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Penalty issues continue to loom large in Big D

The Dallas Cowboys still need to address one lingering issue. There are so many pointless penalties. I thought they fixed it after the first couple of games of the season, but last Monday night proved me wrong. The Cowboys had 11 penalties for 85 yards during the last … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

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The history of Tony Pollard

It’s time for McCarthy to stop forcing the run game

The Cowboys rebounded nicely Monday night with a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17. They looked better than they did a week ago, and this was a must-win, as I said Saturday. After seeing the Eagles and 49ers lose, they could not afford to drop this football … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

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What will Mike McCarthy's Cowboys offense look like?

Same ole’ Cowboys: Final chance to flip the script

There is a lot to discuss after the Dallas Cowboys got flat-out embarrassed on Sunday night against the 49ers. After the first five weeks of the NFL season, the Cowboys are sitting with a 3-2 record. Dallas still has 12 games left on the schedule, yet, of course, … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

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How will Brandon Aubrey affect offensive play calling?

With the first Cowboys game of the 2023 season only a few days away, I think it is essential to look into a critical aspect. The Cowboys are holding their faith in rookie kicker Brandon Aubrey. This got me thinking: Will he impact the way Mike McCarthy calls … Read more

Shane Taylor

Written by: Shane Taylor

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Dak Prescott

Early injury fractures Mike McCarthy’s debut in 2020

Mike McCarthy became the ninth coach in Cowboys’ history – and the eighth one hired by Jerry Jones in 32 years – to begin the 2020 season. But the upheaval the Cowboys experienced wasn’t limited to the coaching staff. Over 20 players departed the team via retirement or … Read more

Richard Paolinelli

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

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Jason Garrett

8 isn’t enough for Jason Garrett in 2019

The early indicators pointed toward another playoff run for the Cowboys in 2019. They added two solid veterans to bolster their lineup. Defensive end Robert Quinn (trade) and wide receiver Randall Cobb (free agency) joined the team. The 15 players that departed did not impact the roster too … Read more

Richard Paolinelli

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

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Mike McCarthy trusts the process, and so should we 2

Mike McCarthy trusts the process, and so should we

Being the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys is no easy task. It’s difficult enough to be a coach or coordinator of any of the other 31 NFL teams, but there is just something different about working for Jerry Jones. Jerry is a shrewd businessman who values his … Read more

Mario Herrera Jr.

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Mike McCarthy Says Cowboys Need "One More Week" to Determine Backup Quarterback for 2021

Will Mike McCarthy’s draft approach from Green Bay work in Big D?

Training camp practice number four concluded on Monday in Oxnard, California. The Dallas Cowboys and other teams are brimming with their fair share of storylines. Injuries to Donovan Wilson, Israel Mukuamu, and Sam Williams, although they vary by severity, deserve attention. Dak Prescott and the Texas Coast offense … Read more

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Written by: Jermaine Arvie

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Didn't Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy Buy Into Analytics?

Dak Prescott, Mike McCarthy under the gun as camp nears

With roughly five weeks to go before the Dallas Cowboys pack up and head for Oxnard there are still a few storylines of interest. Who will Dallas bring in to challenge Tristan Vizcaino for the placekicking duties? Which running back will emerge as Tony Pollard’s primary backup? Will … Read more

Richard Paolinelli

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

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What will Mike McCarthy's Cowboys offense look like?

McCarthy Aiming For Unique Achievement

In his fourth season as Dallas Cowboys’ Head Coach, Mike McCarthy is looking to do something no one has done before. Win a Super Bowl as head coach for two different teams. In the previous 57 Super Bowls played, only seven head coaches have even managed to lead … Read more

Richard Paolinelli

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

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"The whole passing game's gonna be cleaner": Dak Prescott explains how Mike McCarthy's philosophy will improve the offense

“The whole passing game’s gonna be cleaner”: Dak Prescott explains how Mike McCarthy’s philosophy will improve the offense

“We have a thing called PCP,” Mike McCarthy told media members on Thursday. He continued his explanation quickly enough to avoid any substance-related questions. “It’s just really the purpose of the play call,” he said, “Play call purpose. PCP.” While the acronym might cause raised eyebrows and perked … Read more

Jazz Monet

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Who's on the chopping block in 2023? 2

Who’s on the chopping block in 2023?

The 2023 season is getting closer and closer, meaning more and more pressure is being bestowed on players and coaches. There will be a lot of eyes on multiple Cowboys this season as they will be going into their make-or-break year. Here are some of the players and … Read more

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Written by: Tony Stahl

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Can Mike McCarthy keep up with his own team? 1

Can Mike McCarthy keep up with his own team?

Mike McCarthy has been invested in getting the Dallas Cowboys to a Super Bowl ever since joining the team (or so he says). With such a talented team as he’s had over the past two seasons, some fans expected him to have already achieved that goal, but McCarthy … Read more

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Written by: Tony Stahl

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