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Former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott stands on the sideline in a blue Bills coat as he speaks into his microphone.

The Cowboys Should Make Sean McDermott Say No

If Jerry Jones fires Brian Schottenheimer as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, I want him to call Sean McDermott before settling on somebody to finish the season. I haven’t seen anyone…

November 3, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Cowboys lost 33-30: A Trade Won’t Fix Bad Coaching

I’m firing Brian Schottenheimer and Christian Parker as coaches of the Dallas Cowboys, the first chance I get if I’m in charge of this team. After that 33-30 loss to the Arizona…

November 2, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Get a Locke on Defense, and Schoonmaker’s Running Out of Time?

The Cowboys are getting P.J. Locke back, and James Mitchell is getting an opportunity at tight end. I believe both moves will be worth keeping an eye on against Arizona today. I…

November 1, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Defense: A Tale of 2 Terrible Halves?

Are the Cowboys a second half defense? Maybe, or maybe not, but I would like to know why this defense keeps giving opponents so much help in the first half of games.…

October 29, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Caleb Downs is the Answer to a Few Cowboys Problems

We will just start this Caleb Downs article off by talking about DaRon Bland. I know you’re tired of hearing about Bland, but hear me out on this one. We need to…

October 24, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys defensive players celebrate after a Dee Winters interception.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Defense Finds Life in the 2nd Half of Packers Game

The Cowboys’ defense finally gave me something to work with Sunday night. Dallas may have lost the game, but I came away a little more encouraged by a defense that let Green…

October 22, 2026, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys player in action during a game, wearing helmet and dark jersey, focused on the play, symbolizing NFL sportsmanship and athleticism.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Have 5 Sacks. Why Is James Houston Still Watching?

I don’t understand why James Houston barely sees the field when the Cowboys have failed to fix their pass rush to this point. Every week we talk about the scheme, the coaching,…

October 17, 2026, 8:00 am

Front Office

by Bryson Treece

Can Mike Pettine Change the Cowboys’ Defensive Outlook?

The Dallas Cowboys have had an interesting start to the season. Bringing in Mike Pettine could help stabilize a struggling unit, but meaningful improvement will require more than an additional coach on…

October 17, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Should the Cowboys Fire Their Coaches? I Checked the Evidence

I keep hearing the Cowboys coaches Brian Schottenheimer and Christian Parker need to be fired. I get the frustration, and I’ve questioned both of them myself, and the Tampa Bay loss didn’t…

October 15, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL

by Bryson Treece

What a Rugby Fan Notices Watching the Cowboys’ Defense

TVNZ streams three NFL games live every Monday morning during the regular season, so plenty of Kiwis are getting their first proper look at American football with a cuppa in hand. Those…

October 13, 2026, 10:00 am

Vikings assistant Mike Pettine standing on the sidelines of a game.

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Mike Pettine: The Key to Dallas’ 2026 Defense

I wanted to know, and I bet you did too, what Mike Pettine brings to the Cowboys beyond being the coach who gave Christian Parker his first NFL opportunity. His work with…

October 13, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham will wear the green dot for the foreseeable future.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 26′ Defense: The Starting Lineup I’d Bet On

This is news to no one, but the Cowboys’ defense is horrible. I’m not sure what would help at this point, but could the injuries to some of the major contributors be…

October 12, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Christian Parker Isn’t Meeting His Own Standard in Dallas

Christian Parker told us he would build the Dallas Cowboys’ defense around his players. After five games, opponents look more comfortable attacking it than the Cowboys look playing it. Let’s go back…

October 10, 2026, 6:00 am

DaRon Bland walks off the field holding the football after another Dallas Cowboys takeaway.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys’ DaRon Bland’s Reputation Is Better Than His Coverage

I’m tired of DaRon Bland, tired of defending him, tired of waiting on him, and beyond tired hearing about his 2023 season like the Cowboys can use those interceptions in games this…

October 9, 2026, 8:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Cowboys vs Buccaneers: 5 Keys to Victory

I don’t want anyone overlooking this 0-4 Buccaneers team. I don’t know if you know this or not, but every Buccaneers game this season has been decided by seven points or less,…

October 8, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Von Miller wearing a tan cowboy hat while attending an event.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Von Miller’s Cowboys Usage Raises a Question

I want more from Von Miller, but I’m having a hard time deciding if that frustration belongs solely on him. Through the first four games, Von Miller has played 62 defensive snaps…

October 7, 2026, 8:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 26′ Defense: What Improved in the Texans Win?

I wanted so badly to come out of the Texans game feeling better about this defense. After allowing 30 points and needing Dak Prescott to go win it late in the game,…

October 5, 2026, 8:00 am

CeeDee Lamb was King of Fantasy Football in Week 17 1

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 34 Texans 30: A Needed Win

The Cowboys versus the Texans is a whole bunch of the same. Dallas gave up 97 yards on two throws in the first quarter. We watched C.J. Stroud hit Nico Collins for…

October 4, 2026, 3:18 pm

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys Stats That Are Long Overdue Entering Week 4

As we head toward a Dallas-Houston matchup in Week 4, it is hard to ignore a couple of Cowboys stats that we haven’t seen at this point in the 2026 regular season.…

October 2, 2026, 8:33 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

The Joey Porter Jr. Trade Transforms the Cowboys Defense

The news of the day is the Dallas Cowboys’ blockbuster trade for Steelers star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. We had all heard the rumors floating around, but personally, I didn’t believe it…

October 1, 2026, 10:00 am

Steelers Joey Porter Jr. celebrating with the crowd after a big play.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The 26′ Cowboys and Joey Porter Jr: He Will Fit?

The Cowboys are losing secondary players at an amazing rate, and I’m wondering how much more this secondary can take. And now we have Joey Porter Jr. to pick up some of…

October 1, 2026, 6:00 am

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2026 Defense

The Cowboys Should Make Sean McDermott Say No

Cowboys lost 33-30: A Trade Won’t Fix Bad Coaching

Cowboys Get a Locke on Defense, and Schoonmaker’s Running Out of Time?

Cowboys Defense: A Tale of 2 Terrible Halves?

Caleb Downs is the Answer to a Few Cowboys Problems

Cowboys Defense Finds Life in the 2nd Half of Packers Game

Cowboys Have 5 Sacks. Why Is James Houston Still Watching?

Can Mike Pettine Change the Cowboys’ Defensive Outlook?

Should the Cowboys Fire Their Coaches? I Checked the Evidence

What a Rugby Fan Notices Watching the Cowboys’ Defense

Mike Pettine: The Key to Dallas’ 2026 Defense

Cowboys 26′ Defense: The Starting Lineup I’d Bet On

Christian Parker Isn’t Meeting His Own Standard in Dallas

Cowboys’ DaRon Bland’s Reputation Is Better Than His Coverage

Cowboys vs Buccaneers: 5 Keys to Victory

Von Miller’s Cowboys Usage Raises a Question

Cowboys 26′ Defense: What Improved in the Texans Win?

Cowboys 34 Texans 30: A Needed Win

3 Cowboys Stats That Are Long Overdue Entering Week 4

The Joey Porter Jr. Trade Transforms the Cowboys Defense

The 26′ Cowboys and Joey Porter Jr: He Will Fit?

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