1 year ago

Cowboys need stronger defensive line play

The Achilles heel of the Dallas Cowboys’ defense in 2023 was its’ interior defensive line. Once the Cowboys’ inability to stop the run up the middle was exposed, it was game over.

by Richard Paolinelli

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Will Luke Schoonmaker & Mazi Smith make a 2nd-year leap in 2024?

Cowboys News

1 year ago

Will Luke Schoonmaker & Mazi Smith take a 2nd-year leap in 2024?

With how the offseason has gone, folks can say what they want, but the Dallas Cowboys will need their first—and second-round picks from a year ago to make a leap in 2024.

by Shane Taylor

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Should the Cowboys draft a 1st round DT in 2024?

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

The Cowboys must draft a 1st round DT in 2024

We are almost a year removed from the Cowboys drafting Defensive Tackle, Mazi Smith in the first round of the 2023 Draft. It is one year later, and Dallas should draft the

by Mark Heaney

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Could Dallas go defensive tackle in the first round again? 4

Draft & Free Agency

1 year ago

Could Dallas go defensive tackle in the first round again?

In last year’s draft the Dallas Cowboys decided to address their woeful run defense in the first round. They took defensive tackle Mazi Smith out of Michigan. They come into this year’s

by Richard Paolinelli

DAL at PHI: 6 plays that altered the outcome of the game 3

Cowboys News

1 year ago

3 ways the Cowboys can exceed expectations in 2024

It is safe to say expectations are low for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. The front office has left countless positions on the roster weakened and their refusal to extend some of

by Mark Heaney

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3 unproven players who could breakout for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024

Cowboys News

1 year ago

3 unproven players who need to breakout for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024

With the Dallas Cowboys doing nothing in the 2024 free agent pool, this team will need the young players to step up this season. If the Cowboys don’t get production from any

by Shane Taylor

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Don't rule out Dallas adding veteran help at linebacker

Cowboys News

1 year ago

Surgeries could throw a wrench in the Cowboys’ 2024 plans

The way the Dallas Cowboys have approached the 2024 offseason, it’s clear they are banking on the NFL Draft to supplement the roster. LB Eric Kendricks is the only outside free agent

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys News

1 year ago

Hope cannot be the Cowboys’ strongest offseason strategy

We now sit approximately five weeks away from one of the most anticipated events of the NFL offseason: the 2024 NFL Draft. Scouts have been running on little sleep for a few

by Mario Herrera Jr.

3

Mazi Smith flashes his potential in preseason finale

Cowboys News

1 year ago

Cowboys’ defensive line backups need to step up in 2024

2024 Roster Review: Backup Defensive Line – Part 12 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. There is no debate when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive

by Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys Defense Takes Early Lead in Lawrence Bet with Offense, Dak Prescott

Cowboys News

1 year ago

Cowboys’ starting defensive line was exposed in 2023

2024 Roster Review: Starting Defensive Line – Part 11 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. The Dallas Cowboys’ pass rush was one of – if not the

by Richard Paolinelli

3 defensive players the Cowboys need to improve in 2024

Cowboys News

1 year ago

3 defensive players the Cowboys need to improve in 2024

One season after the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with their offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, they now have a new defensive coordinator as well. Dan Quinn boarded a plane for Washington and he

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Football player wearing a Dallas Cowboys uniform with number 58 runs onto the field.

Roster & Players

1 year ago

3 Cowboys who could break out in 2024

The Dallas Cowboys are headed into one of the most important seasons in recent team history, and to exceed expectations they need breakout performances from unexpected players. When you listen to the

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys Without DTs Trysten Hill and Osa Odighizuwa at Giants

Cowboys News

2 years ago

Reviewing the Cowboys Interior Defensive Line: What We Learned

As the Dallas Cowboys enter the draft process of their 2024 offseason, the team has many questions. Most of those questions didn’t arise until after the embarrassing Wildcard loss at home to

by Mario Herrera Jr.

5

Cowboys News

2 years ago

Going “all-in” starts with the middle of the defensive line

Today we take a hard look at our defensive linemen. But first, the good news: Jerry Jones has officially declared we’re going all in this year. Which means we’re signing the free

by Richard Paolinelli

3

Grading the Cowboys’ rookies: Vaughn, Schoonmaker show up in Week 2 1

Cowboys News

2 years ago

Cowboys’ rookies go out with a whimper

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

by Richard Paolinelli

3

Football player in a white and blue uniform with number 42 walking on the field.

Cowboys News

2 years ago

Deuce Vaughn, Brandon Aubrey highlight rookies’ effort in Week 17

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

by Richard Paolinelli

Hunter Luepke’s breakout game marred by botched handoff

Cowboys News

2 years ago

Hunter Luepke’s breakout game marred by botched handoff

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

by Richard Paolinelli

21

Smith, Aubrey top rookies’ efforts for Dallas in Week 15 loss

Cowboys News

2 years ago

Smith, Aubrey top rookies’ efforts for Dallas in Week 15 loss

Brandon Aubrey continued to be Aubrey-matic on Sunday in Dallas’ 31-10 loss to the Bills in Buffalo. First-round pick Mazi Smith drew his first NFL start due to Johnthan Hankins’ injury. It

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys News

2 years ago

Mazi Smith under the gun even as Brandon Aubrey shines among Cowboys’ rookies

Aside from one obvious exception, the Cowboys’ 2023 rookie class did not make much of an impact in Sunday night’s win over the Eagles. With a key injury on the defensive line

by Richard Paolinelli

13

Cowboys News

2 years ago

Cowboys’ rookies starting to hit a wall

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

by Richard Paolinelli

33

Cowboys News

2 years ago

Rookies mostly quiet as Cowboys feast on Turkey Day

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

by Richard Paolinelli

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