RT Coaches and veterans reportedly clash behind closed doors as the Cowboys face a shocking linebacker crisis that could flip their entire season upside down 😱**

The most fundamental rule in professional football with four games left in the regular season: you play your best players. Sounds simple, right?

But with the Dallas Cowboys, nothing is ever simple. Amid a defensive crisis, a stubborn decision by Head Coach Mike McCarthy and embattled defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is driving the “Star” faithful mad: persistently starting linebacker Kenneth Murray over the seemingly superior Logan Wilson. This is no longer about scheme; it’s an inexplicable puzzle threatening “America’s Team’s” playoff dreams head-on.

1. The Brutal Truth: What Level is Kenneth Murray Playing At?

Look at the objective numbers from Pro Football Focus (PFF), the gold standard of NFL analysis. Kenneth Murray’s 2024 overall grade is 36.8. That ranks him 82nd out of 85 eligible inside linebackers. In other words, Murray is a bottom-4 linebacker in the league.

Murray’s struggles are comprehensive: he’s been bad against both the run and the pass. The Cowboys’ trade (sending a 2025 6th-rounder to Tennessee for Murray and a 7th) is becoming an infamous blunder. ESPN’s Mina Kimes warned back in June: “I’m just not a fan of his game… that’s a very, very weak linebacker group. That’s been the Achilles heel of their defense.” That prophecy has now materialized.

2. Logan Wilson: The Forgotten “Difference-Maker”

While Murray flounders, the presumed savior, Logan Wilson, inexplicably rides the bench. The Cowboys proactively traded for Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals on November 4th, expecting him to solidify the defensive core immediately.

Wilson’s resume speaks for itself:

A Turnover Machine: Over the past four seasons, Wilson has 12 interceptions and 7 forced fumbles. These are the game-changing plays the Cowboys desperately lack.

Consistency: He’s had over 100 tackles each of the last four years, a vital pillar in the Bengals’ surprise Super Bowl run in 2021.

Versatility: 26 pass deflections, 19 tackles for loss, and 18 QB hits.

The burning question is: Why pay significant money (2 years left on a 4-year, $36M deal) for a proven “difference-maker” only to have him watch Murray struggle?

3. The Fan Outcry and the Unspoken Pressure

Fan frustration is boiling over on social media. Fan “Meccha Mike” wrote on X: “Why did we trade for Logan Wilson? I don’t want to hear the ‘he needs to learn the playbook’ excuse. Your starter doesn’t know what he’s doing.” Another fan, “Honest Gabe,” exclaimed: “I still don’t understand why Kenneth Murray is allowed to take the field on defense when you have Logan Wilson. The math isn’t mathing.“

The pressure on Mike McCarthy, and especially on DC Matt Eberflus, is immense. Every loss and every defensive breakdown prompts the same question: When will Wilson finally get his shot?

Four games left. A fragile playoff hope. The Dallas Cowboys face a choice that seems blindingly obvious: continue loyalty to Kenneth Murray—whose metrics rank among the league’s worst—or take a chance on Logan Wilson—a player who has proven he can make decisive plays at the highest level.

In the cutthroat world of the NFL, a late change is sometimes better than no change at all. Whether the “Star” has the courage to correct its course or stubbornly stays the path will define their entire season. The playoff race is waiting for an answer in actions, not words.