D82's Top 50 Cowboys Of All-Time V.2020

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28. Travis Frederick (2013-2019)



Career Highlights/Awards
- 5x Pro Bowl selection (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019)
- 3x All-Pro selection (2014, 2015, 2016)

"His combination of smarts, leadership and physical traits that he had was something else, and not many centers have that." - Jason Garrett

Drafted by the Cowboys with the 31st overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, many fans, pundits and other assorted football analysts viewed the pick as a "reach" or a waste, especially after Dallas traded back with DT Shariff Floyd sitting on the board. However, the Wisconsin standout wouldn't take long to endear himself to the Cowboys faithful and cement himself as arguably the best center to ever wear the Star. 

After Frederick's rookie season, he would go on to earn four straight Pro Bowl berths along with three consecutive All-Pro nominations, becoming the Cowboys' first Pro Bowl center since Andre Gurode and after earning his fifth Pro Bowl in 2019 (rebounding from Guillain-Barre syndrome in 2018) matched Gurode's five Pro Bowl selections for most in franchise history by a center. It's worth mentioning that in the 60 year history of the franchise, the team has only had three other Pro Bowl centers in Mark Stepnoski, Ray Donaldson and Dave Manders. 

Frederick was a physical stalwart on the interior of what many dubbed "The Great Wall of Dallas V.2.0", his ability to hold his own against some of the best defensive tackles in the league nearly unmatched, along with an ability to get to the second level when needed and pull of big blocks to free up the likes of DeMarco Murray, Darren McFadden, Alfred Morris, and Ezekiel Elliott. But perhaps his greatest asset was his mind, with his ability to quickly diagnose opposing defense's blitz schemes and quickly change protection calls when needed. 

In 2018, Frederick would be diagnosed Guillain-Barre syndrome which would cause him to miss the entire season. To the surprise of many, though, Frederick was able to come back and as mentioned before, earn a Pro Bowl berth for his strong comeback performance in 2019. Sadly, after the 2019 season, Frederick decided to call it quits after saying he was no longer able to perform at his highest level, leaving a big hole in the middle of the Cowboys offensive line that will fall on the likes of Conor Williams, Joe Looney or Connor McGovern to attempt to fill. 

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27. Tony Romo (2003-2016)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 4x Pro Bowl selection (2006, 2007, 2009, 2014)
- 1x All-Pro selection (2014)
- NFL Passing Yards Leader (2014) 
- Franchise leader in TD passes (248) 

"He’s a special player. Unfortunately, not enough people recognize that.” - Troy Aikman 

An undrafted free agent out of Eastern Illinois in 2003, Tony Romo caught the eye of another EIU alumni during his college years: Sean Payton. Payton assured Romo throughout the draft process of the Cowboys interest, and shortly after the draft was signed by Dallas. The following season, veteran Vinny Testaverde was signed by the team and they also traded a third round pick in order to acquire Drew Henson. With such a crowd at the position, Romo was in danger of possibly not making the team that season. However, as if by fate, Quincy Carter was released following substance abuse allegations. 

Testaverde was released following the 2005 season, and another former Parcells player was brought in to start at quarterback, veteran Drew Bledsoe. Romo had strong performances during the 2005 and 2006 pre-seasons, so much so that the man who had originally fought for Romo to make the team came calling. Jerry Jones refused, however, and asked for no less than a second rounder for the former undrafted player. Jones decision would pay off, as during a game against the New York Giants later that year, Romo would take over for Bledsoe at half-time and nearly led the team to victory. 

After taking the reigns from Bledsoe during that 2006 season, Tony Romo would cement the Cowboys as a competitor until his retirement in 2016. He would guide the team to four postseason appearances, two playoff wins, and cement himself as the best statistical quarterback to ever play for the franchise, shattering several records. He is the current leader in passing touchdowns, passing yards, most games with at least 300 passing yards, and games with three or more touchdown passes. From 2006 to 2013, no quarterback held a higher fourth quarter passer rating in the NFL, and his 97.1 passer rating is the fourth highest of all-time, the highest of all-time amongst quarterbacks not to reach a Super Bowl. 

However, due to the franchise's lack of postseason success during his career, Romo is often overlooked or viewed as a "choker" as the Cowboys never advanced past the divisional round of the playoffs during his tenure as the starting quarterback. His status as a "choker" was hotly contested by fans of the team as well during his career, though that viewpoint seems to have softened somewhat post-retirement. Following that 2016 preseason injury which would end his career, Romo joined CBS Sports to become their lead color analyst for their NFL telecasts, and has gained a large following for his excellent and insightful commentary. 

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26. John Niland (1966-1974)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 6x Pro Bowl selection (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973) 
- 3x All-Pro selection (1969, 1971, 1972) 
- 1x Super Bowl Champion (VI) 

In today's NFL, drafting a guard in the first round is rather unusual, especially in the first five selections. It's a good thing that the Cowboys didn't subscribe to that belief forty-five years ago. If they had, they would have passed on a player who would go on to become one of the best offensive lineman in team history and a player who was among the best ever to play at the guard position. 

Niland would start just four games as a rookie, but would go on to man his post at left guard for eight more seasons afterward. Making his first Pro Bowl appearance in 1968 and earned a selection in each of his next six seasons with the club. He was the first guard in Cowboy history to earn All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. A dominant player in the trenches, Niland was also durable, missing just two games in his eight seasons with the team. 

A member of two Super Bowl teams, Niland would assist the Cowboys in their victory over Miami in Super Bowl VI. He was also a key contributor to the team winning six division titles and making seven postseason appearances during his career. Niland is one of only six offensive lineman in them history to earn at least six Pro Bowl nominations. 

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25. Charlie Waters (1970-1981)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 3x Pro Bowl selection (1976, 1977, 1978) 
- 2x Second Team All-Pro selection (1977, 1978) 
- 2x Super Bowl Champion (VI, XII) 

"Charlie was more of the captain and the leader...Charlie was the one you turned to for leadership." - Mel Renfro 

Nearly released by the Cowboys after being drafted in the third round his rookie season, Waters was converted to defensive back began his career in the league as a backup free safety to Cliff Harris, but started six games later in the season after Harris had to serve military duty. After recording five interceptions as a starter, Harris made the NFL's All-Rookie team that year. 

The following season, Landry moved Waters to cornerback where he would struggle for four seasons in a backup role. In 1975, however, Waters was moved to strong safety and found his niche in the league. Playing next to Cliff Harris, both players careers would take off. Like a coach on the field, Waters used his excellent instincts and athletic ability to become one of the league's top defensive players of the decade. His courage and knowledge of the game endeared him to fellow teammates and opposing players as well. 

Waters would play twelve seasons with the Cowboys, never experiencing a losing season and only missed the playoffs once during that span. He played in five Super Bowls and won two. He holds the NFL record for most playoff interceptions with nine. Waters also still ranks second on the Cowboys career interception list, retiring with fifty. He also holds the unique achievement of blocking four punts in two consecutive games. To this day, Waters is one of the most revered and respected players in Cowboy history.

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24. Nate Newton (1986-1998)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 6x Pro Bowl selection (1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999) 
- 2x All-Pro selection (1994, 1995) 
- 3x Super Bowl Champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) 

After being cut by Washington early in his career, Newton joined the Cowboys as a reserve offensive tackle during the 1986 season. His versatility landed him a starting role at left guard the following season and then led to him being switched to right tackle in 1990. Two seasons later, Newton would settle back at his original left guard position, and that's when the rest of the league began to take notice. 

From 1992 to 1996, Newton would earn five straight Pro Bowls. His other Pro Bowl trip came in 1998, which would be his last with the Cowboys. He was a star on the Dallas offensive line which helped block for future Hall of Famers Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith. 

Over his thirteen season career, Newton would only miss a total of eighteen games and saw action in sixteen playoff games, and assisted the team in winning six NFC East titles, three NFC Conference Championships, and three Super Bowl titles. In Cowboy history among the offensive line, only Larry Allen (10) and Tyron Smith (7) have made more Pro Bowl appearances than Newton. Newton was one of the more colorful personalities in the teams history, but radio shows and locker room pranks aside, Newton was also one of its best offensive lineman.

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23. Deion Sanders (1995-1999)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 4x Pro Bowl selection (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999) 
- 4x All-Pro selection (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999) 
- 1x Super Bowl Champion (XXX) 
- Member of the 1990s All-Decade Team 
- Selected to Hall of Fame in 2011 

At the start of the 1995 season, Jerry Jones had his eyes set on Deion Sanders, and after an injury to Kevin Smith the team went out and signed "Neon Deon" to a record-setting free-agent deal with $35 million. 

While the contract was rather unheard of at the time for a player, especially one on the defensive side of the ball, Sanders proved he was worth it helping the defense get back to form that season. While only playing nine games his first season with the team, he anchored the secondary and raised the level of play opposite Larry Bown who would go on to win MVP honors for his performance in Super Bowl XXX. 

Sanders was never the most physical player in the game but didn't need to be. He was simply the best shut-down cornerback of his time and arguably the best ever. His versatility was also one of the things that made him such an exciting player. During his time with the team, Sanders returned four punts for touchdowns and also saw full-time action in 1996 after Michael Irvin's suspension. The Cowboys only one won playoff game within the five seasons Sanders was with the team, but it certainly wasn't because of a lack of effort on his part.

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22. Erik Williams (1991-2000)




Career Highlights/Awards 
- 4x Pro Bowl selection (1993, 1996, 1997, 1999) 
- 3x All-Pro selection (1993, 1995, 1996) 
- 3x Super Bowl Champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) 

Erik Williams was a third round draft pick in 1991, one of the best draft classes in franchise history. Considered one of the biggest, meanest, and certainly one of the best offensive tackles in the league and his ability to protect Troy Aikman and run-block for Emmitt Smith helped the Cowboys win three Super Bowls during the early '90s. 

"Big E", as his fellow teammates affectionately called him, was just one of the few offensive tackles who consistently played future Hall of Famer Reggie White to a stand-off each time the two went up against one another. Many fans, coaches and teammates all agree that had Williams not been involved in a car accident early in the 1994 season, Williams could have easily been the most decorated lineman in franchise history. High praise, considering Williams played his entire career at the underrated and often overlooked right tackle position. 

Williams played all but one year of his ten year career, most agree cut short by injuries and the lagging side-effects of that car injury earlier in the decade, for the Dallas Cowboys and retired after the 2001 season. When he left the game, many regarded Williams as one of the best lineman to ever play in Cowboy history, and many still ponder whether he could have been renowned as one of the better lineman in NFL history.

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21. Drew Pearson (1973-1983)




Career Highlights/Awards 
- 3x Pro Bowl selection (1974, 1976, 1977) 
- 3x All-Pro selection (1974, 1976, 1977) 
- 1x Super Bowl Champion (XII) 
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team member 
- Selected to the Ring of Honor in 2011 

Signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Tulane in 1973, Pearson would defy the odds and rise to become one of the greatest NFL receivers of all-time. 

He played eleven seasons, all with Dallas, went to three Pro Bowls and helped his team win numerous big games. However, he is probably most remembered for being on the receiving end of the "Hail Mary" play against Minnesota which won the game. The team was never out of a game because it always believed Staubach could engineer the comeback, and they also knew they could rely on Pearson; one of the most "clutch" players in team history, to be there to catch the ball if needed. 

Not all of his big passes came from Staubach, however. In fact, all three of his most clutch moments came from three different quarterbacks. Pearson was on the receiving end of the pass that would forever instill little-known Clint Longley into Cowboy lore after a victory against the Redskins on Thanksgiving Day in 1974, and in the 1980 Playoffs during a game against Atlanta, Danny White would find Pearson within three minutes of action for two touchdowns which gave the Cowboys a remarkable comeback win on the road. 

Pearson led the team in receiving four straight seasons from 1974-1977 and still ranks third in club history with 489 receptions and fourth in receiving yards with 7,822. "Mr. Clutch", though, did most of his damage in the playoffs. He is tied with Irvin for most playoff touchdowns catches with eight. Arguably the most decorated player not in the Hall of Fame, Pearson was named one of the Top 20 Pro Football All-Time Wide Receivers and was selected to the NFL's 1970s All-Decade Team following his career.

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20. Lee Roy Jordan (1963-1976)




Career Highlights/Awards 
- 5x Pro Bowl selection (1967, 1968, 1969, 1973, 1974) 
- 2x All-Pro selection (1969, 1973) 
- 1x Super Bowl Champion (VI) 
- Selected to the Ring of Honor in 1989 

"He was a great competitor. He was not big for a middle linebacker, but because of his competitiveness, he was able to play the game and play it well. His leadership was there and he demanded a lot out of the people around him as he did of himself." - Tom Landry 

Lee Roy Jordan, an All-American while at Alabama, was taken with the Cowboys first pick in the 1963 NFL Draft. Jordan was never the biggest player on the field, weighing in at only 215 pounds, but his competitiveness and drive more than made up for what he lacked in size. 

Always a leader on the field, Jordan demanded that every player; including himself, play with everything they were able to give. It was this high-intensity that earned him the nickname "Killer" from his teammates, and also team captain honors. A student of the game, Jordan ran Landry's "Flex" defense on the field with unmatched concentration. He watched game film endlessly, his contract actually included a film projector for his home. 

Over his fourteen year career with the Cowboys, Jordan won All-Pro honors twice and was elected to five Pro Bowls while playing in three Super Bowls and five NFC Championship games. He was a key member of the vaunted "Doomsday Defense". Amazingly, more than twenty-five years after his retirement, Jordan holds the Cowboys records for career solo tackles with 743 and holds the career combined tackles record with 1,236. He also holds the third and fourth highest totals of solo tackles in a single season, racking up 100 in 1975 and 97 in 1968. He also had a knack for recovering fumbles, currently tied for second in club history with sixteen career recoveries.

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19. Darren Woodson (1992-2004)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 5x Pro Bowl selection (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998) 
- 3x All-Pro selection (1994, 1995, 1996) 
- 3x Super Bowl Champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) 
- Selected to the Ring of Honor in 2015 

"For 13 years, he was everything you could ask for, from the perspective of the organization - unselfish, reliable, dependable. A team player, first, and a teammate always." - Jerry Jones 

A few weeks before the 1992 NFL Draft, the Cowboys' coaching staff took a trip out to Arizona State in order to check out a cornerback prospect. While they were impressed with the prospect, who would end up being drafted by the Giants, another intriguing prospect wound up catching Dave Campo's eye. 

That prospect, who was playing linebacker at the time, was Darren Woodson and ended up being drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of that years draft and converted to safety. It was a move that paid off for the Cowboys in more ways than one. Often considered the teams quiet leader, he was the quarterback of the teams secondary and to this day, did things for that Cowboys' defense that are a rarity. 

While Woodson was widely known for his big-time hits from the safety position, he played the slot-role in the teams nickel defense, considered by many the toughest spot on the field. By having Woodson that close to the line of scrimmage without being a liability in coverage, it also helped the Cowboys stop the run as well. Always a fixture on defense up until his retirement in 2004, Woodson was a member of all three Super Bowl championship teams in the early '90s. In 2015, Woodson was added to the Ring of Honor. 

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18. Bob Hayes (1965-1974)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 3x Pro Bowl selection (1965, 1966, 1967) 
- 2x All-Pro selection (1966, 1968) 
- 2x Second Team All-Pro selection (1965, 1967) 
- 1x Super Bowl Champion VI) 
- Selected to the Ring of Honor in 2001 
- Selected to the Hall of Fame in 2009 

"He wasn't just the world's fastest human, he was a great athlete and football player. Put that together, and he made you change everything on your defense when you played the Cowboys." - Don Shula 

Drafted by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 1964 NFL Draft, taking a chance that an Olympic sprinter could excel in the league at wide receiver. Like so many moves the team made in its infancy, it paid off. 

Hayes wasted no time making his presence felt among the league, as he made the Pro Bowl three times in his first three seasons. In just his rookie year, he recorded over 1,000 receiving and 12 touchdowns in just thirteen games that year. In fact, Hayes is the only player in team history to have four straight seasons with double-digit touchdown receptions. He held the franchise record for most yards in a single game after torching the hated Redksins for 246 yards back in 1966, a record that stood for 43 years until Miles Austin broke it last season with his performance against the Chiefs. 

Hayes has been credited by many with forcing the NFL to develop a zone defense and the bump and run cover schemes in attempts to contain him. "The Bullet" wasn't just a receiving threat however. His elite speed led to the Cowboys utilizing him on punt returns, and was the NFL's leading punt returner in 1968 with a 20.8 yards per game average and two touchdowns. He helped the team win five Eastern Conference titles, two NFC titles, and was instrumental in Dallas' first ever Super Bowl victory over Miami. He is the only person to ever win both an Olympic Gold Medal and a Super Bowl ring.

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17. Ed "Tool Tall" Jones (1974-1978, 1980-1989)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 3x Pro Bowl selection (1981, 1982, 1983) 
- 1x All-Pro selection (1982) 
- 2x Second Team All-Pro selection (1981, 1983) 
- 1x Super Bowl Champion (XII) 

The first overall selection in the 1974 NFL Draft, the Cowboys were able to net Jones after swapping picks with the Houston Oilers. Jones became an intimidating factor for the second version of the Cowboys' "Doomsday Defense" and teamed up with Harvey Martin to form one of the top defensive-end duos in all of football. 

His first stint with the team lasted just five seasons, as after the 1978 season he decided to retire in order to pursue a boxing career. Though he won all six of his pro bouts, including five knockouts, Jones returned to the Cowboys in 1980 where he began a second tenure that would last for more than ten seasons. 

"Too Tall" was selected to three consecutive Pro Bowls from 1981-1983 and would lead the team in sacks three different years, including in 1985 when he racked up thirteen. Using his 6'9" frame, Jones also had a knack for batting down passes. One of his more memorable deflections came against a critical December game, where Jones batted down a Phil Simms pass which was caught by Jim Jeffcoat who returned it for the game-deciding touchdown, clinching the NFC East title for the Cowboys. 

Jones appeared in 224 match-ups, starting in 203 of them, second only to Jason Witten in that category. He is the only player in franchise history to have played with both Bob Lilly and Troy Aikman, and currently ranks third on the all-time sack list with 106, just eight behind team leader Harvey Martin.

Jones has played in more games than any other player in team history, appearing in 224 match-ups and starting 203 of them. Jones is the only player to have played with both Bob Lilly and Troy Aikman. He currently ranks third on the all-time sack list with 106, just eight behind team leader Harvey Martin.

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16. Cliff Harris  (1970-1979)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 6x Pro Bowl selection (1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979) 
- 4x All-Pro selection (1975, 1976, 1977, 1979) 
- 2x Super Bowl Champion (VI, XII) 
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team member 
- Selected to the Ring of Honor in 2004 
- Selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020

"He changed the way the position is being played. You see other teams modeling their free safeties around the way Harris plays the pass, and striking fear in everyone on the field because he hits so hard." - Larry Wilson, Hall of Fame safety for St. Louis Cardinals 

Undrafted out of college in 1970, the Dallas Cowboys found the little known prospect form Ouachita Baptist University and invited him to training camp. He beat out that years third-round draft choice Charlie Waters for the starting free safety job and never looked back. 

Known as "Captain Crash", Harris made opposing receivers think long and hard about venturing over the middle. The Cowboys' defense ranked in the top 10 every year with Harris in the lineup, and had the number one defense during the 1977 championship season. His success helped lead the Cowboys to five Super Bowl appearances during his tenure, winning two. 

Harris finished his ten-year career with 29 interceptions and had six in the playoffs. He and Waters would form one of the best safety tandems ever in team history and arguably the best tandem of their era. Harris retired after playing just ten seasons in the league, shocking fans and teammates, in order to concentrate on his business ventures. Harris was finally inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020. 

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15. Rayfield Wright (1969-1979)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 6x Pro Bowl selection (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976) 
- 4x First Team All-Pro selection (1971, 1972, 1973, 1975) 
- 2x Second Team All-Pro selection (1974, 1976) 
- 2x Super Bowl champion (VI, XII) 
- Selected to the Ring of Honor in 2004 
- Elected to the Hall of Fame in 2006 

"The big thing in Rayfield's favor is that he has a lot of range. He moves faster than most tackles. He's just difficult to play against." - Carl Eller, Hall of Fame defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings 

A little known prospect out of Fort Valley State, Wright was originally drafted by the Cowboys in the 7th round of the 1967 NFL Draft as a tight end. He went spend most of his first three years in the league switching between tight end, offensive tackle, and even played a few downs as a defensive lineman. However, in 1969 Wright finally got his chance to shine after an injury to starter Ralph Neely allowed him to take over the starting job and he excelled. His performance was so strong that it led to Coach Landry naming him the starting right tackle prior to the 1970 season, and he never looked back. 

For ten consecutive seasons, Rayfield Wright was one of the most dominant lineman at the professional level. His blend of size, speed, and strength was unmatched during his day and was a key part in the Cowboys winning two championships and five NFC Conference Championships during his tenure. He paved the way for backs like Robert Newhouse, Preston Pearson, and Tony Dorsett among others and very rarely would he let a guy get to Staubach.

Two years after Dallas won it's second championship against the Denver Broncos, Wright decided to finally retire after a remarkable career in which he was selected to six Pro Bowl's along with six All-Pro selections and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1970s. His Hall of Fame induction came 29 years after his retirement, but better late than never as they say.

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14. Jason Witten (2003-2017, 2019)



Career Highlights/Awards 
- 11x Pro Bowl selection (2004-2010, 2012-2014, 2017) 
- 4x All-Pro selection (2007, 2008, 2010, 2012)
- NFL Walter Peyton Man Of The Year Award Winner (2012)

"Anytime you have a person who is willing to learn from all avenues that are presented to him, that’s the sign of a good person. He wants to be as great a player as he can be." - Jay Novacek 

While on the clock in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft, the club was faced with a touch decision, whether to draft a tight end who they had given a first-round grade; or take the best center in the draft. They went with the center, drafting Al Johnson. Whether by fate or a string of luck, when the Cowboys were back on the clock in the third round the tight end was still available, and the club did not hesitate to take Jason Witten. 

Over his sixteen seasons in the league, Witten has completely rewritten the Cowboys' record books for tight ends. As of the conclusion of the 2019 season, he is the club's all-time leading receiver with 1,215 receptions, a number which is second most receptions in NFL history by a tight end behind only Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez. He holds the club for most receptions in a game with 18, which is also an NFL record for tight ends. He broke the receptions in a season by a tight end record in 2012, catching 110 passes. Amassing 12,977 receiving yards over his career with the Cowboys, Witten currently has the second most receiving yards in NFL history by a tight end. 

While he may have an assortment of receiving marks, Witten for most of his career was regarded as one of the best, if not the best, tight ends in the league for his ability to be the total package, in terms of blocking and receiving ability. He was also renowned for his leadership ability on and off the field with his charity work with various organizations and his ability to play through several injuries, including a wired jaw he suffered during his rookie year. Witten also missed just one half of a game during the 2008 season while playing with a broken rib and then in 2012 played the majority of the season with a ruptured spleen. 

Following the 2017 season, Witten would call it quits to pursue a broadcasting career as a color analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football. The tryout would last only one year, however, as Witten announced in February 2019 his intentions to return to the Cowboys for what would end up being his last in a Cowboys uniform. Witten would go on to post a fairly respectable season, catching 65 receptions for over 500 receiving yards and four touchdowns...but it was clear that "The Senator" was no longer the same player he had been for the majority of his career wearing the Star. So, after the 2019 season, the Cowboys under new leadership elected not to re-sign the future Hall of Famer. Witten soon signed a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. 

There's little doubt that Jason Witten will be elected to the Hall of Fame following his eventual retirement, but along with fellow teammates Tony Romo and DeMarcus Ware, it remains a missed opportunity that these Cowboy greats never earned a Super Bowl championship while playing for the franchise.