The Dallas Cowboys 2024 offseason started much earlier than any of us anticipated. Another early playoff exit has sent Cowboys Nation back into the draft process before Conference Championship weekend for the 28th straight season. Today I continue my series of 2023 grades for the Dallas Cowboys underachieving … Read more
Written by: Mario Herrera Jr.
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The Dallas Cowboys season came to a crashing end on Sunday. The team’s rookies had little impact either way in the final result. Only Brandon Aubrey and Luke Schoonmaker tallied on the official boxscore. Aubrey totaled just four points – missing an extra point attempt late in the … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Cowboys’ rookie class had a mostly quiet night on Saturday in Dallas’ 20-19 win over the Lions. Deuce Vaughn was the only non-kicker to get on the stat sheet with a catch and two short carries. T.J. Bass was solid in relief on the offensive line. Brandon … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The debate will rage on for some time. And until Dak Prescott or Hunter Luepke offers an explanation we’ll never know for sure. Did Luepke fail to secure the handoff? Did he expect to get the ball and just botched handling it, or did he think Prescott was … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The NFL now has 13 games under its belt for the 2023 season. It shouldn’t be much of a surprise that the rookies are starting to hit the wall. Aside from Brandon Aubrey, the Cowboys’ rookie class certainly appears to have done so. Hunter Luepke and Luke Schoonmaker … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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While the Dallas Cowboys as a team were rolling over the Commanders on Thanksgiving Day, the team’s 11 rookies were relatively quiet. Brandon Aubrey hit a field goal and four of his five point after attempts. Jalen Brooks caught a deflected pass for a drive-extending 24-yard play. Brooks’ … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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A total of 13 Cowboys found the fantasy football scoring column in Dallas’ 33-10 win over Carolina on Sunday. The Cowboys’ defense – led by DaRon Bland’s fourth Pick Six of the year – led the scoring barrage. Dak Prescott topped the offensive attack. Tony Pollard and CeeDee … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Maybe they’re just late bloomers up there in Wolverine Country? The Cowboys’ top two rookie draft picks from Michigan are starting to show signs of why they were drafted so high. Mazi Smith had an effective game for the second-straight week and Luke Schoonmaker showed he can catch … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The rookie class of 2023 has not had many moments of note so far this year. But Sunday’s 49-17 romp over the Giants offered them some chances to shine. For the most part they took advantage of the opportunity. Mazi Smith and Jalen Brooks were the stars of … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The 2023 rookie class in Dallas – aside from placekicker Brandon Aubrey – continues to underwhelm this season. While Aubrey was setting a new NFL record on Sunday, Luke Schoonmaker was coming up short in a crucial situation. But at least he got on the stat sheet. Which … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Six yards. Four plays and 27 seconds on the clock. That was all that stood between the Cowboys on Sunday and a signature, season-defining victory. And they literally backed away from the moment. A sack, an incomplete pass, and a delay of game penalty. Suddenly first-and-five at the … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Cowboys’ 2023 rookie class had a slightly better showing Sunday against the Rams compared to two weeks ago against the Chargers. But not by much. The rookies are not making nearly the impact for the Cowboys that many of their peers are across the NFL. This trend … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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With one notable exception, the Dallas Cowboys’ rookie class isn’t showing up this season. Undrafted free agent Brandon Aubrey collected his first game-winning field goal in Monday’s 20-17 win over the Chargers. But the rest of group isn’t cutting it. And that is something that can, and easily … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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There was very little – if anything at all – positive to come out of Sunday night’s “Slaughter in San Francisco”. The Cowboys were bludgeoned on both sides of the ball. No single player had much to crow about after the game. About the only player who did … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Brandon Aubrey continues to be “Aubreymatic” in the kicking game for the Cowboys. T.J. Bass played a solid game as a reserve offensive lineman. And Hunter Luepke even found the endzone on a red zone rushing play. All-in-all a solid afternoon’s work for the Cowboys’ 2023 undrafted free … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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As the Cowboys near the quarter pole of the 2023 NFL season there already is some concern regarding their drafted rookies. Following the draft back in April, Dallas looked to have had a solid draft. They addressed needs on the defensive line and at tight end. They even … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The bottom line: No one wearing the Blue Star walked off the field Sunday feeling good about themselves. Of the 11 rookies on the Cowboys’ 53-man roster only two had anything positive to point to in the box score. That’s not saying much. The Cowboys’ third round pick … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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After a very quiet NFL debut last week in New York, the Dallas Cowboys’ rookie class showed signs of life in Sunday’s 30-10 win over the Jets. Deuce Vaughn picked up two big first downs on a scoring drive. Luke Schoonmaker caught his first pass – and touchdown … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Another week, another New York football team stomped upon. Yawn. The Dallas Cowboys are 2-0 to start a season for the 26th time in their 64-year history. Only once in the Cowboys’ eight Super Bowl seasons has Dallas not started the season at 2-0. That one year was … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Dallas Cowboys rolled to a 30-10 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. It’s the second straight win over a New York team. Dallas rolled to a 40-0 win over the New York Giants to open the season. Last week’s victory snapped a … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Last season, it appeared from the outside looking in that Dallas put all its eggs in one basket at the wide receiver position. They told Amari Cooper thanks but no thanks for his services. Michael Gallup avoided the PUP list but was still unavailable after his ACL injury. … Read more
Written by: Jermaine Arvie
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