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Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey stands on the field in a red Red Raiders uniform between plays, showcasing one of the top 2026 NFL Draft prospects to watch.

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 6-10

Part 2 of my 2026 NFL Draft Big Board series shifts to prospects 6-10, and this part of the board might say as much about how I see this class as the…

April 11, 2026, 6:00 am

Excited Dallas Cowboys football players celebrating on the field during an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

The Cowboys’ defensive back room was a train wreck in 2025

At one point in recent history, the Dallas Cowboys had one of the best defensive backfields in the NFL. With Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland at the corners, opposing quarterbacks were going…

January 23, 2026, 6:00 am

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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back wearing a white No. 2 jersey smiles while holding his silver helmet on the sideline, with coaches and teammates in red blurred in the background.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Caleb Downs 2026 Scouting Report: Why He Fits the Cowboys

When I watch Caleb Downs, I’m not trying to project traits or guess at upside. I am evaluating what’s already there, and what is there looks like an NFL safety who just…

January 13, 2026, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Can Dallas cash the check Trevon Diggs just wrote in 2025?

Some reports are indicating that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is aiming to return from an ACL injury as early as the opening game against Philadelphia. If he does, it will be…

June 21, 2025, 8:00 am

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Trevon Diggs Leads the Way for Ball Hawking Secondary

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Injuries are clouding the defensive backs’ future in 2025

While it seems the defensive line and the linebacker units have solidified the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive front seven, there is a concern in the defensive backfield. Namely, as of this writing, the…

May 7, 2025, 6:00 am

Tyler Guyton, a football player in an Oklahoma Sooners uniform, prepares to block an opponent from the opposing team wearing a blue uniform.

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys Rookie Class Face-off: 2024 vs. 2023

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…

July 17, 2024, 7:00 am

Cowboys need to put Week 8 on a constant loop 2

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

DaRon Bland’s continued success will hinge on one teammate

Last year, Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland burst onto the scene in record-setting fashion. While his nine interceptions in 2023 were five short of the NFL season record (set by Dick “Night…

July 11, 2024, 9:00 am

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Patrick Mahomes Recognizes how Good CB Trevon Diggs is

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ DBs are nightmare fuel for the NFC East

The Dallas Cowboys had the best defensive backfield in the NFC East in 2023. It was arguably one of the best in the NFL. Want to know what terrifies the Cowboys’ divisional…

June 21, 2024, 9:00 am

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Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Did Cowboys’ moves on Tuesday prove that some things never change?

The Dallas Cowboys front office told us they would be all-in this season, did anyone believe them, like I did? Well, instead of doing that, instead of not re-signing CeeDee Lamb or…

June 19, 2024, 9:00 am

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Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

3 defensive backs the Cowboys are counting on in 2024

Heading into the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive backs have much to prove. There is no shortage of star power amongst the group with All-Pro’s DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs headlining.…

June 15, 2024, 12:05 pm

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Defensive backfield remains the Cowboys’ strongest room

Going into the 2024 season, if there is a single position room on the Dallas Cowboys’ roster that is locked down it is the defensive backs. It is certainly the strongest of…

May 17, 2024, 11:00 am

Dallas should steer clear of DBs in the 2024 Draft 2

NFL Draft

by Richard Paolinelli

Dallas should steer clear of DBs in the 2024 Draft

With so many more areas of urgent need in next week’s draft, would the Dallas Cowboys spend one of their seven picks on a defensive back? They just moved Markquese Bell back…

April 20, 2024, 9:00 am

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Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ crowded room at defensive back will be trimmed

2024 Roster Review: Backup Defensive Backs – Part 16 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. The Dallas Cowboys ended the 2023 season with a total of 14…

March 12, 2024, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

DaRon Bland was a major surprise in the Cowboys’ backfield in 2023

2024 Roster Review: Starting Defensive Backs – Part 15 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. The Dallas Cowboys began the 2023 season by starting five defensive backs…

March 11, 2024, 9:00 am

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Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Dallas’ needs to trim the fat in the defensive backfield

As of the end of the 2023 season, the Dallas Cowboys have 16 players on the roster – including IR – that are listed as defensive backs. That’s way too many by…

February 2, 2024, 9:00 am

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Cowboys

by Jermaine Arvie

What Are Cowboys Doing to Get Israel Mukuamu on the Field?

Former Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Jimmy Johnson once said, “Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great?” I’ll take the latter,…

November 19, 2023, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Mel Renfro, the original Prime, and best-ever in Cowboys’ defensive backfield

Four men have roamed the defensive backfield with such ferocity and prowess that they have permanently etched their faces onto our Mount Rushmore of defensive backs. All four have won championships to…

March 30, 2023, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Pat Schuster

2023 NFL Draft prospect interview with Ohio State Safety Tanner McCalister

Over the years, I have interviewed nearly 300 players with various personalities and styles at every level of the sport — some talkative, some quiet, and others somewhere in between. Then, every…

March 16, 2023, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Keeping the defensive backs healthy is key for the Dallas Cowboys in 2023

The Cowboys’ defensive backfield was a M.A.S.H. unit near the end of the 2022 season. Five players in the backfield ended the season injured. Keeping this unit healthy may be the biggest…

March 10, 2023, 7:00 am

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Cowboys

by Rocky Garza Jr

Cowboys football: Midseason grades for every postion group

As we stand at the half-point of this year’s NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys sit nice and pretty at 6-2. Personally, I never envisioned they would be where they are right now,…

November 5, 2022, 12:06 pm

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Cowboys

by Tony Stahl

Reasons why the Cowboys have the best defense

Out of all the 32 NFL teams, it’s always an honor to be crowned the best defense. Now even though the season just started recently, it’s not too early to choose which…

October 4, 2022, 9:00 am

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Defensive Back

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 6-10

The Cowboys’ defensive back room was a train wreck in 2025

Caleb Downs 2026 Scouting Report: Why He Fits the Cowboys

Can Dallas cash the check Trevon Diggs just wrote in 2025?

Injuries are clouding the defensive backs’ future in 2025

Cowboys Rookie Class Face-off: 2024 vs. 2023

DaRon Bland’s continued success will hinge on one teammate

Cowboys’ DBs are nightmare fuel for the NFC East

Did Cowboys’ moves on Tuesday prove that some things never change?

3 defensive backs the Cowboys are counting on in 2024

Defensive backfield remains the Cowboys’ strongest room

Dallas should steer clear of DBs in the 2024 Draft

Cowboys’ crowded room at defensive back will be trimmed

DaRon Bland was a major surprise in the Cowboys’ backfield in 2023

Dallas’ needs to trim the fat in the defensive backfield

What Are Cowboys Doing to Get Israel Mukuamu on the Field?

Mel Renfro, the original Prime, and best-ever in Cowboys’ defensive backfield

2023 NFL Draft prospect interview with Ohio State Safety Tanner McCalister

Keeping the defensive backs healthy is key for the Dallas Cowboys in 2023

Cowboys football: Midseason grades for every postion group

Reasons why the Cowboys have the best defense

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