What we know about the Cowboys draft strategy in 2024

1 year ago

Risky trade back is rewarded in latest Cowboys’ mock draft

Good morning, readers. It’s Monday and you know what that means. It’s time for #MockDraftMonday with Mario at Inside The Star. The draft is a short 11 days away and the ever-changing

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Report: Dallas Cowboys pick up fifth-year option on receiver CeeDee Lamb

Cowboys News

1 year ago

History shows us the Cowboys aren’t afraid to pay their top WR

Part of the offseason schedule for NFL teams is working on contracts. We all know QB Dak Prescott needs an extension, currently projected to count $59 million against a tight salary cap.

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Jerry Jones shares surprising details about Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

Cowboys’ 30-visits list tells us their draft plans

The 2024 NFL Draft approaches, now just 12 days away, and teams have completed the next step in preparation for the annual event. NFL teams have completed their 30-visits and the Dallas

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ESPN's mock draft would get mixed feelings from Cowboys fans

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

ESPN’s mock draft would get mixed feelings from Cowboys fans

I’d like to think I have a knack for getting great imaginary value from using Pro Football Focus’ mock draft simulator to whip up the best draft for the Dallas Cowboys. Nobody

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Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

The Cowboys trading up in the 1st round shouldn’t be ruled out

We are less than three weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft and fans are brimming with anticipation at the next big offseason milestone. The Chicago Bears are officially on the clock

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ESPN's mock of the Cowboys' 2024 draft hard to argue with

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

Cowboys mock draft results in 3 gifts in the first 3 rounds

The 2024 NFL Draft is now 18 days away and the air is thick with anticipation throughout Cowboys Nation and the rest of the NFL. Will McClay & Co. have been working

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Eagles perched atop NFC East in pre-draft prediction post 1

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

Eagles’ mock draft would make them the favorites in the NFC

As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, pro days and 30 visits are in abundance while teams and draft prospects prepare for the big day. The Dallas Cowboys are the team that perhaps

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Mock draft shows Giants will usher in a new era at QB 5

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

Mock draft shows Giants will usher in a new era at QB

The 2024 NFL Draft is 21 days away and the Dallas Cowboys front office is diligently preparing for the big day. Dallas doesn’t draft until the bottom fourth of the first round

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Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

Will the Commanders’ draft picks trouble the Cowboys?

The 2024 NFL Draft is 22 days away and all NFL teams are preparing for the next influx of young talent. At The Star, the Cowboys are hyper-focusing on the draft as

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Ezekiel Elliott's free agency: The potential best-case scenario no one is talking about

Analysis & Rumors

1 year ago

Potential reunion with Cowboys’ former RB sparks fun memories

The Dallas Cowboys front office is working furiously to prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft a short three weeks from today. America’s Team lost starting talent at several positions on the roster

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How Long Will Cowboys' Exec Will McClay Continue to Turn Down GM Jobs?

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

This mock draft would leave the Cowboys in great shape

The 2024 NFL Draft is now 25 days away and the direction several teams plan to take is starting to take form. There is no inside information or some clairvoyance. The proof

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3 positions the Cowboys must address early in the draft

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

3 positions the Cowboys must address early in the draft

The Dallas Cowboys fanbase has spoken with vitriol on social media so far this offseason. Many outside of the Cowboys circles feel our ire is warranted. After all, what has the front

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4 key Cowboys get injury added to insult in San Francisco

Cowboys News

1 year ago

How Proposed Rule Changes Could Benefit Cowboys

As teams prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft, the owners just concluded their annual meetings in Orlando, Florida. The purpose of the owner’s meetings is to bring together top representation from each

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Don't rule out Dallas adding veteran help at linebacker

Cowboys News

1 year ago

Surgeries could throw a wrench in the Cowboys’ 2024 plans

The way the Dallas Cowboys have approached the 2024 offseason, it’s clear they are banking on the NFL Draft to supplement the roster. LB Eric Kendricks is the only outside free agent

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Mike McCarthy shines a light on Cowboys' offseason plans

Cowboys News

1 year ago

Mike McCarthy shines a light on Cowboys’ offseason plans

The initial frenzy of free agency has come and gone and the Dallas Cowboys are leading the NFL in one aspect of free agency. Well, “leading” is a strong word. A nice

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Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

This Cowboys 7-round mock draft should get fans excited

NFL fans can rejoice now that we are within a calendar month of the next big event on the offseason calendar: the 2024 NFL Draft. We are exactly 31 days away from

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Micah Parsons Excited to Get DeMarcus Lawrence Back on Cowboys D-Line

Cowboys News

1 year ago

Cowboys field one of the best EDGE duos in the NFL

A recent post on Twitter/X by everyone’s favorite source of advanced metrics has the NFL community talking. Pro Football Focus shared a graphic of four EDGE duos asking which duo will be

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Cowboys' success rate with the 216th pick in the draft is minimal

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

Cowboys’ success rate with the 216th pick in the draft is minimal

We sit 34 days away from one of the most anticipated events of the NFL offseason: the 2024 NFL Draft. Scouts from all 32 teams are using their frequent flyer miles this

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Cowboys' draft history shows the 56th pick hasn't been fruitful 2

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

Cowboys’ draft history shows the 56th pick hasn’t been fruitful

The 2024 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching. The 2024 NFL Combine has passed us by, and the underwear Olympics didn’t disappoint. Draft prospects were able to show off their speed, strength, and

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Cowboys News

1 year ago

Hope cannot be the Cowboys’ strongest offseason strategy

We now sit approximately five weeks away from one of the most anticipated events of the NFL offseason: the 2024 NFL Draft. Scouts have been running on little sleep for a few

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Cowboys Injury Update: Leighton Vander Esch Out for 2023 Season

Cowboys News

1 year ago

Former Cowboys 1st round pick announces retirement

When an NFL player retires, it’s usually a bittersweet moment. In Leighton Vander Esch’s case, I’m sure he’s trying to make the best of the situation but it’s likely more bitter than

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