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 … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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When an NFL player retires, it’s usually a bittersweet moment. In Leighton Vander Esch’s case, I’m sure he’s trying to make the best of the situation but it’s likely more bitter than sweet. In a post late Monday morning, the former Cowboys linebacker and first-round pick announced his … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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Those close to the Dallas Cowboys said the team released both Michael Gallup and Leighton Vander Esch on Friday afternoon. Both moves had been suspected since the playoff loss to the Packers. According to Michael Gehlken, a Cowboys reporter for the Dallas Morning News, his release is expected … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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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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As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for 2024, improving at linebacker has to be one of the top priorities of the offseason. Linebacker has been a growing need for Dallas for a few years now, but the weakness hit its peak in the 2023 season. Whether it be poor … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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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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Last off-season, the Cowboys roster was shaken up when the team released a franchise legend in Ezekiel Elliott. The year before that, they surprisingly cut starting tackle La’el Collins and traded star receiver, Amari Cooper. This is to say that while the focus will be on impending free … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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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 NFC East nearly ended the fourth week of the NFL season back in a three-way tie for first place. For now Philadelphia sits alone on top. A rare conservative call by Washington Commanders’ Head Coach Ron Rivera allowed the Eagles to escape with a victory. After scoring … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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I imagine the mood around The Star in Frisco last week was dark and stormy. The defense played a terrible game against Arizona. The offense moved the ball up and down the field until they got inside the Cardinals’ 10 then flamed out. Back home on Sunday, the … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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What more can a defensive unit ranked in the top 10 overall and number 1 in takeaways the past two seasons do? Most fans would say there’s still some meat on the bone, especially in the run defense area. Nevertheless, Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn continues to add a … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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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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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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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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Linebacker is probably the position on the Dallas Cowboys roster with the least depth at the end of the day. Sitting here typing this before any analysis of the other NFC East teams, I can’t say for sure if they also have the same problem. This article is … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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Middle linebackers were once the alpha of the defense—the male lion roaming the fields of the Serengeti. Over the last few decades, the NFL had guys like Ray Lewis, Jack Lambert, Dick Butkus, and Mike Singletary. They wreaked havoc on offenses for 60 minutes, clearing their path to … 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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The Cowboys have not been shy about drafting Mountain West conference football players over the last decade. Dallas drafted Viliami Fehoko from San Jose State in the 4th round, 129th overall, on Saturday, and when you look around the league, teams are loaded with excellent players from this … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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What a wild first week of the National Football League Free Agency. Players are being released, traded, and signed all over the place. The Dallas Cowboys have lost a few players but have made GREAT moves so far. I can’t tell you how surprised and happy I am, … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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Everyone drop what you’re doing because the Dallas Cowboys made ANOTHER move on this action-packed Tuesday afternoon. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the Cowboys are re-signing Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch — AKA the “Wolf Hunter” — on a two-year deal worth $11 million. The #Cowboys are signing … Read more
Written by: Rocky Garza Jr
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