The Cowboys were quite competent Racers the first go-around, and I do not find them boring. Their ability to complete tasks quickly is about as good as I've ever seen on the Race, and even though they make occasional mistakes, they showed in their first Race that they're usually able to make mid-course corrections and rebound from them.
And their observations about other places and cultures, compared to their rural Oklahoma upbringing is entertaining, especially if the viewer is familar with urban versus rural America.
So, I don't hate Jet and Cord; they are one of several teams this go around that I liked the first time; and now that they've got their Racing shoes back in fine tune, they should be good for the long haul in this season.