A OverTheCap.com. It’s a better situation than Jones was in last year at this time, but he must figure out a way to keep two of the league’s premier skill players, not just an All-Pro linebacker.

Jones could go the route of just outright cutting some of his players to get further below the cap, but now that Jones and the Cowboys have had a stellar season, big changes might be inevitable.

If the Cowboys can’t quite figure out how to maximize their talent while being so close to the salary cap, this promising squad might end up trending backward.