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Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Safety

To many onlookers, the safety position is considered the biggest need right now for the Dallas Cowboys. It is arguably their most talked-about spot headed into the 2019 NFL Draft, expected to be addressed with one of the team’s highest picks. After sending their first-round pick to Oakland … Read more

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Sean's Scout: RB Rod Smith Proving Valuable Offensive Threat

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Running Back

The Dallas Cowboys have general depth across the roster right now, but you can’t include the running back position in that statement. Ezekiel Elliott is a superstar but Rod Smith is a free agent and the rest of the RBs have barely any playing experience. Could Dallas use … Read more

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Antwaun Woods, Seahawks

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Defensive Tackle

After the Dallas Cowboys gave up 273 rushing yards in last season’s playoff loss to the Rams, the defensive tackle position became a greater concern for 2019. It’s one of the key spots that Dallas may address in this week’s NFL Draft. It’s unfair to allow one game … Read more

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Amari Cooper

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Wide Receiver

The Dallas Cowboys got a jump on most NFL teams in using their 2019 draft picks. Last October, they traded this year’s first rounder to the Oakland Raiders for Pro Bowl receiver Amari Cooper. Thanks to that move, the WR position is not a dire need in this … Read more

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Randy Gregory, Eagles

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Defensive End

We’ve been discussing the Dallas Cowboys’ 2019 draft needs throughout the last week, working our way up to the most critical positions. Today we’re going to look at defensive end, which could’ve been a major need if not for some of the Cowboys’ recent free agent moves. The … Read more

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Travis Frederick And Zack Martin Disrespected By Pro Football Focus?

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Guard & Center

The Dallas Cowboys have invested a lot of draft capital in their offensive line over the last several years. Just last season, they spent a second-round pick on Guard Connor Williams. It’s left them with the luxury of not having to worry about their guard or center positions … Read more

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Sean's Scout: Starting Front 7 Sets Tone Early, Cowboys Depth Falters in Loss to Bengals 1

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Cornerback

The Dallas Cowboys already have a lot of young talent at the cornerback position. But with two key players close to free agency, it’s an area where they could still consider adding a player in next week’s 2019 NFL Draft. Dallas has assembled a solid group at corner … Read more

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Brett Maher, Chris Jones

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Special Teams

Some have argued that the words “kicker” and “punter” don’t belong in the same sentence as “NFL Draft.” But just last year, six special teams players were drafted by NFL teams. Could the Dallas Cowboys consider such a player with one of their 2019 draft picks? From 2009-2018, … Read more

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Dak Prescott/Carson Wentz Is No Rivalry, And There's Only One Side To Blame

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Schedule: Reaction and Analysis

The full NFL 2019 regular season schedule was released last night. Here is my reaction to the Dallas Cowboys’ schedule and analysis of how what I think it means for them next season. Of course, a schedule can have a very different feel come September-December than it does … Read more

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Ezekiel Elliott, Rams

Cowboys to Use 5th-Year Option on Ezekiel Elliott’s Contract

To nobody’s surprise, the Dallas Cowboys intend to exercise the fifth-year option on star Running Back Ezekiel Elliott’s contract. This will keep Zeke signed with the Cowboys through the 2020 season. The deadline for teams to use the options years on the draft class of 2016 is Thursday, … Read more

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La'el Collins

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Offensive Tackle

While offensive tackle isn’t high on the Dallas Cowboys’ list of needs this year, it’s still an area of interest for the 2019 NFL Draft. Preparing for 2020, when La’el Collins becomes a free agent, should factor into the Cowboys’ draft strategy. Right now things look great on … Read more

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Wolf Hunter: Leighton Vander Esch's Pass Coverage Skills Rising to Occasion

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Linebacker

The Dallas Cowboys already have one of the top linebacker duos in the league, and they acquired through some smart drafting. While they may not have a high need in 2019, could Dallas still add more talent to the LB position through the upcoming draft? With a second-round … Read more

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Should Cowboys Start Preparing for Life Without Ezekiel Elliott?

Cowboys Begin 2019 Offseason Workouts; Ezekiel Elliott Absent?

Many NFL teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, are starting their offseason workouts today. But according to reporter Ian Rapoport, there was some concern that Ezekiel Elliott might be absent due to concerns about his contract. Thankfully, it appears Zeke will not miss out on this opportunity to prepare … Read more

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Darius Jackson

Could Cowboys RB Darius Jackson Finally Emerge in 2019?

In just three NFL seasons, Running Back Darius Jackson has already left the Dallas Cowboys twice and spent time with two other teams. Now on his third stint with Dallas, could 2019 finally be the year that Jackson emerges as the team’s primary backup to Ezekiel Elliott? Remember, … Read more

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Mike White

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Quarterback

While the Dallas Cowboys appear set for many years at starting quarterback, that doesn’t mean they won’t ignore the position completely in the 2019 NFL Draft. In recent years, it appears that Dallas is wanting to establish a solid pipeline of QB talent and create competition along the … Read more

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- Zack Martin | #70 | Offensive Guard

Dallas Cowboys 2014 Draft Class, Five Years Later

Five years ago, the Dallas Cowboys landed two of their marquee talents in Guard Zack Martin and Defensive End DeMarcus Lawrence in the 2014 NFL Draft. Today, these players are arguably the team’s best talents on each side of the ball. As we prepare for the 2019 Draft, … Read more

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Cooper Rush

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Preseason Schedule Released

The NFL has announced the full week-by-week schedule for the 2019 preseason. We now know which four teams the Dallas Cowboys will face in August as they get ready for Week One. The exact dates and times are not fully available yet. However, here is the weekly schedule … Read more

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DeMarcus Lawrence

DeMarcus Lawrence to Have Shoulder Surgery on Wednesday

With a long-term deal finally worked out, Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence will finally be getting a long-needed shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum this Wednesday. The procedure has been postponed the last two seasons while Lawrence waited for Dallas to extend his contract. Lawrence and the Cowboys … Read more

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