The Dallas Cowboys ended over three years of development with a whimper when they released Tight End Rico Gathers yesterday. By the time we hear the finals roster cuts of 2019, some other late-round draft picks from 2016 could be … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys have waived Tight End Rico Gathers according to Patrik Walker of CBS Sports. The #Cowboys have waived tight end Rico Gathers. The project is over. — Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) August 5, 2019 A former sixth-round pick in 2016, he was viewed as the … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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Heading into training camp, the Dallas Cowboys will have a lot of difficult questions to answer regarding their 53-man roster. In a good way. They have so much depth on this squad that players that the team thinks highly of may not find themselves on the opening week … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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Last year, there was talk that the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff had developed a sour taste regarding Tight End Rico Gathers. Whether it was his personality, work ethic or off-field activities, and if those reports are even accurate, it doesn’t really matter. History has shown that NFL coaches … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Tight End Rico Gathers already had an uphill climb to return to the Dallas Cowboys’ 53-man roster in 2019. But that climb just got even steeper; the NFL handed down a one-game suspension to Gathers today for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. If he does make the … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Rico Gathers’ journey to the NFL was fascinating, but his story once that destination was reached has been far from it. In fact, Rico Gathers’ NFL career has been inconsequential at best and a failure at worst. Only playing in 15 games over his first 3 seasons, Gathers’ … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Cowboys Nation, you may get your wish and finally see Tight End Rico Gathers more involved in the Dallas Cowboys game plan this week against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Injuries at the wide receiver and tight end position may give the coaching staff … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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When Jason Witten up and retired just before the start of the second round of the NFL Draft this past offseason, the Cowboys were left with an enormous hole at the Tight End position. The Cowboys had opportunities to address the position in the draft in the second … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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There’s something severely flawed about the way the Dallas Cowboys play offense. Yes, you can look at the play of the offensive line, the play of the quarterback, or the play of the wide receivers and see some issues. However, the play calling, and just as important, the … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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When the Dallas Cowboys took the field last Sunday against the New York Giants, they did so very differently than last week, starting with a 64-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to connect with WR Tavon Austin in the third play of the game. Although there are still … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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Heading into Thursday night’s preseason finale, much of the Cowboys final roster feels like it’s set. There are a handful of spots that guys on both sides of the ball are competing for, though, and at least three of which seem to be on offense. Arguably the most … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Dallas Cowboys Tight End Rico Gathers’ days may be numbered with America’s Team, at least if you put any stock into what Jerry Jones recently said. “He blocks well when he’s blocking the right man,” said Jones, via Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News. “He’s got enough there, but … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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I know it’s a little early in the process to start thinking about roster cuts with a few weeks of preseason still remaining, but I’ve been doing just that. You see, the Dallas Cowboys have very few available spots up for grabs, which means they will have to … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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For the Dallas Cowboys, Rico Gathers may be the best known tight end on the team. That, however, doesn’t mean anything when it comes to his chances of making the 53-man roster in 2018. It won’t be easy to fill Jason Witten’s shoes in Dallas, and having a … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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Rico Gathers is trying to follow in the footsteps of Tony Gonzales, Antonio Gates, and Jimmy Graham as someone who has successfully made the transition from college basketball player to tight end in the NFL. Unfortunately, that transition hasn’t gone quite as smoothly as he probably would’ve hoped. … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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The Dallas Cowboys’ biggest weakness on the offensive side of the football is most obviously the tight end group. The wide receiver group is second, but it’s a distant second to the uncertainty and inexperience at the tight end position currently. Even before Jason Witten up and retired, … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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When Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten retired from the NFL last month, he left behind an unproven group of tight ends for the Cowboys to field as Witten moves on to the Monday Night Football broadcast booth. This is not a TE group short of potential, although that’s nothing new … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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Bringing back third-year Running Back Darius Jackson as their former sixth round draft pick from 2016, the Dallas Cowboys have their entire draft class of two years ago back on the roster. For how long members of this nine-pick class will remain with America’s Team remains to be … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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A sixth-round pick out of Baylor University, Rico Gathers was supposed to be one hell of a football story. A basketball superstar, Gathers hadn’t played college football at all, but the traits he had were enough for the Dallas Cowboys to take a chance on him during the … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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The 2018 Dallas Cowboys are loaded with young talent, which means there may be some tough cuts as the team puts together its 53-man roster for this season. Players you had high hopes for in the past could be pushed out by the influx of new talent, or … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Draft day is almost here and it’s business as usual for the Dallas Cowboys. Every year, NFL scouts, coaches, analysts and writers break down hours of film on different prospects and potential draft picks. By now, the team’s scouts and coaches have watched film, gone to the pro … Read more
Written by: Shane Carter
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