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We are now less than a week away from the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. AKA the last live sporting event until… Well, who knows. The Cowboys’ options with the 17th overall pick may end up being limited, as they hit the tough part of the … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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It seems to be a foregone conclusion that the Dallas Cowboys will devote a lot of time addressing defensive needs in next week’s NFL Draft. They got a jump start in free agency adding Gerald McCoy, Dontari Poe, and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. That bolsters the defensive line and … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Dallas Cowboys are heading into the 2020 NFL Draft with the cornerback position as arguably their biggest need. Unfortunately, the team also has a checkered past when it comes to drafting corners in the first round. Should that history add doubt or concern if Dallas selects a … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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As all of Cowboys Nation is getting ready for the 2020 NFL Draft, many of those conversations end up pulling in best and worst draft picks from the team’s past. For the next week, we’re going to focus on the positive and bring you the Cowboys’ greatest picks … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The NFL Draft is a week away and the Dallas Cowboys will have several holes to fill. Safety, cornerback, and defensive line help are the top of the priority list, especially in the early rounds. However, a position that isn’t getting enough attention is linebacker. Jaylon Smith is … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Dallas Cowboys have done a pretty solid job this offseason filling holes to the roster, which pretty much frees them to do whatever they want in the 2020 NFL Draft. They can choose to stand pat with each of their seven draft picks or move up or … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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It’s easy to forget there are three phases to the game in the NFL…offense, defense, and special teams. While offense and defense receives most of the attention, and rightfully so, special teams is usually the unit often overlooked and patchworked together, at least that’s been the case for … Read more
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The eyes of the football world, per usual, will be on the Dallas Cowboys when the NFL Draft rolls around on April 23. If one thing has been true leading up to the draft is that the Cowboys have shown interest in several Alabama players. They have virtually … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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As things stand right now, DeMarcus Lawrence is the only edge rusher the Dallas Cowboys can count on heading into 2020. The loss of Robert Quinn via free agency hurts, but the Cowboys at least have a plethora of options to hopefully help replace some of his lost … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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There isn’t a position in the 2020 NFL Draft that is as deep as the wide receiver group is this year. Much like it was in 2018, when the Dallas Cowboys selected Michael Gallup in the third round, there’s an opportunity to find a starting level player after … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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The Dallas Cowboys have made solid moves in free agency in regards to their defense. On the interior defensive line, they added six-time Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy and two-time Pro Bowler Dontari Poe. In the secondary, they signed veteran Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to lineup opposite Free Safety Xavier … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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As things stand right now, the Dallas Cowboys have already upgraded their defensive line from a season ago. Not only do they have Antwaun Woods and Trysten Hill returning, but they also signed Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe to further improve the unit. You may disagree, but that’s … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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There’s no denying the Dallas Cowboys have a really good wide receiver duo in Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup, but the depth behind them is thin and unproven. As such, the Cowboys are going to be in the market for more WR help at some point in the … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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Cowboys Nation was taken by surprise a few weeks ago, when All Pro caliber center Travis Frederick decided to call it a career. While they’ve invested a large amount of resources into their offensive line over the last decade, a Frederick-sized hole at center is a big one … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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As they prepare for the 2020 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys and all other teams have a lot of factors to consider. Filling the gaps on the current roster is generally the top priority, but sometimes drafting for the following season’s needs is not far behind. How could … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Getting pressure on the quarterback is one of the biggest priorities for any defense. The Dallas Cowboys have taken strides to assure they do just that with their free-agent additions along the defensive front. Six-time Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy signed a three-year deal to be the team’s new … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the NFL are having to make do with the options they have given the current state of things in the world. Though it’s a small thing, the disruption of the NFL’s pre-draft process has effected 300 or more players hoping to … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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With the 2020 NFL Draft less than two weeks away, the Dallas Cowboys top need seems clear. Byron Jones will play with the Miami Dolphins next season, and the Cowboys defense lacks a clear-cut number one on its defensive backfield. A top cornerback is needed to replace Jones, … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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While the back-half of the Dallas Cowboys defense has been much maligned over the offseason, America’s Team could use improvement off the edge as well. Losing defensive end Robert Quinn won’t help in the Cowboys’ quest to create pressure up front, but there are plenty of draft prospects … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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We’re about two weeks away from the start of the 2020 NFL Draft. Barring any surprising free agent moves in the coming days, now’s a fine time to assess the Dallas Cowboys’ roster and determine their biggest needs from the rookie class. Back in late February I tweeted … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The 2020 NFL Draft is drawing closer by the day and while we may not know the prospects the Dallas Cowboys could be targeting this year, we do have a pretty good idea of their “team needs”. With Travis Frederick’s unexpected retirement, finding his replacement could be at … Read more
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