The Commanders Reached the NFC Championship (Under Dan Quinn!), and Dallas Still Has That 30-Year Drought

Alright, 12s, even when we're locked into everything green and blue, sometimes you just gotta peep what the rest of the league is up to. And honestly, it’s not always exciting. But then you remember stuff like the Washington Commanders actually reaching the NFC Championship Game in Dan Quinn's first season as head coach, and you gotta give a little nod. Man, it feels like ages ago, doesn't it? Good for Quinn, though! Meanwhile, down in Texas, the Cowboys are still trying to figure things out, stuck staring at a "nightmare obstacle" in their bid to end a 30-year drought. Some things never change, right?

Same Old Dallas, New Season

It’s like clockwork, isn't it? Every offseason, every new season, Dallas faces some "uncomfortable truth." This time around, it’s Terence Steele making them confront it. And let’s not even get started on their left tackle competition, which apparently has a "predictable ending" even before training camp officially kicks off. Predictable? Sounds about right. We also heard Jerry Jones missed his chance to grab Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, which, according to some, is "great news" for him. You just know a Seattle fan's reaction to that is a shrug and a "whatever." And while they were chasing ghosts, they nearly signed Nakobe Dean in free agency, but that "failed pursuit already looks like a blessing." Blessings usually invo

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The Hype Machine Rolls On (We're Still Not Buying It)

Despite their drought and predictable drama, the Dallas hype machine is still churning. We're supposed to believe there are "3 undeniable reasons" why they can cruise to an NFC East title in 2026. Oh, and after a "transformative offseason," these Cowboys are also positioned to win a bunch of "hypothetical awards." Sounds a lot like pre-season talk, doesn't it? They even have what they call an "RB problem they won't mind having," implying a ton of depth. And their rookies? First-round defensive back Caleb Downs is "already earning trust most rookies never get," while Malachi Lawrence is out there reminding fans Dallas had "two first-round picks this year." Good for them, really. Cooper DeJean apparently gave their fans another reason to love that A.J. Brown trade, too, which is… an Eagles thing? Anyway, Dak Prescott's injury concern vanished as fast as it appeared, and he's apparently "living rent-free in the head of a Cowboys rival" while eyeing some NFL all-time leaderboards. Gotta love that confidence, even if we rarely see it translate when it matters most. So, as the Cowboys head into another season with their usual mix of hype and hurdles, trying to overcome that "nightmare obstacle," we'll be here, watching our own team build something special. What’s at stake for them? Everything, as always. For us? We're just ready for some real football to talk about. Go Hawks!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.