The Dallas Cowboys continue their quest for a sixth Lombardi trophy this season. Today, take a look in on wide receiver Michael Gallup along with hype surrounding the new look defense being lead by defensive coordinator Jim Tomsula. Amari Cooper, he’s really good at what he does.
There is a lot going in the world bigger than football though, bigger than the Cowboys and bigger than sports as a whole. If a global pandemic wasn’t enough to throw a wrench in the world of sports’ plans for 2020, more police brutality has resulted in the death of yet another Black man in America. Since this tragic event, peaceful protests on social injustice have been prominent across the country and coming with that, unfortunately, are violent riots and looting.
Ezekiel Elliott joins fellow stars in the NFL in a very powerful video shared to the world, forcing the reluctant NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to echo words of support for Black Lives Matter.
Two years ago, the Cowboys started to have a conversation about the social injustice that happens every day in America. On Friday, 11 days after Floyd’s murder, the players broke the organization’s silence.
Cowboys’ Elliott among Black NFL stars in iconic video calling out league on police-brutality response :: The CowboysWire
Some of the biggest names in the NFL speak out in a powerful video sent out to the world. It was an iconic statement of high impact, demanding the league account for their role in silencing peaceful protest against brutality for the years leading up to the events of the past two weeks.
Players, we hear you. #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/UJvS7AP0an
— NFL (@NFL) June 5, 2020
The video, which it turns out was made by NFL media employees without the initial consent of the league.
We, the NFL, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of Black People. We, the NFL, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. We, the NFL, believe Black Lives Matter. #InspireChange pic.twitter.com/ENWQP8A0sv
— NFL (@NFL) June 5, 2020
Inside NFL players’ Black Lives Matter video, and how it forced Goodell’s hand :: The Athletic
Jourdan Rodrigue went behind the scenes with the NFL employee responsible for setting up the video, and how day after day of the league’s inaction after a shallow public statement dismayed and infuriated many of the league’s employees. It led Byrndon Mintor to want to do more, reaching out to the Saints’ Michael Thomas who went on a recruiting rampage to organize players. His first call, former Ohio State teammate Ezekiel Elliott.
The end result, Roger Goodell was forced make a public statement of support for Black Lives Matter. Chess.
Michael Gallup has done almost everything right. He needs to do one more thing. :: The Athletic
He was a top-50 talent who fell to 81st in the 2018 draft. And despite an 1,100-yard sophomore season as a Cowboy, Michael Gallup still seems to be flying under the radar. That’s due in part to the household names he shares the WR room with in Dallas… but it’s also because the Colorado State product needs to clean up an issue with frequent drops.
Cowboys film notebook: Breaking down Amari Cooper’s sluggo mastery :: Dallas Morning News
The incomparable John Owning is back at it again, showing the nuance of football skill in fine detail. Here he looks at Cooper’s famous sluggo route, which he identified to Cowboys Wire last season was his absolute favorite to run.
Four impressive stats that will have Cowboys fans excited about the addition of Jim Tomsula :: Blogging the Boys
Mike McCarthy gets the spotlight, but his coaching hires may end up being the star, particularly along the defensive line. When you look at team sack rankings, making good playing great, turning collective talent into team success, and shutting down opponents’ run attacks, Jim Tomsula stands to bring the D back to Dallas in a big way.
Nine NFL bandwagons to hop aboard in 2020: Bills, Bucs top list :: NFL.com
It’s hard to think America’s Team needs to put out the call for new fans, but Adam Schein says now may be a good time to get on the ‘Boys’ bus. He calls Mike McCarthy’s hiring “one of the most significant moves of this offseason” and thinks “Dallas’ loaded offense is going to sizzle.”
Cowboys’ Tyrone Crawford hasn’t been run out of town, so he might as well ball :: The CowboysWire
The veteran defensive lineman will be returning to play for a new defensive coordinator in 2020. Here’s an inside look on why he will make the most of it.
2020 backup QB rankings: Where does Cowboys’ Andy Dalton land? :: Inside the Star
Cooper Rush and Mike White didn’t exactly instill truckloads of confidence in fans’ minds over recent seasons. But, oh, how quickly things can change. The Cowboys suddenly find themselves with- according to this list- the best backup quarterback in the league with the signing of the three-time Pro Bowler.
Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson appears to be staying in shape. pic.twitter.com/bjobLxsNwC
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) June 5, 2020
Summer scouting: 2021 offensive line :: Blue Chip Scouting
It’s never too early to start building the big board, and offensive line is always a place to add as much depth as possible. Get a leg up on learning the names of hot collegiate prospects like Penei Sewell, Samuel Cosmi, Trey Smith, and Jackson Carman.
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