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Let’s just call them the Dirty Dozen shall we? The Dallas Cowboys will begin interviewing candidates to replace Dan Quinn as the team’s defensive coordinator this week. Some of the names have been confirmed — Mike Zimmer, Ron Rivera, and Mike Vrabel – while many others have been … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Dallas Cowboys are in offseason mode after being ousted from the playoffs before reaching the NFC Championship Game for the 28th consecutive year. Dallas will have some questions to answer and holes to fill after DC Dan Quinn’s departure to be the head coach in rival Washington. … Read more
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As the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers await this coming Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch we continue our look back at the Dallas Cowboys’ eight Super Bowl appearances. Today, we look at Super Bowl VI, played on Jan. 16, 1972, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. … Read more
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While the NFL’s new format for the Pro Bowl has changed the event itself, the accomplishment of being named to the NFC or AFC side is still a special moment for players. This season, the Dallas Cowboys finished with seven Pro Bowlers; only the 49ers, with nine, had … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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As the Dallas Cowboys enter the draft process of their 2024 offseason, the team has many questions. Most of those questions didn’t arise until after the embarrassing Wildcard loss at home to the 7th-seed Green Bay Packers. “Embarrassing” might not even be a strong enough word to describe … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The Kansas City Chiefs will be making their sixth appearance in a Super Bowl a week from Sunday. A victory would not only give them their fourth NFL championship but it would also be their second in as many years. They won three AFL titles in the 1960s, … Read more
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The biggest story in the NFL this week was not a hiring, firing, or Super Bowl news. Rather, it was Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator, Ben Johnson, announcing he will not seek a head coaching job this off-season. This took the Washington Commanders top candidate out of the picture, … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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Well, Cowboys Nation the bandaid has officially been ripped off, and Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn is now the head coach of the Washington Commanders. My colleague Shane Taylor said it best, “Quinn leaving for Washington allows the Cowboys to move in a new direction with their defense”. Will … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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Micah Parsons has not been heard from since before the playoff loss to Green Bay, but he made one thing very clear on his podcast Wednesday. Parsons has been in the league for three years and continues to get better, but he can’t do it all. Parsons has … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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As of the end of the 2023 season, the Dallas Cowboys have 16 players on the roster – including IR – that are listed as defensive backs. That’s way too many by a long shot — especially with Dan Quinn’s departure and a new defensive coordinator and philosophy … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys (and myself) are still reeling from the Wildcard loss to the Green Bay Packers two weeks ago. I have personally been much less active online, and I refused to watch the Divisional round games because I was still so angry. We can be as angry … Read more
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Dan Quinn has been hired as the new head football coach of the Washington Commanders. Quinn interviewed for an assortment of openings. He was a finalist for both the Seattle Seahawks and Washington. Seattle went with a younger coach in Mike Macdonald. He was the defensive coordinator for … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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While we wait for Dan Quinn to either pack his bags for D.C. or get ready for next year as our defensive coordinator we look at the linebackers. And we aren’t liking what we’re seeing. This cupboard is bare. Right now there are five true linebackers on the … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Even with the Super Bowl taking place next weekend, a hot topic is Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott, and the Dallas Cowboys. Now that I have had a few weeks to gather my thoughts after another disappointing end to a Cowboys season, maybe running it back is better than … Read more
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Following the conference championships this past weekend, the four teams participating had one common denominator. They all had strong offensive lines and excelled in both the run game and pass protection this season. The Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions both lost, but advancing to that point in the … Read more
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Today we take a hard look at our defensive linemen. But first, the good news: Jerry Jones has officially declared we’re going all in this year. Which means we’re signing the free agents I have targeted come hell or high water, right? Right? Right? The bad news we’ve … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys season ended with disappointment once again, but being able to play in the Pro Bowl still has value for some players. The NFL announced that defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, tight end Jake Ferguson, and guard Tyler Smith have been added to the NFC roster. Lawrence … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The Dallas Cowboys offensive line had serious issues in 2023 – especially when it came to the running game. Those issues must be addressed, especially if we’re going to get back to pounding the ball. Which means three players who started games last year will be gone. The … Read more
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As the NFL season is now down to the Super Bowl, the Dallas Cowboys are focused on the NFL draft in April. Look, I am no head coach or GM, but it is pretty clear to me what the plan should be for this team in the 2024 … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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Last week we looked at how to fix what ails the Dallas Cowboys front office. We also took a hard look at the quarterbacks and running backs. After a few days off – you try keeping Jerry locked up without him slipping out the keyhole – we’re back … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys get to wake up this Sunday morning and have a clear schedule. Instead of preparing for the NFC Championship game, the players and coaches get to work out, have a big breakfast, or sleep in if they feel like it. They can thank Matt LaFleur, … Read more
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