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1 giant sack changed the trajectory of the 1986 season

The Cowboys entered the 1986 with high hopes and with very good reason. They would have the dynamic running back duo of Tony Dorsett and Herschel Walker to pound the football. They also brought in Paul Hackett to rejuvenate the passing game with quarterback Danny White. In the … Read more

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1 last hurrah for Tom Landry, Cowboys in 1985

The Cowboys came off of missing the playoffs in 1984 with an otherwise uneventful draft in the spring of 1985. They did net a starting guard in Crawford Ker in the third round. They also grabbed Herschel Walker in the fifth round. Walker would not see action until … Read more

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A quarterback controversy arises in 1984

The 1984 season was the Cowboys’ silver anniversary in the NFL. They had much to celebrate about their past. There would be very little to celebrate about the future for the next few years to come. The team marked the occasion with silver stars emblazoned with the number … Read more

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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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1981: Danny White, Cowboys can’t “catch” a break

1981: Danny White, Cowboys can’t “catch” a break

The Cowboys – coming off the disappointing ending of the previous campaign — reloaded for the 1981 season. They added offensive lineman Howard Richards (1st) and Glenn Titensor (3rd) in the draft and defensive backs Michael Downs and Everson Walls as undrafted free agents. By the time camp … Read more

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This UDFA is quietly making noise early in training camp

Day 2 of training camp wrapped up on Thursday. Some of the familiar faces were on display. No colossal shock on which players continue to get the attention. Dak Prescott’s one underthrown ball will overshadow his good throws and get headlines like it’s January. Micah’s burst seems quicker … Read more

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1980: Danny White’s impossible task begins 1

1980: Danny White’s impossible task begins

With Roger Staubach’s retirement in April, the Danny White Era officially began in Dallas. The biggest question that loomed over the Cowboys: Could he get it done, could he replace the legendary Staubach? Dallas added running backs James Jones (3rd) and Timmy Newsome (6th) along with quarterback Gary … Read more

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Cowboys Training Camp: Early news out of Oxnard, California

Cowboys Training Camp: Steele cleared, Schoonmaker in trouble?

The Cowboys’ first official training camp practice took place Wednesday. A lot has happened since the Cowboys reported to camp Tuesday afternoon. Mostly good, but some uncertainties are also in the water. Let’s start with the good news first. Trevon Diggs Trevon Diggs and the Cowboys agreed on … Read more

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1979: The Captain’s last command

Despite the disappointing outcome of Super Bowl XIII months before, the Cowboys entered the 1979 season with high hopes. Despite his age (38) Roger Staubach appeared to be at the top of his game. But as the team prepared to play its 20th season there were some issues. … Read more

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