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Could Nick Hayden Return to Dallas?

Last March the Cowboys elected to let three-year starter Nick Hayden walk away as a free agent. Always more of a coach’s darling than an analytics favorite, Hayden stuck around as long as he did for his work ethic and attitude over actual performance. The Cowboys finally decided they needed more and moved on. Hayden remains a free agent right now. Dallas signed Cedric Thornton from the Eagles to play beside Tyrone Crawford.

Written by: Jess Haynie

Published on: June 5, 2016

Cowboys News

Is Ronald Blair the Answer for the Cowboys Pass Rush?

The Dallas Cowboys took a huge blow yesterday to the defensive line when 2015 second round pick DE Randy Gregory was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season after his fourth failed drug test post-NFL-Combine. Gregory’s position was already one of concern for the Cowboys … Read more

Written by: Sean Martin

Published on: February 20, 2016

Cowboys News

10 Thoughts As I Reflect On The 2015 Dallas Cowboys

Defensive Tackles Should Do More Than Just Plug Holes In 2016, I think it’s time this coaching staff begins to value the 1-technique. Nick Hayden, while a serviceable player, doesn’t really give you much. Yea he will plug the middle fine, but he is by no means an … Read more

Written by: James Robertello

Published on: January 8, 2016

Game Notes

5 Thoughts On The Redskins Following Film Review

Well, it’s truly amazing, 13 weeks in and a 4-8 record to show but somehow, some way the Cowboys are not done yet. After watching the film here are 5 thoughts I had about the Game. After really not blitzing all year, and when they did, they would … Read more

Written by: James Robertello

Published on: December 9, 2015

NFL Draft

Dallas Cowboys 2016 NFL Draft Target: DT Robert Nkemdiche

For the past few years now, I’ve said that the Dallas Cowboys need more pressure from the interior part of their defensive line. They already have their 3-technique in place in Tyrone Crawford. In Crawford, the Cowboys have a guy who can take on double teams and stay … Read more

Written by: Ryan Ratty

Published on: December 4, 2015

Cowboys News

Staff Wars: Nick Hayden Did Nothing Wrong

Let me start by saying that, yes, Nick Hayden would’ve probably been better off to keep his fingers quiet, instead of taking to Twitter to call out Bryan Broaddus on his thoughts about the way Hayden had played. Walter did an excellent job with his “Was Nick Hayden … Read more

Written by: Shane Denney

Published on: November 6, 2015

Cowboys News

Staff Wars: Was Nick Hayden Correct In Calling Out Bryan Broaddus?

This week Shane and I will tackle an issue that came up during the week. The following tweets tell the story: @NickHaydenWI Watch you play every week – thanks for reading my bosses are happy you do. — BryanBroaddus (@BryanBroaddus) November 4, 2015 This should have never happened, … Read more

Written by: Walter Yeates

Published on: November 5, 2015

Game Notes

Cowboys @ Eagles: Defensive Effort Was Very Effective

Defending The Run The Eagles were able to obtain seven net yards on the ground. Every Nick Hayden detractor should take a look at the game, having an unselfish player at the 1 Technique is huge for this defense. It was almost as if Sean Lee and Anthony … Read more

Written by: Walter Yeates

Published on: September 21, 2015

Cowboys News

Injury Theme Continues For Dallas Cowboys

The 2012 season for the Dallas Cowboys was marred by injury and by the looks of the first day of training camp; the 2013 season isn’t starting so well. First there were pulls and tweaks that didn’t allow Jay Ratliff, Ronald Leary or Mackenzy Bernadeau to practice. Anthony … Read more

Written by: Ben Grimaldi

Published on: July 22, 2013