Mario Herrera Jr.

Former Cowboys Writer

Mario Herrera Jr. is a sports analyst specializing in statistical analysis and Dallas Cowboys coverage. At InsideTheStar.com, he has published 692 articles reaching over 1.1 million readers. His work integrates metrics with strategy in the context of Cowboys football, providing evidence-based analysis of roster decisions, player performance, and game planning.

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Football player wearing a white jersey with number 88, resembling CeeDee Lamb from the Cowboys, stands with his right hand on his chest as if in a heartfelt moment during Week 11.

Players & Cap

by Mario Herrera Jr.

CeeDee Lamb is among the elite since 2020

Since the 2020 season, the NFL has been heavily invested in a pass-happy scheme. Offensive coordinators spread defenses horizontally, quarterbacks are encouraged to be…

February 1, 2026, 11:00 am

Cowboys' Stephen Jones open to NFL Draft trade down

Players & Cap

by Mario Herrera Jr.

The upcoming NFL salary cap increase is good news for the Cowboys

The NFL salary cap is projected to take a significant leap in 2026, rising from $279.2 million in 2025 to a range between $301…

February 1, 2026, 10:00 am

Players & Cap

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Lamb and Pickens accomplished something no other Cowboys’ duo ever has

For the first time in franchise history, the Dallas Cowboys are sending two wide receivers to the Pro Bowl in the same season. CeeDee…

February 1, 2026, 8:52 am

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Recently signed free agent will be left off the Cowboys’ 53-man roster

This is part two of the way-too-early roster projections for the Dallas Cowboys, and it continues today with an analysis of the tight ends and offensive line. Check out part one here.…

May 7, 2023, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Early Projection of the Cowboys’ 2023 53 Man Roster: QB, RB, WR

The NFL Draft is now in the rear view. Teams have also scoured the leftovers of the draft, and signed undrafted free agents to compete with draft picks and veterans in training…

May 5, 2023, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

The Dallas Cowboys 2023 Draft: How Can the Picks Impact 2023?

Another NFL Draft has come and gone. Like every year, the temperature of the fan base ranges from cold as a North Texas winter, to as hot as a South Texas summer.…

May 3, 2023, 11:56 am

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Mario Herrera Jr.

CeeDee Lamb is among the elite since 2020

The upcoming NFL salary cap increase is good news for the Cowboys

Lamb and Pickens accomplished something no other Cowboys’ duo ever has

Recently signed free agent will be left off the Cowboys’ 53-man roster

Early Projection of the Cowboys’ 2023 53 Man Roster: QB, RB, WR

The Dallas Cowboys 2023 Draft: How Can the Picks Impact 2023?

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