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Cowboys Defense: 6 Similar Starts, 6 Very Different Endings

The Cowboys’ defense has allowed opponents to convert 17 of 25 third downs through two games. I want everyone to know that the Commanders game dropped the percentage from 81.8% to 68%.…

September 24, 2026, 8:00 am

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George Pickens celebrating with CeeDee Lamb after a touchdown, highlighting the George Pickens contract storyline with the Dallas Cowboys.

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

The Explosive Play Issue Dallas Will Test Week 2

The Cowboys vs. Commanders matchup Sunday gets a little weird once you look into the play of Washington against Philadelphia this past weekend. The Commanders gave up 318 yards and 24 points…

September 17, 2026, 10:22 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Christian Parker Could Create an Unexpected Reunion in 27′

Yes, I know. Christian Parker hasn’t called a regular-season defense for the Cowboys yet, and I’m already wondering what happens when he leaves. Let’s call this hypothetical Sunday. I want to give…

July 26, 2026, 6:00 am

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3 reasons why Mike McCarthy will be the Cowboys coach in 2025

Front Office

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys’ recent success bred coaches, not championships

Life as a Dallas Cowboys fan is difficult. Unless you are one, you wouldn’t know. We suffer through a 30-year long disease of mediocrity. There is just enough excitement and success to…

January 25, 2026, 9:02 am

NFC East

by Richard Paolinelli

NFC East closes out a disappointing 2025 season

Aside from the Philadelphia Eagles, the NFC East had a dismal 2025 season. If not for the NFC South, the division would be the worst in the NFL. For one year, it…

January 6, 2026, 8:00 am

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Matt Eberflus Must Go - 5 Potential Cowboys Defensive Coordinators

Front Office

by Cody Warren

5 Defensive Coordinators who could replace Matt Eberflus

We all know the Cowboys lack a defensive identity, and that is a problem that needs to be fixed after the season. This isn’t just a bad season. What I’ve watched is…

December 17, 2025, 8:00 am

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NFC East

by Richard Paolinelli

Eagles snatched defeat from the jaws of an NFC East victory

Up 21-0 with 11 minutes left in the first half, the Philadelphia Eagles had both hands on the golden ring. A win over their hated rivals, on the road, that would probably…

November 25, 2025, 6:00 am

Dynamic NFC East football game featuring Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott evading defensive players during an intense NFL match at AT&T Stadium.

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

This NFC East team has seen enough in 2025

In all likelihood, the race for the NFC East title ended Sunday night when the Eagles played less sucky football than the Packers. The Eagles improved to 7-2 with the win and…

November 11, 2025, 8:00 am

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A man in a light blue blazer, reminiscent of Jerry Jones' favored style, gazes ahead with a neutral expression, embodying the stoic demeanor of a seasoned Cowboys head coach.

Front Office

by Richard Paolinelli

2 clear messages Jerry Jones must hear

When the 2025 schedule was released back in the spring, it was clear to every one, even Jerry Jones, that the Dallas Cowboys had to be at .500 or better by the…

November 4, 2025, 6:00 am

Exploring an intense football game between Dallas Cowboys and Washington Football Team, featuring a Cowboy running with the ball as a Washington defender attempts to tackle him on the field.

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Opposite Strengths & Weaknesses Make Cowboys–Commanders a Must-Watch

You can feel it in the air: fall has arrived, and the football season is in full swing. Another indicator of the season is when we see navy and maroon squaring off…

October 18, 2025, 12:00 pm

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Darian Thompson: A Defensive Coordinator Evolution

The Cowboys could ignite a defensive revival by promoting Darian Thompson — their rising Secondary/Nickels coach — to Defensive Coordinator in 2025. The Defensive Minds That Shaped Darian Thompson Thompson’s journey through…

October 14, 2025, 8:00 am

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Running back in Dallas Cowboys jersey carrying the football past an opponent during an NFL game.

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

The NFC East is already taking shape

As the NFL passes the one-sixth pole of the 2025 season, the NFC East is already starting to take shape. The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders are battling for the division lead.…

September 23, 2025, 6:00 am

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Jerry Jones has specific reasons for choosing Brian Schottenheimer

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Where Brian Schottenheimer stands among NFC East head coaches

For most coaches approaching their rookie year as an NFL Head Coach, just winning more games than you lose is a big win. Maybe getting into the playoffs would be an added…

June 17, 2025, 8:00 am

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Rico Dowdle may Already Have RB3 Position Locked up for 2021

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Which of these 2 Cowboys will get the franchise tag?

Free agency doesn’t officially begin until March 12th, but that doesn’t mean the Dallas Cowboys aren’t already eyeing who will get a franchise tag this year. Given just how many free agents…

February 1, 2025, 6:00 am

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A united nation is rooting for these 2 teams today

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

A united nation is rooting for these 2 teams today

The final four are set. And never before has an entire nation been more united in who they are rooting for to make the Super Bowl than today. The Buffalo Bills and…

January 26, 2025, 6:00 am

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Jerry Jones Wants to Move Up in the Draft, Here's How He Could Do It

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

It’s official, this is the NFC’s worst franchise

Saturday’s playoff game officially crowned the NFC’s worst franchise. Say hello to your Dallas Cowboys. In a cruel twist of fate, the Washington Commanders are the reason why this is so. Enjoy…

January 20, 2025, 6:00 am

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NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

A few wild card surprises this week

It was a tale of two conferences in the wild card round this past weekend. Especially when it came to my picks. In the AFC the three division-winning home teams cruised to…

January 14, 2025, 8:00 am

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Cowboys could welcome back up to 3 key players vs Commanders

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys playing a major role in who wins the NFC East

A 10-7 record is not going to be good enough to win the NFC East in 2024. Since that is the absolute best record the Dallas Cowboys can end the year with,…

November 26, 2024, 6:00 am

Game Coverage

by Richard Paolinelli

The big difference between this year and last for Dallas in Week 12

Last year, the Washington Commanders arrived in Texas to face the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 12 contest. Washington was 4-7 and playing out the string. The Cowboys were 7-3 and trailing…

November 24, 2024, 6:00 am

Dan Quinn having early success in NFC East race 4

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys might be seeing ghosts Sunday against Washington

Crazy to think week 12 is already here, and watching Cowboys football is just not fun this season. Right when you think they can’t go below your exceptions, they do it every…

November 20, 2024, 8:00 am

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NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

Eagles taking command of the NFC East

Last year, through 11 weeks of the NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles looked poised to cruise to the NFC East title. They were 9-1 and would win in Week 12 to go…

November 20, 2024, 6:00 am

Dan Quinn

Cowboys Defense: 6 Similar Starts, 6 Very Different Endings

The Explosive Play Issue Dallas Will Test Week 2

Christian Parker Could Create an Unexpected Reunion in 27′

Cowboys’ recent success bred coaches, not championships

NFC East closes out a disappointing 2025 season

5 Defensive Coordinators who could replace Matt Eberflus

Eagles snatched defeat from the jaws of an NFC East victory

This NFC East team has seen enough in 2025

2 clear messages Jerry Jones must hear

Opposite Strengths & Weaknesses Make Cowboys–Commanders a Must-Watch

Darian Thompson: A Defensive Coordinator Evolution

The NFC East is already taking shape

Where Brian Schottenheimer stands among NFC East head coaches

Which of these 2 Cowboys will get the franchise tag?

A united nation is rooting for these 2 teams today

It’s official, this is the NFC’s worst franchise

A few wild card surprises this week

Cowboys playing a major role in who wins the NFC East

The big difference between this year and last for Dallas in Week 12

Cowboys might be seeing ghosts Sunday against Washington

Eagles taking command of the NFC East

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