Dallas Cowboys news, analysis, and commentary from Inside The Star.
In each of my past few articles, I’ve mentioned how we are in the quietest part of the offseason. The period between OTAs (Organized Team Activities) and training camp is frustrating to get through as a football fan. During this time, players and coaches are enjoying their final … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The Dallas Cowboys’ playoff history has been bad, to say the least, for over two decades. It has been nearly 30 years since the last NFC Championship appearance for Dallas. Since that Super Bowl run, the Cowboys playoff record is a measly 5-13, with three of those losses … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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The lull of the offseason has become deafening and major media networks have no idea how to get viewership besides slandering anything and everything that is the Dallas Cowboys. Instead of focusing on players rewarded with new contracts, they have to make their segment about how the Dallas … Read more
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A recent report indicates that at least some NFL owners are becoming alarmed at the recent contracts for quarterbacks. The solution they are considering is a salary cap on the position. If a salary cap within a salary cap sounds crazy, well, welcome to the NFL. As of … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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As we look at the possible roster spots for the Cowboys going into 2024, what looked like a promising rookie from a season ago might have to show Dallas some flexibility if he wants to make the final cuts. T.J. Bass was a favorite of mine from the … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The Dallas Cowboys and coaches are enjoying some time off in between OTAs (Organized Team Activities) and the start of training camp in Oxnard, California on July 23rd. There are many questions that need answers following the disappointing end to the 2023 season at the hands of the … Read more
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We highlighted the upcoming kickoff changes for the 2024 season yesterday. Especially their impact on the Cowboys’ special teams unit. But today let’s take at look at all four teams in the NFC East and try to determine which team benefits most from the changes. And which of … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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As we all know the Dallas Cowboys did not go all in like Jerry Jones said after the loss in the playoffs last year. Instead, he brought back Ezekiel Elliott and signed Eric Kendricks. Yet, in June, the Cowboys dipped back into the UFL signing Willie Harvey jr, … Read more
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As we prepare for another week of summer, why am I not surprised that a random report in the middle of June has poked its head out about Mike McCarthy and Jerry Jones? Now I understand this is probably all typical drama, and these places just want us … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The NFL poached one major rule from the spring football leagues – and it’s a big one. Starting this year, the NFL has adopted the kickoff format first used by the XFL – now the UFL after that league merged with the USFL this year. We haven’t even … Read more
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It is safe to say the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason was controversial. Following the team’s third devastating playoff loss in three years, many fans had hoped for serious action in the offseason. Solely gaging by the fanbase’s mood towards the team, they did not get the kind of action … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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There is a photo being passed around by Dak Prescott’s more ardent defenders as proof that Prescott is an “Elite” NFL quarterback. Let’s take a look at it shall we?: On the face of it the photo does seem to make a compelling argument in the Dak Pack’s … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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In Dallas, the talk about extensions is revolving around Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons, but some crucial members of the Cowboys’ defense need new contracts too. The 2024 season will be a huge one for the Cowboys. Organizationally, they are at a crossroads. Their head coach, … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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As the 2024 NFL offseason moves along, we have arrived at a deafening lull between OTAs (Organized Team Activities) and the start of training camp. The Dallas Cowboys won’t report to training camp until July 23rd, and between now and then we can only hope that contract extensions … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The Dak Prescott contract situation is one of the biggest stories in the NFL right now. Prescott, 30, is headed into his ninth season; the last on his current deal. And while his postseason history leaves much to be desired, his on-field success is paramount. Three Pro Bowl … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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At this point in the NFL offseason, there are many unanswered questions. Most of these questions can only be answered by time, but many of us use speculation to get us through these dry months. That speculation can come in many forms, and I’ve even participated in it … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys had the best defensive backfield in the NFC East in 2023. It was arguably one of the best in the NFL. Want to know what terrifies the Cowboys’ divisional rivals? Dallas’ defensive backfield in 2024 is likely to be even better. And that doesn’t even … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Dallas Cowboys excel at discovering untapped potential in players and providing opportunities to international athletes. In the past, Isaac Alarcon, a fan favorite, utilized the international player exemption. He spent three years on the Cowboys practice squad as an offensive lineman. He was eventually released but now … Read more
Written by: Cody Warren
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The Dallas Cowboys start training camp in nearly a month, they will report to Oxnard, California, on July 24. They will spend nearly a full month there and return to Texas on August 22, but while we wait for that a few position battles that might happen have … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The Dallas Cowboys have lost several players who became free agents at the end of the season. Some of these players were major contributors to the team and their absence could be greatly felt. To replace the departing players, the front office brought in a few free agents … Read more
Written by: Cody Warren
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In yesterday’s post about the Cowboys’ defensive line I offered the option of moving Micah Parsons to a full-time linebacker in 2024. The primary reason for that suggestion is simple. The Cowboys do not have a solid group at linebacker on the depth chart. The loss of Leighton … Read more
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