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It’s no secret that Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy is on the hot seat this season. The Cowboys, after three consecutive 12-win seasons, find themselves at 5-8 through 14 weeks, with plenty of injury added to …
Dallas Cowboys fans need another mock draft, and luckily for you, this is a seven-round mock draft after the Cowboys suffered a horrible loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. The game was also unique, as a simulcast was being aired with “The Simpsons” playing the same game. The game itself made Cowboys fans …
The Philadelphia Eagles escaped with their ninth-straight win, a 22-16 nail-biter over the Carolina Panthers. They now lead the NFC East by three games with four to play. Barring an epic collapse, the Eagles will win the division this year. But a deeper dive into how they are winning their games reveals a team weaker than …
George Teague was a free safety for the Dallas Cowboys for five seasons; 1996, 1998-2001. Teague’s greatest play for Dallas doesn’t show up in any box score. But you can watch it right here: Teague takes out T.O. When not defending the logo, Teague had 15 interceptions in 71 games for Dallas. Two of those went …
The Dallas Cowboys could use an increase in the salary cap next season, as the NFL and National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) are working on a deal. The increased cap space will affect every team in the NFL, but Dallas Cowboys fans are quick to point out the team’s current lack of cap room. Salary …
Some of you may not want to admit it, but the Dallas Cowboys playoff window is not yet closed. They have a 5-7 record, and just a 1% chance according to the ESPN NFL Playoff Simulator, but there is still a chance. Ok, maybe those of us who think there is still a chance are the …
The one perfect fit opposite of CeeDee Lamb could be coming in the next draft. Currently, CeeDee is basically the only player being game-planned for by opposing defenses due to the position’s lack of depth. Many fans want a running back in the first round, but wide receiver is the way to go to help open …
Does clout have any weight with front offices? Fans will see if high-caliber players’ endorsements affect the Dallas Cowboys’ front-office decisions. Jerry Jones is known for doing things his own way and not caring about the opinions of others, but could that change this year with how the team has played? As we all know, the …
With under a third of a season left to be played, there are still a few things to be settled in the NFC East. Can the Philadelphia Eagles close out the division? They hold a comfortable lead and have a somewhat favorable schedule ahead. Philadelphia could close out the division as soon as Dec. 15th with …
Jimmy Johnson was dropping wisdom on Cowboys Nation over the holiday weekend. In the pregame leading up to the Cowboys’ 27-20 win over the Giants, Johnson dropped this after picking the Cowboys to win. “They won last week, they’re gonna win today,” Johnson said. “Then they’re going to win the next two games.” After a pause, …
A fresh 7-round mock draft after the Dallas Cowboys won against the New York Giants. Some fans wanted to see the Cowboys tank the rest of the season, but it seems this team has other plans and could win a few more before the season ends. Those extra wins will continue to move the Cowboys down …
A 10-7 record is not going to be good enough to win the NFC East in 2024. Since that is the absolute best record the Dallas Cowboys can end the year with, that rules them out of defending their title. Barring, of course, the Eagles and Commanders both collapsing in record fashion. So, the Cowboys now …
Let’s have a little fun, as the Dallas Cowboys are not having a good season—a 5-round mock draft. Everyone loves a mock draft. Whether it is good or bad, it is a conversation starter, and this fan base needs a little fun right now because the games are not fun to watch. The coaching staff will …
Regression and injuries can be seen across many position groups of the Dallas Cowboys. The most significant regression is in a group once considered one of the best in the NFL. As fans look up and down the roster holes, a lack of talent can be seen at every level. This coaching staff’s inability to adapt …
Last year, through 11 weeks of the NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles looked poised to cruise to the NFC East title. They were 9-1 and would win in Week 12 to go to 10-1. In short, the Eagles looked unstoppable. Then they lost five of their next six games to finish 11-6 and a game behind …
The Dallas Cowboys next coach could come with a plus one. Everyone can see the writing on the wall about Mike McCarthy’s departure from Dallas after this season. The maligned coach is not getting the job done with his antiquated offense. Not only is the offense not where it was expected to be after being a …
The NFC East has devolved into a pair of two-team races after 10 weeks of the NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders are poised for an eight-week sprint for the division title. The two teams meet for the first time this year on Thursday night. The winner of that game will have a nice …
The Dallas Cowboys are having the worst season in recent memory, and changes to the coaching staff could be coming. The NFL has seen teams with offensive-minded coaches lead their teams to great heights. Yes, Mike McCarthy is one of those offensive-minded coaches, but his offensive scheme was relevant when Brett Favre and a young Aaron …
The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles continue to slug it out for the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants keep falling further behind the pace. The chances of either winning the division as we hit the halfway point of the year are low. The chances of either making the playoffs aren’t that much …
As the chase for the NFC East division title nears the halfway mark, two teams are starting to separate themselves. Sadly, neither of them are the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas is now two games in the loss column behind both the Eagles and the Commanders. Washington pulled off a miracle win on Sunday on the last play …
Consider it an unwritten rule: Never trade one of your players to a division rival. Section (b) reads: And do whatever it takes to keep him from signing with them as well. The New York Giants found this out the hard way on Sunday. The Philadelphia Eagles cruised to a 28-3 win over the Giants thanks …
