Cowboys

 

The Dallas Cowboys is a professional American football team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The team is a National Football League (NFL) member and plays in the NFC East division. The Cowboys joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1960. The team's national following might best be represented by its NFL record of consecutive sell-outs. The Cowboys' streak of 190 consecutive home sell-outs began in 2002. The team has made it to eight Super Bowls, tied for the most in the NFC, but only has five championships, the most recent being in 1995. They have also appeared in more conference championships than any other team in the NFC.

The Cowboys are known for their "America's Team" moniker, which was given to the team by NFL Films in the 1970s. The team has also been known for its strong, consistent play over the years, earning them the nickname "The Team of the Decades" for the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. The team's home games are played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which opened in 2009. The team's headquarters and practice facility, known as The Star, is located in Frisco, Texas.

The Cowboys are led by owner Jerry Jones, who has been with the team since 1989. The team is currently coached by Mike McCarthy, who took over in 2020. The team has had several notable players throughout its history, including Hall of Famers Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin, as well as current stars such as Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott.

The Cowboys have a large and passionate fan base, with fans often referred to as "Cowboys Nation." The team has a large following not just in the Dallas-Fort Worth area but also nationwide and even internationally. The team has a fan base that includes people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The Cowboys are one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, with an estimated value of $5 billion in 2021

Despite their success on the field and their large fan base, the Cowboys have also been the subject of criticism over the years. Some critics have argued that the team is overhyped and that its success is not as impressive as it seems. Others have criticized the team's management, including owner Jerry Jones, for making questionable personnel decisions.

In recent years, the Cowboys have struggled to make it to the playoffs, and in 2020 and 2021 the team had a losing record. The team has been criticized for their lack of success and for not being able to put together a winning season. However, with a new coach and some new acquisitions, the team is looking to bounce back in 2022 and make a run at the Super Bowl.