Football took backseat for the Cowboys as they entered the bye week. The tragic death of Marshawn Kneeland has undoubtedly been a crushing blow for this team at the halfway point in the season.

The final eight games were already going to be a challenge in itself for the Cowboys, who face five teams with a .500 record or better. Now, this team must figure out a way to overcome the mental challenges that await in dealing with sudden tragedy.

But the season will obviously continue. What can't continue for the Cowboys is the way they've played the first half of the season if they want to make a playoff push.

With nine games down and eight to play, the 3-5-1 Cowboys must figure out ways to improve. Our staff writers of DallasCowboys.com shared their thoughts on key aspects of this team and w

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