Category: News and Notes

Cowboys News: ESPN host Stephen A.’s ankle, celebrity ballers latest Parsons victims

Parsons participation in NBA All-Star weekend ends up with his coach in the hospital after trying to get in his way and the celebrities on the other side not faring much better. | From @ArmyChiefW3

Reputed and outspoken Cowboys hater, Stephen A. Smith, has been known to use every available chance to throw shade at Cowboys fans worldwide. Those antics may have him rethinking the time and place after an encounter with Dallas star pass rusher Micah Parsons lands him in the hospital. Speaking of Parsons, his 37 points earn him Celebrity All Star MVP honors. As his new defensive coordinator gets comfortable in the role, Mike Zimmer is finalizing his staff of assistants which will include a former Cowboys player.

While on the topic of former players, Zimmer’s track record of guys who have succeeded under his tutelage speaks for itself.

The defensive ends were given a salary inspection which may lead some to believe the edge group could be a priority once the new league year begins. Before that day rolls around, Dallas hopes to have their franchise quarterback Dak Prescott locked up to a shiny new contract. The space created from a Prescott extension could prompt moves in the wide receiver room, should it? A former Cowboys head coach gives an honest assessment of the old and new defensive staffs. That and much more in this edition of Cowboys news and notes.

 

Cowboys News: Wilks worth a look? Zimmer’s plan for Micah, Derrick Henry’s potential fit

From @ToddBrock24f7: The 49ers cut loose a top defensive mind just as Mike Zimmer is trying to round out his staff. And would Derrick Henry be a Cowboys fit?

Just as Mike Zimmer is looking to round out his staff in Dallas, the NFC champions cut loose a top-tier defensive mind. In this edition of News and Notes, we’ll examine how Steve Wilks might be exactly what the Cowboys need. We’ll also look into what Zimmer said about the next great player he’ll coach and where he’s thinking about actually playing Micah Parsons. And what does the Hall of Fame quarterback who lined up against Zimmer’s defense in practice during the Super Bowl years think about his return to Big D?

Meanwhile, we’re keeping an eye on the coming free agency season with a countdown of the top offensive players set to hit the market. The numbers tell a consistent but confusing story on Tony Pollard, and we wonder how a certain Titan running back might fit within the Dallas backfield. All that, plus mocking a Bulldog on the offensive line, a D-line rookie hopes for the opportunity that never came in 2023, and the one question in Cowboys Nation that will rule all the others this offseason.

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Cowboys News: Zimmer’s phone busy, key assistants staying, Romo flubbed Super Bowl moment

From @ToddBrock24f7: Takeaways from Mike Zimmer’s press conference; 2 key Cowboys assistants will stay; how Tony Romo botched the biggest call of Sunday’s game.

Mike Zimmer’s introductory press conference was the big news of the day in Cowboys Nation, with reporters getting their first glimpse of the defensive coordinator’s return to Dallas after many years away. We’ve got the details on what he had to say about the unit he’s inheriting, what he thinks about his reputation as “a jerk,” why his phone was ringing during his remarks, and what he had to say about Rex Ryan’s comments over the weekend. Bill Parcells has also weighed in on Zimmer’s hire, and we’ll look at why the disciplinarian may be the perfect foil to Mike McCarthy’s coaching style.

Elsewhere, Dan Quinn continues to assemble his staff in Washington, and his latest hires bring a decidedly familiar shade of blue to the Commanders. We’re looking at what free agency could do to some of the Cowboys who got the most playing time in 2023, two key Cowboys assistants seem set to return, a mock draft brings a dominant pass rusher to town, and how Tony Romo managed to blow the biggest call of Super Bowl LVIII. That’s all up in News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: Zimmer reveals his plan, Giants deny access to DL coach

Dallas Cowboys roundup of Mike Zimmer press conference, Super Bowl analytics, and coaching changes. | From @ArmyChiefW3

The idea of Mike Zimmer as the new defensive coordinator of the Cowboys is starting to sink in and has been solidified by his words at his introductory press conference. One thing that will undoubtedly accompany him to Dallas is a zero-tolerance policy. Gone are the days of the man with the backward hat and the future holds a more fundamentally sound approach. The rules of football have not changed but the defense will look different from what everyone has been accustomed to.

One custom that has long been celebrated is the Super Bowl. Behind all of the glitz and glamour the game brings, the two teams may have left behind a blueprint that can reveal the secret to their success. On social media, Cowboys fans puffed their chests out when the team denied Washington permission to speak with Cowboys assistant Al Harris. While they did lose someone else, the favor was returned by another NFC East rival. Lastly, the Dallas Cowboys lost a family member recently as former lineman Tony Hutson has passed away. All that and much more in this edition of Cowboys news and notes.

Cowboys News: KC dynasty’s rank, Aikman roasted for old Mahomes take, SB LIX odds

From @ToddBrock24f7: Dallas has decent odds to win Super Bowl LIX, Post Malone loses his Cowboys jacket, and was the drama surrounding Mike Zimmer manufactured?

Now that the Chiefs have won their third Super Bowl in five years, where does their dynasty rank in NFL history? And how does it compare to the Cowboys’ glory days? We’ll look at that, plus more fallout from the big game: like why an old comment about Patrick Mahomes has come back to bite Troy Aikman, how the game’s first touchdown brought back memories of a long-lost Cowboys great, and what happened to get Post Malone out of that satin team jacket he was sporting. All that, plus oddsmakers have weighed in on the Cowboys’ chances to take home the next Lombardi Trophy.

Meanwhile, Dallas finally gets its man at defensive coordinator, but was the weekend’s drama over Mike Zimmer signing on the dotted line just manufactured intrigue? We’re mocking three rounds’ worth of talent, we’re scoping out free-agent wide receivers, we’re wondering what advice Tony Romo has been giving Tom Brady about the broadcast booth, and we’re remembering the man in the hat. Here’s all the News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: Micah disses T.J. Watt, Gilmore wants to stay, Hendershot had surgery

From @ToddBrock24f7: Micah Parsons had thoughts on DPOY voting. Stephon Gilmore hopes to return, and 3 Cowboys are recovering from postseason surgery.

Several notable Cowboys made the media rounds in Las Vegas and are giving Cowboys Nation plenty to chew on in the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII. Micah Parsons teased a possible contract extension, talked about where he wants to ultimately play, and also managed to discredit one of the league’s top defenders. Stephon Gilmore announced his desires for next season, Darren Woodson discussed his latest Hall of Fame snub, and Emmitt Smith is just another frustrated Cowboys fan these days.

Elsewhere, we’ve got the latest reactions to Mike Zimmer’s hiring in Dallas, Aden Durde’s departure from Dallas, and how Jerry Jones hopes to convince the NFL to bring the Super Bowl back to Dallas. The league pulls a bait-and-switch regarding Dak Prescott and a big end-of-year award, three Cowboys are revealed to be recuperating from postseason surgery, the O-line gets a Husky addition in a new mock draft, and the NFL is going to Spain for the first time. That and more, in this edition of News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: New names enter DC chat, Micah going NBA, Woodson’s wait to end?

From @ToddBrock24f7: New names surface for the Cowboys defensive coordinator job; Micah Parsons is a hoops all-star, will Darren Woodson finally go to Canton?

The Cowboys need a new defensive coordinator, but they’re apparently not in any huge hurry to make a hire. On Day Three of the search, some new names popped up as candidates. But the interview process may be paused while end-of-year honors and the Super Bowl take center stage in the football world; we’ve got a final look at Darren Woodson’s resume as he awaits word from Canton.

Elsewhere, Aden Durde draws interest from an NFC foe, the players union makes another strong case for grass fields in all the league’s stadiums, we explain why it’s too soon to label Luke Schoonmaker a bust, and Dallas protects one of its key assistants from being poached by a division rival. Also, Micah Parsons becomes an NBA all-star, and things get awkward for Tony Pollard when he goes on live TV without the latest news from his own locker room. But we’ve got everything you need to know; all the News and Notes are right here.

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Deebo Samuel lists Marshon Lattimore among his toughest opponents

Deebo Samuel hasn’t played against Marshon Lattimore in four years, but he was the first corner Samuel listed among his toughest opponents:

Here’s some respect for Marshon Lattimore from one of his best opponents. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was asked which cornerbacks had given him the toughest challenge in the NFL at the Super Bowl LVIII media availability session on Monday night, and Lattimore was the first name that came to mind.

“I’ve faced some guys,” Samuel reflected. “I feel Marshon Lattimore is bad. You’ve got Pat Surtain, I’ve played (Jalen) Ramsey every year, those guys right there are ballers.”

Samuel has twice played against the Saints, but he and Lattimore have only crossed paths once, back in 2019. And that game clearly left a strong impression. Samuel totaled 5 receptions for 76 yards, picking up 3 first downs on that afternoon — but he caught just a single pass for a 7-yard gain with Lattimore covering him, stopping him short of the sticks. After getting whatever he wanted from Lattimore’s teammates (particularly Eli Apple), Samuel got nothing against their top corner.

It goes to show how respected Lattimore is around the league; when he’s healthy and locked in, he’s arguably the best corner active in the NFL. Which makes it all the more concerning that the Saints are open to trading him. New Orleans restructured his contract late in the 2023 season in such a way that it’s easier to trade him up until a week before the 2024 kickoff game. Lattimore has missed a lot of time with injuries the last two years and the secondary has held up without him, leading the Saints to think they could move him, get some draft picks, and not miss a beat on the back end.

That feels risky. Lattimore is a special talent. Whether there’s beef behind the scenes between him and head coach Dennis Allen or frustration about his injuries (both freak accidents, not recurring ailments), it’s something the Saints can and should work out. There’s no good reason for Lattimore not continuing his career in black and gold. If he ends up being moved this summer, star wideouts around the league like Samuel are going to feel quite a bit better playing against the Saints.

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Cowboys News: Lamb’s big day at Pro Bowl, Jerry loses bid for World Cup Final

From @ToddBrock24f7: The WR’s 3 touchdowns helped propel the NFC to a win in Orlando; AT&T Stadium will host 9 World Cup matches in 2026 but not the final.

The Pro Bowl Games are in the books, and CeeDee Lamb had a heavy hand in the writing of the NFC’s overall win. In addition to the three touchdowns snared by the wide receiver, several Cowboys also helped accumulate points for the conference in the day’s various skills challenges.

Jerry Jones, meanwhile, was hoping the day would bring the announcement he’d been lobbying for: that AT&T Stadium would serve as the host site for the 2026 World Cup Final. His jewel of a venue was picked to be showcased heavily, but not in the big championship.

And finally, the Cowboys prepare to get going on defensive coordinator interviews, and they’ll include a familiar face. We’ve also got what Micah Parsons had to say about Dan Quinn leaving for the Cowboys’ most storied rivals, a look at what impact the tight ends room will have on the 2024 budget, and an arrest in Texas could weigh on one of the stars of Super Bowl LVIII. Plus, yet another former Cowboys staffer returns to the NFC East. That’s all up in News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: Free agent options, fallout from Quinn continues

The defensive coordinator search is on while free agency could involve Dallas this time around. | From @ArmyChiefW3

Finding a replacement for departed defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is well underway. Options vary in terms of scheme and experience levels. The feeling of a free agency spending spree has been cautiously thrown around after a few choice words by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones opens up possibilities not seen around Dallas in quite some time.

The Super Bowl frenzy has descended on Las Vegas and reminiscing about previous winners places a former Cowboys team in elite company. Along with the big game, Pro Bowl festivities have kicked off and a few Cowboys players are participating in a variety of events. Lastly, unfinished business from a top Cowboys official has kept him in Dallas but that may not be the case moving forward. All that and more in this edition of Cowboys news and notes.