Dallas Cowboys news, analysis, and commentary from Inside The Star.
What most writers won’t tell you is that this part of the NFL offseason is the toughest part of the year for us. News is slow aside from clickbait and wild scenarios to pass the time. When I get a sense of writer’s block, I like to take … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The Dallas Cowboys front office told us they would be all-in this season, did anyone believe them, like I did? Well, instead of doing that, instead of not re-signing CeeDee Lamb or Micah Parsons yet, they made two moves yesterday! They dipped back into the UFL and signed … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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In Mike Zimmer’s second turn as the Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Coordinator, he has three rooms in various need of improvement. In the case of the defensive line, he has a lot of work to do. The interior of that line was the Cowboys’ Achilles Heel in 2023 and … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Dallas Cowboys plan to sign UFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Willie Harvey Jr. He was in for a workout last week, and before playing for the UFL this season was with the Browns from 2019-2021. He led the league in tackles … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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Up until the mid-1990s and early 2000s, the Dallas Cowboys were one of those teams where you could count the franchise’s head coaches on one hand. At the time, the only coaches to ever coach the team were the legendary Tom Landry and the fiery Jimmy Johnson. After … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The Dallas Cowboys are a team always connected to high-profile players, whether free agents or players who could be traded. Brandon Aiyuk falls into the latter category of a player who could be traded, but would he be a fit for the Cowboys? An upgrade of the receiver … Read more
Written by: Cody Warren
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As Brandin Cooks enters his second season with the Dallas Cowboys, the veteran should be poised to get back to his 1,000-yard ways. Cooks was solid in OTAs and minicamp due to this being his second offseason in Mike McCartht’s scheme and his connection with Dak Prescott. Dallas … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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Despite the Dallas Cowboys sitting on their hands this offseason, they still have a few players that are flying under the radar as we enter the 2024 season. This is my opinion, nothing more, but I think they have a sleeper on both offense and defense that could … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The Cowboys’ linebacker position was scrutinized last season for being one of the weakest position groups on the team. When I was growing up, I was always fascinated by the linebacker position in the NFL. My favorite video game was Madden 2005. It was the first year the … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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Remember how deadly the Cowboys’ offensive line of Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick, and Zack Martin was? It is hard to believe that just one of them remains in Dallas. With Smith headed north to the Jets and Frederick entering his fifth year of retirement, Martin is the lone … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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When Dalton Schultz departed Dallas for Houston prior to the 2023 season, many felt the Cowboys were weak at tight end. Instead, they arguably have the best tight end in the NFC East. They could have the best tight end room in the division too. In his second … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Heading into the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive backs have much to prove. There is no shortage of star power amongst the group with All-Pro’s DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs headlining. When it comes to depth, Dallas has that too. Savvy veterans like Jourdan Lewis and Malik … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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Chauncey Golston a third-round pick for the Dallas Cowboys in 2021 from the University of Iowa has been mostly a flex player for this defense since he was drafted. He can play multiple spots. Mostly playing defensive end but has slid inside to play tackle a handful of … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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As the days on the calendar go by, the Dallas Cowboys get further away from the disappointing end to the 2023 season and closer to the excitement of a new season. The 2024 season will be a prove-it year for the Dallas Cowboys. There are so many players … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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In April, Jerry Jones cited wanting to see more “leaves fall” before dealing out any Cowboys contract extensions. Two months later, those leaves keep falling around the NFL with superstar extensions. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones when asked why they haven’t gotten deals done earlier with Dak Prescott, CeeDee … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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Mike Zimmer has been a coordinator and head coach for as long as I can remember. If you want an exact number of years between the two positions it is 28 years of coaching in the NFL. Over the years he has fielded some great defenses, but what … Read more
Written by: Cody Warren
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It is June 13th, the middle of the summer, the slowest time of the year while we wait for training camp for the Dallas Cowboys. As I was looking at the Cowboy’s depth chart, I was playing around with who may or may not make the final roster, … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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Barring a move between now and September’s opening kickoff, the Dallas Cowboys will go into the 2024 without a strong RB1. True, Ezekiel Elliott will likely be the starter, but the Cowboys will be a running back by committee team. They’ll likely be a pass-first team too. The … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The UFL, or United Football League, is coming to a close. As the season ends, which players have a shot at the NFL? The Cowboys have been successful in recent years by acquiring players from the UFL. As the Cowboys prepare for training camp, they have UFL talent … Read more
Written by: Cody Warren
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Once mandatory minicamp wrapped up for the Dallas Cowboys last week, it triggered the longest stretch of the year without any meaningful NFL activities. The Cowboys won’t get together as a team again until July 23rd in Oxnard, California for the start of training camp. Training camp will … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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Although it has been a disappointing offseason in terms of signing players, one guy that continues to work his tail off after being signed is Eric Kendricks. He has gotten nothing but praise from coaches and other players inside the building since he has been there. It also … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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