Mark Heaney

Cowboys Writer

Mark Heaney is an NFL scout and sports journalist who has covered college football and the NFL since 2018. He has professionally evaluated over 1,000 NFL Draft prospects. At InsideTheStar.com, Mark has published 319 articles on ITS reaching over 1.1 million readers. His work has also appeared on FanSided, Whole Nine Sports, and Downtown Sports Network. Mark studied at UNC Charlotte and served as a media intern for the Charlotte 49ers football program.

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NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

Is the Cowboys’ 2027 First-Round Pick Already Obvious?

Yesterday, Marcus Mosher of the Locked on Cowboys podcast tweeted something that, as an NFL Draft fanatic, I cannot get out of my head.…

November 12, 2026, 10:47 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

The Cowboys’ Season Is on the Line Against the Colts

I have no problem saying this: the Dallas Cowboys’ season is 100% on the line in today’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Inevitably, if…

November 8, 2026, 9:14 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Potential Cowboys Coaching Candidate Shines in Debut

Jerry Jones has been hinting at hiring a certain franchise legend as an NFL coach as far back as November 2024. Last night, that…

November 8, 2026, 8:46 am

Football player wearing a Dallas Cowboys uniform with number 58 runs onto the field.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys who could break out in 2024

The Dallas Cowboys are headed into one of the most important seasons in recent team history, and to exceed expectations they need breakout performances from unexpected players. When you listen to the…

February 18, 2024, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Should the Cowboys overhaul the offensive line in 2024?

The Dallas Cowboys are at a crossroads with their offensive line heading into the 2024 season. Over half of the starting offensive line in 2023 was under 27 years old, but the…

February 17, 2024, 12:00 pm

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys News: CeeDee Lamb says he needs to “grow up”

In the aftermath of the Dallas Cowboys wildcard round loss, there have been a ton of quotes from players making sense of the upset, but All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb may have just…

February 11, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

3 defensive changes that Mike Zimmer will bring to Dallas

After a short interviewing process, the Dallas Cowboys have tapped former Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer as the defensive coordinator in 2024. Zimmer was immediately sought after by Dallas; interviewing alongside other…

February 10, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

5 Free Agent Targets for the Cowboys in 2024

All head coaching vacancies have been filled, the draft season kicked off with the Senior Bowl, and the Super Bowl matchup is set. In other words, the NFL offseason is about to…

February 8, 2024, 12:29 pm

NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

Senior Bowl Recap: Which potential Cowboys stood out?

The NFL Draft season is officially underway with the Senior Bowl concluding on Saturday. This event marks the beginning of the off-season for many teams as it is the first “up close”…

February 4, 2024, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys who will have Pro Bowl seasons in 2025

While the NFL’s new format for the Pro Bowl has changed the event itself, the accomplishment of being named to the NFC or AFC side is still a special moment for players.…

February 3, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Could Ben Johnson be the Cowboys Head Coach in 2025?

The biggest story in the NFL this week was not a hiring, firing, or Super Bowl news. Rather, it was Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator, Ben Johnson, announcing he will not seek a…

February 3, 2024, 9:00 am

2017 Senior Bowl: Which Players Should Be On Cowboys' Radar?

NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

3 senior bowl players the Cowboys could target in 2024

In the last three drafts, the Cowboys have added at least three players from that year’s Senior Bowl roster. Dallas added six Senior Bowl alums to the team in the 2022 draft…

January 28, 2024, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

5 Players The Cowboys Should Move On From In 2024

Last off-season, the Cowboys roster was shaken up when the team released a franchise legend in Ezekiel Elliott. The year before that, they surprisingly cut starting tackle La’el Collins and traded star…

January 26, 2024, 11:00 am

Eagles clinging to slim NFC East lead over Dallas

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

3 Candidates That Could Replace Dan Quinn In Dallas

For the third off-season in a row, Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn is being interviewed for head coach openings across the league. Despite a defensive collapse in the playoffs, Quinn is the…

January 25, 2024, 9:00 am

Time for Tony Pollard to Start Cutting Into Ezekiel Elliott's Workload?

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Analyzing the Cowboys Running Back Problem

The Dallas Cowboys have not finished in the top five in rushing yards since 2019. A once dominant running game in Dallas has been fading, but this year it took a sharp…

January 21, 2024, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

3 Defensive Moves the Cowboys must make this off-season

In the four postseason games in the Mike McCarthy era, the Dallas Cowboys have allowed an average of 363 yards per game. If we were to rank that amongst the rest of…

January 20, 2024, 11:00 am

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Mark Heaney

Is the Cowboys’ 2027 First-Round Pick Already Obvious?

The Cowboys’ Season Is on the Line Against the Colts

Potential Cowboys Coaching Candidate Shines in Debut

3 Cowboys who could break out in 2024

Should the Cowboys overhaul the offensive line in 2024?

Cowboys News: CeeDee Lamb says he needs to “grow up”

3 defensive changes that Mike Zimmer will bring to Dallas

5 Free Agent Targets for the Cowboys in 2024

Senior Bowl Recap: Which potential Cowboys stood out?

3 Cowboys who will have Pro Bowl seasons in 2025

Could Ben Johnson be the Cowboys Head Coach in 2025?

3 senior bowl players the Cowboys could target in 2024

5 Players The Cowboys Should Move On From In 2024

3 Candidates That Could Replace Dan Quinn In Dallas

Analyzing the Cowboys Running Back Problem

3 Defensive Moves the Cowboys must make this off-season

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Is the Cowboys’ 2027 First-Round Pick Already Obvious?

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