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How Much Input Will Kris Richard Have in Cowboys Draft?

How Much Input Will Kris Richard Have in Cowboys Draft?

After a disappointing 2017 season, the Dallas Cowboys knew they needed to make changes. So far, the the only changes made have been to the coaching staff. They weren’t necessarily big changes, and certainly not the ones a lot of Cowboys Nation wanted to see, but one new hire in particular could be a difference maker. …

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Cowboys Draft Target: Georgia OL Isaiah Wynn

Identifying Potential 1st-Round Prospects for Cowboys by Position

The Dallas Cowboys currently hold the 19th overall draft pick in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. They do however have enough draft equity to move up if someone begins to slide who they truly want, or they could move down if they so choose. But for now, we will pretend they stand pat. With that in …

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Blaine Gabbert Could Provide QB2 Competition for Cowboys

Blaine Gabbert Could Provide QB2 Competition for Cowboys

The Cowboys got caught with their pants down, so to speak, in 2017 due to the fact they didn’t have adequate backups at some key positions. That can’t happen again moving forward, especially at the quarterback position. Everybody knows the QB is arguably the most important position for an NFL team. It’s hard enough to win games …

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3 Things Cowboys Should Learn From the Super Bowl Champs

3 Things Cowboys Should Learn From the Super Bowl Champs

Like it or not Cowboys Nation, the Philadelphia Eagles are now the latest Super Bowl champions after their 41-33 victory of the New England Patriots. Despite a close game, things just fell the Eagles way. It’s a hard pill to swallow for a lot of Dallas Cowboys fan, but swallow it we must. Although I wasn’t …

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Cowboys Potential FA Target: Former Chargers FS Tre Boston

Cowboys Potential FA Target: Former Chargers FS Tre Boston

There were major concerns with the Dallas Cowboys secondary at this point in time just a year ago. Fortunately, things change quickly in the NFL, and the Dallas Cowboys were pretty much able to upgrade the entire unit with younger and more talented players. It looks as if the Cowboys could be set at the cornerback …

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Is It Time To Replace Taco Charlton With Charles Tapper?

Is Charles Tapper the Next DeMarcus Lawrence for Cowboys?

On the surface, it would seem that DeMarcus Lawrence and Charles Tapper have nothing in common with one another other than the career they have chosen and the position they play. But, if you dig a little deeper, you will notice a lot of similarities with the way they have started their professional careers with the …

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Should Cowboys Offer Rod Smith a Contract Extension?

Should Cowboys Start Negotiating a Contract Extension With Rod Smith?

It’s still a little early in the process, but it’s looking as if Rod Smith could possibly be Ezekiel Elliott’s primary backup next season. He is coming off a fantastic 2017 campaign in which he set career highs in nearly every category, but his rookie contract expires after the completion of the 2018 season. The fact …

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Sean's Scout: RB Rod Smith Proving Valuable Offensive Threat

Will Rod Smith be Ezekiel Elliott’s Primary Backup in 2018?

It’s not always easy for undrafted free agents to work their way into a prominent role in the NFL, but that could be exactly what Rod Smith did with the Dallas Cowboys in 2017. He performed so well that he could now find himself in contention to be Ezekiel Elliott’s primary backup in 2018, but will …

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Keith Smith: Will The Cowboys Carry A Fullback In 2017?

Does FB Keith Smith have a Future with the Cowboys?

As things stand right now, Keith Smith’s future with the Dallas Cowboys is unclear. He is currently a restricted free agent (RFA), which means the Cowboys hold all the leverage and it’s up to them to decide whether or not he’ll be back in 2018. In case you’re wondering, an RFA is any player with an …

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Cowboys Draft Target: Iowa Hawkeyes RB Akrum Wadley

Cowboys Draft Target: Iowa Hawkeyes RB Akrum Wadley

With each passing day, we grow closer and closer to the main event of the offseason… the 2018 NFL Draft. It’s one of the more exciting events to take place until the official NFL season kicks off, but it sometimes feels like an eternity until the month of April finally comes around. To pass the time, …

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Is Orlando Scandrick In The Cowboys' 2017 Plans?

5 Players Cowboys Could put on the Trade Market

The off-season is shaping up to be an interesting one for the Dallas Cowboys. They have clear needs that need to be addressed pretty much across the board, but they also have some players with possible trade value they may be willing to part with. That is what I want to focus on today. Of course, …

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Kris Richard, Earl Thomas

Kris Richard, the key to Bringing Earl Thomas to Dallas?

The off-season. A time for football fans to dream about their team drafting their favorite college prospect, signing the ideal free agent, or trading for that missing piece. For a lot of Dallas Cowboys fans, Earl Thomas is that dream, but a dream that could very much become reality. Let that sink in for just a minute… …

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2018 Senior Bowl: South Squad Players Cowboys Fans Should Know

2018 Senior Bowl: South Squad Players Cowboys Fans Should Know

Yesterday I shared with you the players on the North Squad at the 2018 Senior Bowl who the Dallas Cowboys could show interest in come draft time, so today I want to focus on the South Squad. The South Squad will be coached by the Houston Texans staff and they have any of the talented prospects …

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Cowboys Land Small School WR In Latest PFF Mock Draft

2018 Senior Bowl: North Squad Players Cowboys Fans Should Know

The 2018 Senior Bowl is set to take place this Saturday, January 27. This is a great opportunity for NFL teams to get a first-hand look at some of these incoming prospects after receiving NFL coaching. The North Squad will be coached by the Denver Broncos staff, and the South Squad will be coached by the …

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Could FA Paul Richardson Solve Cowboys' WR Problems?

Cowboys Potential FA Target: Former Seahawks WR Paul Richardson

Bargain shopping has turned into the Dallas Cowboys’ preferred approach to free agency these last several years, but that won’t be the case forever. In fact, that could change this year, which is why I decided to take a look at potential free agents who could draw interest from the Cowboys. The Cowboys clearly have several …

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Cowboys Draft Target: Virginia Tech LB Tremaine Edmonds 1

Cowboys Draft Target: Virginia Tech LB Tremaine Edmunds

Draft season! Draft season! Draft season! Pardon my excitement, but it’s one of my favorite times of the year. We all get the chance to study and speculate about the new crop of rookies coming in and determine their potential fit with NFL teams, and in this case, the Dallas Cowboys. This draft season, especially, is shaping up …

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Will Ryan Switzer see an Increased Offensive Role in 2018?

Will Ryan Switzer see an Increased Offensive Role in 2018?

The Dallas Cowboys clearly had a specific role in mind for Ryan Switzer when they drafted him 133rd overall in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Come to find out, that role didn’t include being involved much on the offensive side of the ball, at least not as a rookie. After watching the way …

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Will Terrance Williams be Back with Cowboys in 2018?

Will Terrance Williams be Back with Cowboys in 2018?

Each offseason tough decisions have to be made by teams around the NFL, and the Dallas Cowboys are no exception. Teams have to decide who to promote, who to demote, and who to cut ties with altogether. For the Cowboys, Terrance Williams fits into one of those three categories, but which one? It was plainly obvious …

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Rico Gathers, Rams

Can Rico Gathers Make Cowboys Offense More “Dak-Friendly”?

The Dallas Cowboys unfortunately face all kinds of questions heading into the 2018 offseason. Right now, there are no answers to those questions, which means we’ll just have to sit back and take a wait-and-see approach. But, one question that absolutely has to be answered is how to make the Cowboys offense more Dak Prescott friendly. …

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Tyron Smith, Zack Martin, Travis Frederick, offensive line

Luxury or Need for Cowboys to Draft Another 1st-Round OL?

Due to growing concerns about Tyron Smith’s availability and future health, due to reoccurring back injuries, there seems to be a growing consensus among Dallas Cowboys fans that there’s a need to draft an offensive lineman with the first-round pick. But, is it actually a need, or would it be more of a luxury? There is …

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Cowboys Draft Target: LSU WR D.J. Chark

Cowboys Draft Target: Louisiana State WR D.J. Chark

It’s a little bit hard to believe, but draft season is already upon us. The Dallas Cowboys seem to have several needs to fill through the draft, and right now there is no clear-cut answer as to which position they should target in the first round. But, one of their top needs could be an upgrade …

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