Richard Paolinelli, Cowboys News Writer at Inside The Star

Cowboys WR Drew Pearson Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Jul 7, 2025

No Hail Mary here for Dak Prescott, yet

As we continue our review of the best Cowboys players by last name, we hit P through T. And we hit a decision sure to cause ire among the more recent faithful.…

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Cowboys Headlines - Cowboys on the Clock: Bob Lilly, #13 Overall 1

Analysis & Rumors

Jul 6, 2025

Some old, some new, in Cowboys’ greats from K-O

As we continue with the series, today’s post looks at the Cowboys’ all-time greats with last names that begin with the letters K through O. At the beginning, and the end, the…

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Cowboys Headlines - Talking Dak Prescott, Tony Romo, And The Steelers With The Playmaker, Michael Irvin

Analysis & Rumors

Jul 5, 2025

A diverse group highlights the all-time best Cowboys from F-J

Today we take a look at the Cowboys best players of all-time whose last names began with the letters F through J. If you’re looking for a teaser, try this one. A…

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Very few bye week hangovers for the Cowboys 1

Analysis & Rumors

Jul 4, 2025

From A-E, these are the all-time best Cowboys

On this day we mark the 249th anniversary of the beginning of the best country in history. So let’s kick off a Dallas Cowboys historical celebration while we’re at it. Starting today,…

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Cowboys en Español: Jason Witten Está Para Quedarse, ¿Es Probable el Retiro de Tony Romo?

Analysis & Rumors

Jul 3, 2025

These should be the next 3 in the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor

There are currently 24 former Dallas Cowboys legends in the franchise’s Ring of Honor. Bob Lilly was the first to see his name go up, at the Ring’s original home at Texas…

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QB Chronicles: Joe Milton is a perfect fit to backup Dak Prescott

Analysis & Rumors

Jul 2, 2025

If Dak Prescott falls again, can Joe Milton carry the Cowboys?

In three of the last five seasons, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has failed to play a full season due to injuries. He has suffered three separate leg injuries alone over those…

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Dallas Cowboys player holding football during game, wearing helmet and white uniform, focused on play, surrounded by blurred crowd, inside the stadium during NFL game.

Training Camp

Jul 1, 2025

These 2 receivers will battle for a critical roster spot

With training camp in Oxnard getting underway later this month, we know two things for certain among the Dallas Cowboys receivers. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens will be starters, assuming no injuries…

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A man in a suit and tie looks ahead with a serious expression.

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 30, 2025

Dear Jerry Jones, it’s time to sell

In 1979, the late Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers for the tidy sum of $67.5 million. That price tag included the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and The Forum,…

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Men in suits standing outside Dallas Cowboys Football Club building, vintage black-and-white photo.

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 29, 2025

Clint Murchison is Cowboys’ first, best owner

Jerry Jones has owned the Dallas Cowboys for 37 years now, making him the longest-tenured owner in franchise history. Clint Murchison, who founded the franchise back in 1960, owned the club for…

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Dallas Cowboys running back with the football during an NFL game, surrounded by defenders from opposing team, in a competitive play moment.

NFL & NFC East

Jun 28, 2025

Who controls the NFC East as training camp openings near?

Following the NFL Draft’s completion back in April, I predicted that the Washington Commanders would win the NFC East this year. For a couple of days there, I was less popular around…

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Athletic football player walking on the field in Dallas Cowboys uniform during a game, showcasing NFL sports action and Dallas Cowboys team spirit.

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 27, 2025

Cowboys should just say no to Ruggs

Last week, Mario Herrera Jr. posited that the Dallas Cowboys should basically be waiting at the prison gate when Henry Ruggs becomes a free man. Mario is a great writer and very…

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Will Dak Prescott become highest paid player in NFL history? 2

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 26, 2025

Forget best in the NFL, Dak Prescott isn’t the best QB in the NFC East

A lot of the offseason chatter surrounding Dak Prescott has been about his recovery from a third leg injury and his “return” to being the best quarterback in the NFL. But is…

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Cowboys' Week 17 effort falls flat as Eagles dominate __-__

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 25, 2025

The NFC East’s best backfield is far from Dallas

There really is little room for debate when it comes to which of the NFC East teams has the best running back room. Saquon Barkley’s 2,005-yard season carried the Philadelphia Eagles all…

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Game-ready Dallas Cowboys football player wearing uniform and helmet during practice or game on the field.

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 24, 2025

Did adding George Pickens make Dallas’ WRs the division’s best?

When the Dallas Cowboys approached the draft in April, they clearly needed a wide receiver and a running back. They waited until the fifth round to address the latter. They never addressed…

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Former Wolverine rookies showed up for Dallas in Carolina 4

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 23, 2025

Luke Schoonmaker’s days in Dallas could be numbered

In the spring of 2023, the Dallas Cowboys drafted an “old” tight end. At 25 years of age, Michigan’s Luke Schoonmaker should have been looking ahead to his third NFL season. Not…

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Football players, including Tyler Guyton, in padded gear are practicing diligently on the field.

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 22, 2025

These 2 Cowboys’ offensive linemen may be fighting for jobs in 2025

When the Dallas Cowboys named Brian Schottenheimer their 10th head coach earlier this year, roster-wide changes were all but assured. And nowhere will those changes be more apparent than on the offensive…

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Analysis & Rumors

Jun 21, 2025

Can Dallas cash the check Trevon Diggs just wrote in 2025?

Some reports are indicating that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is aiming to return from an ACL injury as early as the opening game against Philadelphia. If he does, it will be…

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Dallas Cowboys football player running on the field during a game, wearing team uniform and helmet.

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 20, 2025

Dallas’ linebacker room is an unsolved mystery

Arguably the best linebacker on the Dallas Cowboys is Micah Parsons, and he’s mostly used as an edge rusher. Their second-best player at the position is out until late in the year.…

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Analysis & Rumors

Jun 19, 2025

Comparing the Cowboys’ revamped defensive line against the NFC East

The Dallas Cowboys will head west for training camp next month with 16 players on the defensive line. Two of the four starting positions appear to be set. The battle for the…

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Brandon Aubrey two makes shy of NFL record

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 18, 2025

The most special unit for Dallas is also tops in the NFC East

Our first two rankings for the Dallas Cowboys amongst their NFC East rivals has Dallas stuck in third. Neither the front office nor the head coach and his staff could outshine the…

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Jerry Jones has specific reasons for choosing Brian Schottenheimer

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 17, 2025

Where Brian Schottenheimer stands among NFC East head coaches

For most coaches approaching their rookie year as an NFL Head Coach, just winning more games than you lose is a big win. Maybe getting into the playoffs would be an added…

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No Hail Mary here for Dak Prescott, yet

Some old, some new, in Cowboys’ greats from K-O

A diverse group highlights the all-time best Cowboys from F-J

From A-E, these are the all-time best Cowboys

These should be the next 3 in the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor

If Dak Prescott falls again, can Joe Milton carry the Cowboys?

These 2 receivers will battle for a critical roster spot

Dear Jerry Jones, it’s time to sell

Clint Murchison is Cowboys’ first, best owner

Who controls the NFC East as training camp openings near?

Cowboys should just say no to Ruggs

Forget best in the NFL, Dak Prescott isn’t the best QB in the NFC East

The NFC East’s best backfield is far from Dallas

Did adding George Pickens make Dallas’ WRs the division’s best?

Luke Schoonmaker’s days in Dallas could be numbered

These 2 Cowboys’ offensive linemen may be fighting for jobs in 2025

Can Dallas cash the check Trevon Diggs just wrote in 2025?

Dallas’ linebacker room is an unsolved mystery

Comparing the Cowboys’ revamped defensive line against the NFC East

The most special unit for Dallas is also tops in the NFC East

Where Brian Schottenheimer stands among NFC East head coaches

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