A Dallas Cowboys football blog

"We’re gonna get better from this": Micah Parsons Frustrated Yet Determined After Loss to Eagles

Cowboys run defense has become a headache

Every week the game plan for opposing offenses is to attack the Cowboys’ run defense, and we saw it happen again yesterday. Coming into the game, the Packers were running into an eight-man box 5.3 times per game, averaging 4.1 YPA. Against the Cowboys, they ran into an eight-man … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

Published on:

Will the Cowboys defense keep dominating?

Will the Cowboys defense keep dominating?

By now, everyone knows that the Dallas Cowboys have one of the (if not the best) defenses in the entire NFL. While the Cowboys’ defense has been amazing for this first half of the season, a question can emerge in fans’ heads. Will the success of the defense … Read more

Photo of author

Written by: Tony Stahl

Published on:

5 Best Defensive Players for Cowboys From Weeks 1-6 2

Cowboys need a formula to help struggling run defense

The Dallas Cowboys head into the bye week sitting at 6-2, primarily due to the play on the defensive side of the ball. Although the team’s biggest strength, one problem Dan Quinn needs to try and clean up with this unit is defending the run. After eight weeks, … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

Published on:

Why the Cowboys Have the Best Defense

Reasons why the Cowboys have the best defense

Out of all the 32 NFL teams, it’s always an honor to be crowned the best defense. Now even though the season just started recently, it’s not too early to choose which team has the best defense in the league. While there’s much debate about this particular topic, it’s … Read more

Photo of author

Written by: Tony Stahl

Published on:

Are The Cowboys Now A Defense-First Team?

Are The Cowboys Now A Defense-First Team?

The Cowboys sit at 1-1 after the opening two weeks of the season, with a noticeable shift in how the team wins games. Everyone loves the high-octane offense that the Cowboys have produced over the last few years. Dak Prescott was throwing for colossal yardage, receivers in CeeDee … Read more

Photo of author

Written by: Adam Schultz

Published on:

4 Keys To Victory Against Cincinnati for the Cowboys

4 Keys To Victory Against Cincinnati For The Cowboys

The Cowboys are back in action on Sunday as they look to atone for their horror opening game against the Buccaneers. There is only one good thing about a loss; you know that players will want to put in a better outing the following week. For the Cowboys, … Read more

Photo of author

Written by: Adam Schultz

Published on:

DC Dan Quinn Shares How They Prepare for Tom Brady

DC Dan Quinn Shares How They Prepare for Tom Brady

The big game is almost here, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs The Dallas Cowboys. Everyone on the Dallas staff is taking this game very seriously, although it seems Dan has a mission to take down Tom Brady once and for all. Tom Brady has beaten the Cowboys six times … Read more

Photo of author

Written by: Tony Stahl

Published on:

Why Dan Quinn Will Succeed This Year on Defense 2

Why Dan Quinn Will Succeed This Year on Defense

Dan Quinn showed some great skill last year as the Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator. Dan managed to take the worst defense in 2020 to the seventh best defense in 2021 for points allowed. This is why Dan Quinn will once again show us that he deserves this job … Read more

Photo of author

Written by: Tony Stahl

Published on:

Anthony Barr Brings Veteran Value to the Cowboys Defense.

Anthony Barr Brings Veteran Value to the Cowboys Defense

The Cowboys signed free agent linebacker Anthony Barr on Wednesday. The door was ajar for Dallas before bringing him in officially, but after James Washington went down two days prior, I didn’t see this coming. Barr agreed to a one-year contract with a $2M base value, worth up … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

Published on:

Takkarist McKinley

Cowboys Visit w/ Former Dan Quinn Draft Pick Takk McKinley

The Cowboys seem to have a few guiding principles in their current approach to free agency. Two of them are financial conservatism and player familiarity, and both of those boxes are checked by Defensive End Takkarist McKinley. The former 1st-round pick was in yesterday for a visit as … Read more

Photo of author

Written by: Jess Haynie

Published on:

Micah Parsons Hopes "Dog" DC Dan Quinn Returns to Cowboys

Cowboys Training Camp: Flying Under the Radar

Day three of Cowboys training kicks off today and as I did, I’m sure you tuned in to hear from different players after camp concluded each day. As I was checking in to see how things have been going, I noticed something that I liked the first day … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

Published on:

DeMarcus Lawrence, Franchise Tags and Realities for Dallas Cowboys

How will the Cowboys Defense Stack up in 2022?

Dan Quinn could see a better opportunity open up for himself after this season comes to a close. He has improved the defense in one season for them. How will they stack up next season? With the schedule the Cowboys have, I think the defense plays in their … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

Published on:

CeeDee Lamb Tops all Rookie WRs in Week 1

Who Can Help the Cowboys Get Over the Hump?

As a fan first, we know the same thing has circled this organization for the last 25 years. I fully understand that. You have to stop doubting and thinking the Cowboys will end up in the same spot every year. I am from the midwest, a Cubs fan. … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

Published on:

Dante Fowler

3rd Time’s the Charm for Dante Fowler?

With the loss of Randy Gregory to the Denver Broncos, Dallas brought in familiar face for Dan Quinn and his defense, signing veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler, Jr. to a one-year contract on March,18, 2022. Fowler was recruited by Quinn when he was the defensive coordinator for the … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

Published on:

Cowboys Hire Former Jaguars Pass-Game Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer 2

Cowboys Hire Brian Schottenheimer to Unique Role

It seems the Dallas Cowboys finally heard their fan’s pleas to sign someone as it was reported by Senior NFL Reporter Albert Breer the franchise is adding Brian Schottenheimer, Former Jaguars Pass-Game Coordinator to their coaching staff. Sources: The Cowboys are hiring Brian Schottenheimer, the Jaguars’ pass-game coordinator … Read more

Photo of author

Written by: Rocky Garza Jr

Published on:

Dan Quinn

Dan Quinn Named NFL Assistant Coach of the Year

One of the main things the Dallas Cowboys had to improve upon this season was their defense. In 2020, they allowed a franchise-worst 473 points and finished 31st against the run under Mike Nolan. To remedy this shortcoming, the Cowboys brought in Dan Quinn as their new defensive … Read more

Photo of author

Written by: Matthew Lenix

Published on:

Dan Quinn

Dan Quinn Named 2021 Assistant Coach of the Year by PFWA

The Cowboys already knew they had a good one in Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn, but it’s nice when other recognize it as well. The Pro Football Writers of America clearly agree as they named Quinn their 2021 Assistant Coach of the Year after the dramatic turnaround by Dallas’ … Read more

Photo of author

Written by: Jess Haynie

Published on: