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Jerry Jones and the Destruction of the Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys, a team that has left an indelible mark on American sports history, have been known as America’s Team since their first game in 1979 against the St. Louis Cardinals. At the beginning of the game, CBS announcer Pat Summerall introduced the team as America’s Team, a nickname that has not only stuck with …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

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Will new Cowboys defensive signings make an impact?

The Dallas Cowboys just can’t seem to find a way to get through training camp and the preseason without a major injury to an impact player. They lost Trevon Diggs a season ago, and now they lost Sam Williams two Sundays ago. Williams’ season ended with a torn ACL and a partial MCL tear, and although …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

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New Linebacker Makes the Position a Strength

The Dallas Cowboys like to shop in the bargain bin for free agents, and every once in a while, it works out. Is the new linebacker they picked up from the free agent pool no different? The new linebacker addition is Nick Vigil, an eight-year veteran who brings experience and physicality to the defense. Let’s look …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

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Is Jerry Jones ready to move on from CeeDee Lamb?

Earlier this week, the Dallas Cowboys placed wide receiver CeeDee Lamb on the Reserve/Did Not Report list. Lamb has been holding out for a new contract and did not report to camp in Oxnard two weeks ago. Supposedly, negotiations had looked promising. So, what changed to necessitate this move now? The Preseason Opener Nears The Cowboys …

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Are Mike Zimmer and Micah Parsons finally on the same page?

Most of the talk about Micah Parsons this offseason has been about his contract and some off-the-field issues, like his podcasting and just being a vocal person. As we all should know by now, Mike Zimmer took over the defense after Dan Quinn became the head coach of the Washington Commanders. The production from Parsons has …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

The Cowboys' first unofficial depth chart raises some eyebrows

The Cowboys’ first unofficial depth chart raises some eyebrows

The kickoff to the 2024 NFL regular season is under five weeks away and training camp has already revealed interesting things about many teams. In Oxnard, California, the Dallas Cowboys have pressed on despite WR CeeDee Lamb’s holdout in anticipation of a new contract, as well as a dark cloud over the team with QB Dak …

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Despite scrutiny, 3rd-year player leads Cowboys WR3 race

The Dallas Cowboys have a few more practices to get in this week before sharing the field with the Los Angeles Rams this coming Thursday. Competition so far at this training camp has been fierce. The exodus of more than a dozen players from last year’s team means fresh faces are strapping on their helmets to …

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4 players to watch during the Cowboys’ first preseason game

The Dallas Cowboys play their first preseason game on August 11 when they take on the Los Angeles Rams. As normal, we should not expect any of the big-time starters to get any playing time until week one rolls around against the Cleveland Browns. Still, starting Sunday, other players need to show what they’ve got to …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

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Deuce Vaughn is fighting for his NFL life this month

Near the end of the 2023 NFL Draft, Deuce Vaughn became the darling of the draft. The video of Vaughn being drafted in the sixth round by the Dallas Cowboys quickly went viral. His own father, Chris Vaughn, the Cowboys’ assistant director of scouting, made the call to tell him that he had been drafted. You …

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Cowboys offensive Training Camp battles that are starting to heat up

The start of the Dallas Cowboys training camp has been eventful through the first two weeks. With about 15 days left and preseason games on the way starting Sunday, this team has plenty of questions that still need to be answered. We are getting to the point where we should see players rise above their teammates …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Cowboys rookie Caelen Carson catches eyes in training camp 1

Cowboys rookie Caelen Carson catches eyes in training camp

I have been saying this since before the 2024 NFL Draft even started: Caelen Carson will play significant snaps for a team this season. The former Wake Forest cornerback is now making that case himself. The 174th pick in April, Carson slid down the board far past where I had expected him to go. He was …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

There is nothing certain about the Cowboys running back room 3

There is nothing certain about the Cowboys running back room

The battle for roster spots is always a joy to witness as training camp progresses each offseason, and there is no shortage of competition in Dallas Cowboys camp so far. There have been scuffles, good plays, bad plays, and everything else in between. It has been an action-packed training camp and the team has only been …

Cowboys training camp battle at safety will be fierce

Cowboys training camp battle at safety will be fierce

We are nearly two weeks into Dallas Cowboys training camp out in Oxnard, California and the players are in full swing. The competition has been fierce. Especially after the pads came on. Contrary to popular opinion on social media, this Cowboys team is one of the deepest and most talented rosters in recent memory. There will …

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Should Dak Prescott aim for free agency or a contract extension?

Despite on-field activities beginning, it is an off-field issue that is hanging over the Dallas Cowboys’ heads right now. They have yet to strike a deal on a Dak Prescott contract extension, and at this point, why would he try? The superstar quarterback will hit free agency this offseason if they can’t come to terms on …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

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Cowboys dig deep into the bargain bin for defensive end help

Injuries are a part of the game. Unfortunately, they happen every season to every team. Some are minor, and others are serious. Some are to star players and others are to depth players. The Dallas Cowboys have had their fair share of injuries over the years, and some of those injuries have derailed the entire season. …

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Unexpected RB earning praise at Cowboys Training Camp

When talking about the Dallas Cowboys offense, one unit is much weaker than the rest, a unit that has been a strength over the last five or six years. Entering the 2024 season, though, the Cowboys running back group is the worst it has been in years. ESPN even has the Cowboys running backs ranked as …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

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Trey Lance has a rocky start to Cowboys 2024 Training Camp

It’s only been one week of Cowboys training camp, but getting off to a good start is important. You can have some hiccups along the way later, but for Trey Lance, things have started on the wrong foot. He is competing against Cooper Rush for the backup quarterback job behind Dak Prescott, and he had more …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys Love in Madden NFL 25 (Offense Edition)

The Dallas Cowboys roster is loaded with talent, as seen in the latest Madden NFL 25 ratings. Player ratings are not permanent and can change. This means the team has the potential for further improvement. Dallas Cowboys fans understand the importance of Madden football ratings and often get passionate when their favorite player receives a low …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

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2019 UDFA making noise early at Cowboys training camp

It seems every year we get a player who comes out of nowhere and surprises us all. That is exactly what a 2019 undrafted free agent did during the first weekend of Cowboys training camp. Tyron Billy-Johnson jumped off the screen this weekend, kinda like Dennis Houston and T.J. Vasher did the last few years. Every …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor