Jess Haynie

Former Cowboys Writer

Cowboys fan since 1992, blogger since 2011. Bringing you the objectivity of an outside perspective with the passion of a die-hard fan. I love to talk to my readers, so please comment on any article and I'll be sure to respond!

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DAL 20, CIN 17: Cowboys Upset Bengals With Unlikely Heroes

Brett Maher hit a 50-yarder in the final seconds to give the Cowboys their first win of 2022. After building an early 17-3 lead…

September 18, 2022, 6:50 pm

Game Coverage

by Jess Haynie

Bengals @ Cowboys: Week 2 Injury Report

If the Cowboys are going to bounce back in Week 2 they’ll have to do it without several key players due to injuries. Dak…

September 17, 2022, 9:00 am

NFC East

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Thankfully for Cowboys, NFC East Could Reset in Week 2

With Dak Prescott’s hand injury dominating the front page following Dallas’ Week 1 loss to Tampa Bay, somewhat disregarded was the rest of the…

September 16, 2022, 7:00 am

Cowboys

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Cowboys Hoping the Best is Yet to Come From S Malik Hooker

Malik Hooker comeback campaign was successful enough in 2021, earning him a new two-year deal with the Cowboys this offseason. But the former 1st-round pick has plenty more to prove, and Dallas…

June 5, 2022, 8:00 am

Cowboys

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Ezekiel Elliott is Clearly Entering a Make-or-Break Season

Most signs point to 2022 as a make-or-break season for Running Back Ezekiel Elliott and his future in Dallas. While the team has expressed loyalty toward Zeke in some offseason comments, the…

June 4, 2022, 11:00 am

Cowboys

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Cowboys Gambling the Right Way With LB Damone Clark

Damone Clark isn’t the first rookie linebacker to join the Cowboys and have to spend most of his rookie year worrying about an injury. But with only a 5th-round pick on the…

June 3, 2022, 11:00 am

Jason Garrett Pays Tribute to Marion Barber III After Tragic News

Cowboys

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Jason Garrett Pays Tribute to Marion Barber III After Tragic News

Cowboys Nation was rocked yesterday by the tragic news of Marion Barber III’s untimely passing. There was outpouring of condolences and love for the former Dallas running back throughout social media, and…

June 2, 2022, 9:51 am

Cowboys

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5 Cowboys Fighting for Their Roster Spots in 2022

NFL coaches love to tell you that competition happens at every spot on the roster every day. But we all know that some players’ job security is better than others, and today…

May 31, 2022, 11:00 am

Cowboys

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Don’t Forget About S Israel Mukuamu in 2022 Roster Talk

Israel Mukuamu goes mostly unmentioned these days in talk about the Cowboys’ 2022 roster. But with his size and versatility, the second-year prospect shouldn’t be slept on as a potential contributor for…

May 30, 2022, 8:21 am

Will OT Josh Ball Shed Redshirt and Contribute in 2022?

Cowboys

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Will OT Josh Ball Shed Redshirt and Contribute in 2022?

Offensive Tackle Josh Ball spent his rookie season with the Cowboys on inured reserve. After serving the NFL’s version of a “redshirt” year, will Ball step into a contributing role for Dallas…

May 22, 2022, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Nearly Forgotten QB Ben DiNucci Still Fighting for Roster Spot

It’s been two years since the Dallas Cowboys made Quarterback Ben DiNucci a 7th-round draft pick. The mostly forgotten prospect is still on the roster ahead of the 2022 season and, barring…

May 22, 2022, 9:00 am

Will LB Luke Gifford Become More Than a Special Teams Workhorse?

Cowboys

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Will LB Luke Gifford Become More Than a Special Teams Workhorse?

Luke Gifford was the Cowboys’ busiest special teams player last season, leading the teams in total snaps. Back in Dallas for 2022 on a new one-year contract, will Gifford finally become a…

May 21, 2022, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

5 Potential Sleepers Ahead of Cowboys 2022 Season

A common consequence of the NFL Draft is that new arrivals steal the spotlight away from some of the returning talent. The Dallas Cowboys 2022 roster has some examples of that, plus…

May 21, 2022, 8:00 am

Tony Pollard's an Elite RB According to Pro Football Focus

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Tony Pollard’s Expiring Contract a Focal Point for 2022 Cowboys

Despite being just a 4th-round pick, Running Back Tony Pollard is now easily the best player from the Cowboys’ 2019 draft class. With that group’s rookie contracts all expiring after this season,…

May 20, 2022, 9:00 am

Joint Practices w/ Broncos, Chargers Announced for Cowboys 2022 Preseason

Game Coverage

by Jess Haynie

Joint Practices w/ Broncos, Chargers Announced for Cowboys 2022 Preseason

The Dallas Cowboys will be spending the first half of their preseason out west following their traditional training camp location in Oxnard, CA. During the weeks leading up to road games against…

May 18, 2022, 12:04 pm

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

WR Noah Brown’s Return to Cowboys Could Only be Temporary

Noah Brown is currently preparing for a sixth season with the Cowboys, having recently re-signed with the team on a new one-year contract. But given the changed landscape of the WR position…

May 16, 2022, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Cowboys WR Need for 2022 has Been Slightly Overrated

The Cowboys’ wide receiver position has gotten a lot ink over the last three months of the 2022 offseason. Though Dallas has made some big moves here, the hype around “need” at…

May 15, 2022, 7:59 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

3 Free Agent DTs That Might Help Cowboys Run Defense

The price of beef may be going up nationwide but it should be going down on the NFL’s free agent market. Several notable defensive tackles remain unsigned and a few of them…

May 15, 2022, 7:00 am

Cowboys

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Cowboys Waive Chris Naggar: Will There be a Kicking Competition?

The Cowboys waived Kicker Chris Naggar yesterday, giving the former Longhorn and Mustang a trivial offseason stay with his hometown team. Undrafted free agent Jonathan Garibay is now the only kicker on…

May 14, 2022, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Cowboys “Easiest 2022 Schedule” Talk is Pure Clickbait Nonsense

Don’t be fooled, Cowboys Nation. Any talk you’ve seen recently about Dallas having one of the easiest schedules in 2022 is based on the faultiest of logic. Let’s just quickly debunk this…

May 12, 2022, 7:00 am

Mike McCarthy's Return to Green Bay Confirmed for Week 10 of 2022

Game Coverage

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Mike McCarthy’s Return to Green Bay Confirmed for Week 10 of 2022

While we’ll have to wait until tomorrow for the full release of the NFL’s 2022 schedule, one appetizing morsel has already been confirmed. The Dallas Cowboys will visit the Green Bay Packers…

May 11, 2022, 9:07 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Safety Donovan Wilson Faces Challenging Contract Year in 2022

Less than two years ago, Donovan Wilson was seen as one of the emerging stars on the Cowboys defense. But after injuries limited him last season and helped cost him a starting…

May 10, 2022, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Free Agent Michael Badgley Could Bring Experience to Kicker Competition

Right now the Cowboys have two kickers signed with almost no NFL experience. If Dallas wants to add someone who’s been around the league a bit, free agent Michael Badgley is available…

May 9, 2022, 10:21 am

Are CBs Anthony Brown & Jourdan Lewis Fighting for Same Roster Spot in 2022?

Cowboys

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Are CBs Anthony Brown & Jourdan Lewis Fighting for Same Roster Spot in 2022?

The Dallas Cowboys aren’t lacking for options at cornerback in 2022. Between recent draft picks and returning veterans it’s a large group that could lead to a tough cut before the regular…

May 8, 2022, 11:41 am

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Jess Haynie

DAL 20, CIN 17: Cowboys Upset Bengals With Unlikely Heroes

Bengals @ Cowboys: Week 2 Injury Report

Thankfully for Cowboys, NFC East Could Reset in Week 2

Cowboys Hoping the Best is Yet to Come From S Malik Hooker

Ezekiel Elliott is Clearly Entering a Make-or-Break Season

Cowboys Gambling the Right Way With LB Damone Clark

Jason Garrett Pays Tribute to Marion Barber III After Tragic News

5 Cowboys Fighting for Their Roster Spots in 2022

Don’t Forget About S Israel Mukuamu in 2022 Roster Talk

Will OT Josh Ball Shed Redshirt and Contribute in 2022?

Nearly Forgotten QB Ben DiNucci Still Fighting for Roster Spot

Will LB Luke Gifford Become More Than a Special Teams Workhorse?

5 Potential Sleepers Ahead of Cowboys 2022 Season

Tony Pollard’s Expiring Contract a Focal Point for 2022 Cowboys

Joint Practices w/ Broncos, Chargers Announced for Cowboys 2022 Preseason

WR Noah Brown’s Return to Cowboys Could Only be Temporary

Cowboys WR Need for 2022 has Been Slightly Overrated

3 Free Agent DTs That Might Help Cowboys Run Defense

Cowboys Waive Chris Naggar: Will There be a Kicking Competition?

Cowboys “Easiest 2022 Schedule” Talk is Pure Clickbait Nonsense

Mike McCarthy’s Return to Green Bay Confirmed for Week 10 of 2022

Safety Donovan Wilson Faces Challenging Contract Year in 2022

Free Agent Michael Badgley Could Bring Experience to Kicker Competition

Are CBs Anthony Brown & Jourdan Lewis Fighting for Same Roster Spot in 2022?

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