Dan Orlovsky isn’t known for giving the Dallas Cowboys much credit. In fact, he’s been one of the more vocal national voices willing to call them out when they fall short. ...
To the point of being accused of trolling for ESPN viewership.
So when the ex-NFL QB turned analyst goes out of his way to say Dallas could be “sneakily good” in 2024 if they draft Tetairoa McMillan, it deserves a closer look.
Orlovsky didn’t say “improved.” He said sneakily good. That’s a leap—especially for a team that just went 7-10, lost key veterans, and has spent most of the offseason getting panned for their “inaction.”
But the truth is, Orlovsky might be seeing something others aren’t: a team quietly building around toughness, culture, and calculated upside.
McMillan, if drafted, gives the Cowboys a legit WR2 candidate with size, red-zone ability, and physicality as a run-blocker—all traits this offense desperately needs. Pair him with CeeDee Lamb, and suddenly, Dak Prescott has a duo that can win against any coverage shell.
Orlovsky’s comment isn’t just about T-Mac. It’s about Dallas’ full body of work. From Micah’s looming extension to Joe Milton’s upside swing, to their selective yet smart free agent additions—this front office is moving with more intentionality than noise.
And for a known skeptic like Orlovsky to see the vision?
That’s not smoke. That’s a real signal. And if they nail pick No. 12, the Cowboys could be a very different team come September than they were a few months ago.
