In an offseason unlike any other, even the league’s old dogs have had to find new tricks when it comes to keeping themselves game-ready while social distancing. Sean Lee isn’t just sitting around waiting for the season to start. But Cliff Harris, the hard-hitting Cowboys defender from a bygone era, has no choice but to wait a while longer for his Hall of Fame moment.
Also in the news, an undrafted free agent could be the team’s next hidden gem, a former top pick could be a difference-maker if the Cowboys say the word, a reclamation project could be the club’s surprise starter come Week 1, and a rookie phenom could be the best blocker on the roster at his position. Plus, the top salary cap hit at every position in the division and the latest on Ezekiel Elliott’s lawsuit. And be sure to scroll all the way down for a comical look at what happens when a Cowboys fan and an Eagles fan search for common ground. That’s this edition of News and Notes.
Virtual or not, Sean Lee’s prep work for Cowboys’ season never ends :: ESPN
One of the leaders of the Cowboys’ locker room is finding that he loves the game of football more now than ever. Veteran linebacker Sean Lee explains the challenges of virtual workouts and how he stays ready, no matter the situation.
Ezekiel Elliott’s lawyer: Dog attack victim was trespassing :: Cowboys Wire
An attorney for the star running back says the pool cleaner, suing for six figures after being bitten by Elliott’s dogs, did not have permission to be on Elliott’s property on the day she was attacked.
Cliff Harris’ Hall of Fame enshrinement is delayed by COVID-19, but he’s determined to make the best of it :: Dallas Morning News
The ten-year safety who won two Super Bowl rings with Dallas in the 1970s is technically already a Hall of Famer by virtue of the votes he got in January. But “Captain Crash,” now 76, will have to wait another year to don that gold jacket in Canton.”It’s like football, it’s like life,” Harris said. “You’ve got to adjust to the situation and whatever that is and make the best of it.”
Can North Texas’ LaDarius Hamilton be Cowboys next UDFA find? :: Cowboys Wire
LaDarius Hamilton has the size and the skills set to be welcomed into the Jim Tomsula rotation on the defensive line. He’s primed and ready to be the next big UDFA story in Cowboys history.
Dallas Cowboys: Making the case for Jadeveon Clowney :: The Landry Hat
The top overall pick in 2014’s draft has yet to produce a double-digit sack season. But if Dallas were to create the cap room to add him to their existing defense, “the Cowboys would have a case for the most talented front seven” in the league.
Amari Cooper: Could the Dallas Cowboys have buyer’s remorse? :: Inside the Star
Brian Martin goes alternate-reality to consider the possibilities if the Cowboys, somehow knowing they would land CeeDee Lamb in the draft, had decided not to extend Cooper’s contract just prior. How might the team be using that money instead?
Mailbag: How well do the receivers block? :: The Mothership
CeeDee Lamb is clearly a talent at catching the ball, and his return skills are reason to get excited about special teams in 2020. But the feeling inside the team’s writers’ room is that the Oklahoma rookie may be the best blocking wideout the Cowboys have had in a while.
Which surprise starter could emerge for every NFL team in 2020? :: Bleacher Report
Aldon Smith is featured on this list as the Cowboys’ representative for emerging stars for the 2020 season. He’s already on record saying he feels great and has a good chance to find himself in heavy rotation opposite of star edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence.
The NFC East all-cap team: The most expensive players across all four NFC East teams :: Blogging the Boys
It’s all funny money to some extent, but it’s interesting to look at which players in the division earn the most at their respective positions. The Cowboys sport four players on offense and three on defense that have the biggest 2020 salary cap hits at their spot.
NFL Therapy: Cowboys and Eagles
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— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) June 28, 2020
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