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Lions playoff loss expands the Cowboys head coach search 2

Lions playoff loss expands the Cowboys head coach search

Yesterday, reports emerged of Dallas showing interest in Detroit Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn. However, they couldn’t interview him until the Lions were eliminated. Following a shocking upset, that hurdle is now cleared, and the Cowboys’ head …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

2025 Cowboys coaching staff could feature former players

2025 Cowboys coaching staff could feature former players

The Dallas fanbase and media have been in a frenzy since Mike McCarthy’s departure was announced. At this point, the questions are endless, but the main one is who will fill out the Cowboys coaching staff. As the days have passed, we’ve inched closer to clarity on that mystery, as Jerry Jones schedules interviews with candidates …

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Mark Heaney

Will Robert Saleh become the next Cowboys Head Coach? 3

Will Robert Saleh become the next Cowboys Head Coach?

On Monday, the surprising announcement came: Mike McCarthy was out as the Cowboys’ leader. Just 48 hours later, the first interview for the vacancy was made official, with former Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh being scheduled. Along with the official interest in Saleh, the Cowboys sought permission to interview Seahawks coach Leslie Frazier, though he is …

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Mark Heaney

College superstar Ashton Jeanty would "love" to play for Cowboys

College superstar Ashton Jeanty would “love” to play for Cowboys

With the 2024 season in the rear-view mirror, many Dallas fans are looking toward the 2025 NFL Draft for optimism, and one name keeps coming up. Heisman finalist Ashton Jeanty is consistently connected to the Cowboys, and the interest is mutual. Speaking at an event in Dallas, Jeanty raved about the possibility of heading to America’s …

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Mark Heaney

Who will be the Cowboys offensive coordinator in 2025?

Which Cowboys coach will lead the offense in 2025?

Fans have been debating who the Dallas Cowboys coach will be in 2025 for months now. There is only one problem: we might be discussing the wrong coaching position. Mike McCarthy appears likely to return, but what about the rest of the staff? The Cowboys have a particularly interesting situation at offensive coordinator. McCarthy has been …

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Mark Heaney

Cowboys Coaching Decision: Will Mike McCarthy be extended?

Cowboys Coaching Decision: Will Mike McCarthy be extended?

Cowboys fans may be experiencing some déjà vu right now. For the second consecutive January, we’re in the dark about whether Jerry Jones will bring back Head Coach Mike McCarthy after a disappointing season. Fans were livid with McCarthy after the terrible postseason loss to Green Bay last January. Despite that, Jones gave him the 2024 …

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Mark Heaney

Week 18 Postgame

Cowboys loss comes at the buzzer in 23-19 thriller against Commanders

The clock has struck zero at AT&T Stadium, and with that Dallas’s 2024 season has come to a close, and it’s unfortunately a bitter ending. This 23-19 Cowboys loss came at the very last second to the Commanders. Dallas came into this game as a significant underdog, and as we’ve seen before, they pushed the odds …

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3 Cowboys players that exceed their preseason expectations

3 Cowboys players that exceed their preseason expectations

Today marks the final game of the 2024 Dallas Cowboys season, and what a season it’s been. When the losses started to pile up, the focus on this team became negative, but the Cowboys players who overperformed deserve their flowers. There is always something positive to take away from a full year of work, and that’s …

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Mark Heaney

Is Jerry Jones eyeing Jon Gruden as the next Cowboys Head Coach?

Is Jerry Jones eyeing Jon Gruden as the next Cowboys Head Coach?

The Dallas Cowboys season will end tomorrow against the Commanders. It’s been a long year, and rumors of who will coach the team in 2025 have been rampant for its entirety. Owner Jerry Jones continued that chatter yesterday when Jon Gruden’s name came up in an interview. Appearing on 105.3 The FAN, Jones was asked if …

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Mark Heaney

Cowboys' Week 17 effort falls flat as Eagles dominate __-__ 1

Cowboys’ Week 17 effort falls flat as Eagles dominate 41-7

In Week 16, we saw an inspired effort that led to a Dallas upset win over Tampa Bay. One week later in Philadelphia, the opposite happened, as the Cowboys’ Week 17 outing ended in a 41-7 blowout loss. Heading into this game as a 7.5-point underdog, Dallas was always going to face an uphill battle, but …

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Mark Heaney

Cowboys shut down CeeDee Lamb after injury update

Cowboys shut down CeeDee Lamb after major injury update

One of the few bright spots for the 2024 Dallas Cowboys is now dimmed; the team announced on Thursday that superstar Wide Receiver CeeDee Lamb is being shut down for the remainder of the year. Lamb, 25, has dealt with a nagging shoulder injury for most of this season. After a new diagnosis showed the injury …

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Mark Heaney

2025 Cowboys offseason: Dallas faces a two-player dilemma

2025 Cowboys offseason: Dallas faces a two-player dilemma

It’s the season of giving, but as we look toward the end of the 2024 season, it’s important to remember that the Cowboys’ offseason plans won’t give fans much to unwrap. Stephen Jones has already admitted this fact. We saw this happen last free agency, as Dallas delayed giving out extensions, costing themselves the cap space …

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Mark Heaney

Cowboys v Buccaneers Week 16 Post Game

Cooper Rush shines as Cowboys win 26-24 over Buccaneers

Earlier today, Dallas was officially eliminated from playoff contention. This took the air out of their matchup with the Buccaneers for many, but the players were still ready for battle, leading to a 26–24 Cowboys win in this matchup. This was one of the cleaner games we’ve seen from an otherwise struggling Dallas team. They competed …

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Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys starters that must shine against Buccaneers

3 Cowboys starters that must shine against Buccaneers in Week 16

The Dallas Cowboys starters have a tall task ahead of them tonight, as their slim playoff hopes could end with a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If they are going to pull off the upset, players will have to over-perform. Standing at 6-8, this has been a rocky road for Dallas; injuries, poor showings, and …

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Which 2025 Cowboys free agents deserve contract extensions? 4

Which 2025 Cowboys free agents deserve contract extensions?

This 2024 season is slowly coming to a close, but the focus on 2025 may have already started in Dallas. The upcoming Cowboys free agents compile a lengthy list of key players needing new contracts. However, spending is not Dallas’ forte, and Stephen Jones has already promised a “tight budget” in 2025. As we’ve seen in …

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Mark Heaney

Week 15 Injury Report: Key Cowboys banged up against Panthers 2

Week 15 Injury Report: Key Cowboys banged up against Panthers

The Dallas Cowboys are headed to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 15, but they will be shorthanded, to say the least. Playing on short rest after their Monday Night Football matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cowboys are limping into this game. They are missing key starters and potentially without a star. …

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Mark Heaney

Has Rico Dowdle solved the Cowboys running back problem?

Has Rico Dowdle solved the Cowboys running back problem?

Dallas Cowboys fans have been clamoring for a shiny new running back for nearly a year. From Derrick Henry to Ashton Jeanty, the list of names linked to Dallas has been extensive, but those lists have wrongfully counted Rico Dowdle out. The Asheville, North Carolina native and former South Carolina Gamecock has been on a roll …

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3 reasons why Mike McCarthy will be the Cowboys coach in 2025 3

3 reasons why Mike McCarthy will be the Cowboys coach in 2025

If you’ve unplugged from the media coverage of this Cowboys season, you may be under the assumption that a head coaching search this offseason is a near certainty. However, if you have been reading the tea leaves closely, it seems Mike McCarthy may be extended after all. In recent weeks, the embattled Dallas head coach has …

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Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys free agent targets for the 2025 offseason

3 Cowboys free agent targets for the 2025 offseason

I’m not drinking the Dallas Kool-Aid quite yet after two straight wins. With their starting quarterback out, an array of injuries, and a lackluster roster, the real focus should be on the future. The Cowboys free agent plan in 2025 is bigger than wins right now. We all remember how badly the 2024 free agency period …

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Mark Heaney

Arch Manning to Cowboys rumors circling after

Arch Manning to Cowboys rumors circulating after new comments

If there is one word that has defined the Cowboys’ 2024 season, it is rumors. From Deion and Shedeur Sanders to Mike McCarthy, we’ve had our fair share of gossip this year, and Arch Manning may be the next name on that list. The Texas Longhorns quarterback, who comes from football royalty, has been loosely linked …

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Mark Heaney

Zack Martin: Is this the end for a Cowboys legend?

Zack Martin: Is this the end for a Cowboys legend?

Zack Martin may soon be retired. The current longest-tenured Cowboy, Martin has led a Hall of Fame career, totaling nine Pro Bowl selections, seven All-Pro nods, and being named a member of the All-2010s team. In 2024, the 34-year-old was still playing at a high level, though a drop-off was noticeable. For those reasons, and because …

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Mark Heaney