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Here we are, on the eve of the 2024 NFL Draft, and the beleaguered fan base of the Dallas Cowboys turn their weary eyes toward The Star. They’re seeking signs of hope. A reason to believe that this season – the 29th since the last Cowboys’ Super Bowl … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Dallas Cowboys’ offseason has been marked by significant departures and strategic silences, posing a substantial challenge as the team looks toward the 2024 NFL Draft. Offseason Overview: Key Departures and Strategic Gaps The Cowboys have seen an unsettling number of departures in key positions early in the … Read more
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At the time of this writing, we’re roughly 80 hours from the start of the 2024 NFL Draft. We know the Dallas Cowboys have a lot of holes to fill on the roster. They’ve lost several players to free agency and retirement. They’ve only signed two outside free … Read more
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We are less than a week away from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announcing the #1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears. After several mock drafts leading up to the big day, today is the day I release my final Cowboys mock draft before … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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This time next week, we will know what the Cowboys draft class looks like. We all know how important those first couple of picks will be, considering how much the team lost in free agency. They need to hit on their three top-100 picks if they want to … Read more
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If Roger Goodell – or any of his replacements – steps up to the podium in Detroit later this week and announces the Cowboys have drafted a tight end, kicker, or a punter… Seriously, I expect all of you to join me at The Star with lit torches … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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With so many more areas of urgent need in next week’s draft, would the Dallas Cowboys spend one of their seven picks on a defensive back? They just moved Markquese Bell back to safety from linebacker. Even without Stephon Gilmore – assuming Trevon Diggs has fully recovered – … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Given the issues Dallas had at stopping the run in 2023 – along with the retirement of Leighton Vander Esch – the Cowboys must draft a middle linebacker next week. Yes, the free agency signing of Eric Kendricks addressed that concern somewhat. But Kendricks is 32, on a … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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We are almost a year removed from the Cowboys drafting Defensive Tackle, Mazi Smith in the first round of the 2023 Draft. It is one year later, and Dallas should draft the same position in the first round in this draft. Despite the big investment in the position … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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We are officially seven days away from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell introducing the #1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. After months of preparation, it’s almost time for teams to gather in their war rooms for the most anticipated event of the offseason. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler released … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The clock is ticking until the 2024 NFL Draft and the Cowboys’ draft strategy is still a mystery. While we can assume with who they’ve visited and what their needs are which guys will be options, but if you know anything about Dallas’s recent drafting, we really don’t … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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In last year’s draft the Dallas Cowboys decided to address their woeful run defense in the first round. They took defensive tackle Mazi Smith out of Michigan. They come into this year’s draft still needing to address their woeful run defense. Smith is bordering on being a Taco … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The only certainty going into next week’s draft is that Dallas has so many needs they can’t miss with their first pick. Unless they pick another tight end. But not even Jerry Jones is that crazy. Is he? The majority of the mock drafts flooding the internet with … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Good morning, readers. It’s Monday and you know what that means. It’s time for #MockDraftMonday with Mario at Inside The Star. The draft is a short 11 days away and the ever-changing draft projections continue to reveal who teams seem to be targeting. Dallas, being the PR juggernaut … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The 2024 NFL Draft approaches, now just 12 days away, and teams have completed the next step in preparation for the annual event. NFL teams have completed their 30-visits and the Dallas Cowboys invited 26 players to The Star for further evaluation. Here is the full list of … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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I swear to the Almighty, if the Dallas Cowboys draft a tight end in the 2024 Draft – in any round – I’m going to need bail money. I’m not kidding. Going into last year’s draft I pointed out Dallas’ poor history when drafting a tight end in … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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In under two weeks, the 2024 Dallas Cowboys draft class will be set in stone with the start of the NFL Draft. This is the biggest event of the offseason for many teams, and the Cowboys are no different. They need an influx of talent after losing out … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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As mentioned on Thursday, most mock drafts have the Dallas Cowboys going after an offensive lineman with their first pick in the NFL draft in two weeks. A few have them taking lineman in the first two rounds. And I stand by the statement that they do not … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys defense is reeling. They have, so far, lost six defensive players to free agency, or, in Leighton Vander Esch’s case, medical retirement. This is a unit that cost Dallas badly once the lights got bright in 2023. In nine … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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Most of the mock drafts for next month’s NFL Draft have the Dallas Cowboys laser-focused on taking an offensive lineman. A few have them spending both their 1st and 2nd round picks on the line for that matter. All of them are dead wrong. Should the season start … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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I’d like to think I have a knack for getting great imaginary value from using Pro Football Focus’ mock draft simulator to whip up the best draft for the Dallas Cowboys. Nobody really cares what my thoughts are when I tweet them out into cyberspace, but let it … Read more
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