Cowboys Mailbag:Mick's Mail: 07/27

Do you think losing Fassel will end up hurting the Cowboys significantly next season?

Dan Quinn tried to take Al Harris with him to the Commanders, but the Cowboys gave him the new title of assistant head coach. Since they seem to value Harris, is he going to get a shot at being the defensive coordinator, if not the head coach?

Seeing the Eagles and Commanders in the NFC Championship Game is tough to take. Are the Cowboys really that far behind their division rivals? Are we looking at some lean years ahead in the NFC East?

This season, the Cowboys were decimated by injuries, especially on defense. Likewise, the Lions were decimated by injuries, especially on defense. Why the stark difference between the two under similar circumstances? Coaching? Depth? Both? 

I think the Deuce Vaughn pick was an excellent one, but why hasn't he been utilized more than he has? Why hasn't the offensive staff developed some plays and blocking schemes that would accommodate his skill set and keep him in there long enough to get a rhythm?

In the 1990s, the Cowboys were GREAT, but even then they needed two massive additions to those teams to get over the hump and win a Super Bowl – a trade for Charles Haley in 1992 and later signing Deion Sanders in free agency in 1995. Do you think they will ever get that mindset again and pull the trigger on a big addition? 

I'm surprised by the news that Mike McCarthy won't be returning, but now that the move has been made, what type of head coach would you like to see hired? Offensive minded? Defensive? Hard-nosed disciplinarian? Walk-around? And are there any internal candidates you would like to see get a shot?

This was a difficult season for the Cowboys, and understandably there has been a lot of talk about what went wrong. However, what are the positives from 2024? What can give Cowboys fans hope for next season?

Now that the offseason is here, what's one thing you like about the way the front office operates, and what is one thing you hope might change?

I haven't heard much about the health and future of DeMarcus Lawrence. Do you have any insight on what's going on with him and the Cowboys?

Do you think the Cowboys have seen enough of Trey Lance? I believe the backup quarterback position is more critical than ever now with Dak Prescott's injuries. I'm concerned heading into next season.