Richard Paolinelli
At long last, the national nightmare has come to an end in a courtroom. We can all breathe easier and move on with our lives. A jury has ordered a retired eye doctor to pay Iron Man’s widow a dollar and her legal fees, after suing her after he ran her over while skiing. I don’t …
There are 22 names adorning the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor — eleven on the offensive side, eight on defense, and three non-players. They are (in order of induction): Quarterbacks: Don Meredith, Roger Staubach, and Troy Aikman. Running backs: Don Perkins, Tony Dorsett, and Emmitt Smith. Receivers: Bob Hayes, Michael Irvin, and Drew Pearson. Linemen: Rayfield …
Nine men have served in the position of head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Deciding who the top two were took about half a second. But sorting out which two of the remaining seven have earned a spot on our Mount Rushmore of coaches produced a surprising result. The Man In The Hat Tom Landry was …
The special teams rarely get any glory on the gridiron. In fact, more often than not, they are only heard about when something goes terribly wrong. But over the 63 years of Dallas Cowboys’ history, four players have made their mark when the offense and defense have been on the sidelines. Mr. Automatic For the majority …
Four men have roamed the defensive backfield with such ferocity and prowess that they have permanently etched their faces onto our Mount Rushmore of defensive backs. All four have won championships to go along with the respect of every opponent they faced on the gridiron. One player was decades ahead of his time. The Original Prime …
The Cowboys have had some of the game’s greatest linebackers over the years. Picking the best four was no easy task. Especially when an all-time great is just starting to carve out his place in NFL history these past two seasons. So, at least for now, here are the top four linebackers: What Might Have Been …
Last week we established our Mount Rushmore of players on the offensive side of the ball. This week, the defense gets the glory. We’ll begin with the defensive line and the obvious choice for the first player. Mr. Cowboy Bob Lilly’s list of accolades is so long it would take up this entire post, and probably …
We’ve built our Cowboys’ Mount Rushmore for the skill positions on offense: Quarterback, Running Back, and Receivers. But what about the big men in the trenches? Which four offensive lineman rank as the four best in team history? Without the hogs on the line the quarterback doesn’t have time to get the ball to the receiver. …
According to ESPN’s NFL Insider, Adam Schefter, former Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has narrowed the list of teams he’d be interested in signing with. Per the report, Elliott would like to play for the Cincinnati Bengals, the New York Jets, or the Philadelphia Eagles. According to Schefter’s sources, Elliott wants to make his decision on …
Lost among the glee of Cowboys fans happy to see Jones Inc. finally active early in free agency is an important point. Not only are they filling in positions of need, they’re adding players who know how to win championships. In the past quarter century, the Cowboys have had management in the front office that has …
My day job, since I retired as a sportswriter and editor in 2013, is writing fiction. Science fiction for the most part to be exact. Aliens, spaceships and the like. The way the Dallas Cowboys have approached this past week of free agency has me trying to figure out what’s going on. It has to be …
Former Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans. According to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, the deal could be worth up to $9 million if Schultz meets certain incentives. It wasn’t what he’d hoped for in free agency. Consider that Schultz played on a franchise tag for Dallas …
We’ve picked the best four passers and the best four rushers in Cowboys’ history. But what about the men that caught the passes? Who ranks among the top four there? We’ve included both wide receivers and tight ends in this group. One thing is for certain, the Cowboys have had some great players roaming the opposing …
Earlier this week we carved the four faces that belong on the Cowboys’ Mount Rushmore of Quarterbacks. Picking the final four was more than just looking at the stats. So when it comes to picking the top four running backs of all time, what’s the metric? Total yardage is a huge factor of course. Which makes …
Prior to the opening of the NFL’s free agency frenzy, Cowboys’ linebacker Micah Parsons was not happy. He sounded off about the decision to trade Amari Cooper last year. A sentiment shared by many Dallas fans we might add. Then came the trade of Jalen Ramsey to Miami for a third-round pick and a throwaway tight …
I’ve been aboard here at Inside The Star for a couple of weeks now. I’ve been paying a little more attention to what the fandom has been saying on social media. Mainly to get a handle on what you all are talking about and want to hear about. But lately, I’m seeing some insanity among the …
By now we’ve all analyzed the Bears-Panthers trade ad nauseum. If you really want my two cents worth: I’d say the Bears were the clear winners. They got help now and in the future. The Panthers were desperate to land a franchise quarterback this year. They paid a steep price to move up eight picks. Clearly, …
We’ve gone through 11 different areas that need attention if the Cowboys want to make it back to the Super Bowl. From the Front Office in the first post (also see posts #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10) to the 11th, Special Teams. We’ve noted the needs and made suggestions on how to …
Former Minnesota Vikings coach, Bud Grant, passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday per the Vikings on Twitter. Grant was inducted into both the Pro Football and CFL Hall of Fames. He is most noted as being the first head coach to lose four Super Bowls between the 1969 and 1976 seasons. Grant was …
Prior to the 2022 NFL Draft, I begged and pleaded with the Cowboys to draft Cameron Dicker in the sixth round. The kicker/punter from the University of Texas was still on the board and I remain convinced he’s the second coming of Justin Tucker. Plus, he was the Longhorns’ punter, meaning he could free up a …
The Cowboys’ defensive backfield was a M.A.S.H. unit near the end of the 2022 season. Five players in the backfield ended the season injured. Keeping this unit healthy may be the biggest challenge for Dan Quinn. Because, when healthy, the defensive backs were a big reason why the team finished third in the NFL with 54 …