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 … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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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
Written by: Shane Taylor
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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
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The 2024 NFL Draft is under a month away. That means we can finally start to accurately speculate on who the Dallas Cowboys draft picks will be. At this point, the Senior Bowl, the NFL Scouting Combine, and the rush of free agency are in the rearview mirror. … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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The long wait for Dallas Cowboys fans is over; the team has signed their first free agent. It is former Vikings and Chargers Linebacker, Eric Kendricks. Predictably, this signing did not come without some flare to it, as it was reported Kendricks would be signing with the San … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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2024 Roster Review: Backup Linebackers – Part 14 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. The Dallas Cowboys did not have a good year regarding their linebackers in 2023. They lost their middle linebacker, and anchor, Leighton Vander Esch five games into the season. … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Recent comments by Dallas Cowboys Owner/General Manager Jerry Jones have Cowboys Nation slamming their fists on the table. Jerry Jones, in an interview at the 2024 NFL Combine, was asked about free agency and whether the Cowboys are taking an “all-in” approach. His response was, for lack of … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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2024 Roster Review: Starting Linebackers – Part 13 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. For the first four games of the 2023 season, the linebacker room was as rock solid as any in the NFL. Then came Trent Williams’ dirty play in a … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for 2024, improving at linebacker has to be one of the top priorities of the offseason. Linebacker has been a growing need for Dallas for a few years now, but the weakness hit its peak in the 2023 season. Whether it be poor … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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The Dallas Cowboys defense is going to look completely different in 2024. Dan Quinn is now the head coach of the Washington Commanders, he took Joe Whitt Jr. with him to be his defensive coordinator. Dallas is looking at former head coaches to fill their vacant defensive coordinator … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The Dallas Cowboys will probably have a completely different approach to their defense in the 2024 season. Dan Quinn has left to be the head coach of the rival Washington Commanders and has already poached a coach from the Cowboys’ staff. Joe Whitt Jr., Cowboys’ defensive passing game … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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While we wait for Dan Quinn to either pack his bags for D.C. or get ready for next year as our defensive coordinator we look at the linebackers. And we aren’t liking what we’re seeing. This cupboard is bare. Right now there are five true linebackers on the … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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On the cusp of a gargantuan NFC showdown versus the second-seed Detroit Lions, the Dallas Cowboys have made some roster moves. The team announced late Wednesday morning that former 1st round pick LB Rashaan Evans was being waived after just nine games. Dallas acquired the veteran linebacker after … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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In the famous words of former Vikings and Cardinals Head Coach Dennis Green, they are who we thought they were. The Buffalo Bills executed a specific game plan to showcase Josh Allen’s positive traits while mitigating his impulsiveness with the football. The Dallas Cowboys continue to learn valuable … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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After being released by the Colts early last week, it was reported yesterday that Shaquille Leonard would visit the Cowboys on Tuesday. What perfect timing, as the impact he could bring to the team was touched on yesterday by one of my colleagues at Inside The Star. Calvin … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The Dallas Cowboys just wrapped up a first-class shellacking of their division rival, the Washington Commanders. Most fans agree that the most challenging part of the schedule will begin next week versus the Seattle Seahawks. Unfortunately for Seattle, Dallas is one of the more complete teams in the … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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The Dallas Cowboys news cycle is parallel to their season. They have their ups and downs. On Sunday, they demolished the Los Angeles Rams at AT&T Stadium, getting fans’ hopes to rise some. Following that on Tuesday, they watched the team (San Francisco 49ers) that put them through … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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With the news of Leighton Vander Esch heading to IR with his neck injury, the Dallas Cowboys are planning to sign veteran linebacker Rashaan Evans. The roster move is pending a physical. Dallas also brought in Tanner Vallejo, Jordan Evans, and Brandon Smith for a workout. This news … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The NFL season, especially as a Dallas Cowboys fan, is such a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde experiment. One week after dismantling the New England Patriots, the Cowboys’ confidence tumbled to an all-time low against the San Francisco 49ers in less than seven days. Now, more so than … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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What more can a defensive unit ranked in the top 10 overall and number 1 in takeaways the past two seasons do? Most fans would say there’s still some meat on the bone, especially in the run defense area. Nevertheless, Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn continues to add a … Read more
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