Kevin Brady
Being that it’s only July, it’s pretty tough to predict which teams will matter come this fall. After all, just about everybody expected the Dallas Cowboys to win the NFC East in 2017, and we saw how flat those hopes fell late in the season. Still, when you look at the 2018 schedule, a few matchups stick …
The Cowboys have experienced a lot of turnover on their roster since infamously losing at Green Bay during the 2014 Divisional Round. Most of these changes have been voluntary, as the Cowboys looked to revamp their aging roster with youth and athleticism, particularly in the secondary. One of the most recent departures wasn’t voluntary on the …
The Washington Redskins have become the land of Cowboys rejects over the last few years, often signing those who did not receive new deals from Dallas. This offseason, Washington signed former Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick. Scandrick had a productive career in Dallas, but as the years and injuries piled up it became clear that it was …
I don’t know if any one player has caused more debate or controversy among Cowboys fans the last few months than newcomer Tavon Austin. First, fans were shocked and confused when the Cowboys not only traded for Austin on draft day but then traded away second year wide receiver Ryan Switzer not-long-after. Switzer had become a …
Ever since the late season collapse of the 2017 Dallas Cowboys occurred, all of Cowboys Nation has been calling 2018 a “prove it” year for quarterback Dak Prescott. Despite starting his career strong, Prescott faltered down the stretch a year ago, and has let doubt creep into the minds of analysts and fans alike. Of course, …
Last week we took a look at the starting quarterbacks in the NFC East, ranking them and deciding who reigns supreme atop the division. After coming to the conclusion that the Philadelphia Eagles currently have the best quarterback situation in the NFL, we now move onto the next offensive position group to rank across the division. …
It’s no secret that the Dallas Cowboys are “America’s Team,” as members of Cowboys Nation reside all throughout the country. The Cowboys’ brand is among the strongest in all of sports, and despite what some other fanbases may claim, a recent study finds that the Cowboys fanbase is actually the best in the NFL. Yahoo.com published …
In the 2017 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys selected four new defensive backs, three of which saw significant playing time during their rookie season. Those three, of course, are Jourdan Lewis, Chidobe Awuzie, and Xavier Woods. That fourth defensive back, however, should not be forgotten about as we enter the beginning stages of the 2018 season. …
When the Dallas Cowboys selected Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with their first round pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, the whole world basically assumed he would be the starting MIKE linebacker week one of the upcoming season. After all, the Cowboys lost Anthony Hitchens to free agency and none of the injury replacements had …
The long NFL offseason is finally beginning to come to a close, with teams participating in mandatory mini-camps and training camps just a month away. Still, though, there is a lot of time left before the 2018 NFL season really begins. With that time it’s always fun to rank things and put together lists. I mean, …
Of the many stories which have circled throughout the NFL offseason, none has dominated the Dallas Cowboys news cycle quite like trade rumors for Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas. Thomas, who followed Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett into the Dallas locker room following their 2017 match up, has made it very clear that he is looking …
Being the Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback comes with its challenges, but it certainly comes with its perks as well. One of those perks is the opportunity for endorsement deals, and income outside of his football salary. Dak Prescott is embracing those perks now, reportedly signing a multi-year deal with Campbell’s Chunky Soup through 2020. Prescott will …
For Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, the first 25 games of his career could not have gone much better. His rookie season was filled with success, as the rest of the NFL was consistently dominated by the young duo of Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott in the Cowboys’ backfield. He then started his very first playoff game, …
As has been discussed at length over the last few months, no position group underwent more turnover in Dallas than the wide receivers. No longer does veteran wide out Dez Bryant loom over the unit, replaced by young up-and-comers like Michael Gallup, Allen Hurns, and Cedrick Wilson. The Cowboys enter the summer with 11 receivers battling …
The NFL is facing a bit of a star problem. No, the league is not lacking in stars whatsoever, with players such as Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr., and Tom Brady carrying the mantle for the league. The problem they are facing is just how to pay these stars to keep them on their team long-term, however. …
After missing voluntary OTAs during May, Zack Martin will finally receive the deal he so clearly deserves. The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly signing guard Zack Martin to a 6 year contract extension which will make him the highest paid guard in all of football. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, this deal also contains the largest …
The Dallas Cowboys selection of Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft was met with mixed emotions from the Cowboys’ fan base. Some fans had hoped the team would go in a different direction, such as Georgia’s Isaiah Wynn or Boston College’s Harold Landry, while others appreciated the …
There are a lot of reasons for excitement around the Dallas Cowboys pass rush unit heading into 2018, but one reason has flown under the radar a bit as of late. That reason is that Cowboys legend and future Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware has been working with the defensive ends as a volunteer coach, and …
While we don’t discuss it often on Inside The Star, sports gambling is a “hobby” of sports fans all over the world. Now, with multiple states legalizing sports gambling after the Federal ban was lifted, you might be looking to lay some money down on the Dallas Cowboys. Vegas has released the win total projections for …
Much has been made over the last year about the Cowboys revamped secondary. As you probably know by now, Dallas let multiple veteran contributors walk in free agency prior to the 2017 season in favor of youthful cornerbacks and safeties. The results through one season have been mixed, though there is a lot of reason for …
For the first time in a long time, the Dallas Cowboys enter a season without knowing exactly who will start for them at tight end. Of course, over the last 15 years Jason Witten has occupied that role week in and week out, but due to his retirement the Cowboys are now searching for his replacement. …