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Leighton Vander Esch

Cowboys Look to Maintain Recent Dominance Over Eagles

Roster & Players

3 days ago

Just 1 big question remains in the Best of Cowboys series

As we wrap up the five-part series with the Best Cowboys from U-Z, there really was only one battle to sort out. And that was in the W-players. The U-players only had

by Richard Paolinelli

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When it comes to recognizing All-Pro talent, Cowboys' Will McClay is a cut above the rest

Draft & Free Agency

4 months ago

Will McClay’s track record in the 1st round puts him a cut above the rest

Will McClay, the Vice President of Player Personnel for the Dallas Cowboys, has proven time and again that his eye for talent is second to none. Over the past decade, McClay has

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys' offensive line is one unfortunate event from potential disaster

9 months ago

Why today’s game in San Francisco is about more than revenge

Many viewers of this afternoon’s game in San Francisco will think the Dallas Cowboys will be playing for revenge against the 49ers. After all, the 49ers derailed the Cowboys season last year

by Richard Paolinelli

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1 year ago

Dallas could have the best, or worst, NFC East LB corps

In yesterday’s post about the Cowboys’ defensive line I offered the option of moving Micah Parsons to a full-time linebacker in 2024. The primary reason for that suggestion is simple. The Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys Injury Update: Leighton Vander Esch Out for 2023 Season

1 year ago

Former Cowboys 1st round pick announces retirement

When an NFL player retires, it’s usually a bittersweet moment. In Leighton Vander Esch’s case, I’m sure he’s trying to make the best of the situation but it’s likely more bitter than

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys release Michael Gallup, Leighton Vander Esch on Friday

1 year ago

Cowboys release Michael Gallup, Leighton Vander Esch on Friday

Those close to the Dallas Cowboys said the team released both Michael Gallup and Leighton Vander Esch on Friday afternoon. Both moves had been suspected since the playoff loss to the Packers.

by Shane Taylor

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Leighton Vander Esch Already Proving to be Cowboys' Best Linebacker?

1 year ago

A new starter will rise at middle linebacker for Dallas in 2024

2024 Roster Review: Starting Linebackers – Part 13 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. For the first four games of the 2023 season, the linebacker room was

by Richard Paolinelli

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Don't rule out Dallas adding veteran help at linebacker

1 year ago

3 ways the Cowboys can improve at linebacker in 2024

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for 2024, improving at linebacker has to be one of the top priorities of the offseason. Linebacker has been a growing need for Dallas for a few

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Stocking the Cowboys' linebacker room is a priority this offseason

1 year ago

Stocking the Cowboys’ linebacker room is a priority this offseason

While we wait for Dan Quinn to either pack his bags for D.C. or get ready for next year as our defensive coordinator we look at the linebackers. And we aren’t liking

by Richard Paolinelli

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Dallas Cowboys Good, Bad, and Ugly From Week 16 Against Philadelphia 1

1 year ago

5 Players The Cowboys Should Move On From In 2024

Last off-season, the Cowboys roster was shaken up when the team released a franchise legend in Ezekiel Elliott. The year before that, they surprisingly cut starting tackle La’el Collins and traded star

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Cowboys Injury Update: Leighton Vander Esch Out for 2023 Season

2 years ago

Cowboys Injury Update: Leighton Vander Esch Out for 2023 Season

The Dallas Cowboys announced some shocking and saddening news regarding one of their long-time players. The team confirmed that sixth-year linebacker and former 2018 first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch will not return

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Big plays were each preceded by underrated key moments in Cowboys win 2

Analysis & Rumors

2 years ago

Cowboys’ defense puts up monster Week 4 fantasy numbers

The Dallas defense was poised to be the top-scoring defense in fantasy football again in Week 4. The unit topped the NFL in Week 1. Then the Seattle Seahawks said “Hold my

by Richard Paolinelli

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Will the NFC East go Beast, or Least next season?

2 years ago

Eagles clinging to slim NFC East lead over Dallas

The NFC East nearly ended the fourth week of the NFL season back in a three-way tie for first place. For now Philadelphia sits alone on top. A rare conservative call by

by Richard Paolinelli

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Monday Morning Quarterback: Cowboys’ defense returns, offense still shaky in red zone 1

2 years ago

Cowboys’ defense returns, offense still shaky in red zone — Monday Morning QB

I imagine the mood around The Star in Frisco last week was dark and stormy. The defense played a terrible game against Arizona. The offense moved the ball up and down the

by Richard Paolinelli

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Leighton Vander Esch Lands on List of NFL's Top 10 Rookies

2 years ago

Leighton Vander Esch may prove to be most important piece to Dallas’ D

What more can a defensive unit ranked in the top 10 overall and number 1 in takeaways the past two seasons do? Most fans would say there’s still some meat on the

by Jermaine Arvie

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How good can the Cowboys LB group be in 2023?

2 years ago

How good can the Cowboys LB group be in 2023?

The Dallas Cowboys depth chart has some good balance to it, and by now, we have a nice understanding of who will fit in where. One part of the depth chart, though,

by Shane Taylor

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Cowboys will need young linebackers to separate themselves from the pack

2 years ago

Don’t rule out Dallas adding veteran help at linebacker

The 2023 version of the Dallas Cowboys will field one of their most talented and competitive teams in recent memory. They have very few weak spots on the roster, but someone needs

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys will need young linebackers to separate themselves from the pack

2 years ago

Cowboys will need young linebackers to grow up quickly

The Dallas Cowboys have arrived in Oxnard, California for the 2023 training camp activities. It is the first real football team activities since their playoff loss in the Divisional round to the

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Leighton Vander Esch

2 years ago

All NFC East linebacker rooms lack proven depth

Linebacker is probably the position on the Dallas Cowboys roster with the least depth at the end of the day. Sitting here typing this before any analysis of the other NFC East

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Does Leighton Vander Esch have a future in Dallas?

2 years ago

Picking a familiar face may pay dividends for the Dallas Cowboys

Middle linebackers were once the alpha of the defense—the male lion roaming the fields of the Serengeti. Over the last few decades, the NFL had guys like Ray Lewis, Jack Lambert, Dick

by Jermaine Arvie

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Defense showed "Impassable" performance against Tampa

2 years ago

Re-Signed Linebacker Tops Cowboys’ Depth Chart For 2023

Part four of the way-too-early Cowboys’ 53-man roster projection series discusses two positions tied closely together in Dan Quinn’s defense. If you missed the first three parts of this series, the links

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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