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Last year, the Cowboys’ selection of cornerback Chidobe Awuzie shook the football world before we’d even see him play a snap. This had nothing to do with Awuzie, though, and everything to do with Drew Pearson. Taking in the boos from Philadelphia Eagles fans — which were hosting … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Draft season is my favorite time of the year for a countless amount of reasons. Well before the Eagles won Super Bowl LII, draft scouts everywhere have been grinding college football film to rank the prospects available in this 2018 NFL Draft class. Each year, this pool of … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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As I move through more tape study of the 2018 NFL Draft, it’s becoming obvious to me that if the Cowboys plan to fill their hole at left guard through the draft, they’ll have ample opportunity to do so within the first two rounds. After round two? Well, then … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Last year, the Dallas Cowboys completely overhauled their defensive backfield through the NFL Draft. They allowed starting cornerbacks Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr, and starting/critical safeties Barry Church and JJ Wilcox to walk in free agency. Then, they drafted three new cornerbacks and a new safety in the … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Typically starting my draft evaluations at positions of need for the Cowboys, I have studied the top WRs available in the 2018 NFL Draft. Following last weekend’s Senior Bowl, the apparent depth available at the position would deter me from drafting a receiver in the first round if … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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Super Bowl week has finally arrived, and with it will come the end to another NFL season. As the Dallas Cowboys prepare to watch the rival Eagles play for their first Lombardi trophy against the Patriots, their offseason preparations continue with the 2018 Senior Bowl already in the … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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Despite drafting a defensive end in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, most would argue the Cowboys are still in the edge-rusher market entering the upcoming offseason. DeMarcus Lawrence proved he can be the alpha-type rusher the Cowboys need, but adding a speed rushing, weakside defensive … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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With each passing day, we grow closer and closer to the main event of the offseason… the 2018 NFL Draft. It’s one of the more exciting events to take place until the official NFL season kicks off, but it sometimes feels like an eternity until the month of … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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The Dallas Cowboys hold the 19th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It’s not a great spot to be in after a 9-7 season, but that’s the way it is. They’re at a spot in which they might end up seeing their top guys taken before they’re … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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The 2018 Senior Bowl is now behind us, as the draft process pushes on toward the NFL Scouting Combine. Another great week from Mobile, Alabama produced a 45-16 victory on Saturday for the South squad. The great thing about the Senior Bowl is that it’s played early enough … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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Despite being one of the NFL’s better units when healthy, the Dallas Cowboys offensive line struggled mightily at times last season due to injuries. When Left Tackle Tyron Smith went out, the lack of an adequate replacement, as well as the lack of help to the replacement left … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Yesterday I shared with you the players on the North Squad at the 2018 Senior Bowl who the Dallas Cowboys could show interest in come draft time, so today I want to focus on the South Squad. The South Squad will be coached by the Houston Texans staff … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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The 2018 Senior Bowl is set to take place this Saturday, January 27. This is a great opportunity for NFL teams to get a first-hand look at some of these incoming prospects after receiving NFL coaching. The North Squad will be coached by the Denver Broncos staff, and … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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Although heralded among the best offensive lines in the league, the Dallas Cowboys have a need to fill among their front five. That need is at left guard, where journeyman lineman Jonathan Cooper filled in for much of the 2017 season. I would consider Cooper’s performance as relatively … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Four of the five starting offensive linemen for the Dallas Cowboys were first round selections in the NFL Draft. Left Tackle Tyron Smith, Center Travis Frederick, and most recently Right Guard Zack Martin have all done their part in establishing the Cowboys’ identity up front — collectively signaling … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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It is not often at all that a team picking 19th overall may be out of range to draft a small school prospect, but this is rightfully the case for the Dallas Cowboys and UTSA’s Marcus Davenport. For scouts who only care about how these prospects can help … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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It’s officially draft season around the NFL, meaning — whether you like it or not — it’s now mock draft season. Pro Football Focus is the latest of the national football media outlets to release a mock draft. Their version of the draft was controversial towards the top, … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Draft season! Draft season! Draft season! Pardon my excitement, but it’s one of my favorite times of the year. We all get the chance to study and speculate about the new crop of rookies coming in and determine their potential fit with NFL teams, and in this case, … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, it’s pretty clear defensive tackle is toward the top of the Dallas Cowboys’ needs. Dallas has invested multiple draft picks and resources into the secondary, linebackers, and defensive ends, but their interior defensive line still needs to add depth and talent. One potential … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Slotted to pick 19th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves in position to add a first-round talent to a team that fell just short of the playoffs at 9-7 in 2017. Faltering entirely on offense without RB Ezekiel Elliott too many times this … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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Due to growing concerns about Tyron Smith’s availability and future health, due to reoccurring back injuries, there seems to be a growing consensus among Dallas Cowboys fans that there’s a need to draft an offensive lineman with the first-round pick. But, is it actually a need, or would … Read more
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