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Defensive Back

Trevon Diggs Leads the Way for Ball Hawking Secondary

Analysis & Rumors

3 weeks ago

Injuries are clouding the defensive backs’ future in 2025

While it seems the defensive line and the linebacker units have solidified the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive front seven, there is a concern in the defensive backfield. Namely, as of this writing, the

by Richard Paolinelli

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Tyler Guyton, a football player in an Oklahoma Sooners uniform, prepares to block an opponent from the opposing team wearing a blue uniform.

Roster & Players

11 months ago

Cowboys Rookie Class Face-off: 2024 vs. 2023

The undrafted free agents of the Cowboys’ 2023 rookie class outshone the drafted rookies last year. The 2024 class could outshine all 11 of the 2023 rookies too. It’s a harsh statement

by Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys need to put Week 8 on a constant loop 2

Roster & Players

11 months ago

DaRon Bland’s continued success will hinge on one teammate

Last year, Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland burst onto the scene in record-setting fashion. While his nine interceptions in 2023 were five short of the NFL season record (set by Dick “Night

by Richard Paolinelli

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Patrick Mahomes Recognizes how Good CB Trevon Diggs is

11 months ago

Cowboys’ DBs are nightmare fuel for the NFC East

The Dallas Cowboys had the best defensive backfield in the NFC East in 2023. It was arguably one of the best in the NFL. Want to know what terrifies the Cowboys’ divisional

by Richard Paolinelli

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Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones

11 months ago

Did Cowboys’ moves on Tuesday prove that some things never change?

The Dallas Cowboys front office told us they would be all-in this season, did anyone believe them, like I did? Well, instead of doing that, instead of not re-signing CeeDee Lamb or

by Shane Taylor

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Cowboys top 3 cornerbacks have a case to be the NFL's best 1

12 months ago

3 defensive backs the Cowboys are counting on in 2024

Heading into the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive backs have much to prove. There is no shortage of star power amongst the group with All-Pro’s DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs headlining.

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How will the Cowboys secondary fair without Trevon Diggs

1 year ago

Defensive backfield remains the Cowboys’ strongest room

Going into the 2024 season, if there is a single position room on the Dallas Cowboys’ roster that is locked down it is the defensive backs. It is certainly the strongest of

by Richard Paolinelli

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Dallas should steer clear of DBs in the 2024 Draft 2

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

Dallas should steer clear of DBs in the 2024 Draft

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

by Richard Paolinelli

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Following departure of Dan Quinn, who will be the Cowboys' new DC?

1 year ago

Cowboys’ crowded room at defensive back will be trimmed

2024 Roster Review: Backup Defensive Backs – Part 16 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. The Dallas Cowboys ended the 2023 season with a total of 14

by Richard Paolinelli

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DaRon Bland sets NFL pick-6 record in Cowboys' big win

1 year ago

DaRon Bland was a major surprise in the Cowboys’ backfield in 2023

2024 Roster Review: Starting Defensive Backs – Part 15 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. The Dallas Cowboys began the 2023 season by starting five defensive backs

by Richard Paolinelli

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DaRon Bland sets NFL pick-6 record in Cowboys' big win

1 year ago

Dallas’ needs to trim the fat in the defensive backfield

As of the end of the 2023 season, the Dallas Cowboys have 16 players on the roster – including IR – that are listed as defensive backs. That’s way too many by

by Richard Paolinelli

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2 years ago

What Are Cowboys Doing to Get Israel Mukuamu on the Field?

Former Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Jimmy Johnson once said, “Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great?” I’ll take the latter,

by Jermaine Arvie

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Cowboys Blog - Cowboys CTK: Franchise Interceptions Leader Mel Renfro Takes #20 5

2 years ago

Mel Renfro, the original Prime, and best-ever in Cowboys’ defensive backfield

Four men have roamed the defensive backfield with such ferocity and prowess that they have permanently etched their faces onto our Mount Rushmore of defensive backs. All four have won championships to

by Richard Paolinelli

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S Tanner McCalister: Catching up with 2023 NFL Draft prospect from Ohio State

Draft & Free Agency

2 years ago

2023 NFL Draft prospect interview with Ohio State Safety Tanner McCalister

Over the years, I have interviewed nearly 300 players with various personalities and styles at every level of the sport — some talkative, some quiet, and others somewhere in between. Then, every

by Pat Schuster

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The Positives from the 2020 Dallas Cowboys 4

2 years ago

Keeping the defensive backs healthy is key for the Dallas Cowboys in 2023

The Cowboys’ defensive backfield was a M.A.S.H. unit near the end of the 2022 season. Five players in the backfield ended the season injured. Keeping this unit healthy may be the biggest

by Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys football: Midseason grades for every postion group

3 years ago

Cowboys football: Midseason grades for every postion group

As we stand at the half-point of this year’s NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys sit nice and pretty at 6-2. Personally, I never envisioned they would be where they are right now,

by Rocky Garza Jr

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Why the Cowboys Have the Best Defense

3 years ago

Reasons why the Cowboys have the best defense

Out of all the 32 NFL teams, it’s always an honor to be crowned the best defense. Now even though the season just started recently, it’s not too early to choose which

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Trevon Diggs Has Been Excellent in Coverage on 3rd, 4th Downs in 2021

3 years ago

How will Cowboys Handle Buccaneers Passing Attack Sunday?

The Dallas Cowboys play a football game this week, and like a season ago, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are on the schedule for week one. Brady will roll into AT&T stadium

by Shane Taylor

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Trevon Diggs Has Been Excellent in Coverage on 3rd, 4th Downs in 2021

3 years ago

Trevon Diggs Wins Alabama Pro Athlete of the Year

The Dallas Cowboys cornerback led the NFL and tied a franchise record with 11 interceptions on his way to earning First-Team All-Pro honors for the 2021 season. Trevon Diggs was named the

by Shane Taylor

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Trevon Diggs Cried When Nick Saban Made Him a Corner Back

Roster & Players

4 years ago

Trevon Diggs Cried When Nick Saban Made Him a Cornerback

Trevon Diggs is emerging as a superstar in the Cowboys’ defense, but he wasn’t always a defensive talent. Cowboys fans may have an unlikely source to thank for their new shutdown corner:

by Preston Moore

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The Top Five Cornerbacks the Dallas Cowboys Will Play in 2021

4 years ago

The Top Five Cornerbacks the Dallas Cowboys Will Play in 2021

It’s tough to succeed in the NFL today without a strong secondary anchored by at least one shutdown cornerback. The ability to take away the opposing team’s best receiver or an entire

by Jordan Schultz

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