Around this time every year, global pandemic or not, the league gets a little quiet. Players and coaches alike plan on those last vacations before training camp is set to kick start in July. The virtual off-season will continue until at least June 26. Some coaches are cutting it early to give the players a little extra time to themselves to relax with their families or get themselves even more ready for the 2020 campaign.
Also right around this time every year, the media across all platforms start to zero in on making their predictions as to who will be in camp. There are plenty of storylines to go around for the Dallas Cowboys as camp nears. Some less noteworthy players will be the ones that determine if 2020 is a success or not. The coaching staff is completely new except for Kellen Moore sticking around. Find out why offensive line coach Joe Philbin might have been the most important hire of them all. All this and plenty more in todays Cowboys news.
Cowboys’ success in 2020 will be determined beyond star players :: ESPN
Typically most would say the success of this year’s Cowboys team is determined by guys like Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper. However it’s the under-the-radar guys such as Tyrone Crawford, Jourdan Lewis, Joe Looney and plenty of others to determine how successful this season is.
Could 2020 be Tyron Smith’s Last With the Dallas Cowboys? :: Inside The Star
In what can be considered one of the hottest takes of the day, due to the Corona Virus pandemic, it seems like the Cowboys may be in a position not to bring is as much revenue as in years past. This may force the Cowboys to make some tough decisions as early as 2021.
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Three best acquisitions and three biggest losses for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason ::: Blogging The Boys
Two of the three best acquisitions came from the 2020 NFL Draft. The three worst come from two players signing with the highest bidder and one shocking retirement.
Ranking the 10 Biggest Fluke Seasons in NFL History :: Bleacher Report
Believe it or not, the Super Bowl XXX MVP falls on this list of biggest fluke seasons of all time. After Larry Brown made Steelers quarterback Neil O’Donnell look silly in the big game, he was forgotten about rather quickly.
Most valuable NFC East players over the last 5 years per PFF WAR
1. Dak Prescott
2. Carson Wentz
3. Kirk Cousins
4. Eli Manning
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5 Most Intriguing Dallas Cowboys to Watch in 2020 :: Inside The Star
The 2020 Dallas Cowboys have plenty of storylines heading into the next phase of the off-season, but for guys like Cee Dee Lamb, Blake Jarwin, Aldon Smith and a few other highly notable Cowboys, it’s their stories to pay close attention to.
Mailbag: How Many Spots Will CeeDee Play? :: The Mothership
Cee Dee Lamb was drafted at No. 17 overall not just to be the next stud wide receiver. Lamb would be a dangerous threat on special teams as well as Cowboys fans held their breathe on every return.
Cowboys offensive line coach Joe Philbin is quietly one of the best hires this offseason :: Blogging The Boys
NFL games are won and lost up front and for Mike McCarthy’s newly assembled staff, Joe Philbin will lead the charge and coach this offensive line. Philbin is one of five former head coaches to be on the 2020 Cowboys staff.
NFL extends virtual period through June 26 in place of minicamps :: NFL.com
Much like the headline reads, there will be no progress on getting players into the buildings until at least June 26. Players and coaches around the league knew this, but today it was made official.