Eagles vs Cowboys, this clash of the Titans has defined the NFC East for decades. Till now, they have gone head-to-head around 130 times in the regular season. The Cowboys lead the all-time series with 74-58. This rivalry has seen its fair share of memorable moments. Remember when Cowboys tight end Jason Witten made a 53-yard reception after losing his helmet? Sheesh, that was amazing. The intensity of these games isn’t just about the win, it’s about the pride and dominance.

We can still see the remnants of that rivalry in the hot takes from former Eagles’ center Jason Kelce. Recently, Micah Parsons expressed his hopes for his team’s future by saying, “Next year, we’re going to win the Super Bowl.” But Jason thinks otherwise. Kelce disagreed with the prediction, according to a tweet, stating, “They were really bad this year, but they do have some pieces there that are good. Now, I don’t anticipate it happening that quickly, at all.”

Jason Kelce, despite having a history with the Cowboys, admitted that they have “some pieces that are good” That directs the arrow toward the players who can make a difference. Micah himself is not all talk, he became the 4th player ever to record 10+ sacks in each of his first 4 seasons. CeeDee Lamb has also leveled up his game, with 1,194 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns this season. These numbers clearly tell us about the talent lurking in the Cowboys.

All these performances must be fueling the hope Micah expressed recently. With players like him and Lamb leading the charge, the Cowboys have undeniable talent. However, despite these explosive players, Jason Kelce remains unconvinced about the Cowboys‘ immediate future. He’s right in pointing out that, while there is potential, a big change happening quickly isn’t guaranteed.

What does Jason Kelce think of the Cowboys’ future?

In the same X post mentioned earlier, Jason also added, “I think they have some issues from a number of things in salary cap and it’ll be interesting to see what happens from a coaching standpoint.” Now that’s something to worry about. Speaking of the coaching issues, Mike McCarthy’s future with the Cowboys is foggy after a disappointing 2024 season. They are sitting on a 7-10 record, which was not expected of them. Coaching alone won’t be enough to turn things around without proper roster adjustments. The team’s coaching decision will be crucial in setting the direction for 2025.

The Cowboys’ salary cap situation is of concern as well. With $23 million in cap space for 2024 and an additional $45.65 million for 2025, Dallas is positioned to make the moves that can shape the future. However, this flexibility is limited by the need to re-sign key players like Zack Martin and DeMarcus Lawrence. Now, the game of financial strategy will play a pivotal role. How they can balance retaining star players and strengthen other areas of roster, will be something really interesting to look forward to.