It’s completely unfair to compare an unproven, incoming rookie into the NFL to a Hall of Fame player, but that’s exactly what the Dallas Cowboys and several draft “analysts” did by comparing Leighton Vander Esch to Brian Urlacher a little over a year ago. It was pretty laughable … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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The 2019 season is right around the corner for the Dallas Cowboys, with OTA’s and training camp getting ready to kickoff in the coming weeks/months. Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith made the most of his offseason, going back to Notre Dame to finish out his college degree. Smith is … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Rumors and speculation. That’s the point of the offseason we have reached with the Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the NFL. That’s not necessarily a bad thing because it means players are staying out of trouble, but it’s still a slow time nonetheless. Today, I’d like to … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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It’s been quite a year for Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, Vander Esch was seen as a late first and early second round pick by most draft analysts and many believed that he was most likely a second rounder. Primarily because … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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It’s funny to think about the reception Cowboys Nation gave Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch when his name was announced as the Dallas Cowboys first-round draft pick in the 2018 NFL Draft just a little over a year ago. Those “Boo Birds” are certainly singing a different tune today … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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The Dallas Cowboys already have one of the top linebacker duos in the league, and they acquired through some smart drafting. While they may not have a high need in 2019, could Dallas still add more talent to the LB position through the upcoming draft? With a second-round … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys draft class of 2016 is coming up a lot in talks regarding new contracts. Their four-year rookie deals are ending this year and extensions are due if Dallas wants to keep these players. But while there’s been plenty of discussion around offensive stars Dak Prescott … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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After the Buffalo Bills signed Wide Receiver Cole Beasley earlier today, the Dallas Cowboys now see their second Unrestricted Free Agent move on after the Kansas City Chiefs signed Linebacker Damien Wilson. The #Chiefs have agreed to terms with LB Damien Wilson, formerly of the #Cowboys, source said. … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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The Dallas Cowboys re-signed two of last year’s reserve defenders with expiring contracts. Linebacker Justin March-Lillard and Safety Darian Thompson have accepted one-year deals to return for 2019. Thompson’s contract was reported at $720k next season. It should be a similar number for March-Lillard, who made $630k in … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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One of the brightest spots on the Dallas Cowboys’ projected 2019 roster is linebacker. The young pair of Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch have already emerged as one of the league’s best duos. But that doesn’t mean that the Cowboys have no work to do at the … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys have several difficult decisions to make in the offseason and one of those is what to do with their All-Pro and often injured linebacker Sean Lee. A source tells @TheAthleticDFW Sean Lee expects to play in 2019. Lee is scheduled to make $7 mil in … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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The Dallas Cowboys have some big considerations to make at linebacker in 2019. While not seen much last season, reserve player Joe Thomas could be a bigger factor in those decisions than you might realize. Dallas signed Thomas last year as a free agent; a veteran who they … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys front office hit the ball out of the park when they drafted Boise State Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch back in April, 2018. Since then, Vander Esch has earned the starting role that previously belonged to Sean Lee, earned a trip to the Pro Bowl and … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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The Dallas Cowboys are in good shape heading into the 2019 season. For 30 teams in the league, the offseason has already begun and it’s time to improve those rosters. Naturally, this means months of discussing how the team should approach free agency and each of the draft … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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As the Dallas Cowboys look to build on a solid 2018 campaign, they will need to use resources wisely to put the team into Super Bowl contention next season. With some big contracts coming down the line and areas of the roster that need improvement, could veteran Linebacker … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The next class of players to join the Dallas Cowboys may be on the field at Mobile, Alabama this week for the Senior Bowl, but their young core is well represented in front of the Cowboys coaching staff at the Pro Bowl. With Left Tackle Tyron Smith and … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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As the first round draft pick of America’s Team, any player would be under a ton of pressure from all angles. Whether it’s from the fans on the outside or the organization on the inside, the expectations around being a first round pick for the Cowboys are immense. … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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Dallas Cowboys’ rookie Leighton Vander Esch has done enough to prove every single doubter wrong. When Roger Goodell called his name during the 2018 NFL Draft in Arlington, Texas, many in Cowboys Nation rejoiced at the thought of having a young linebacker for a defense surrounded with uncertainty. … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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Yesterday, Pro Football Focus, a site that watches the film and hands out grades on each individual player in the NFL, released it’s top five overall grades at linebacker for the 2018 season. Not that we should be surprised, but Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith both appeared … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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The Dallas Cowboys put an end to the 2018 NFC East race on Sunday, jumping ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-20 from AT&T Stadium to clinch their second division title in three seasons. Relying on two forced turnovers to jump-start an offense that was held scoreless a … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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