4 years ago

Despite Perception Cowboys Linebacker Jaylon Smith isn’t Going Anywhere

There’s a growing perception amongst Cowboys fans that Jaylon Smith is a bad linebacker. That couldn’t be further from the truth. In 2019 and 2020, was he as good as he was

by John Williams

3 mins read

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What is the Most-Anticipated Battle on Cowboys Defense for 2021 Camp?

Cowboys News

4 years ago

What is the Most-Anticipated Battle on Cowboys Defense for 2021 Camp?

Big changes abound on the defensive side of the ball for the 2021 Dallas Cowboys. Along with a new coordinator in Dan Quinn, a lot of news faces have been added at

by Jess Haynie

3 mins read

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Tarell Basham Could be Important Cog on Cowboys Defense

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Sleeper Addition: DE Tarell Basham

It was clear after finishing 31st against the run and 20th in sacks last season that the Dallas Cowboys had to get better in the trenches on defense. They did quite a

by Matthew Lenix

3 mins read

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DeMarcus Ware Speaks on Micah Parsons and who he Compares to at Linebacker

Cowboys News

4 years ago

DeMarcus Ware Speaks on Micah Parsons and who he Compares to at Linebacker

When the Dallas Cowboys selected Linebacker Micah Parsons with the 12th overall pick in the NFL Draft, the excitement for what he could bring to a defense that was one of the

by Matthew Lenix

2 mins read

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Cowboys' Vander Esch Suffers High Ankle Sprain, Could Miss Multiple Weeks

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Cowboys Camp Preview: Linebacker

Continuing our Cowboys training camp preview series on the defensive side of the ball, the Cowboys invested serious draft capital at linebacker for the 2021 season. This gives the team an interesting

by Sean Martin

4 mins read

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Cowboys 2021 Defense: Regime Change may be Rare Help to Struggling Players

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Cowboys 2021 Defense: Regime Change may be Rare Help to Struggling Players

Quite often in the NFL and professional sports in general, big changes in coaching staffs or management are dangerous for returning players. The new crew comes in without loyalty to the previous

by Jess Haynie

2 mins read

5

2021 Offseason: Did Cowboys Get Better or Worse at Linebacker?

Cowboys News

4 years ago

2021 Offseason: Did Cowboys Get Better or Worse at Linebacker?

With a first-round pick and arguably their biggest free agent addition both used at linebacker, it was clearly a priority position for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. But did these investments actually

by Jess Haynie

2 mins read

3

Former Cowboys LB Sean Lee Auditions for Analyst Job at CBS

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Former Cowboys LB Sean Lee Auditions for Analyst Job at CBS

The Dallas Cowboys have been a pipeline for NFL broadcasters, with their most visible former player being current CBS lead color commentator Tony Romo. The Jim Nantz and Tony Romo booth received

by Sean Martin

2 mins read

Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence Working on Cowboys Pass Rush at Minicamp

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence Working on Cowboys Pass Rush at Minicamp

Cowboys rookie LB Micah Parsons played at all three linebacker positions at OTAs, and added defensive end to the repertoire in Tuesday’s minicamp practice. When you’re the first round pick on a

by Sean Martin

2 mins read

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Leighton Vander Esch: "I've Always Been Motivated"

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Leighton Vander Esch: “I’ve Always Been Motivated”

The Dallas Cowboys looked to have been set at the linebacker position back in 2018. Jaylon Smith had the best season of his career and first-round pick Leighton Vander took the NFL

by Matthew Lenix

4 mins read

Micah Parsons Versatility at the Forefront of Rookie Minicamp

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Rookie LB Micah Parsons Helping Cowboys Build New Identity on Defense

When the Cowboys spent a first round pick at linebacker for the second time in three seasons, it was a clear sign they need to improve at the position to revamp Dan

by Sean Martin

3 mins read

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Cowboys News

4 years ago

Jaylon Smith was Always High Risk, but Nobody Expected This

Back in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys used the 34th overall pick on Linebacker Jaylon Smith from Notre Dame. Due to a career-threatening knee injury earlier that January, Smith had

by Jess Haynie

3 mins read

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The Top Five Interior Linebackers the Dallas Cowboys Will Play in 2021

Cowboys News

4 years ago

The Top Five Interior Linebackers the Dallas Cowboys Will Play in 2021

Linebacker is one of the deepest positions in the league right now, as 21 different players racked up 115 or more tackles in 2020. When you have solid interior linebackers it can

by Jordan Schultz

3 mins read

The Top Five Outside Linebackers the Dallas Cowboys Will Play in 2021

Cowboys News

4 years ago

The Top Five Outside Linebackers the Dallas Cowboys Will Play in 2021

The Dallas Cowboys need Tyron Smith and La’el Collins to come back healthy and strong in 2020 if they want to achieve their goals of a deep playoff run and ultimately a

by Jordan Schultz

3 mins read

Micah Parsons' Skills As a Pass Rusher Will Set Him Apart

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Micah Parsons’ Skills As a Pass Rusher Will Set Him Apart

Micah Parsons is one of the most versatile linebackers to come out of the draft in recent seasons, and that skillset is going to put him in the mix for a three-down

by Jordan Schultz

2 mins read

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Leighton Vander Esch Must Perform Well in Contract Season

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Cowboys not Expected to Exercise Fifth-Year Option on LB Leighton Vander Esch

The 2021 NFL Draft is now over. With that being said, the Dallas Cowboys have to turn their attention to other matters involving the organization. One of the most glaring issues is

by Matthew Lenix

2 mins read

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Micah Parsons, Jabril Cox Signal a New Era for Cowboys LB Group

Draft & Free Agency

4 years ago

Micah Parsons, Jabril Cox Signal a New Era for Cowboys LB Group

It was no secret that the Dallas Cowboys were expected to go heavy on the defensive side of the ball in the 2021 NFL Draft, and that’s exactly what they did. Eight

by Matthew Lenix

6 mins read

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Dan Quinn Reiterates: Keanu Neal Will Play Linebacker

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Cowboys DC Dan Quinn Reiterates: Keanu Neal Will Play Linebacker

If you want to know how the Cowboys felt about their linebackers as of last week, look no further than their 2021 draft selections. Not only did the Cowboys use a first

by Kevin Brady

1 min read

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Draft & Free Agency

4 years ago

2021 NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys Select LSU LB Jabril Cox

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Linebacker Jabril Cox with a 4th-round pick, 115th overall, in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played his senior year at LSU after three seasons at North Dakota

by Jess Haynie

1 min read

7

Will Micah Parsons' 1st Season be the Last for Smith or Vander Esch?

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Will Micah Parsons’ 1st Season be the Last for Smith or Vander Esch?

Micah Parsons joined the Dallas Cowboys last night as the 12th-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. With Dallas having spent such significant draft capital on the talented linebacker, does this indicate

by Jess Haynie

2 mins read

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LB Micah Parsons Brings Elite Athleticism, Pass Rush Ability to Cowboys Defense

Cowboys News

4 years ago

LB Micah Parsons Brings Elite Athleticism, Pass Rush Ability to Cowboys Defense

The Dallas Cowboys came into the 2021 NFL Draft with the mindset of rebuilding a defense that was not only putrid in 2020 but arguably the worst in the organization’s history. According

by Matthew Lenix

2 mins read

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