Mingo will now look to make an impact with a fresh start and live up to his raw potential, despite many believing the Cowboys may have overpaid to acquire him. MORE: Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys roasted by NFL fans for Jonathan Mingo tradeWhether the Cowboys won or lost the trade for Mingo remains to be seen,

Standing at 3-5, four wins behind the division-leading Commanders, and certified longshots to make the postseason, the Cowboys are not the typical “buyers” at the trade deadline. The NFL trade deadline is a time for winners to load up and losers to unload.

The Cowboys see something in one of the NFL’s worst young receivers, but that doesn’t mean this is good value.