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Giants Land Wilson in Surprise $21M Quarterback Move

Giants Land Wilson in Surprise $21M Quarterback Move

Russell Wilson signed a one-year contract worth up to $21 million on Monday, reversing the New York Giants’ quarterback situation. The contract includes $10.5 million in guaranteed money for the veteran signal-caller, who hopes to restart …

Bryson Treece

Bryson Treece

Will Colorado buffalo the 1st round of the 2025 draft?

Will Colorado buffalo the 1st round of the 2025 draft?

There are a couple of rock-solid givens in the 2025 NFL Draft. Cam Ward will be the number one pick by Tennessee, the Cowboys won’t get a chance to draft Ashton Jeanty thanks to the Raiders, and two Colorado Buffaloes could go back-to-back. Okay, the last one is the least likely of the three. Many mock …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

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Who is the early leader in the NFC East in 2025?

Last year at about this time, I posted my way-too-early, pre-draft prediction post for the NFC East. As I did last year, I will mention that there are still a lot of variables in play that can, and will, change these predictions. We have the rest of free agency, contract negotiations, and the draft in three …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

A Dallas Cowboys Player Who Will Excel 2

A Year 3 Cowboys Player Will Have A Big Season

A Dallas Cowboys player in his third year will have a breakout season and eliminate the bust status he is currently developing. The Cowboys are known for drafting well, but defensive tackle is one position that is tough to evaluate in the first two years. Mazi Smith will prove his doubters wrong this season. Mazi Smith …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

#DALvsWAS: Michael Gallup Will Play, Value Extends Beyond Passing Game 1

Ranking the 4 NFC East teams in free agency so far

We’re just two weeks into free agency this year. But there is one NFC East team that appears to be off to an early lead. The Washington Commanders have re-signed 15 of their free agents already. They’ve also added 10 more free agent signings and picked up two key pieces in trades. The Commanders are hitting …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

2025 NFL Free Agency: Wide Receivers to Help the Offense 4

2025 Free Agency: Wide Receivers to Elevate the Cowboys Offense

The 2025 free agency period should see the Cowboys bring in a receiver to help the offense. The 2025 NFL Free Agency period begins on March 12th at 3 pm CST and the Dallas Cowboys should be shopping. The crop of free-agent wide receivers is deep this year, with several big-name free agents set to change …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

This Homegrown Cowboy is a Free Agent Priority

This Homegrown Cowboy is a Free Agent Priority

The Dallas Cowboys have a homegrown player who is their priority free agent. The Cowboys have taken significant steps to improve their defense, starting with hiring high-energy Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus. One issue is that the defense needs to sign one of their stars, who will play a major role in a defense that expects to …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

There is only one pick to make for today’s Super Bowl

There is only one pick to make for today’s Super Bowl

Super Bowl LIX kicks off this evening at 5:30 p.m. (FOX) with the Kansas City Chiefs looking to make history. Let’s face it, pretty much all of Cowboys Nation is hoping the Chiefs make the Eagles history. While we’re being totally honest, most of the nation, outside of Kansas City and Philadelphia, is rooting for the …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys did something on Sunday they haven’t done in 65 years

This streak lives on in the NFC East

The NFC East closed the books on the 2024 season with two surprisingly close games. For half of the division, Sunday was the last time the teams will take the field until this fall. The other half still has work to do. Unsurprisingly, the teams with games yet to play emerged on top Sunday afternoon. But …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

These NFC East teams were who we thought they were

These NFC East teams were who we thought they were

As the 2024 season prepared to get underway, most pundits had the Philadelphia Eagles winning the NFC East. Including one or two charged with covering the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles were missing their starting quarterback. They would be forced to bring in their third-string quarterback for an injured Kenny Pickett before the game was over. And …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

These NFC East teams played Santa three days early

These NFC East teams played Santa three days early

Only in the NFC East can a team’s defense get five takeaways and still lose the game. Hey Philadelphia, do you want to talk about it? The Washington Commanders kept their hopes for an NFC East title alive with a crazy comeback win over the Eagles on Sunday. Philadelphia not only had their 10-game win streak …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Has Rico Dowdle solved the Cowboys running back problem? 3

Cowboys, Commanders hanging by a thread in the NFC East

The Philadelphia Eagles are clearly soaring well above the rest of the NFC East. But the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders still have much to play for. The Cowboys are clinging to a slim hope of making the playoffs. Despite their 6-8 record, Dallas could still make the playoffs if they win out. But they’d need …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Navy & Silver Linings: A few bright spots in an otherwise gloomy performance

Are the Eagles fraudulent despite impending NFC East title?

The Philadelphia Eagles escaped with their ninth-straight win, a 22-16 nail-biter over the Carolina Panthers. They now lead the NFC East by three games with four to play. Barring an epic collapse, the Eagles will win the division this year. But a deeper dive into how they are winning their games reveals a team weaker than …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Football players in blue and white uniforms, reminiscent of the Cowboys, huddle on the field during a game.

Dallas keeps playoff hope alive, Eagles near NFC East crown

With under a third of a season left to be played, there are still a few things to be settled in the NFC East. Can the Philadelphia Eagles close out the division? They hold a comfortable lead and have a somewhat favorable schedule ahead. Philadelphia could close out the division as soon as Dec. 15th with …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

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1 Group can Revive the Cowboys Playoff Hopes

One group on the Dallas Cowboys football team can revive the playoff hopes for the team. The Philadelphia Eagles are atop the division at 10-2, while the Washington Commanders are in second place with a record of 8-5. The Dallas Cowboys are currently in third place in the NFC East at 5-7, and with a little …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Dallas gets defensive in win over Giants

Cowboys get defensive in win over Giants

Last week, it was the special teams unit that saved the Cowboys. This week it was a stellar defensive effort that carried the day. Dallas kept its slim playoff hopes alive on Thanksgiving Day with a 27-20 victory over the New York Giants. The win was the first for the Cowboys at home this season after …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

During a Thanksgiving game in the 2024 season, a Cowboys football player celebrates exuberantly in a large red bucket on the sidelines, with two teammates laughing nearby.

Cowboys Thanksgiving outcome will dictate rest of 2024 season

The holiday season is officially in full swing, which means Cowboys Thanksgiving Day football. Fans will be knee-deep in turkey, pumpkin pie, and camera cuts to Jerry Jones in his suite in just a few hours. This time, the NFL’s yearly tradition will feature the 2-9 New York Giants heading to Dallas, in a matchup that …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney