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Cowboys offensive line will begin new era in 2024

Cowboys offensive line will begin new era in 2024

Remember how deadly the Cowboys’ offensive line of Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick, and Zack Martin was? It is hard to believe that just one of them remains in Dallas. With Smith headed north to the Jets and Frederick entering his fifth year of retirement, Martin is the lone soldier from that dominant era. As Cowboys fans …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Cowboys top 3 cornerbacks have a case to be the NFL's best 1

3 defensive backs the Cowboys are counting on in 2024

Heading into the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive backs have much to prove. There is no shortage of star power amongst the group with All-Pro’s DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs headlining. When it comes to depth, Dallas has that too. Savvy veterans like Jourdan Lewis and Malik Hooker have been mainstays for the Cowboys secondary …

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Mark Heaney

Leaves fall as Cowboys continue to delay contract extensions 1

Leaves fall as Cowboys continue to delay contract extensions

In April, Jerry Jones cited wanting to see more “leaves fall” before dealing out any Cowboys contract extensions. Two months later, those leaves keep falling around the NFL with superstar extensions. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones when asked why they haven’t gotten deals done earlier with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb: “We’d like to see more leaves fall. …

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Mark Heaney

These Cowboys could be surprise cut candidates in 2024

These Cowboys could be surprise cut candidates in 2024

As we head towards the 2024 season, the Cowboys roster is still a work in progress. Countless moves will be made before the 53-man roster is complete. That can happen with trades, cuts, or new signings. It’s a long and tedious process that always includes at least a few surprises. Think back to Dan Bailey being …

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Mark Heaney

Terence Steele

3 undrafted Cowboys that will play major role in 2024

The former 1st round picks and stars get most of the attention, but let’s start showing the Dallas Cowboys’ undrafted players some love. Heading into the 2024 season, a few of those guys have critical roles to play. On the offensive side alone, the Cowboys could have upwards of four undrafted players start. Specifically on the …

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Mark Heaney

Which Cowboys star will get a contract extension first?

Which Cowboys star will get a contract extension first?

As the start of the 2024 season inches closer, the Dallas Cowboys contracts situation is dominating the team’s headlines. When will the team pay CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott, and Micah Parsons? The order that those extensions happen and if they should be paid at all is another major debate taking place. In recent weeks, we’ve heard …

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Mark Heaney

Rico Dowdle

3 Cowboys positional battles to watch for ahead of 2024 season

The Dallas Cowboys roster has its fair share of stars and clear-cut starters. Whether it be at quarterback, wide receiver, or pass rusher, we know who the top dogs are. What we don’t have as much clarity on is a few positional groups that will be competing with each other for starting roles in 2024. These …

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Mark Heaney

Cowboys Dak Prescott Locked-In on Having Postseason Success

ESPN report: Cowboys are “all-in” on Dak Prescott extension

Yet another domino has fallen in the Dak Prescott contract saga. ESPN is reporting that the Cowboys are “All-in” on re-signing their franchise quarterback. This new report from Jeremy Fowler comes after months of opposing stories that said the quarterback was set to leave in 2025. Dallas wants Prescott long term, but talks have been slow …

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Mark Heaney

Which Cowboys late-round rookie will have biggest impact in 2024? 4

Which Cowboys late-round rookie will have biggest impact in 2024?

As the 2024 season inches closer, it is clear that the Cowboys rookies will have a major say in how this season turns out. When you look at the draft class, finding someone who won’t have to contribute somehow is hard. Most classes have some “stow-away” developmental guys. And while there are rookies in Dallas who …

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Mark Heaney

4 Cowboys that could win awards in 2024

4 Cowboys that could become award winners in 2024

The 2023 season saw five Cowboys finish near the top of voting for some of the biggest awards in the NFL. Dak Prescott nearly won MVP, CeeDee Lamb just missed the OPOY award, and Micah Parsons and DaRon Bland were big competitors for DPOY. Cowboys had two of the five leading vote-getters for both AP NFL …

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Mark Heaney

Mike Zimmer brings interesting strategy for young Cowboys defenders

Mike Zimmer has an interesting strategy for young Cowboys defenders

It has been two months since Dan Quinn headed north to become the Commanders’ Head Coach, and Dallas brought in coaching veteran Mike Zimmer to succeed him. Since that February hiring, we’ve seen Zimmer’s influence appear in various ways. Starting in free agency, the former Vikings leader got to work on luring his former defensive captain, …

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Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys rookies that will contribute right away in 2024 3

3 Cowboys rookies that will contribute right away in 2024

One month ago today, the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in Detroit. 30 days later, the Dallas Cowboys have some new players looking to earn their stripes and contribute immediately. It is going to be crucial for the Cowboys rookie class to step up in the 2024 season. As fans have discussed extensively, the team did …

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Mark Heaney

Cowboys stars focus on building team chemistry in offseason

Cowboys stars focus on building team chemistry in offseason

As the Cowboys’ offseason has gone on, it is clear that building up the team chemistry is a focus. Time and time again, we’ve seen the roster come together off the field. After such a hard end for the 2023 season and a disappointing free agency, it’s an encouraging sign that this seems like such a …

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Mark Heaney

Why the Cowboys are most likely team to win NFC East 1

Why the Cowboys are most likely team to win NFC East

It has been 19 years since an NFC East team won back-to-back division titles. The 2024 Dallas Cowboys have a chance to end that streak. Despite an off-season that disappointed many fans and pundits, the ingredients are in place for the Cowboys to repeat as division champions. In the 2023 season, we saw a young and …

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Mark Heaney

3 matchups that could decide Cowboys fate in 2024

3 matchups that could decide Cowboys fate in 2024

On Wednesday, the 2024 Dallas Cowboys schedule was revealed. And while the season remains months away, a few showdowns are guaranteed to make waves in the Cowboys season. Every year comes with these big games and the ramifications down the line can be huge. In 2023, Dallas saw an early season matchup with the San Francisco …

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Can Trevon Diggs lead the Cowboys secondary in 2024?

In September 2023, Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs went down with a torn ACL. Seven months later, Diggs is looking to lead the secondary once again. He was coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons and a historic 2022 campaign that tallied 11 interceptions and 21 passes defensed. That year earned him an All-Pro nod, and when …

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Mark Heaney

Could Cowboys consider blockbuster trade if losses pile up?

Could Cowboys consider blockbuster trade if losses pile up?

When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys, you have to expect the unexpected. So, if the team gets out to a slow start in 2024, could they look at a blockbuster trade? To answer that question, we have to consider what that means for this year’s Cowboys team. Would they be buyers or sellers if the …

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Mark Heaney

3 veterans that must perform for the Cowboys in 2024 3

3 veterans that must perform for the Cowboys in 2024

With so many off-season departures, the Dallas Cowboys veterans will play a huge role in the team’s 2024 success. Dallas lost tenured players like Tyron Smith in free agency and 6-year veteran Leighton Vander Esch to a medical retirement. That doesn’t include the other ten former Cowboys that were not retained in the off-season. The incoming …

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Mark Heaney

3 defensive free agents the Cowboys can still sign 2

3 defensive free agents the Cowboys should sign

The Dallas Cowboys spent the 2024 NFL Draft filling holes that were created by a lackluster free agency period. Now, with more roster clarity, it is time for them to get back into the free agency pool. Coming off a 12-5 season, Dallas brought in just three external free agents. Two of those signings were running …

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Mark Heaney

Extending Dak Prescott must be Cowboys top priority

Extending Dak Prescott must be Cowboys top priority

With free agency and the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, it is time for the Dallas Cowboys to focus on extending Dak Prescott to a long-term deal. This offseason has been a whirlwind in Dallas. They parted ways with a franchise legend in Tyron Smith, lost players like Tony Pollard, and their Defensive Coordinator, Dan …

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Mark Heaney

What can the Cowboys expect from Ezekiel Elliott in 2024?

What can the Cowboys expect from Ezekiel Elliott in 2024?

After months of speculation, the Dallas Cowboys officially brought back former All-Pro Running Back, Ezekiel Elliott on Monday. Signing Elliott had been floated by Jerry Jones for almost a year. But, it was the Cowboys’ approach to the position this offseason that turned rumors into reality. Dallas was initially expected to pursue a running back early …

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