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Cowboys, Play the Man

This is not your average football team with average play. The Dallas Cowboys are so far below average it is comical, given the preseason hype for this team. One of the most comical moves this team …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Cowboys rookie Caelen Carson catches eyes in training camp 1

These rookies shined through a dark day for the Cowboys

Very few of the veteran players had much to point at on the stat sheet after Sunday’s blowout loss to Philadelphia. The 2024 draft class had even less to brag about. But there was a bright spot or two among the rookies. Linebacker Marist Liufau collected one of the Eagles’ two turnovers, recovering a Jalen Hurts’ …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys young bright star avoids significant injury

Cowboys rising star avoids significant injury in Sunday’s loss

The Dallas Cowboys found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard yesterday. Yesterday’s 20-point deficit set an NFL record for the most consecutive games in which a team had a 20-point deficit in their home building. It was hard to watch, and was about to be even harder to watch when the Cowboys’ promising young …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Two veteran football players from the same team stride confidently onto the field, donning their blue and white uniforms and helmets, ready to tackle the challenges of the 2024 season.

2 Cowboys veterans that could be benched as 2024 season falters

We’re one day away from a Dallas-Philadelphia face-off, and the hype for the game could not be lower. It’s the team’s first game without Dak Prescott, they have fallen to 3rd in the NFC East, and more than a few Cowboys veterans are drastically underperforming. Is there time to turn things around? Sure, but I think …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

A football player with a red beard stands in a stadium, touching his collar, embodying the changing aspect of the modern-day cowboys on the field.

Changing 1 Aspect Can Create Wins for the Cowboys

Changing one aspect of the Dallas Cowboys could pay dividends in the win column. Currently, the Cowboys are 3-5 and are not in the playoff race. Things can change quickly in the NFL, and the Dallas Cowboys are no strangers to drama, whether on the field or off. It is possible to squeeze into the wild-card …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Cowboys star had a similar start a year ago, so don't count him out just yet

What’s the Next Move for the Cowboys?

What’s the next move for the Dallas Cowboys? As fans of this team, which direction should the team take in the next few weeks? The Cowboys are not only dealing with terrible play from just about everyone on the team, but the injuries have become so debilitating this team is spiraling out of control. Not only …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

DAL at PHI: 6 plays that altered the outcome of the game 5

The 1 Cowboys player who benefits from Dak Prescott’s injury

With Dak Prescott expected to miss several weeks, and possibly land on IR, due to a hamstring injury, recovery time is usually 4-6 weeks. There is one player on the Dallas Cowboys who benefits greatly from this situation. Trey Lance, the Cowboys’ third string quarterback. Inside The Star Staff Writer, Mario Herrera Jr., laid out a …

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Which of these 2 players would you rather see going forward?

As the Dallas Cowboys enter week 10 of the NFL season, this is not a question I was hoping to ask so soon, yet here we are! Dak Prescott signed that record-breaking deal just hours before the opening kickoff before the Browns week one. Now, we don’t have a choice but to ask. He will now …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Rookies Report: 2024 class fighting for roster spots

The 1 rookie that showed up in Sunday’s loss

He’d been sidelined for four weeks, recovering from a shoulder injury, but when rookie cornerback Caelen Carson returned to the starting lineup, he showed up. Carson had seven tackles, six solo. Those six solo tackles led the Cowboys in that category. He was certainly one of the bright spots on defense and the brightest of the …

The Cowboys must make a choice at QB, and there is only one right decision

The Cowboys must make a choice at QB, and there is only one right decision

As first reported by ESPN’s Todd Archer, then followed by several other Cowboys’ media members, QB Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury from this past Sunday in Atlanta is worse than expected. After an MRI on Monday morning, the severity of Prescott’s hamstring strain was revealed, and he has already been ruled out for this Sunday’s game versus …

Zeke Watch: Ezekiel Elliott's Contract Negotiation Dance Continues

Running Back Room Shakeup for the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys running back room is less than mediocre, and this week will be no different against the Atlanta Falcons. Last week, fans saw a little of Dalvin Cook, but he did not receive the necessary touches to get going. Could it have been the coaching staff trying to ease him back into live play? …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys players celebrate a touchdown on the field during Week 9, with a roaring crowd in the background.

3 Dallas Cowboys’ players facing the most pressure in Week 9

There is a sense of dread looming over the Dallas Cowboys players, fanbase, coaching staff, and front office, and it’s not just from the Halloween season. Simply put, things are bleak right now for the Cowboys, and it’s easy to see why. The team is 3-4, they rank third in the NFC East, injuries are piling …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Cooper Beebe a lone bright spot among Cowboys' rookies 1

Week 8 Cowboys’ rookies recap: Underwhelming results

As the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season teeters on the brink, they aren’t getting a whole lot of help from their rookies. Injuries have sidelined two of last spring’s draft class and undrafted free agents. So far, the two rookie offensive linemen are having the better seasons. With the exception of center Cooper Beebe, the rookies did …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

A football helmet with a star logo, iconic to the Cowboys, is triumphantly held aloft by a gloved hand.

A Standout Player Ready to Shine this Weekend for the Cowboys

A standout player for the Dallas Cowboys is ready to compete this weekend against the San Francisco 49ers. The player has been waiting his turn to help this team win, and now he is needed more than ever. As fans know, the Cowboys have had significant issues rushing the football. However, the team is determined to …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Front view of the Ford Center with the iconic Dallas Cowboys star logo on the green field, basking under a clear blue sky during Week 7.

Bye Bye Week: Dallas Cowboys Wk7 Review

The Dallas Cowboys bye week is ending, but did anything happen to the team during the week? As all fans know, the Cowboys are not strangers to drama, and the bye week had that in spades. As the team gears up for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football, the players and coaches have been …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

In Week 8, a Cowboys football player in white and blue uniform clutches the ball tightly while being tackled by a player in black and yellow uniform.

3 Cowboys offensive weapons that must bounce back in Week 8

We are nearly two weeks removed from the Detroit Lions storming into Dallas and delivering a whooping, and three weeks removed from three Cowboys offensive stars shining in Pittsburgh. With the bye week coming to an end against the 49ers this Sunday, it is time to start looking back at the Cowboys’ recent games, and those …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

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Cowboys stars struggling after massive contract extensions

It’s safe to say things have not gone smoothly in Dallas to this point in the season. The coaching staff, front office, and ownership are all catching heat, but it’s the Cowboys stars that might be slumping the most. One of the key storylines over the last year for Dallas has been extending their top players, …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

This rookie may never touch the football again this year 1

Grading the Cowboys’ rookies at the break

With the season roughly a third of the way gone, the Cowboys’ bye week was a good time for the entire organization to take a knee and closely examine its 3-3 season. They shouldn’t like what they see. Only center Cooper Beebe earns a grade in the A-range. Tyler Guyton, Marshawn Kneeland, Marist Liufau, and Caelen …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

A player stands on the field holding his helmet, ready to contribute in his black and gold uniform.

Could this Player Contribute in 2 Areas of the Offense?

As we all know, Jerry Jones and company are immune to big-time moves for players this season. The only thing is, Jerry Jones does not like to be called out, and for the last week or so, he has been the prime suspect of media and fan outrage. Jerry talks a big game but has not …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren