Over the last couple of years, the linebacker position has gone from being perceived as a position of strength for the Dallas Cowboys to a serious concern. Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch have been unable to recreate the magical 2018 season that had many wondering if they … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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The Dallas Cowboys were a disaster on the defensive side of the ball in 2020. They finished 28th in points, 31st against the run, and 23rd overall. Injuries to key contributors like Leighton Vander Esch, Sean Lee, and rookie Trevon Diggs were crippling and combined with the difficulty … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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Heading into the 2021 offseason there are few units in the NFL with as many question marks as the Dallas Cowboys defense. From their defensive interior, to their linebackers, to the expected turnover in the secondary, the Cowboys have a lot to figure out this Spring. As we … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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Things have changed when it comes to the linebacker position with the Dallas Cowboys. At one time, it was suggested that they had the best trio in the NFL with Sean Lee, Jaylon Smith, and Leighton Vander Esch. However, in just a short time, the position has become … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Dallas Cowboys 2020 season was supposed to go a lot differently. They revamped the coaching staff which was highlighted by the hiring of Mike McCarthy as the successor to Jason Garrett. Several defensive free agents were added and there was tremendous optimism after a successful NFL Draft … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Dallas Cowboys made a splash on Monday by hiring Dan Quinn to be its new defensive coordinator after only one year of operating under Mike Nolan’s hybrid scheme which produced the worst defense in team history. Now, the Cowboys are making waves again on the defensive side … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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There are a lot of question marks facing the Dallas Cowboys heading into the 2021 offseason. Much of the Cowboys’ lack of success in 2020 was due to the injuries along the offensive line and to quarterback Dak Prescott. However, even if the Cowboys were guaranteed reasonable health … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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You can’t have the kind of season the Dallas Cowboys did in 2020 without some individuals bearing the blame. While there are varying degrees of responsibility throughout the roster, here are the five Cowboys who saw their value decrease the most during this disappointing season. Yesterday we looked … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys officially announced linebacker Jaylon Smith as their 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year award nominee. The award, widely considered a great honor among the NFL, is awarded each year to an NFL player who shows excellence in their community on and off the field. … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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The Dallas Cowboys have had a dismal 2020 season. Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending ankle injury and the offensive has lost several starters as well. However, the biggest disappointment has been the Cowboy’s defense. The organization spent the offseason adding veteran defensive pieces like Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Gerald … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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Stopping the run has been an issue in 2020, but also for much of the last few seasons. The Baltimore Ravens ran all over the Dallas Cowboys last night on Tuesday Night Football. Not surprising, the Ravens came in as one of the best rushing teams in the … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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It’s time for the Dallas Cowboys to shift their mindset from the present and start focusing more on the future. Forget about the fact they are somehow still in the playoff race or that there are five regular-season games remaining. It’s past time to accept 2020 as a … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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Ezekiel Elliott and Jaylon Smith have both received big-money contracts from the Dallas Cowboys. However, in 2020, many have questioned if those dollars were spent in the right place. Jerry Jones made an appearance last Friday on 105.3 The Fan after the Cowboy’s humiliating 41-16 loss to the … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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This season for the Dallas Cowboys has been terrible, to put it lightly. Combined with a worldwide pandemic, injuries and a serious drop in valued play have plagued the team this year in a season that had Super Bowl aspirations. Right from before the opening kick off of … Read more
Written by: Shane Carter
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The Dallas Cowboys have struggled mightily on the defensive side of the ball this season. Currently, they ranked 29th in yards allowed and give up a league-worst 36 points per game. A very important link on the Cowboys defensive chain could be making his return on Monday night … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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Jaylon Smith finally looked like a Pro Bowl linebacker again in the Cowboys’ victory over the New York Giants. But with the G-Men easily being one of the league’s worst teams so far in 2020, the question remains what Jaylon can do against some real competition. An opportunity … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys went into Sunday afternoon’s matchup with the New York Giants in need of a win with the hopes it could springboard them to a run over the final 12 games of the season. Well, they got the win, but the loss of Dak Prescott to … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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There are no must-win games in week four of an NFL season. Especially for the Dallas Cowboys, who sit 1-2, but are tied for first place in the NFC East with the Washington Football Team, there is far too much football left in the season to call this … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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With Leighton Vander Esch back healthy from his neck procedure, the Dallas Cowboys were hoping to have himself along with Jaylon Smith and Sean Lee all healthy for the 2020 season. However, after only one week of the NFL season, the Cowboys linebacker group has been crush by … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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Losing to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 of the 2020 season was no doubt a tough blow for the Dallas Cowboys, especially considering the way they lost. If just a few things would’ve gone a little different or if a few players would’ve played slightly better, … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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Though there weren’t any fans in the stands, the excitement for week one of the NFL could be heard loud and clear through social media platforms. Players, fans, media, and analysts alike were pumped for the start of the regular season and a bit of normalcy in the … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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