It finally felt like a regular NFL football Sunday yesterday. Waking up in the morning knowing there would be Dallas Cowboys football on television later in the afternoon was like waking up to Christmas in August. The Dallas Cowboys visited … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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We are nearly two weeks into Dallas Cowboys training camp out in Oxnard, California and the players are in full swing. The competition has been fierce. Especially after the pads came on. Contrary to popular opinion on social media, this Cowboys team is one of the deepest and … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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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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One of the things that former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator turned Washington Commanders HC Dan Quinn did in Dallas was rejuvenate the safety position. The Cowboys notoriously ignored the safety position for many years. I mean think about it. How many high draft picks or high free agent … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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Going into the 2024 season, if there is a single position room on the Dallas Cowboys’ roster that is locked down it is the defensive backs. It is certainly the strongest of the three rooms on the defensive side of the ball. Even if the Cowboys decide not … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Markquese Bell was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and played in just 22 defensive snaps in his rookie season. In 2023, he was moved to linebacker and given a much larger workload, and he had a decent season for the situation he … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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2024 Roster Review: Backup Defensive Backs – Part 16 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. The Dallas Cowboys ended the 2023 season with a total of 14 defensive backs in the roster. Not all of them played defensive back in 2023, as departed … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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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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The Dallas Cowboys will probably have a completely different approach to their defense in the 2024 season. Dan Quinn has left to be the head coach of the rival Washington Commanders and has already poached a coach from the Cowboys’ staff. Joe Whitt Jr., Cowboys’ defensive passing game … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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While the NFL’s new format for the Pro Bowl has changed the event itself, the accomplishment of being named to the NFC or AFC side is still a special moment for players. This season, the Dallas Cowboys finished with seven Pro Bowlers; only the 49ers, with nine, had … 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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NFL teams, like the Dallas Cowboys, make adjustments to the rosters weekly to fit the scheme they’re deploying and to gain a competitive advantage. Unfortunately, injuries may have forced teams to look at players with “position flexibility” to fill an unexpected hole. You can label it a strategic … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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The Dallas Cowboys have ended Monday night in the ‘win’ column. You will have some who will discount the victory since it wasn’t against the 49ers or Eagles. Others, like me, will take the win and keep pushing. The offense was up and down but very efficient when … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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The last two matchups between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers were close; unfortunately, we all know close isn’t good enough. In the divisional round last season, the Cowboys placed a strong roster on the field, but apparent deficiencies stood out to the naked eye, at least … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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Anyone following the Dallas Cowboys knew what was coming Monday morning. Dallas fans would relish the victory and know this team could be different from previous squads. On the other side, cynics tend to move the goalposts and discredit the win by saying things like – the New … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn walked into the Dallas Cowboys operation full of confidence and optimism about what this defense could be. Some players had to go (Jaylon Smith), and others rose to dominance (Micah Parsons). Now, Quinn is entering his 3rd season with the team, and his fingerprints … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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The debate of whether or not preseason should be a thing of the past won’t die down anytime soon, especially for the Dallas Cowboys. Many NFL starters were reminded to steer clear of the football field until September after the events of this past Saturday. That message was … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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The Dallas Cowboys safety room looks vastly different than five years ago. And by different, I mean they are much more talented. Even still, injuries have shown up at inopportune times for some players still in the hunt to build their brand in the NFL. Donovon Wilson earned … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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The Dallas Cowboys had their first day of training camp in Oxnard, California, Wednesday. The day went as expected, with players getting their feet wet; unfortunately, the Cowboys joined the injury party early. Donovan Wilson and Israel Mukuamu were banged up during the first day of camp. Wilson … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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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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With the Dallas Cowboys (6-2) on bye, it feels weird not having to stress about America’s Team on a Sunday. While they did need the bye to heal from the knicks and knacks they suffered through the first part of the season, I feel “naked” that the Boys … Read more
Written by: Rocky Garza Jr
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