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A quiet opening day for Cowboys’ 2024 training camp

The first day of training camp has come and gone for the Dallas Cowboys, and it was mostly a quiet one for a change. The Cowboys got settled in at Oxnard on Wednesday, holding a closed session on opening day. Today’s session will be open to the public. The session begins each day at 11 a.m. …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys' first unofficial depth chart release calls for surprising observations

The pressure is rising for 3 Cowboys as training camp kicks off

As the action at training camp starts to heat up for the Dallas Cowboys, so will the pressure on many players and coaches inside that organization. All eyes are on the front office to figure out a way to get a deal done with CeeDee Lamb and maybe even Dak Prescott. With the regular season just …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Mike McCarthy: "Cowboys will be running back by committee" 1

Dead Last? ESPN’s position group rankings should fire up the Cowboys

As training camp kicks off this week, we all pretty much know how things are going to unfold. If we’re being honest, one position group for this team has more work cut out for them than the others–running backs. From top to bottom, the Cowboys will most likely be trotting out Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Deuce …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Don't Miss a Moment: Cowboys Training Camp Schedule 2024

Predicting the Cowboys’ 2024 Season: Training Camp Edition

It’s opening day of the 2024 training camp for the Dallas Cowboys out in Oxnard. Which means it’s time for another edition of my way-too-early season predictions. Yesterday, my colleague Mario Herrera Jr. took umbrage with USA Today’s prediction of Dallas finishing 8-9 and in second place in the NFC East. He’s currently writing his counter-prediction …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Michael Gallup's Market Value Becoming More Clear Thanks to Corey Davis

Former Cowboys wide receiver hangs up his cleats

Once NFL training camps are concluded and rosters become final, 1,696 players are officially members of one of the 32 NFL teams. The turnover from season to season is incredible, and when you mix in free agency and the draft for each offseason, that turnover is multiplied tenfold. Make no mistake. It is extremely difficult to …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones

The Cowboys re-signing the Big 3 would be a big mistake

Stephen Jones made the news last week while discussing the Dallas Cowboys’ plans regarding their three big contract negotiations. Jones called it a “challenge” to re-sign everyone. He also said the team was “playing Houdini” to re-sign Dak Prescott while still fielding a competitive team. And therein lies the problem — even if the team chooses …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Dallas Cowboys Players are Undervalued in Rankings 1

Dallas Cowboys Players Undervalued

Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones loves to keep his team in the constant spotlight. This not only promotes his brand but also leads media personalities to undervalue the player’s rankings. It’s a sad truth that no matter what statistics Cowboys players put up week in and week out during the season, the media’s biased lens will …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Mazi Smith flashes his potential in preseason finale

Dallas Cowboys Training Camp: Could these 3 predictions come true?

The Dallas Cowboys kick off their 45th NFL training camp in Ventura County at River Ridge Fields in Oxnard. This will be their 18th camp in Oxnard since 2001. They spent 27 years at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks (1963 to 1989). When the team arrives on Tuesday, this could truly be the start of …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Dak Prescott aims to buck history in 9th year as starter

Dak Prescott aims to buck history in 9th year as starter

Barring injury, trade, or holdout, Dak Prescott is set to become only the third Dallas Cowboys player to start at quarterback for nine seasons. Last season, he tied Roger Staubach for third with eight seasons. Staubach was the starter in 1971, 1973-1979. For reasons unknown, Tom Landry went back to Craig Morton in 1972. A fine …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

What will be the biggest concerns in 2023 for the Cowboys? 1

Dallas Cowboys have a hidden gem on each side of the football

The Dallas Cowboys are facing a number of distractions before starting training camp in Oxnard in a few days. Micah Parsons sparking unnecessary drama, revealing that he and DC Mike Zimmer have barely spoken since Zimmer was hired three months ago; the contract situations involving WR CeeDee Lamb and QB Dak Prescott… Even with all the …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Football player in a Dallas Cowboys uniform and helmet stands on the field during a game.

Cowboys: CeeDee Lamb is more important than Dak Prescott?

Fans are checking the headlines daily to see if there is any new contract news regarding the two biggest stars on the team, Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Well, new information has come out of Dallas, and it seems the front office is prioritizing CeeDee Lamb’s contract over Dak Prescott. Is this the correct avenue for …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Stephen Jones: it will be "challenge" to re-sign everybody 2

Stephen Jones: it will be a “challenge” to re-sign everybody

The Dallas Cowboys player contract extensions continue to dominate the headlines. From Dak Prescott to CeeDee Lamb to Micah Parsons, the questions won’t go away until they are answered. On Friday, those questions were being thrown at Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones, and he had some important responses. While appearing on The Athletic’s “Scoop City” podcast, Jones …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Mike McCarthy's Road To Glory 1

Coach Mike McCarthy’s Road To Glory

Mike McCarthy, a coach with a career that spans more than two decades, is known for his influential leadership. He has experienced triumphs and setbacks, yet his teams consistently emerge victorious. Coach McCarthy’s journey to success commenced in 2000, a year that marked the beginning of his impactful career. As offensive coordinator of the New Orleans …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Which Cowboys rookie will shine the brightest in 2024?

Which Cowboys rookie will shine the brightest in 2024?

As the 2024 regular season inches closer, the Dallas Cowboys rookie class is garnering a ton of attention from the fan base. After a lackluster draft class performance in 2023, it is easy to understand why. These fans are used to big successes coming from their rookies. The Cowboys have been one of the strongest drafting …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

What will impact CeeDee's production? 1

CeeDee Lamb’s success this season relies on one thing

The Dallas Cowboys are having an unusual year with a coach on the way out and three unsigned superstars. As a fan base, we do not know if CeeDee Lamb will even play, and that is a scary thought. However, if CeeDee does play, what could impact him as a prime receiver? We can look at …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Rising Star: Osa Odighizuwa's impact to the Cowboys defense can't be overlooked 1

Mike Zimmer should have 1 goal in mind for 2024

With training camp less than a week away, a lot of focus has been on CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, but the Dallas Cowboys also have another side of the ball and may have the right guy now calling plays for them–Mike Zimmer. As we look back on a Cowboys defense that has been very good …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor