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The Dallas Cowboys head coach search will begin soon, as America’s Team season ended with a late loss to the Washington Commanders. Mike McCarthy, the mercurial coach, is still under contract until January 14th but may find greener pastures elsewhere in the league. Where does that leave the Dallas Cowboys? For starters, if Mike McCarthy does …
The NFC East closed the books on the 2024 season with two surprisingly close games. For half of the division, Sunday was the last time the teams will take the field until this fall. The other half still has work to do. Unsurprisingly, the teams with games yet to play emerged on top Sunday afternoon. But …
Now that the Dallas Cowboys have one game left in the 2024 season, and no playoffs to worry about, the best thing we can do is look forward to the NFL draft in April. That said, a lot of talk has gone around about whom this team might take with their projected 13th overall pick. Anyone …
During Monday night’s Lions-49ers game, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman set off a firestorm. The three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Famer weighed in on this year’s NFL MVP chase. Conventional wisdom has it between Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Aikman chose a different option. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. His remarks …
The Dallas Cowboys moved up in the draft after a blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. From the second quarter of the Philadelphia game, the Cowboys looked like a team on the ropes, showing some needs that may not be apparent to some. The game showed that the Cowboys need another elite pass rusher opposite Micah …
As the 2024 season prepared to get underway, most pundits had the Philadelphia Eagles winning the NFC East. Including one or two charged with covering the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles were missing their starting quarterback. They would be forced to bring in their third-string quarterback for an injured Kenny Pickett before the game was over. And …
The Dallas Cowboys were one of the best teams at wheeling and dealing in the early 90’s, but the trend stopped. What happened to the maverick owner Jerry Jones, who put his money where his mouth was and went out and bought the best players? Is it old age, lack of urgency, or too many chefs …
Considering that the Dallas Cowboys are playing in Year 65 of the franchise’s existence, it’s very hard to find franchise firsts these days. Yet, in Sunday’s brutal 41-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys did something for the first time since the 1960 season. Did you catch it? It’s right there in black and white. …
The Cowboys are known for drama, which may cause two team departures, and the front office cannot prevent them. Everyone knows Jerry Jones seems to have all the power regarding any decision made by the Dallas Cowboys. His son Stephen has gained more authority over the last several years, but the buck stops with Jerry. A …
Only in the NFC East can a team’s defense get five takeaways and still lose the game. Hey Philadelphia, do you want to talk about it? The Washington Commanders kept their hopes for an NFC East title alive with a crazy comeback win over the Eagles on Sunday. Philadelphia not only had their 10-game win streak …
It was over, officially, long before the Dallas Cowboys even took the field on Sunday night. But it was nice to see this team, with nothing to play for, come out and play like it meant something in a 26-24 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday night. Despite the win, however, there’s one hard, cold fact. …
The Dallas Cowboys scored a big win against the Carolina Panthers, and with the win, they moved down in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Cowboys showed life on both sides of the ball in the win, and it was a welcome site. The Panthers may not be the best team in the NFL, but they were …
The Philadelphia Eagles are clearly soaring well above the rest of the NFC East. But the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders still have much to play for. The Cowboys are clinging to a slim hope of making the playoffs. Despite their 6-8 record, Dallas could still make the playoffs if they win out. But they’d need …
The Cowboys front office could be down a man next year, and it’s the most important man in the front office. As all fans know, the front office is not the greatest, but one man with a say in the decisions is in the final year of his deal. Other teams will come for him in …
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 insult. Injuries might be the only thing that can save McCarthy’s job. The following players have all missed time this …
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 …
