Richard Paolinelli, Cowboys News Writer at Inside The Star

The Cowboys Will Have Some Tough Decisios this Offseason 4

Jun 16, 2025

Where the Cowboys’ Front Office ranks in the NFC East

The Dallas Cowboys’ Front Office has pretty much seen and done it all in the 2025 offseason so far. They’ve been trading, signing free agents, and drafting. Compared to last year, it…

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Roster & Players

Jun 15, 2025

What can we actually glean from the hype of OTAs?

Most teams are starting to gear up for next month’s training camps across the country after OTAs and mandatory mini-camps. Five teams — the Ravens, Chiefs, Rams, Giants, and Seahawks – will…

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Analysis & Rumors

Jun 14, 2025

The Cowboys should Cook up something for the running back room

In April’s draft, the Dallas Cowboys needed to cook up a wide receiver and a running back for their roster. They decided to dodge both positions over the first three rounds. Instead…

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Analysis & Rumors

Jun 13, 2025

Ignoring the past will doom Cowboys into repeating it

In a post on X by The Atlantic’s Jon Machota, the Dallas Cowboys first-year Head Coach, Brian Schottenheimer, had something to say about the near-three-decade-long championship drought in Dallas. Cowboys coach Brian…

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

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 12, 2025

Hunter Luepke’s opportunity, time in Dallas is running short

Following the end of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys signed Hunter Luepke out of North Dakota State. A power back, Luepke was a huge cog in the Bison’s continued run…

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Troy Aikman Backs Dak Prescott Following Super Bowl Comments

Analysis & Rumors

Jun 11, 2025

Lowering the bar does not make Dak Prescott elite

There’s been far too many pundits and fans playing fast and loose with the term “Elite Quarterback” in and around the Dallas Cowboys. Through the end of the 2024 season, Dak Prescott…

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Analysis & Rumors

Jun 10, 2025

Will a rookie, or a veteran, running back lead Cowboys to glory in 2025?

The Dallas Cowboys have a brand-new coaching staff on board for the 2025 season. Not only do they have a new defensive philosophy in defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, both head coach Brian…

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Analysis & Rumors

Jun 9, 2025

Tom Rafferty did something no other Cowboys player did

Last week’s news of the passing of long-time Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tom Rafferty brought back memories of the franchise’s glory days. Rafferty started out at right guard in 1976 before moving…

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Analysis & Rumors

Jun 8, 2025

The secret to Dak Prescott’s success in 2025

The burning question at The Star as the summer of 2025 nears is: Will this be the year Dak Prescott breaks through in the playoffs? He has a new head coach, a…

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Analysis & Rumors

Jun 7, 2025

Extending George Pickens now would be a mistake

There’s been some talk recently about the Dallas Cowboys extending newly acquired receiver George Pickens right now. He hasn’t even played a single down in Dallas yet, but sure, let’s sign him…

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NFL & NFC East

Jun 6, 2025

Here’s how to end the Tush Push for good

So the Philadelphia TushPushers™ scored themselves a big win last month. They conned nine other teams into blocking a ban on their rugby play. In typical classless conduct we’ve all come to…

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Game Coverage

Jun 5, 2025

If Week 18 matters, the Cowboys drew the perfect opponent

If the Dallas Cowboys survive the gauntlet of the previous six weeks and are still in the playoff hunt, at least the schedule maker threw them a bone. Dallas will close out…

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Will Cowboys leave room for desert on Thanksgiving or gabble the Commanders up?

Game Coverage

Jun 4, 2025

Cowboys will either play spoiler or take Command in Week 17

As was the case with the Philadelphia TushPushers™ , when the Dallas Cowboys hit the road in Week 17, they will try to sweep the Washington Commanders. Or, they’ll be trying to…

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Cowboys at Chargers: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Game Coverage

Jun 3, 2025

Dallas must discharge negative energy in Week 16 battle

The Dallas Cowboys late-season gauntlet will continue with their final regular home season contest of 2025. The Chargers were an 11-win playoff team last year. They are coached by a man who…

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Cowboys add RB help by signing 4x Pro Bowler

Game Coverage

Jun 2, 2025

This might be the Cowboys’ easiest opponent down the stretch

If any of the Dallas Cowboys opponents during the stretch that runs from Week 12-17 could be said to be a sure win, it might just be the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings…

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Game Coverage

Jun 1, 2025

Dallas Cowboys will be walking into the Lions’ den in Week 14

The last time the Dallas Cowboys played the Detroit Lions was just last year. Detroit stormed into AT&T Stadium and ripped the Cowboys to pieces, 47-9. That was even with Dak Prescott…

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Cowboys Defense On Its Heels at Chiefs with No Help from Offense Again

Game Coverage

May 31, 2025

In Week 13, the Cowboys will host an old cousin for Thanksgiving

There once was a time when the Dallas Cowboys weren’t the only pro football team in town. For three falls, the Dallas Texans of the AFL shared the spotlight with the Cowboys.…

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Two American football players from opposing teams engage in a fierce clash during a thrilling Week 10 game, with the ball cleverly concealed.

Game Coverage

May 30, 2025

Will this be the game that determines the Cowboys’ fate in 2025?

It’s difficult to make the claim this far ahead of the 2025 NFL season, but the Dallas Cowboys Week 12 game might be the biggest one on the schedule. They will be…

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Cowboys complete the 8-8 trifecta in 2013

Game Coverage

May 29, 2025

Rested Cowboys need to leave Las Vegas with a Week 11 win

The Dallas Cowboys will be coming off their bye week when they hit the road in the 11th week of the 2025 NFL season. They are getting a rebuilding Las Vegas Raiders…

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Dallas Cowboys football players celebrating on the field during a game, wearing white jerseys with blue numbering, in front of a stadium crowd.

Game Coverage

May 28, 2025

Cowboys hoping Week 10 bye will be a blessing

For only the fourth time since the NFL began scheduling them, the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 bye week falls in Week 10 of the schedule. In the previous three, Dallas has won the…

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Game Coverage

May 27, 2025

The Dallas Cowboys must overcome Cardinals, and demons, in Week 9

Once upon a time, the NFL’s Cardinals played in St. Louis and were one of four early NFC East rivals of the Dallas Cowboys. Once upon a time, the Cowboys pretty much…

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Where the Cowboys’ Front Office ranks in the NFC East

What can we actually glean from the hype of OTAs?

The Cowboys should Cook up something for the running back room

Ignoring the past will doom Cowboys into repeating it

Hunter Luepke’s opportunity, time in Dallas is running short

Lowering the bar does not make Dak Prescott elite

Will a rookie, or a veteran, running back lead Cowboys to glory in 2025?

Tom Rafferty did something no other Cowboys player did

The secret to Dak Prescott’s success in 2025

Extending George Pickens now would be a mistake

Here’s how to end the Tush Push for good

If Week 18 matters, the Cowboys drew the perfect opponent

Cowboys will either play spoiler or take Command in Week 17

Dallas must discharge negative energy in Week 16 battle

This might be the Cowboys’ easiest opponent down the stretch

Dallas Cowboys will be walking into the Lions’ den in Week 14

In Week 13, the Cowboys will host an old cousin for Thanksgiving

Will this be the game that determines the Cowboys’ fate in 2025?

Rested Cowboys need to leave Las Vegas with a Week 11 win

Cowboys hoping Week 10 bye will be a blessing

The Dallas Cowboys must overcome Cardinals, and demons, in Week 9

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