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The Dallas Cowboys got a jump on most NFL teams in using their 2019 draft picks. Last October, they traded this year’s first rounder to the Oakland Raiders for Pro Bowl receiver Amari Cooper. Thanks to that move, the WR position is not a dire need in this … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Yesterday, I took a look at a few Aggies who have garnered some interest from the Dallas Cowboys during the pre-draft process. In order to not leave anybody out, let’s take a look at several Texas Longhorns that could be selected by the Cowboys during the NFL Draft … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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I can’t wait for the 2019 NFL Draft and I’m sure you can’t either. We’re only a few days away from knowing how things will work out on a draft class filled with intriguing storylines, starting from the first overall pick. I’ve written my second and final Mock … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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The Dallas Cowboys have been pretty forthcoming about their desire to add another starting caliber running back to pair with Ezekiel Elliott at some point in the 2019 NFL Draft. That would suggest they are prepared to take one as early at 58th overall in the second-round, or … Read more
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First team All Conference three times. Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. NCAA all time leader in sacks. 67.5 tackles for loss over four collegiate seasons. This guy is a first round pick, right? Not so fast. Both in terms of the expression, and when … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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We’ve been discussing the Dallas Cowboys’ 2019 draft needs throughout the last week, working our way up to the most critical positions. Today we’re going to look at defensive end, which could’ve been a major need if not for some of the Cowboys’ recent free agent moves. The … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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They’ve searched far and wide to get an understanding of this draft class in hopes of finding the best players possible for the 2019 season and beyond. The Dallas Cowboys, however, may find some of their best options right down the road in College Station. During their pre-draft … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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After re-signing DeMarcus Lawrence and trading for Robert Quinn, the Dallas Cowboys have their starting defensive ends for the upcoming 2019 season. The depth at the position behind them though is completely up in the air, making DE a potential “need” in the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft. Tyrone … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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It’s finally draft week. After months of speculation and discussion, we will finally find out who the newest members of the Dallas Cowboys will be this weekend. Being it’s draft week, I took another stab at The Draft Network’s mock draft machine to see what some of their … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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I’m convinced the Dallas Cowboys’ biggest need heading into the 2019 NFL Draft lies at the safety position. Adding George Iloka was a good move in free agency, but the team needs to draft a young player with upside for the long term. With a pretty deep safety … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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The Dallas Cowboys have invested a lot of draft capital in their offensive line over the last several years. Just last season, they spent a second-round pick on Guard Connor Williams. It’s left them with the luxury of not having to worry about their guard or center positions … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys already have a lot of young talent at the cornerback position. But with two key players close to free agency, it’s an area where they could still consider adding a player in next week’s 2019 NFL Draft. Dallas has assembled a solid group at corner … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Running back is a need for the Dallas Cowboys heading into the 2019 NFL Draft. Despite counting with Ezekiel Elliott, the team urgently needs someone for Zeke to share the workload with. If the Cowboys want to Elliott to last longer than your average star running back, they’ll … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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This is the week that we’ve all been waiting for. The NFL Draft is now just five days away. The Dallas Cowboys will finally be able to put all the hard work they’ve done over the last year into practice. They’ll finalize their big board and will add … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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Some have argued that the words “kicker” and “punter” don’t belong in the same sentence as “NFL Draft.” But just last year, six special teams players were drafted by NFL teams. Could the Dallas Cowboys consider such a player with one of their 2019 draft picks? From 2009-2018, … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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It has somewhat flown a little bit under the radar, but Dallas Cowboys Passing Game Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach Kris Richard has been touring around the country working out several cornerbacks in this year’s draft class. With Byron Jones and Anthony Brown entering into the last year … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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Dak Prescott is the current and future starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. Let’s make that clear. Prescott has done more than enough over the first three years of his career to earn this “franchise quarterback” title, and the contract he will eventually receive from the Cowboys’ front … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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The Dallas Cowboys second round draft exploits have been well documented. From Gavin Escobar to Jaylon Smith, the Dallas Cowboys took calculated risks on players that might not play right away, but could be impact players when given the opportunity. Some have worked out, like Jaylon Smith, though … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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Nearly all of the Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman are either under a one-year contract or entering the remaining year of their deal, so the 2019 NFL Draft might be a good time for them to start preparing for the future. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the Cowboys … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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While offensive tackle isn’t high on the Dallas Cowboys’ list of needs this year, it’s still an area of interest for the 2019 NFL Draft. Preparing for 2020, when La’el Collins becomes a free agent, should factor into the Cowboys’ draft strategy. Right now things look great on … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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As the 2019 NFL Draft nears closer, the projected options for the Cowboys in the second round become more clear. Of course, we don’t know exactly how the draft will fall before pick 58, but we can certainly dream about the realistic (but appealing) opportunities the Cowboys could … Read more
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