready to make some changes to do it. Dallas has started that process by firing Scott Linehan. We’ll see how many more changes they make along the way this offseason. Another reason to worry about reaching the heights of last season with double-digit wins and an NFC East crown is the old “winning close games” theory. In general, it says if you won an inordinate amount of close games in one season Color Rush Joe Looney Jersey , in the next season you will regress. Here is a quick explanation of a study done before the 2018 season.You might already be guessing that Dallas won an inordinate amount of close games in 2018. If so, you’d be right. According to ESPN, Dallas was 8-2 in games decided by seven points or less. In an article attempting to project the Vegas line of wins for 2018 (which is 8.5 in the article), they point out the fact that the “winning close games” theory just might get Dallas in 2019.The Cowboys faced a situation like this in recent history. In 2016 they went 13-3 with a 7-2 record in close games. The following year they went 9-7. Sure, there were some extenuating circumstances that year with Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension Color Rush Taco Charlton Jersey , but it does serve as an example of what can happen.There is plenty to be optimistic about with the young and talented Cowboys who seem to be on the rise, but they’ll need to work overtime to beat historical trends for 2019. Bleacher Report’s Expert NFL Divisional Round Picks and Predictions - Staff, Bleacher ReportBleacher Report is okay in our book. Tony Romo on how Cowboys can beat the Rams - Lorenzo Reyes, USA TodayWhen asked about the Cowboys' chances as legitimate contenders, Romo cited two reasons why he thinks the Cowboys should be competitive Saturday night against the Rams.The Keys to Every NFL Divisional Round Game - Danny Heifetz http://www.authenticsdallascowboys.com/cheap-antwaun-woods-jersey , The RingerAccording to Heifetz, Dallas is more about defense than offense.How the Cowboys Forged a New Identity and Saved Their 2018 Season - Robert Mays, The RingerA look at what changed since the Cowboys were 3-5 and seemed dead in the water. NFL against the spread picks: Underdog trend good news for Eagles, Chiefs, Cowboys Color Rush Brett Maher Jersey , Chargers - Frank Schwab, Yahoo!More good news for the Cowboys?Scout’s Eye: It’s All About Getting To Goff - Bryan Broaddus, DallasCowboy.comGet to Goff and good things will happen. Five things to know before the Cowboys and Rams kickoff Saturday night - Stefan Stevenson, Star-TelegramOf the five things, this one stands out.Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence says he wants to take Jared Goff’s soul - Frank Schwab http://www.authenticsdallascowboys.com/cheap-la_el-collins-jersey , Yahoo!All of Cowboys Nation is a fan of the soul-snatching of Jared Goff.Jerry Jones: Cole Beasley likely to play on Saturday in Los Angeles - RJ Ochoa, Blogging the BoysBig Beas coming through in the clutch? Jerry Jones thinks he can, let’s hope so!David Irving in trouble for drug-test failure - Mike Fisher, 247SportsMore bad news surrounding David Irving? You hate to see it. Custom Dallas Cowboys Jerseys