The Dallas Cowboys had their first official padded practice yesterday, and up until now, we’ve only been able to see players go with the flow and not go into things at full game speed. Yet, once the pads go on, … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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For just a moment, think back to the Cowboys linebackers after Leighton Vander Esch went down in 2023. It was a huge weakness for Dallas, and the entire defensive unit felt the weight of it. By the end of last season, Dan Quinn was relying almost exclusively on … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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In yesterday’s post about the Cowboys’ defensive line I offered the option of moving Micah Parsons to a full-time linebacker in 2024. The primary reason for that suggestion is simple. The Cowboys do not have a solid group at linebacker on the depth chart. The loss of Leighton … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Despite the Dallas Cowboys sitting on their hands this offseason, they still have a few players that are flying under the radar as we enter the 2024 season. This is my opinion, nothing more, but I think they have a sleeper on both offense and defense that could … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The Cowboys’ linebacker position was scrutinized last season for being one of the weakest position groups on the team. When I was growing up, I was always fascinated by the linebacker position in the NFL. My favorite video game was Madden 2005. It was the first year the … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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Even if Micah Parsons and Sam Williams split time on the line and at linebacker there is one big issue in Dallas: The Cowboys are thin at this position in 2024. And it doesn’t look like there’s any help coming. Both Parsons and Williams are listed as defensive … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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2024 Roster Review: Starting Linebackers – Part 13 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. For the first four games of the 2023 season, the linebacker room was as rock solid as any in the NFL. Then came Trent Williams’ dirty play in a … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Dallas Cowboys will probably have a completely different approach to their defense in the 2024 season. Dan Quinn has left to be the head coach of the rival Washington Commanders and has already poached a coach from the Cowboys’ staff. Joe Whitt Jr., Cowboys’ defensive passing game … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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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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The Dallas Cowboys announced some shocking and saddening news regarding one of their long-time players. The team confirmed that sixth-year linebacker and former 2018 first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch will not return this season. Vander Esch was injured in the second half of the blowout loss at the … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The Dallas defense was poised to be the top-scoring defense in fantasy football again in Week 4. The unit topped the NFL in Week 1. Then the Seattle Seahawks said “Hold my beer” on Monday night against the Giants. Still, two defensive touchdowns, a pick-six, two sacks, and … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Dallas Cowboys depth chart has some good balance to it, and by now, we have a nice understanding of who will fit in where. One part of the depth chart, though, is interesting. One spot that could see multiple faces is the linebacker position. Both Damone Clark … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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We finally got to see the Dallas Cowboys in game action this past Saturday after a long offseason of walk-throughs and battling amongst each other. As eager as fans were to see Dallas bang heads with members of a different team, the players were even more anxious to … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The 2023 version of the Dallas Cowboys will field one of their most talented and competitive teams in recent memory. They have very few weak spots on the roster, but someone needs point out those few weaknesses, and how they could derail the team. Previously, I wrote about … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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Dallas Cowboys 2023 training camp in Oxnard, California is in full swing. Through the first few padded practices, the Cowboys defense seems to have gotten the better of the offense. Early clips featured a fierce pass rush, that if not for Dak Prescott’s red jersey, would have resulted … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The Dallas Cowboys have arrived in Oxnard, California for the 2023 training camp activities. It is the first real football team activities since their playoff loss in the Divisional round to the San Francisco 49ers. Although the sting of that loss is still present amongst Cowboys Nation, it’s … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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Earlier this week, we spoke about three players on the Cowboys that could bring the offense to new heights if they reach their potential. Today we will be discussing the same topic on the defensive side of the ball. The Dallas Cowboys have one of the youngest defenses … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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LSU has gained recognition for producing athletic and productive linebackers in the NFL. Deion Jones, Patrick Queen, and Devin White have recently made notable contributions. In recent draft rounds, the Dallas Cowboys have shown a keen interest in scouting for potential linebackers from LSU. The team’s love affair … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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Part four of the way-too-early Cowboys’ 53-man roster projection series discusses two positions tied closely together in Dan Quinn’s defense. If you missed the first three parts of this series, the links can be found below. For quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers click here. For tight ends … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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This might become the weakest unit on the defensive side of the ball for the Cowboys in 2023: The linebackers. Leighton Vander Esch had his best year yet, even after missing three games due to injury. He was playing on a one-year, $2 million dollar contract. Which makes … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Damone Clark is a special character in the Dallas Cowboys universe. There are some fans who show no sense of familiarity with him or his story. For the ones that do know of him, however, he has quickly become one of the most beloved and supported members of … Read more
Written by: Jazz Monet
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