Category: News and Notes

Cowboys unveil throwback white helmet to be worn vs. Giants on Thanksgiving

The Cowboys are bringing back their old-school white helmet, wearing it with their classic Thanksgiving throwback uniform

The Dallas Cowboys are joining the alternate helmet fun. On Thursday, the Cowboys announced they will wear their classic white helmet on Thanksgiving against the New York Giants. They’ll pair this sleek-looking helmet with their throwback uniforms, which they used to wear every year on Thanksgiving.

This is all possible thanks to the NFL’s change to its rule on helmets, no longer requiring teams to wear one shell. Teams can now wear alternate helmets, and they’re taking full advantage: The Saints, Falcons, Texans and Patriots are among the teams that have already introduced secondary helmets for the upcoming season.

“We’re beyond excited to bring back our throwback white helmets this season,” said Dallas Cowboys Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones. “The white helmet, along with the throwback uniforms honoring our teams from the 1960s, have long been a fan favorite, and we’re thrilled to bring back the tradition of wearing those helmets and uniforms on Thanksgiving Day once again.”

As Todd Archer noted, this will be the first time since 2012 that the Cowboys are wearing their classic Thanksgiving uniforms.

Cowboys News: Tolbert vs Gallup’s ghost, training camp ones to watch

Can the new 3rd-round receiver match 2018’s version of himself’s production? How to best use Elliott and Pollard and much more. | From @CDBurnett7

Oxnard is around the corner for the Cowboys and there’s a list of players to focus on for a multitude of reasons. Among them are sophomores looking to make the jump, defensive tackle Trysten Hill possibly entering his last chance in Dallas and many more.

Looking forward with tight end Dalton Schultz, is there still hope for a long-term deal with the Cowboys next summer? On top of that, is he the best tight end in the NFC East?

Regarding the pair of Dallas running backs, can offensive coordinator Kellen Moore finally find the perfect balance between Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard to make the offense most efficient?

For the defense, this may be the most depth the secondary has seen since 2016, with continuity all around. This sparks a conversation as a whole, will the Cowboys defense be more reliable than the offense in 2022?

Find the answers to these questions and more in the latest News and Notes.

Weekend News: Cowboys, Schultz can’t agree, Prescott CPOE, backup OT battle

A look at some news items as training camp draws closer.

Until he wins big in the playoffs, Dak Prescott’s place among NFL quarterbacks will remain to be a hotly debated subject. Objectively though, he keeps finding himself ranking highly, including in the latest look back at the 2021 campaign. While he lost two of his top targets in Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson, Prescott will still have CeeDee Lamb and, at least for one more year, TE Dalton Schultz.

The franchise tag extension deadline came and went without a long-term deal, so Schultz is currently only on the books for 2022 though. How will things look for the passing offense in training camp? A look at what is ahead for the club when they go to Oxnard. All this and more in the latest news and notes.

Cowboys News: Longhorn LB replaces Hard Knocks star on roster ahead of camp

2022 predictions for Cowboys cornerbacks, a boost to the linebackers and how Dalton Schultz’s Dallas tenure may not be coming to a close. | From @CDBurnett7

The Cowboys finally made a move to address linebacker depth. Even if it’s not a flashy signing, Dallas brought in former Texas Longhorn Malik Jefferson to boost the position. With deadline for tight end Dalton Schultz and the Cowboys to come to a long-term agreement on Friday, it seems he will play the 2022 season on the franchise tag. Even then, this might not be his last season in Dallas. See where the rising tight end stacks up in ESPN’s rankings as well.

Looking at the cornerback position, can Nahshon Wright earn playing time at a position that saw little personnel change heading into 2022? Will Trevon Diggs maintain the interception numbers or will he mimic his style from the end of last season with more lockdown coverage? The answers to this and more in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Prescott’s figure, Pollard figures, can Tyler deliver?

Boom or bust players for 2022 training camp, more Sean Payton rumors and potential first-time Pro Bowlers in Dallas. | From @CDBurnett7

With training camp around the corner, there’s still a lot to figure out with the 2022 Dallas Cowboys. After staying quiet in big moments during free agency, the Joneses relied on their scouts and they’ll need a big boost from their rookies in camp to turn decisions into wins. Offensive lineman Tyler Smith enters the spotlight as a raw prospect with Hall of Fame talent around him to learn. Will he step up into a big role or will it be an underwhelming rookie campaign?

Beyond the new blood, there’s a growing list of veteran players in Dallas who could be taking the next step or sliding down the depth chart. Running back Tony Pollard has been on the cusp of stardom alongside Ezekiel Elliott, and it could finally be his year to show off his efficiency numbers at a higher usage rate. On the other side of things, can tight end Dalton Schultz turn his production into his first career Pro Bowl? How does the Cowboys’ 2018 draft class stack up? Who needs to have a big training camp? This and more inthe latest News and Notes.

Cowboys Weekend News: Prescott’s rank, Tolbert or Washington debate, club signs new LB

People who really know really respect what Prescott brings, plus a talk about who his favorite new weapon will be. | From @KDDrummondNFL

The Dallas Cowboys have some work to do to wash off the malaise the fanbase feels after the past offseason. Fortunately, it’s the work they prepare themselves for anyway. Winning will cure all, and if the Cowboys can start 2022 in similar fashion to 2021 then all will be quickly forgiven. That starts with the play of their signal caller, Dak Prescott, who was recently ranked right outside the top 5 of NFL quarterbacks.

Depth will also be an issue, though a random pre-camp linebacker signing is most likely not going to make any substantial waves. The depth at WR is paramount though, with a good talk about why rookie Jalen Tolbert may already be good enough to be in the rotation ahead of veteran FA James Washington. Add in the ability to watch games, Hall of Fame process and much more to the latest news and notes gumbo.

Cowboys News: Is Parsons NFL’s best LB? What positions still need help

Why the Cowboys can repeat as division champs, Micah Parsons’ speed on display again and how Dallas lowballed Von Miller in free agency. | From @CDBurnett7

The Micah Parsons legend continues to grow. The Cowboys star linebacker once again showed off his impressive speed, dusting more NFL players after winning the fastest man competition during Pro Bowl weekend. While his speed might top the list, is he the best off-ball linebacker in the NFL or does Darius Leonard still hold the top spot?

Fellow linebacker Von Miller was looking towards a deal with Dallas early in the free agency cycle but it ended in disappointment for the Cowboys. New reports confirm Dallas offered Miller $51 million total less than the Bills.

After a season where Greg Zuerlein made fans bite their nails during every kick, can rookie kicker Jonathan Garibay allow the Cowboys to sit back without worry during field goal attempts?

Looking at the NFC East as a whole, Dallas and Philadelphia dominate the offensive talent and it suggests those two finishing at the top of the division in 2022. Can the Cowboys break the 18-year curse of no repeat champions? This and more in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Julio Jones in? Who could be on their way out of Dallas?

A potential replacement of star talents, storylines on the defensive line and how the perception around the Cowboys is evolving. | From @CDBurnett7

Perceptions around the Cowboys are ever changing, and for the first time in a while, it’s reflected in numbers. Dallas holds no top-ten spots in player jersey sales and it may reflect the lack of belief from the fanbase that the organization has built a contender for 2022. This works two ways, with the team entering somewhat of an underdog mindset as the rest of the NFC East garnering positive attention. Will it mean anything in the end or will the Cowboys put a stranglehold on the division?

A big part of their potential success will be what solid players turn into unsung heroes in Dallas. Could linebacker Jabril Cox jump into a big role coming off of a torn ACL that derailed his 2021? Could the Cowboys be making a changing of the guard with some star players to extend their window of success? This and more in News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Player rankings, criticism over marketing partnership, latest on Schultz

The evolution of the Dallas defense for 2022, decisions to make on offense and how a Cowboys’ partnership is being negatively received. | From @CDBurnett7

With training camp just a few weeks away, where do the Cowboys stand roster wise? How deep is the current group of players, where do this offseason’s additions slot in the most recent player rankings, and who is in contention for the top spot? Speaking of the top spot, there’s a lot of self-expectations from Micah Parsons on what he and Trevon Diggs can do.

Before camp gets rolling, Dallas has a decision to make with tight end Dalton Schultz. Will they sign him on an extension on or before the July 15 deadline? There’s an on-field decision to be made on offense as well. Will Ezekiel Elliott stay as the workhorse back or is it time for Tony Pollard to take a huge step in his efficient young career?

Elsewhere, the Cowboys faced criticism over a recent partnership with Black Rifle Coffee, considering their pro-gun image and gun violence around the country. All this and more in the latest news and notes.

Cowboys News: Pollard’s Pro Bowl chances, McCarthy may be safer than thought

The Cowboys backup RB is picked to make his first Pro Bowl, Oxnard dates, the evolution of Deion Sanders, and Mike McCarthy’s job security. | From @ToddBrock24f7

There’s still plenty of time to make predictions about how the 2022 season will unfold for the Dallas Cowboys. Right now, it all seems possible (both good and bad). For instance, one outlet says to keep an eye on backup running back Tony Pollard; this could be the year that gets him his first Pro Bowl nod. Another says Mike McCarthy probably isn’t going anywhere, regardless of which would-be head coaches are waiting in the wings.

What we do know is it all starts with training camp; we’ve got a full schedule for Oxnard. Elsewhere, center Tyler Biadasz has an unexpected perspective on watching the team’s playoff loss to the 49ers five months later, former wideout Amari Cooper makes his full-uniform debut in orange and brown, and ESPN places the Cowboys’ roster squarely in the middle of the pack. All that, plus how Jerry Jones’s tenure stacks up against the league’s other general managers, the surprising evolution of the larger-than-life figure once called Neon Deion, and could fullbacks be making comebacks across the NFL? That’s all ahead in News and Notes.