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I thought it would be a good idea to get out another 7-round Dallas Cowboys mock draft before the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off next week. Not only will the Combine shakeup a lot of people’s big boards and draft rankings, but it will also be the … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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While most fans are hoping the Cowboys snag a different safety who played his football in the state of Washington, Huskies safety Taylor Rapp should be towards the top of their draft targets on day two. The Cowboys have some decisions to make when it comes to their … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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The 2019 NFL Draft will be an interesting one for the Dallas Cowboys. From the outside looking in it doesn’t seem as if they have any clear “needs” that need to be addressed. But, if you were to dive deeper into their roster you’d probably discover things might … Read more
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Since Kris Richard has taken over the back-end of the Dallas Cowboys defense, they have clearly shown a bias towards a “type” of cornerback. Richard, looking to build this Dallas unit in a similar form to his Seattle teams, has prioritized long corners both in height and arm … Read more
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NAME: Rodney Anderson SCHOOL: Oklahoma CONFERENCE: Big 12 POSITION: Running Back CLASS: RS Junior JERSEY: No. 24 RECRUITMENT RATING: 4-star HT: 6’1″ WT: 219 D.O.B.: 9/12/96 Highlights: Before we get into the player, we should really try to get to know Rodney Anderson the person. He attended Katy High School in Katy, Texas, one of … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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Our search for a new pass catcher for the Cowboys in this years’ draft class continues, this time with a wide receiver. South Carolina’s Deebo Samuel put himself on the map with a strong Sophomore season, but fell off a bit due to a severe leg injury early … Read more
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By now it’s no secret the Dallas Cowboys don’t have a first-round draft pick in the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft. The Amari Cooper trade took care of that, meaning sitting through the entire Day 1 could be a little tiresome for us fans. But, Day 2 of the … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have taken a few risks when on the clock in the second round of the NFL Draft in recent years. Randy Gregory and Jaylon Smith, both important starters on defense, were drafted to the Cowboys after they went down on many teams’ draft boards. In … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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The Dallas Cowboys defense was one of the better units throughout the season, but it wasn’t without its flaws. An area where they struggled was in creating turnovers and at times against the run. As good as they were in 2018, they have positions where they can use … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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It’s pretty much universally agreed that the Dallas Cowboys have a need for a starting tight end, particularly one who can stretch the field as a receiving threat. Despite not having a first round pick, this class should give the Cowboys an opportunity to add tight end talent … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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The Dallas Cowboys don’t really have a desperate need as they head into free agency or the NFL Draft. They have areas that could certainly use an upgrade, but there isn’t a position on the Cowboys depth chart that requires you allocating pick number 58. One of those … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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It seems like each Spring during the Jason Garrett/Stephen Jones-led era we have similar discussions about the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive tackle depth. For starters, it is universally agreed on that they need to add more talent on the inside of their defensive line. Then, the arguments over how … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Though many believe the Cowboys need to prioritize 1-technique in the upcoming NFL Draft, Dallas could also benefit from improving at the under-tackle position as well. Miami’s Gerald Willis is a player that has been mocked to the Cowboys in round two often, and he could fit the … Read more
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NAME: James “Boobie” Williams SCHOOL: Washington State CONFERENCE: Pac-12 POSITION: Running Back CLASS: RS Junior JERSEY: No. 32 RECRUITMENT RATING: 3-star HT: 5’11” WT: 195 D.O.B.: 5/17/1996 Before we get into the player, you should really get to know James Williams’ story and everything he’s had to overcome and accomplish in order to get … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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We are officially in the offseason, which means it is draft and free agency season. Over the next few weeks, there will be a lot of talk and preparation for the start of the NFL’s free agency period starting March 13th. Probably the thing that gets people more … Read more
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The invite list of all 338 participants who will be competing in the 2019 NFL Combine dropped yesterday. I was curious, so I scoured over every single invitee and was really surprised at some of the names not listed. Not everybody can compete in the “Underwear Olympics” of … Read more
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As we continue to profile draft targets in the 2019 class we now focus on the defensive line, where the Cowboys have one of their bigger needs. Dallas should look to improve both at 1-technique and under tackle this offseason, and can accomplish at least one of these … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Matt Miller, one of my favorite “draft analysts”, released his first Post-Super Bowl 7-round Mock Draft yesterday for all 32 teams. As a fan of Miller’s, and the Dallas Cowboys, I was curious to see who he chose for America’s Team. I have to admit, I wasn’t too excited to … Read more
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The search for a tight end in the 2019 NFL Draft continues this week, as we profile Stanford Junior Kaden Smith. Smith was a two year contributor at Stanford, and though he didn’t produce eye-popping numbers, he has garnered some draft hype as of late. Many respected draft … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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The Dallas Cowboys can’t continue to play with fire in 2019 the same way they did last season. They need to find someone who can lighten the load on Ezekiel Elliott’s shoulders, because he is the engine that drives the entire offense. If he were to go down … Read more
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There seemed to be a trend among Alabama pass catchers in recent years. Players like OJ Howard underproduced relative to their talent at Alabama, but had clear skill sets which were coveted by pass-heavier teams in the NFL. With Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback in 2018, that trend ended fast. … Read more
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