How happy is Cowboys Nation after a surprising three-game win streak? So happy that some of the credit is starting to trickle up to both the head coach that many put on the hot seat in March and the front-office exec known derisively as “Cap Boy” for his there’s-only-so-much-pie frugality. But there’s plenty more admiration going around, too, as Micah Parsons gushes over Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, a top tape-cruncher spotlights Kellen Moore and Cooper Rush for their prowess, and L.A. linebacker Bobby Wagner has high praise in scouting the Cowboys’ two-pronged rushing attack.
Meanwhile, the Thursday injury report features a new name that will cause some concern (despite what the player himself says), there’s debate over which Dallas lineman should draw the Donald assignment, Mike McCarthy has a priceless reaction to being told Sunday’s point spread, and the Cowboys’ coaching staff may have a handful of secret weapons when it comes to deciphering the Rams’ tendencies. All that, plus Markquese Bell is making the most of his opportunity, and an NFC East rival is hoping to lure an ex-Cowboy out of retirement to take care of some unfinished business. Here’s the News and Notes.