Richard Paolinelli, Cowboys News Writer at Inside The Star

What will Mike McCarthy's Cowboys offense look like?

Jun 27, 2024

Cowboys begin 2024 run with the NFC East’s best coaching staff

When it comes to coaching staffs in the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys have arguably the best overall among the top three positions. Mike McCarthy has won a Super Bowl and has…

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Cowboys News

Jun 26, 2024

Is owners’ proposed QB salary cap the first step to salary overhaul?

A recent report indicates that at least some NFL owners are becoming alarmed at the recent contracts for quarterbacks. The solution they are considering is a salary cap on the position. If…

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Cowboys football player Deuce Vaughn in blue and white uniform running with the ball, with defenders attempting to tackle him on the field.

Cowboys News

Jun 25, 2024

Which NFC East Team Benefits Most from the Kickoff Changes?

We highlighted the upcoming kickoff changes for the 2024 season yesterday. Especially their impact on the Cowboys’ special teams unit. But today let’s take at look at all four teams in the…

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Cowboys News

Jun 24, 2024

Excitement awaits Special Teams units after NFL kickoff rules change for 2024

The NFL poached one major rule from the spring football leagues – and it’s a big one. Starting this year, the NFL has adopted the kickoff format first used by the XFL…

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Cowboys News

Jun 23, 2024

Dak Prescott’s defenders are missing a key point

There is a photo being passed around by Dak Prescott’s more ardent defenders as proof that Prescott is an “Elite” NFL quarterback. Let’s take a look at it shall we?: On the…

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Patrick Mahomes Recognizes how Good CB Trevon Diggs is

Cowboys News

Jun 21, 2024

Cowboys’ DBs are nightmare fuel for the NFC East

The Dallas Cowboys had the best defensive backfield in the NFC East in 2023. It was arguably one of the best in the NFL. Want to know what terrifies the Cowboys’ divisional…

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Cowboys News

Jun 20, 2024

Dallas could have the best, or worst, NFC East LB corps

In yesterday’s post about the Cowboys’ defensive line I offered the option of moving Micah Parsons to a full-time linebacker in 2024. The primary reason for that suggestion is simple. The Cowboys…

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A man wearing a Dallas Cowboys shirt speaks at a press conference with a backdrop of Cowboys logos and Miller Lite branding.

Cowboys News

Jun 19, 2024

Mike Zimmer’s biggest task? Making the DL the NFC East’s best

In Mike Zimmer’s second turn as the Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Coordinator, he has three rooms in various need of improvement. In the case of the defensive line, he has a lot of…

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NFL & NFC East

Jun 17, 2024

NFC East Teams Entering 2024 With Rebuilt Offensive Lines

Every team in the NFC East shares one thing in common — they will start the 2024 season with different offensive lines than those with which they ended the 2023 season. All…

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Cowboys News

Jun 16, 2024

Jake Ferguson’s breakout season makes him division’s top tight end

When Dalton Schultz departed Dallas for Houston prior to the 2023 season, many felt the Cowboys were weak at tight end. Instead, they arguably have the best tight end in the NFC…

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Report: Dallas Cowboys pick up fifth-year option on receiver CeeDee Lamb

NFL & NFC East

Jun 15, 2024

Cowboys, Eagles have top WR corps in NFC East

For the most part, the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles have the best rooms at every position in the NFC East. This fact is never more apparent than when the four teams’…

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Cowboys News

Jun 13, 2024

The best running back room in the NFC East isn’t in Dallas

Barring a move between now and September’s opening kickoff, the Dallas Cowboys will go into the 2024 without a strong RB1. True, Ezekiel Elliott will likely be the starter, but the Cowboys…

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Cowboys News

Jun 11, 2024

Dak Prescott vs Jalen Hurts: Who is the NFC East’s Best QB?

The question posed by the headline above is not so simple because it depends on which part of the season we’re in when the question is asked. If you are talking during…

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys: Game Preview

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 10, 2024

Dallas hopes to extend dominance over Bucs in Week 16

The Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have met 22 times since Tampa Bay joined the NFL in 1976. Dallas has won 16 of those 22 games. The Cowboys are 12-2 at…

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Sean's Scout: Dominant Run Game, Cowboys Pass Rush Hand Panthers First Loss

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 7, 2024

Cowboys look to declaw Panthers in Week 15

When the Carolina Panthers entered the league in 1995 nobody expected them to succeed early. The Dallas Cowboys certainly would have preferred not to have seen them the first three seasons the…

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Analysis & Rumors

Jun 6, 2024

Cowboys look to cage visiting Bengals in Week 14

The 15th all-time meeting between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals will have more than one storyline. Dallas is 10-4 all-time against Cincinnati – 7-1 at home but just 3-3 in…

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Cowboys vs Commanders: What Are the Bold Predictions?

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 5, 2024

Dallas faces former coach in Weeks 12, 18 showdowns with rivals

It isn’t as if the rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders needed any extra spice. For what will be a 65th season, the teams have slugged it out. Many times…

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for Cowboys against Texans 2

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 4, 2024

Week 11 clash with Houston for Texas bragging rights

The Houston Texans arrive at AT&T Stadium in Week 11. It will be the seventh meeting between the two franchises since Houston joined the NFL in 2002. The Cowboys hold a 4-2…

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Analysis & Rumors

Jun 3, 2024

Dallas has difficult road ahead in Week 10, 17 games with Philadelphia

The Dallas Cowboys will not encounter the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 until the 10th week. They will meet again in Week 17. Last year they played in Week 9 and again in…

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Dallas Cowboys Win Over Falcons Ruins 440-Game Long Trend 2

Game Coverage

May 31, 2024

Cowboys battle Falcons, bad history in Week 9 matchup

When the Cowboys travel to Atlanta for their Week 9 showdown, they might want to leave some baggage behind. Namely, they aren’t that good when they play the Falcons in Georgia –…

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Analysis & Rumors

May 30, 2024

Dallas heads west with revenge on its mind in Week 8

The rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers is one of the most iconic in the NFL. In addition to 31 regular season meetings – dating back to 1960…

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Cowboys begin 2024 run with the NFC East’s best coaching staff

Is owners’ proposed QB salary cap the first step to salary overhaul?

Which NFC East Team Benefits Most from the Kickoff Changes?

Excitement awaits Special Teams units after NFL kickoff rules change for 2024

Dak Prescott’s defenders are missing a key point

Cowboys’ DBs are nightmare fuel for the NFC East

Dallas could have the best, or worst, NFC East LB corps

Mike Zimmer’s biggest task? Making the DL the NFC East’s best

NFC East Teams Entering 2024 With Rebuilt Offensive Lines

Jake Ferguson’s breakout season makes him division’s top tight end

Cowboys, Eagles have top WR corps in NFC East

The best running back room in the NFC East isn’t in Dallas

Dak Prescott vs Jalen Hurts: Who is the NFC East’s Best QB?

Dallas hopes to extend dominance over Bucs in Week 16

Cowboys look to declaw Panthers in Week 15

Cowboys look to cage visiting Bengals in Week 14

Dallas faces former coach in Weeks 12, 18 showdowns with rivals

Week 11 clash with Houston for Texas bragging rights

Dallas has difficult road ahead in Week 10, 17 games with Philadelphia

Cowboys battle Falcons, bad history in Week 9 matchup

Dallas heads west with revenge on its mind in Week 8

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