Cowboys News: 2020 breakout candidates, refs may struggle out box with no help

Dallas Cowboys news and notes for July 31, 2020.

The NFL was ready to implement serious changes in the way on-field officials communicated with the replay officials, but without a preseason to test the league has ended that experiment before it got started/

The Dallas Cowboys have a chance to have one of the best records in the league in 2020, but it could depend on a few players have their breakout seasons. Two players to watch who could become household names include safety Xavier Woods and cornerback Chidobe Auzie. Another young corner, Trevon Diggs, spent the summer competing with his all-pro brother, and many are placing high expectations on the Alabama product. Plus, the latest from Stephen Jones regarding the future of Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.

Expanded booth-to-official communication nixed for 2020 :: NFL

The NFL was ready to test expanded booth-to-official communication this upcoming season, but with no preseason to test things out, the league has chose to wait to implement these new technologies. No preseason along with no camp visits so the refs can warm up before the regular season? Yikes.

Stephen Jones: Cowboys Super Bowl would ‘create more value’ for Prescott’s new deal :: Cowboys Wire

Many believe that the Cowboys inability to sign Dak Prescott to a long term deal this offseason points to Prescott not being Dallas quarterback of the future. Stephen Jones recently voiced his opinions on the matter, and Jones believes just the opposite.

20Q: Which Players Are Primed For A Big Season? :: Cowboys Official Team Site

Michael Gallup, Xavier Woods, and Chidobe Awuzie are all massively important to the Cowboys success in 2020, but which one is most likely to break out and become a pro-bowl level player? The Cowboys staff writers debate the biggest breakout candidate heading into the season.

Every NFL franchise’s best team of the Super Bowl era: One of Cowboys’ ’90s teams cracks all-time list :: CBS Sports

CBS Sports determined the best team ever for each NFL franchise. The Cowboys have five Super Bowl winning teams to choose from, follow the link above to find out which Dallas roster made the cut.

Cowboys still richest sports franchise in the history of earth :: Cowboys Wire

Five years ago the Cowboys became the most valuable sports franchise in the world, and they haven’t looked back. Forbes ranked the most valuable sports teams and the Cowboys were first again, and by half a billion dollars this year.

Cowboys season preview: Projecting floor, ceiling for 2020 record :: NFL

The Cowboys had one of the best offenses in football a year ago, and an average defense, but that shouldn’t add up to an 8-8 record. NFL Network previews all the aspects of the Cowboys upcoming season, including a best-case scenario projection and a worst-case scenario projection.

Sibling Rivalry: Cowboys rookie CB Trevon Diggs sharpened offseason skills vs brother Stefon :: Cowboys Wire

Without a traditional off season, it has been harder for NFL players to get their regular training regimen in. Luckily for rookie Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, he and his pro-bowl brother Stefon Diggs have used each other to improve their skills this summer.

Mailbag: Configuring A COVID-19 Practice Squad? :: The Mothership

In the latest edition of Mailbag, Cowboy’s staff writers David Helman & Jonny Auping do their best to answer fan questions. This edition’s questions revolve around how teams will use the practice squad in this unique season, and does Devin Smith have the best shot at becoming the fourth Cowboy wide receiver?

Francis Bernard has chance to go from UDFA to Cowboys LB rotation :: The CowboysWire

The CowboysWire player profiles continue as Francis Bernard is up and has a legitimate shot to shoot up the linebacker depth chart.

Cowboys rook Tyler Biadasz speaks on ‘concrete message’ camp safety, injury :: The CowboysWire

The Rookie center dives into Mike McCarthy’s message to the 2020 Cowboys team. Addresses his past injury and claims he’s 100%.

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