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With Lee and Vander Esch Out, LB Jaylon Smith Ends OTAs on High Note

How Close Is The Cowboys’ LB Group To Being Great?

For what seems like forever, the Cowboys have had a linebacker problem across their defense. And for that same amount of time the success of their entire defense has largely relied on the health of one man: linebacker Sean Lee. Of course it hasn’t actually been forever. Just … Read more

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Written by: Kevin Brady

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In Season For Youth, Cowboys Must Make Tough Decision On Jaylon Smith

Can Jaylon Smith Challenge Vander Esch For Starting MIKE Role?

When the Dallas Cowboys selected Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with their first round pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, the whole world basically assumed he would be the starting MIKE linebacker week one of the upcoming season. After all, the Cowboys lost Anthony Hitchens to free … Read more

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Written by: Kevin Brady

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How Will LB Jaylon Smith Best be Utilized in 2018?

How Will the Dallas Cowboys Deploy Their LBs in 2018?

After the completion of the 2017 season, the Dallas Cowboys entered the offseason knowing they had to upgrade the linebacker position. They would’ve liked to retain Anthony Hitchens, but knew he would likely receive more money on the open market than they could afford. That’s why they turned … Read more

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Written by: Brian Martin

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Cowboys Offense: Finding Roles for 2018 NFL Draft Picks 1

2018 Cowboys: What can we Expect from the Rookies?

Every season, rookies come in with the pressures of being the future of the franchise and are often expected by everyone to be able to contribute right away. The Dallas Cowboys are no exception. Not many of these rookies will be day-one starters, but most will be given the … Read more

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Written by: Shane Carter

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Full Contract Breakdown of Dallas Cowboys 2018 Rookie Class

Contract Details for the Dallas Cowboys 2018 Draft Class

The Dallas Cowboys last unsigned rookie of the 2018 draft class, Michael Gallup, finally inked his contract yesterday. By doing so, the Cowboys now have all of their rookies under contract ahead of the start of Organized Team Activities (OTA’s). This might be the first time that’s happened … Read more

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Written by: Brian Martin

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Cowboys Defense: Finding Roles for 2018 NFL Draft Picks

Cowboys Defense: Finding Roles for 2018 NFL Draft Picks

Looking to build a defense that matches the skill level of their star-studded offense, the Dallas Cowboys spent three of their nine draft picks on Rod Marinelli’s side of the ball. Addressing arguably their biggest need at linebacker with the 19th overall pick, the Cowboys came away from … Read more

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Written by: Sean Martin

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2018 NFL Combine: 3 LBs Who Impressed

Cowboys Draft Class: How Many Will Be Starters In 2018?

The Dallas Cowboys have been showered with praise by most national NFL media outlets for their 2018 NFL Draft class. NFL.com graded the Cowboys as having the 2nd best class in the league, and most other analysts have agreed that the team had a strong showing. But now, … Read more

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Written by: Kevin Brady

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NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys Select

Grades for the Dallas Cowboys 2018 Draft Picks

The Dallas Cowboys came into the 2018 NFL Draft with a number of needs, and they left with possible answers to most of them. Whether these needs were truly met or not won’t really be answered until these rookies hit the field. Until then, everyone will have their … Read more

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Written by: Shane Carter

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Have Cowboys Botched 1st-Round Pick Two Years In A Row?

Have Cowboys Botched 1st-Round Pick Two Years In A Row?

Unfortunately, the Dallas Cowboys once again left the majority of their fan base throwing up their hands in disbelief after selecting former Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch 19th overall in the first-round of the 2018 NFL Draft. This marks the second year in a row the majority … Read more

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Written by: Brian Martin

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2018 NFL Combine: 3 LBs Who Impressed

Tweet Break: Dallas Cowboys Select Leighton Vander Esch

The Dallas Cowboys selected Boise St. linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with the 19th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft and there are a lot of emotions and reactions surrounding the pick. The newest Dallas Cowboys’ linebacker only has 10,000 followers, I’m sure Cowboys Nation … Read more

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Written by: John Williams

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Dallas Cowboys Know G Will Hernandez Well, Even Without Formal Pre-Draft Visit

John’s 7-Round Cowboys Mock Draft

The NFL Draft is less than three weeks away now, and what’s more fun than reading mock drafts at this time of the year? The Dallas Cowboys have a couple of needs to address with this year’s class and we all have players on our minds that we … Read more

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Written by: John Williams

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