The Dallas Cowboys' acquisition of quarterback Trey Lance is now viewed as a cautionary tale after he made little impact during his brief stint in Dallas. The Cowboys aimed to leverage a fourth-round pick for Lance, hoping he could evolve into a valuable asset. However, he struggled to find playing time, ultimately leading to his transfer to the Chargers, marking a failed experiment for the Cowboys.

In a twist, the Cowboys appear to be on a similar path with Jonathan Mingo, a receiver they also acquired for a fourth-round pick. With a crowded receiver corps led by CeeDee Lamb and featuring talents like Jalen Tolbert and Parris Campbell, Mingo may struggle to earn meaningful snaps unless he significantly impresses during training camp. A repeat of the Lance situation looms if Mingo doesn't quickly establish himself.