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Report: NFL And NFLPA Negotiating A COVID-19 Opt Out Clause

In case you needed more reasons to be pessimistic about a full 16 game regular season happening this Fall, NFL Network is now reporting that the league and the player’s union are negotiating an opt-out clause for those worried about COVID-19. “My understanding is both the union and the league intend to have an opt-out for …

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Cameron Erving Brings Versatility, Experience To An Already Solid Offensive Line

What Can Cameron Erving Bring To The Cowboys Offensive Line?

The Cowboys made “splashes” all throughout the 2020 NFL Draft, which understandably took away some steam from their free agency moves. Especially moves which occurred after the draft was already complete. But Dallas’ signing of offensive lineman Cameron Erving should not be overlooked. A savvy move to bring in a veteran with real game experience is …

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Cowboys Training Camp: Breaking Down First Team Starters from Day One

Report: NFL Could Have Reduced Training Camp Rosters Due To COVID-19

As the league looks for ways to adjust and preserve a full regular season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the league is considering reduced training camp rosters this year. Rather than beginning camp with 90 players, teams would instead start off with 75-80 players due to concerns over the coronavirus. The idea is, the less …

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Cowboys LB Sean Lee is Still a Valuable Commodity

LB Sean Lee’s Career Is Almost Up, And He Knows It

Entering the 2020 season, most would agree the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl window is as wide as can be. They’ve got a plethora of young talent on long term contracts, and have potentially top tier playmakers like Michael Gallup and CeeDee Lamb on the cheapest contracts of their career. The time is now in Dallas, but …

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Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis is a Star in the Making

Is CB Jourdan Lewis In For A Pay Day Elsewhere In 2021?

Is there a bigger disconnect between fan perception and coach perception than that of cornerback Jourdan Lewis? The Cowboys cornerback has been a fan favorite since entering the league, winning Cowboys Nation over with his competitiveness and ability to create turnovers from the get-go. He’s had trouble finding consistent playing time, however, falling down the depth …

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Dez Bryant: You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

Former Cowboys WR Dez Bryant: “I Need My Redemption”

As uncertainty swirls around the 2020 NFL season, one former Cowboy made it clear where he stands. Wide receiver Dez Bryant took to Twitter on Tuesday, saying that he hopes the 2020 season is played because he “needs (his) redemption” on the league. Bryant hasn’t played an NFL game since week 17 of the 2017 season, …

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Cowboys DE Aldon Smith Gets Another Shot at Redemption

Will DE Aldon Smith Surprise The League In 2020?

It’s been quite sometime since Aldon Smith was considered the league’s next best pass rusher. Paired with Justin Smith in San Francisco, Aldon and that 49ers pass rush helped lead the team to a Super Bowl appearance back in 2012. Smith earned First Team All Pro honors that same season, tallied 33.5 sacks though his first …

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Dak Prescott Has Another Big Day in Cowboys Win Over Giants

PFF Grades Dak Prescott As The 5th Best QB Against 2019 Playoff Teams

Dak Prescott has been the number one offseason topic for all things Dallas Cowboys football this Spring. Arguments over his contract, his play, his right to hold out – they are never ending and they are nauseating. One of the main points detractors of Prescott like to bring up is that the Cowboys performed poorly against …

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Thoughts, Questions and Concerns About NFL's Playoff Expansion

NFL Approves Covering First 6-8 Rows Of Stadium Seats

The 2020 NFL Season is going to look a lot different than anything we’ve ever seen. Due to concerns over the coronavirus, the league is taking measures to help comply with government regulations and avoid spreading the virus. One of these measures is quite creative, allowing teams to cover the first 6-8 rows of their stadium …

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Could Tony Pollard be the Dallas Cowboys Next Randall Cobb?

What Would Be A Successful 2020 Season For The Dallas Cowboys?

For decades the success or failure of a Dallas Cowboys season was determined by the Super Bowl. They were constant title contenders, and any lack of playoff success would be looked at as a step back. The standards were high but they performed to them time and time again. Now, though, things are quite different in …

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Report: Amari Cooper has MRI on Right Ankle

CBS Sports Ranks Amari Cooper As League’s 6th Best WR

Since being traded to the Cowboys in 2018, wide receiver Amari Cooper has completely turned his career around. Once thought of as a borderline bust in Oakland, struggling with drops on an underperforming team, Cooper has emerged as a consistent Pro Bowl caliber player through his immediate chemistry with quarterback Dak Prescott. And he’s getting the …

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Kellen Moore, Jason Garrett, Dak Prescott

QB Dak Prescott Was A Top Play Action Passer In 2019, But Why Stop Here?

Entering 2019 Dallas Cowboys fans hoped for a lot of changes under Kellen Moore’s reign as offensive coordinator. The first of which, in many minds, was an increased use of play action. Sure the Cowboys have running back Ezekiel Elliott, but they were going to need to be efficient in the passing game to win games. …

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Cowboys Hire Former Vikings Defensive Coordinator George Edwards

Cowboys Assistant George Edwards To Participate In NFL Coaching Summit

Dallas Cowboys’ Senior Defensive assistant coach George Edwards will participate in an upcoming virtual Quarterback Coaching summit, hosted by the NFL and Black College Football Hall of Fame. The summit will be hosted on June 22nd and 23rd, with the goal of providing developmental opportunities to minority coaches. According to DallasCowboys.com, nearly 40 NFL and NCAA …

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Blake Jarwin, Eagles

Is Tight End The Cowboys Biggest “Red Flag” Heading Into 2020?

For over a decade, tight end for the Dallas Cowboys was one of the most steady positions in all of sports. Jason Witten was going to be there every Sunday, and he was going to be the same consistent player no matter what he was dealing with that particular week. The previous few years, however, Dallas’ …

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Oklahoma's Ceedee Lamb Top WR in Deep 2020 NFL Draft Class

Rookie CeeDee Lamb: The Punt Returner?

The Cowboys strengthened a strength with their first round pick back in April, selecting Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb 17th overall. Lamb is a dynamic pass catcher with a WR1 ceiling, and joining forces with Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup he will help to make the Cowboys offense one of the best in the league. But …

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Can John Fassel Turn Around Cowboys Special Teams?

Can John Fassel Turn Around The Cowboys Special Teams Units?

If you’re a Dallas Cowboys fan, then you likely have a visceral reaction when reading the words “special teams.” In 2019 Dallas’ special teams units were some of the worst in the entire league. They faced a plethora of problems, ranging from never finding a reliable kicker, failing to create big plays on returns, seeing a …

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Michael Gallup Has Become a Sponge, Soaking up as Much as Possible

WR Michael Gallup Won’t Get Lost In The Cowboys Offensive Firepower

The Cowboys offense is dangerous. One of the most hyped units in all football reached that hype apex on draft night, when Dallas selected Oklahoma wide out CeeDee Lamb in the first round. The memes began immediately. How can you stop an offense with Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, and now CeeDee Lamb? Cowboys Nation …

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