The Cowboys entered the 1986 with high hopes and with very good reason. They would have the dynamic running back duo of Tony Dorsett and Herschel Walker to pound the football. They also brought in Paul Hackett to rejuvenate the passing game with quarterback Danny White. In the … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Dallas Cowboys safety room looks vastly different than five years ago. And by different, I mean they are much more talented. Even still, injuries have shown up at inopportune times for some players still in the hunt to build their brand in the NFL. Donovon Wilson earned … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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The Cowboys came off of missing the playoffs in 1984 with an otherwise uneventful draft in the spring of 1985. They did net a starting guard in Crawford Ker in the third round. They also grabbed Herschel Walker in the fifth round. Walker would not see action until … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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In the opening set, from between 33 and 45 yards in breezy conditions, according to those around the team. Both players unofficially went 5-for-7. Vizcaino missed from 33 and 45, while Aubrey’s misses were from 43 to 45.
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There are only five players in NFL history who have more sacks in their first two seasons than Micah Parsons. The Dallas Cowboys’ defensive wunderkind has accumulated 26.5 sacks in a span of 33 regular season games. Here are the five ahead of him: Aldon Smith, 33.5 Reggie … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The 1984 season was the Cowboys’ silver anniversary in the NFL. They had much to celebrate about their past. There would be very little to celebrate about the future for the next few years to come. The team marked the occasion with silver stars emblazoned with the number … Read more
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Training camp practice number four concluded on Monday in Oxnard, California. The Dallas Cowboys and other teams are brimming with their fair share of storylines. Injuries to Donovan Wilson, Israel Mukuamu, and Sam Williams, although they vary by severity, deserve attention. Dak Prescott and the Texas Coast offense … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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When the Cowboys signed undrafted free agent Hunter Luepke out of North Dakota State he faced long odds to make the roster. His versatility was his best positive to offer. He played both fullback and halfback for the Bison. Luepke was a punishing runner with the ball. He … Read more
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“No, Danny, no!” If you were watching the Cowboys play on television on Dec. 11, 1983, as I was, you already know what happened. For those of you that weren’t, here’s the 411. After three straight years of losing in the NFC Championship game, the Cowboys stormed out … Read more
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Back in April, the world got to witness the shortest player eligible for the NFL Draft get selected by the Dallas Cowboys. Deuce Vaughn, standing at just 5’5″, was taken in the 6th round at pick 212 overall. As you probably already know, it was a touching moment … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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With the sting of a second-straight NFC Championship game loss still fresh, the Cowboys got even more bad news prior to the start of the 1982 season. Defensive stars Charlie Waters and D.D. Lewis both retired in the off-season. The draft class turned out to be mostly a … Read more
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The first week of Cowboys training camp is in the books, and overall it was a very good start outside of a few players getting hit with the injury bug. This Cowboys team has plenty of veterans doing their thing and showing out thus far. Outside of them, … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The Cowboys – coming off the disappointing ending of the previous campaign — reloaded for the 1981 season. They added offensive lineman Howard Richards (1st) and Glenn Titensor (3rd) in the draft and defensive backs Michael Downs and Everson Walls as undrafted free agents. By the time camp … Read more
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Day 2 of training camp wrapped up on Thursday. Some of the familiar faces were on display. No colossal shock on which players continue to get the attention. Dak Prescott’s one underthrown ball will overshadow his good throws and get headlines like it’s January. Micah’s burst seems quicker … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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The Dallas Cowboys had their first day of training camp in Oxnard, California, Wednesday. The day went as expected, with players getting their feet wet; unfortunately, the Cowboys joined the injury party early. Donovan Wilson and Israel Mukuamu were banged up during the first day of camp. Wilson … Read more
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With Roger Staubach’s retirement in April, the Danny White Era officially began in Dallas. The biggest question that loomed over the Cowboys: Could he get it done, could he replace the legendary Staubach? Dallas added running backs James Jones (3rd) and Timmy Newsome (6th) along with quarterback Gary … Read more
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As my colleague Shane Taylor reported this week, several NFL players gathered on Zoom. The subject was the declining market for running backs. This meeting was followed in short order by Giants’ running back Saquon Barkley signing a one-year contract for $11 million. A far cry below what … Read more
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The Cowboys’ first official training camp practice took place Wednesday. A lot has happened since the Cowboys reported to camp Tuesday afternoon. Mostly good, but some uncertainties are also in the water. Let’s start with the good news first. Trevon Diggs Trevon Diggs and the Cowboys agreed on … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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Despite the disappointing outcome of Super Bowl XIII months before, the Cowboys entered the 1979 season with high hopes. Despite his age (38) Roger Staubach appeared to be at the top of his game. But as the team prepared to play its 20th season there were some issues. … Read more
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Training camp for the Dallas Cowboys began Wednesday at 1:30 pm in Oxnard, California. Dak Prescott throwing to his ensemble of wide receivers commands most of the storylines. How the running back group pans out should also garner a lot of attention as well. However, as it relates … Read more
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