Dallas Cowboys lose to Ravens, raising questions about team decisions

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Dallas Cowboys lose to Ravens, raising questions about team decisions
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The Dallas Cowboys lost 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil, adding scrutiny to the team's offseason choices. Late-game opportunities slipped away from Dallas, culminating in a final-second field goal by Baltimore. Stephen A. Smith expressed growing sympathy for owner Jerry Jones, citing coaching decisions that have hampered the team's performance. The loss illustrated ongoing struggles for the Cowboys to translate talent into wins as pressure mounts for improvement. The Cowboys' reliance on a first-time defensive coordinator is also under the spotlight as the season progresses.

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  • •Cowboys lost 34-31 to Ravens in Brazil.
  • •Dallas missed critical opportunities late in the game.
  • •Stephen A. Smith voiced sympathy for owner Jerry Jones.
  • •Coaching decisions questioned following the loss.
  • •Team faces pressure to improve as the season continues.
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  • 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith Is ‘Starting to Feel Really, Really Sorry’ for Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones
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Stephen A. Smith is beginning to feel sympathy for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after another disappointing finish exposed several issues surrounding the team. The Cowboys suffered a 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in a game that raised more questions about the decisions Jones made during the offseason. Dallas had opportunities to control the […] The post Stephen A. Smith Is ‘Starting to Feel Really, Really Sorry’ for Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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