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Dallas Cowboys' Tough Era: Steve Pelluer's Struggles

7/20/2025

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Steve Pelluer, a mid-round draft pick in 1984, is often remembered as the Dallas Cowboys' most challenging quarterback. Struggling through the late 1980s, he managed just three wins in nine starts, with a disheartening tally of 28 touchdowns against 38 interceptions. His lackluster performance symbolized a tough chapter for the franchise, coinciding with the end of Tom Landry's legendary era.

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Steve Pelluer, a mid-round draft pick in 1984, is often remembered as the Dallas Cowboys' most challenging quarterback. Struggling through the late 1980s, he managed just three wins in nine starts, with a disheartening tally of 28 touchdowns against 38 interceptions. His lackluster performance symbolized a tough chapter for the franchise, coinciding with the end of Tom Landry's legendary era.