In 1974 the Dallas Cowboys were preparing for that year’s NFL Draft as one of the league’s top teams. Two seasons before they had finally captured their first NFL championship. A few months earlier they had lost to the Vikings … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Dallas Cowboys extended their consecutive winning season streak to nine straight in 1974. And that’s about all that was good about the year. Well, that and two of their draft picks that spring. Ed “Too Tall” Jones (1st) and Danny White (3rd) were selected by the Cowboys … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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There are 22 names adorning the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor — eleven on the offensive side, eight on defense, and three non-players. They are (in order of induction): Quarterbacks: Don Meredith, Roger Staubach, and Troy Aikman. Running backs: Don Perkins, Tony Dorsett, and Emmitt Smith. Receivers: Bob … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Last week we established our Mount Rushmore of players on the offensive side of the ball. This week, the defense gets the glory. We’ll begin with the defensive line and the obvious choice for the first player. Mr. Cowboy Bob Lilly’s list of accolades is so long it … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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By now we’ve all analyzed the Bears-Panthers trade ad nauseum. If you really want my two cents worth: I’d say the Bears were the clear winners. They got help now and in the future. The Panthers were desperate to land a franchise quarterback this year. They paid a … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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We’re back on this lovely Friday (congrats, you made it to the end of the week) with another Countdown to Kickoff post. In today’s piece, we will be crowning the Greatest #72 in Dallas Cowboys History, and if you missed the last player I crowned for my Greatest … Read more
Written by: Rocky Garza Jr
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