Every year as the offseason begins I like to look at the Dallas Cowboys roster based on what players they already have signed to contracts. This is a great starting point to then make assertions about the strengths and weaknesses of the team while guessing at free agency … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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It’s become an annual exercise of mine, before the flurry of offseason activity begins, to try to build a roster for the upcoming season based on current contracts only. While the Dallas Cowboys will be adding many news faces over the next few months via free agency and … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The 2021 offseason is going to be hard to manage with a projected lower salary cap due to revenue losses during the pandemic. In addition to a reduced pool of funds to work with, the Dallas Cowboys will also be carrying $9 million in “dead money” against its … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys have 17 unrestricted free agents this year, even though you might have only known about one. From their franchise quarterback whose contract negotiations have driven the fanbase crazy to the team’s longest-tenured player, this 2021 free agent group offers plenty of intrigue. Free agency continues … Read more
Written by: Shane Carter
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Perhaps no team in the NFL has a bigger internal free agent issue in 2021 than the Dallas Cowboys. Dak Prescott’s future will be the team’s dominant story this offseason, but along with the starting quarterback are multiple starters on defense and other key roleplayers. The Cowboys are … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Three of the Dallas Cowboys’ most active defensive backs from the last four seasons are set to become unrestricted free agent in 2021. But even Dallas chooses not to re-sign any of them, they still have a solid core under contract in Cornerbacks Trevon Diggs and Anthony Brown, … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Every offseason is important for teams looking to contend. The moves made during free agency and the draft can go a long way toward solidifying your place among the NFL’s best. The Cowboys struck out last offseason with free-agent signings that never really made an impact. Heading into … Read more
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Aldon Smith had a remarkable comeback season in 2020, going from a five-year absence from the NFL to posting five sacks in 16 starts for the Dallas Cowboys. Smith is set to become a free agent in 2021 and Owner/General Manager Jerry Jones has made it clear he … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Sticking with status quo isn’t working for the Dallas Cowboys. Mike McCarthy and his coaching staff’s inability to make the proper changes or adjustments is hurting this team just as much as the players poor play. Something needs to be done to shake things up and I think … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have made all of the necessary moves to finalize the 80-man roster for their 2020 training camp. Today we’re going to look at that list by position and also briefly consider the various degrees of job security and contention for each player. The team has … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The biggest NFL news item of the week was that the 2021 salary cap could drop as low as $175 million due to projected lost revenue this year. That would be a $23 million decrease from the current cap; a major adjustment and obstacle for teams like the … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys have made significant moves this offseason to revamp their roster on the fly with a new coaching staff, which brings in a new philosophy. As they shift from the Rod Marinelli/Kris Richard Cover-3 defense to Mike Nolan’s “multiple,” press-man defense, they’ve needed to add players … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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After lots of discussions about proceeding with training camps during the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL has officially informed all 32 teams of their expected arrival dates for 2020 training camps. The Dallas Cowboys and 29 other teams will all be welcoming their first group of players this Tuesday, … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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While some aren’t going to miss Jeff Heath’s work at safety for the Dallas Cowboys, he also served as a team captain and locker room leader. With Heath leaving for the Raiders in free agency, does his departure mean we’ll see a new team captain named in 2020? … Read more
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With nearly all 2020 offseason business done it’s a good time to reflect on how the Dallas Cowboys have changed since last year. Today we’re going to look at 20 players from the 2019 roster who are no longer with the team, ranking them by how much the … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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After already losing the Hall of Fame game to COVID-19 precautions, the Dallas Cowboys will now lose two more 2020 preseason contests as the NFL has cancelled all Week 1 and Week 4 games this August. It was announced last week that the exhibition between Dallas and the … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys were set to open their 2020 training camp on July 22nd, about a week before most NFL teams, as participants in this year’s Hall of Fame game. But with news earlier today that the early preseason contest has been cancelled due to COVID-10 concerns, it’s … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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As Jamal Adams’ trade demand to the New York Jets and expressed desire to join the Dallas Cowboys swirl around sports media, one major NFL reporter observed this morning that Adams’ case isn’t unique. In fact, according to him, the vast majority of players hope to play for … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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When discussing recently wasted talents in football, you have to name Wide Receiver Josh Gordon. When he’s been on the field, Gordon has been one of the best receivers in the game. The problem is he’s barely been on the field. Gordon joined the NFL in 2012 when … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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Five weeks from today, all NFL players who’ve received franchise tender offers from their teams this season will become ineligible to sign a long-term contract. This is a big date for the Dallas Cowboys and Quarterback Dak Prescott, who remain embroiled in the most newsworthy negotiation of the … Read more
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