Given the issues Dallas had at stopping the run in 2023 – along with the retirement of Leighton Vander Esch – the Cowboys must draft a middle linebacker next week. Yes, the free agency signing of Eric Kendricks addressed that concern somewhat. But Kendricks is 32, on a … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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We are almost a year removed from the Cowboys drafting Defensive Tackle, Mazi Smith in the first round of the 2023 Draft. It is one year later, and Dallas should draft the same position in the first round in this draft. Despite the big investment in the position … Read more
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When Tony Pollard left the Dallas Cowboys for the Tennessee Titans, I had a feeling this would be the outcome at some point. Dallas signed Royce Freeman on Tuesday, leaving them with a running back room of Freeman, Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis, and Hunter Luepke. Cowboys … Read more
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We are officially seven days away from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell introducing the #1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. After months of preparation, it’s almost time for teams to gather in their war rooms for the most anticipated event of the offseason. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler released … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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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
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The clock is ticking until the 2024 NFL Draft and the Cowboys’ draft strategy is still a mystery. While we can assume with who they’ve visited and what their needs are which guys will be options, but if you know anything about Dallas’s recent drafting, we really don’t … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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Ladies and gentlemen of Cowboys Nation, stop the presses. The Dallas Cowboys have signed an outside free agent. After an offseason filled with disappointment, this move may just bring further disappointment for fans who are fed up with the moves (or lack thereof) the front office has made. … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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What CeeDee Lamb is doing was expected, and while we shouldn’t panic about it just yet, fans have every right to be frustrated with how this front office continues to handle these things. Jerry Jones and the crew find themselves in poor positions in nearly every contract negotiation. … Read more
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In last year’s draft the Dallas Cowboys decided to address their woeful run defense in the first round. They took defensive tackle Mazi Smith out of Michigan. They come into this year’s draft still needing to address their woeful run defense. Smith is bordering on being a Taco … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The only certainty going into next week’s draft is that Dallas has so many needs they can’t miss with their first pick. Unless they pick another tight end. But not even Jerry Jones is that crazy. Is he? The majority of the mock drafts flooding the internet with … Read more
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Cowboys began their spring workout program Monday morning, and star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was not there, according to those close to the team. Lamb wants a new contract and isn’t expected to report to the team facility anytime soon, sources say. Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb isn’t expected … Read more
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Good morning, readers. It’s Monday and you know what that means. It’s time for #MockDraftMonday with Mario at Inside The Star. The draft is a short 11 days away and the ever-changing draft projections continue to reveal who teams seem to be targeting. Dallas, being the PR juggernaut … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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Part of the offseason schedule for NFL teams is working on contracts. We all know QB Dak Prescott needs an extension, currently projected to count $59 million against a tight salary cap. EDGE Micah Parsons, the next generational pass rusher, is also eligible for an extension but it’s … Read more
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The 2024 NFL Draft approaches, now just 12 days away, and teams have completed the next step in preparation for the annual event. NFL teams have completed their 30-visits and the Dallas Cowboys invited 26 players to The Star for further evaluation. Here is the full list of … Read more
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I swear to the Almighty, if the Dallas Cowboys draft a tight end in the 2024 Draft – in any round – I’m going to need bail money. I’m not kidding. Going into last year’s draft I pointed out Dallas’ poor history when drafting a tight end in … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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In under two weeks, the 2024 Dallas Cowboys draft class will be set in stone with the start of the NFL Draft. This is the biggest event of the offseason for many teams, and the Cowboys are no different. They need an influx of talent after losing out … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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The Dallas Cowboys running back situation is grim heading into the 2024 season. After losing starter Tony Pollard in free agency to the Tennessee Titans, the team is looking at a handful of young guys taking the reigns right now. Speaking of free agency, Dallas has yet to … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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As mentioned on Thursday, most mock drafts have the Dallas Cowboys going after an offensive lineman with their first pick in the NFL draft in two weeks. A few have them taking lineman in the first two rounds. And I stand by the statement that they do not … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys offseason has been one to forget, this roster is filled with players still on their rookie contracts, and one of them, Inpitucluar, has a golden opportunity to break out in 2024. Sam Williams, the second-round pick out of Ole Miss in 2022, will have every … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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As we all know, the Dallas Cowboys have done nothing in free agency this season, despite Jerry Jones claiming that this team was going to go “all-in” after once again falling short in the playoffs. Yet, he is getting what he wants: the national media talking about his … Read more
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Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys defense is reeling. They have, so far, lost six defensive players to free agency, or, in Leighton Vander Esch’s case, medical retirement. This is a unit that cost Dallas badly once the lights got bright in 2023. In nine … Read more
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