It might only be one game into the season, but the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 rookie class is already off to a much better start than the 2023 class had. Mazi Smith was handcuffed by an inexplicable decision to have him … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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The Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 rookie class continues to fight for their roster spots as we near the end of training camp. Saturday night’s 27-12 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas helped many of the young players make their case. A few took a step backward, unfortunately. Here’s … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Sunday’s 13-12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams marked the first time several rookies stepped out onto an NFL field as Dallas Cowboys. The game may not count officially, but for them, it will always be special. More than a few stepped up on Sunday. For the most … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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I love NFL football. Specifically, I love Dallas Cowboys football. I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to sit down five times a week to write about my favorite team. When I started playing tackle football in junior high, the coaches chose me to quarterback the defense as … Read more
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As the 2024 regular season inches closer, the Dallas Cowboys rookie class is garnering a ton of attention from the fan base. After a lackluster draft class performance in 2023, it is easy to understand why. These fans are used to big successes coming from their rookies. The … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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The undrafted free agents of the Cowboys’ 2023 rookie class outshone the drafted rookies last year. The 2024 class could outshine all 11 of the 2023 rookies too. It’s a harsh statement to make, but the truth is undeniable. First, let’s take a look at the 2023 class. … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys do one thing well, and that is drafting players. Due to the lack of moves this offseason, some of those players will need to be ready to make an impact from week one. Signing Eric Kendricks and adding some players from the UFL is not … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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As the 2024 season inches closer, it is clear that the Cowboys rookies will have a major say in how this season turns out. When you look at the draft class, finding someone who won’t have to contribute somehow is hard. Most classes have some “stow-away” developmental guys. … Read more
Written by: Mark Heaney
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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
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It’s not often that you say a guard stole the show in an NFL game, but we’re going to go ahead and say that’s exactly what T.J. Bass did on Sunday. The undrafted free agent rookie got his second start of the year against the Commanders. And did … Read more
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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
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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 was a mixed bag for the Michigan alum. Fellow rookies Luke Schoonmaker, Hunter Luepke and T.J. … Read more
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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 coming from Sunday’s game, that may have to change. The Cowboys’ first-round selection, Mazi Smith, may … 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
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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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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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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
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