Dallas Cowboys Fall to 0-2, Five Reasons Why They Will Still Make The Playoffs

Dallas Cowboys fans everywhere are frustrated. Head coach Wade Phillips is frustrated. The players are frustrated.

You can't blame them, starting a season with great expectations with a woeful 0-2 record will take its emotional damage.

However, don't fret, Cowboys fans. It's a long season for a reason, and there's more than enough time for Jerry Jones' 'Boys to recover in time for the postseason.

Here are five reasons why they will do just that.

5. Jerry Jones

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SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 21: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones during preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on August 21, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

While Jerry Jones may have made some questionable moves in the past, Cowboys fans have to appreciate the fact that this man is willing to do whatever it takes to build a winning organization.

Jones certainly has the money to make whatever changes if any may be necessary at any point during the season.

However, at the same time Jones must learn when to sacrifice his ego and listen to others when it comes to making important decisions within the organization. There have been plenty of times over the past few years where Jones' power has been detrimental to the team's progress.

In the end, Jones will do whatever he needs to do to ensure a successful Cowboys team. After all, the Super Bowl is on their home turf this year, and everyone knows Jones would love nothing more than to see his team become the first team in NFL history to play in the Super Bowl on their home field.

4. Tony Romo

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass against the Chicago Bears at Cowboys Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Although there still remains plenty of unanswered questions surrounding Tony Romo's NFL career, he is a talented quarterback and has come out of the gates this year with a solid start.

Romo has currently passed for 656 yards, and the league-leader only has 32 more yards. Needless to say, Romo hasn't had much of a problem connecting with his receivers.

However, Romo does have room for improvement with his touchdown to interception ratio, as he currently has two of each in the books thus far this season. Many also doubt his "it" factor, or ability to make the big play and win big games, and if Romo can't find it this year, he may never.

With a star receiver like Miles Austin and plenty of other offensive weapons, Romo shouldn't have a hard time finally breaking out and proving he can be the leader of a Cowboys team heading deep into the playoffs.

3. Miles Austin

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OXNARD, CA - AUGUST 14: Wide receiver Miles Austin #19 stretches during Dallas Cowboys Training Camp at the Marriott Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge on August 14, 2010 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

As I stated in the last slide, with an offensive superstar like Miles Austin, Tony Romo and the Cowboys' attacking unit shouldn't have much difficulty providing plenty of problems for opposing teams every weekend.

Austin has emerged into a premier receiver, and many are even crowning him the best receiver currently in the game. With his play-making ability, Austin provides a constant threat, which helps to open up the rest of the offense.

Not only is Austin Romo's go-to guy, but he makes everyone around him better. That's what the best do.

2. Wade Phillips

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys reacts during a 27-20 loss against the Chicago Bears at Cowboys Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

This one is a given.

The Cowboys have a complete head coach in Wade Phillips, and Phillips will certainly figure things out and get his team on the right track as quickly as possible. He knows changes need to be made, drastic changes.

Phillips is also no stranger to adversity, as he has coached one of just three teams to start 0-3 and make the playoffs with the 1998 Buffalo Bills.

1. Mistakes Can Be Fixed

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Running back Chester Taylor #29 of the Chicago Bears runs the ball past Terence Newman #41 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The good news for the Cowboys is that they haven't been blown out in each of their two losses. They have fought it out to the end each time, though both have ended in disappointing losses.

However, the bad news for the Cowboys is that both of those losses have been full of mistakes. You could even say they have beaten themselves two weeks in a row.

But this is where there's more good news—mistakes are made to be learned from and can certainly be fixed.

Alex Barron's holding debacle was ridiculous, and the chances of that happening again are slim to none.

The defensive issues can be fixed with work on schemes and adjustments.

The offense is bound to pick it up with an abundant supply of offense.

This is the NFL, and players get paid for being professionals, and coaches get paid to coach these professionals. It's extremely unlikely that a talent loaded team like the Cowboys would continue to flounder all season long.