What happened: Ed Werder questioned Dallas paying a quarterback and two wide receivers while fielding a defense that cannot exit the field. The argument is the offense ranks among the league's best scorers yet gets limited possessions and rarely starts with short fields.

Why it matters: Dallas sits 2-3 while ranking last in EPA per drive, leaving expensive offensive production without complementary stops. The club added Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant to support situational calls under Christian Parker.

What to watch: Watch whether the Pettine addition shortens opponent drives and restores possession volume for the Dallas offense.