Cowboys News: Aldon-commish talks, Lawrence says sacks on way up

Aldon Smith met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about possible reinstatement. Former Redskins quarterbacks offer Dak Prescott advice.

Aldon Smith has embarked on a new journey back to the NFL after a five-year absence. Recently, he met with league commissioner Roger Goodell and now awaits a decision on his reinstatement. Former Redskins quarterbacks Joe Theismann and Kirk Cousins offer Dak Prescott different perspectives about his current contract situation.

Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones says the team is all in on Prescott but believes paying too much can cripple the organization chances to win. With rookies, Trevon Diggs and Reggie Robinson set to take over as the teams starting outside corners, Jourdan Lewis and Anthony Brown will be an interesting battle for who where’s the crown in the slot. How the Cowboys had an interest in two other quarterbacks besides Ben DiNucci, the appreciation Diggs has for his mom, and Michael Gallup being ready for another big year are covered in the news and notes.


Cowboys have configuration decisions galore on OL in 2020 :: Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys have been building their depth around some of their stars on the offensive line are faced with plenty of decisions to make as to who goes where.


Cowboys followed the lead of strengthening a strength on its roster by adding to its passing attack :: Blogging The Boys

The drafting of wide receiver Cee Dee Lamb adds to the already hyped duo of Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup. This compares to the Washington Redskins adding a defensive end to their already scary front seven. Strengthening a strength mode.


Film room: 3 underrated traits among 2020 Cowboys draftees, including CeeDee Lamb’s punt return ability :: The Dallas Morning News

While you already know what the 2020 Dallas Cowboys draft class can potentially add to their position’s depth charts, check out an even deeper look at some of the extra nuggets some of the draftees can offer to the squad.


Will Jourdan Lewis or Anthony Brown be the Cowboys Top Nickel CB in 2020? :: Inside The Star

Rookies Trevon Diggs and Reggie Robinson have the inside track to the Cowboys starting outside corners. However, Jourdan Lewis and Anthony Brown are set to engage in a battle for who will take the reigns nickel corner.


Cowboys’ Aldon Smith meets with Goodell, awaits reinstatement :: Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys gave former All-Pro defensive end Aldon Smith a chance a redemption when they signed him on April 1. Now, after meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, he awaits a decision on his possible reinstatement.


Stephen Jones: Paying QBs too much ‘decreases your chances to win’ :: Cowboys Wire

Cowboys CEO Stephen reiterates the franchise wants Dak Prescott with the organization long-term, but that too much money in the quarterback bank will hurt the team’s chances to win. He discussed a myriad of other things, such as the schedule, Cowboys’ lack of success and moving on from Jason Garrett.


The Dallas Cowboys already favored in 11 of their 16 games for the 2020 season :: Blogging The Boys

BetOnline has America’s Team favored in 11 of their 16 games in 2020.


WR Michael Gallup is Primed for Another Productive Season in 2020 :: NGSC Sports

The addition of rookie receiver CeeDee Lamb has the city of Dallas buzzing, but third-year sensation Michael Gallup shouldn’t be lost in the shadows.


Cowboys had interest in two other developmental QBs in the draft besides Ben DiNucci :: Blogging The Boys

Before drafting Ben DiNucci in the seventh-round, the Cowboys had their eyes on quarterbacks James Morgan and Nate Stanley.


‘The sack number will be back up’: Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence talks the franchise tag, Dak Prescott and more :: Dallas Morning News

DeMarcus Lawrence joins Marcellus Wiley and Jason Whitlock of Fox Sports 1’s “Speak for Yourself” to discuss numerous Cowboys topics.


‘I can’t thank her enough’: Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs appreciates mother’s will, sacrifice during his journey to the NFL :: Dallas Morning News

After the passing of his father in 2008, Trevon Diggs saw his mother play the role of both parents during his journey to the NFL.


What they’re saying about Dak Prescott: Joe Theismann advises ‘take the money’; Kirk Cousins says tag ‘can be your friend’ :: Dallas Morning News

Former Redskins quarterbacks Joe Theismann and Kirk Cousins offer advice to Dak Prescott while he looks to secure a long-term deal with the Cowboys.


Stephen Jones updates the status of suspended players Aldon Smith and Randy Gregory :: Blogging The Boys

Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones gives the latest on Aldon Smith and Randy Gregory as both await reinstatement.

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