The Dallas Cowboys veteran players showed up big time in the team’s Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. As Dallas heads into their next game, and their home opener, we have to ask, can these old guys keep it … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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How are we feeling this morning, Cowboys Nation? A road win in a hostile environment over 2023’s #1 defense should have everyone feeling good about the season. Naysayers will immediately point out that the Cleveland Browns are a terrible team, and the Cowboys just won a game they … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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It has been too many months to count since we’ve seen a Dallas Cowboys win, and the team wasted no time in delivering a huge victory over the Cleveland Browns. From start to finish, the Cowboys were all over the field in this one. Non-stop pressure, sacks, and … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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For all the Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and running back talk, the Cowboys defense may be the thing that makes or breaks their 2024 campaign. After all, it was a 40+ points allowed defensive meltdown that ended their playoff hopes in January. Things must be different in Dallas … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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Over the last couple of weeks, the Dallas Cowboys free agent pursuit has really picked up. No, you’re not dreaming, and I’m not kidding. Since August 1st, the front office has signed a few players who could become really important to the defense this season. When you add … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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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, something triggers these guys to pump it up … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The Cowboys defense has more star-power than just about any in the NFL. With Pro Bowl-caliber players all over, and a top-five defensive player in the NFL, there should be no limit to the team’s defensive potential. Now, it’s not like they added some major influx of defensive … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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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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A few Cowboys veterans are inching closer to a crucial training camp in their careers. With roster turnover and fresh faces being added this offseason, some older players could be fighting for spots heading into the season. Especially with the rookie class, there are multiple players with prime … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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The biggest weakness in the Dallas Cowboys defense in 2023 was right up the middle for all the world to see. And the entire NFL world saw it and took full advantage. Dallas comes into this season hoping that new Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer can shore that up. … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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It is safe to say the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason was controversial. Following the team’s third devastating playoff loss in three years, many fans had hoped for serious action in the offseason. Solely gaging by the fanbase’s mood towards the team, they did not get the kind of action … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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The Dallas Cowboys have lost several players who became free agents at the end of the season. Some of these players were major contributors to the team and their absence could be greatly felt. To replace the departing players, the front office brought in a few free agents … Read more
Written by: Cody Warren
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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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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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Although it has been a disappointing offseason in terms of signing players, one guy that continues to work his tail off after being signed is Eric Kendricks. He has gotten nothing but praise from coaches and other players inside the building since he has been there. It also … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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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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With so many off-season departures, the Dallas Cowboys veterans will play a huge role in the team’s 2024 success. Dallas lost tenured players like Tyron Smith in free agency and 6-year veteran Leighton Vander Esch to a medical retirement. That doesn’t include the other ten former Cowboys that … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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Given the issues Dallas had at stopping the run in 2023 – along with the retirement of Leighton Vander Esch – the Cowboys must draft a middle linebacker next week. Yes, the free agency signing of Eric Kendricks addressed that concern somewhat. But Kendricks is 32, on a … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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We’re a week into free agency season and its looking a little grim around The Star. So far the Cowboys have lost eight players – roughly 15% of the roster – to other teams. The defense, with five departures, has been hardest hit. Dallas has retained three of … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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It has been an offseason of departures for the Dallas Cowboys, and it might put incoming Defensive Coordinator, Mike Zimmer in an impossible situation in his first season. It is never easy for first-year coaches or coordinators to see immediate success. This becomes a whole lot harder when … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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With a disastrous free agency period all but over, the NFL Draft is next on the horizon for the Dallas Cowboys, and they have major work to do if they are going to compete in 2024. The Cowboys got worse since free agency started, that is not up … Read more
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