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1965: A new era begins in Dallas 2

1965: A new era begins in Dallas

After a half-decade of frustration, the Dallas Cowboys were looking to finally turn the corner in 1965. Armed with a 10-year contract extension, Tom Landry was looking for better days. The 1965 NFL Draft would only yield two players who would make an impact on the team. Dallas … Read more

Richard Paolinelli

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Tony Romo

The Hall of Fame Will Never Call For Tony Romo

There are 35 quarterbacks enshrined in Canton. None of them are named Tony Romo. Romo retired after the 2017 season and became eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022. There have been two classes inducted since then. Romo hasn’t even made it as … Read more

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1963: A day of infamy, a year of darkness for Dallas 2

1963: A day of infamy, a year of darkness for Dallas

The fourth season in the Cowboys’ young history began like none of its three previous seasons had. They were all alone in Dallas. Despite winning the 1962 AFL Championship, the Dallas Texans packed up and moved to Kansas City and became the Chiefs. The Cowboys had the town … Read more

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An NFL without the Cowboys almost came to be

An NFL without the Cowboys almost came to be

As we discovered in Sunday’s post about the 1960 season, the Dallas Cowboys almost never existed. An NFL without America’s Team? If both Washington and Pittsburgh had gotten their way back in 1960 that’s exactly what would have happened. If not for a move that would make my … Read more

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1962: Cowboys get one win, one position better 1

1962: Cowboys get one win, one position better

After finishing sixth in the NFL’s East Division the year before, the Cowboys set out to make themselves better in 1962. They succeeded. By one victory and one position. But it was still progress. And the improvement was fueled by Dallas bringing in a load of veterans to … Read more

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Tony Romo's 1st playoff win had extra meaning

Tony Romo’s 1st playoff win had extra meaning

The Dallas Cowboys versus Philadelphia Eagles rivalry hasn’t always been the fiercest in the division. Hierarchy in the NFC East ebbs and flows with essentially each coming year. That’s apparent by the overstated fact that no team has repeated as NFC East champions since the Eagles won four … Read more

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Jabril Cox, Giants

3rd year players desperate to retain their roster spots

It’s impressive how Dallas has gathered such talented defensive players from various Power-5 programs. In 2021, they secured a generational talent named Micah Parsons and an above-average starter in Osa Odighizuwa. Some uncertainties still surround others from the same draft class, including Jabril Cox, Nahshon Wright, and Quinton … Read more

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1961: Cowboys shook the NFL world before fading away

With the first season of football in Dallas in the rearview mirror, the Dallas Cowboys had a normal approach to the 1961 season. Unlike the previous year, they actually participated in the NFL Draft. Despite having the worst record in 1960, Dallas would draft second in every round … Read more

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Rico Dowdle

Rico Dowdle intends to make backup RB competition interesting

Outside Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle has the longest stay with Dallas in this newly formed running back room. Dowdle’s efforts have yet to succeed in redirecting the headlines toward himself. Instead, other players such as second-year running back Malik Davis, free agent signee Ronald Jones, and recent draft … Read more

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Cowboys sign USFL kicker Brandon Aubrey to compete for job

Kicker Update: Cowboys sign USFL K Brandon Aubrey

Finally! The Dallas Cowboys have added another kicker to their roster to compete with Tristan Vizcaino in camp. Brandon Aubrey is the new man in town. He spent the past two seasons with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL. According to ESPN Cowboys reporter Todd Archer, the Cowboys … Read more

Shane Taylor

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