Richard Paolinelli, Cowboys News Writer at Inside The Star

Aug 26, 2024

Trey Lance’s failed test puts Cowboys in a deep QB hole

Well, that was ugly. If Trey Lance was hoping to use Saturday’s preseason finale as his closing argument to be the Cowboys’ QB2 – and potential replacement for Dak Prescott – he…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Overshown looks to shore up Cowboys' backups at linebacker 2

Cowboys News

Aug 24, 2024

Dallas comes home for final preseason test

The Dallas Cowboys will play at home for the first – and only – time this preseason this afternoon at 3 p.m. They play host to the winless Los Angeles Chargers at…

by Richard Paolinelli

Rookies Report: 2024 class fighting for roster spots

Cowboys News

Aug 22, 2024

Rookies Report: 2024 class fighting for roster spots

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 rookie class continues to fight for their roster spots as we near the end of training camp. Saturday night’s 27-12 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas helped…

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Micah Parsons Hopes "Dog" DC Dan Quinn Returns to Cowboys

Cowboys News

Aug 21, 2024

Was Dan Quinn’s defense in Dallas just a mirage?

There are two caveats to begin this post with before we answer the question at hand: First, we’re just two preseason games into Mike Zimmer’s defense in Dallas. That’s not a terribly…

by Richard Paolinelli

Will the NFC East go Beast, or Least next season?

Game Coverage

Aug 20, 2024

NFC East has mostly anemic second week of preseason play

After the first half of the Cowboys-Raiders preseason game on Saturday, it looked like the word of the week was going to be: Anemic. Because the NFC East was looking pretty anemic…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Trey Lance, donning blue and white, charges down the field to score a touchdown as the players in black and white look on.

Cowboys News

Aug 19, 2024

Trey Lance improved his roster chances, trade value with Vegas win

Stop the presses! The Dallas Cowboys’ offense scored a touchdown in the preseason. They liked it so much, they even did it twice in Saturday night’s 27-12 win over the Raiders in…

by Richard Paolinelli

Hunter Luepke, in his Cowboys uniform, charges down the field with the ball, while both teammates and 49ers opponents focus on every move.

Game Coverage

Aug 17, 2024

Dallas looks to rebound against Raiders in Las Vegas

The Dallas Cowboys will look to rebound from Sunday’s heartbreaking, last-second loss at the Las Vegas Raiders today. The Cowboys’ offense will try to finally put the ball in the endzone after…

by Richard Paolinelli

Dak Prescott’s playoff numbers comes up short against his peers

Roster & Players

Aug 15, 2024

Dak Prescott’s possible departure won’t be Dallas’ demise

Trey Lance’s first live-game action as a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys left something to be desired. While he failed to lead a touchdown drive despite seeing action for most of the…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys newest crop of rookies made their mark on Sunday 3

Cowboys News

Aug 14, 2024

Cowboys newest crop of rookies made their mark on Sunday

Sunday’s 13-12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams marked the first time several rookies stepped out onto an NFL field as Dallas Cowboys. The game may not count officially, but for them,…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys found some answers, but still have questions following loss to Rams

Game Coverage

Aug 13, 2024

NFC East earns a split decision in the opening week of preseason

The first full week of the NFL preseason is in the books. The NFC East exited the week with a 2-2 record. With the lone exception of Washington, most of the expected…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys in regular season form in preseason-opening loss

Game Coverage

Aug 12, 2024

Cowboys in regular season form in preseason-opening loss

Well, if that wasn’t the Cowboys Way when it comes to losing a football game. Dumb penalties that snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. In Sunday’s preseason opener, the Cowboys defense…

by Richard Paolinelli

The Dak Prescott Revenge Tour Returns to LA Coliseum Vs. Rams

Game Coverage

Aug 11, 2024

Cowboys open preseason play at Rams today

Seven months removed from being embarrassed on their home turf in the playoffs, the Dallas Cowboys will return to live game action this afternoon. Their preseason opener in Los Angeles – against…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Roster & Players

Aug 8, 2024

Is Jerry Jones ready to move on from CeeDee Lamb?

Earlier this week, the Dallas Cowboys placed wide receiver CeeDee Lamb on the Reserve/Did Not Report list. Lamb has been holding out for a new contract and did not report to camp…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Dallas has struggled on the road in Week 6 games

Analysis & Rumors

Aug 7, 2024

Duane Thomas, Cowboys’ star running back, dead at 77

Officials with the Dallas Cowboys confirmed Tuesday that former running back, Duane Thomas, passed away on Sunday at the age of 77. Thomas recorded the first touchdown ever scored at Texas Stadium…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys' Deuce Vaughn, dressed in a white and blue uniform, sprints with the ball during a game.

Roster & Players

Aug 6, 2024

Deuce Vaughn is fighting for his NFL life this month

Near the end of the 2023 NFL Draft, Deuce Vaughn became the darling of the draft. The video of Vaughn being drafted in the sixth round by the Dallas Cowboys quickly went…

by Richard Paolinelli

Camp attendance decline: A blip or a long-term concern for Cowboys?

Cowboys News

Aug 5, 2024

Camp Attendance Decline: Blip or a Long-Term Concern for the Cowboys?

It’s been noted that fan attendance at the Dallas Cowboys’ training camp out in Oxnard seems lower than in years past. Even the energy level seems subdued. Admission – while limited –…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Dan Orlovsky – legit Cowboys hater or just a rage-click baiter? 1

Cowboys News

Aug 3, 2024

Dan Orlovsky – legit Cowboys hater or just a rage-click baiter?

Former NFL quarterback, and current ESPN talking head, Dan Orlovsky has had some interesting takes recently involving the Dallas Cowboys. Most of them have Cowboys Nation slapping the label “Cowboys Hater” on…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Packed football stadium with fans watching a game under bright lights during twilight, with the field in active play and incorporating recent changes to enhance the experience.

NFL & NFC East

Aug 2, 2024

NFL’s new kickoff rules have unimpressive debut

Last night’s Hall of Fame preseason game marked the first appearance of the league’s new kickoff rules. The NFL adopted the kickoff format championed in recent years by the spring football leagues.…

by Richard Paolinelli

NFL & NFC East

Aug 1, 2024

Cowboys aren’t alone in mysterious increase in ACL tears

[This is the second part of a two-part series.] In the first part of this series, we looked at the rash of ACL tears that have plagued the Dallas Cowboys this decade.…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Is it time to increase the snap count for Sam Williams?

Cowboys News

Jul 31, 2024

Sam Williams’ ACL tear part of an alarming trend for Dallas

[This is part one of a two-part series.] While the Dallas Cowboys are dealing with the fallout of losing Sam Williams to a torn ACL and MCL, there’s a larger concern on…

by Richard Paolinelli

Many questions, few answers, for the Cowboys in camp's second week 1

Cowboys News

Jul 29, 2024

Many questions, few answers, for the Cowboys in camp’s second week

It’s the first full week of camp out in Oxnard for the Dallas Cowboys. Right now, the questions are already up 17-0 over the answers. Sounds awfully similar to the last football…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Trey Lance’s failed test puts Cowboys in a deep QB hole

Dallas comes home for final preseason test

Rookies Report: 2024 class fighting for roster spots

Was Dan Quinn’s defense in Dallas just a mirage?

NFC East has mostly anemic second week of preseason play

Trey Lance improved his roster chances, trade value with Vegas win

Dallas looks to rebound against Raiders in Las Vegas

Dak Prescott’s possible departure won’t be Dallas’ demise

Cowboys newest crop of rookies made their mark on Sunday

NFC East earns a split decision in the opening week of preseason

Cowboys in regular season form in preseason-opening loss

Cowboys open preseason play at Rams today

Is Jerry Jones ready to move on from CeeDee Lamb?

Duane Thomas, Cowboys’ star running back, dead at 77

Deuce Vaughn is fighting for his NFL life this month

Camp Attendance Decline: Blip or a Long-Term Concern for the Cowboys?

Dan Orlovsky – legit Cowboys hater or just a rage-click baiter?

NFL’s new kickoff rules have unimpressive debut

Cowboys aren’t alone in mysterious increase in ACL tears

Sam Williams’ ACL tear part of an alarming trend for Dallas

Many questions, few answers, for the Cowboys in camp’s second week

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