Cowboys News: Championship dreams made of special teams, defensive schemes

The Cowboys new additions to the roster have certainly stood out, and Mike McCarthy has only one goal and it’s to win the Super Bowl.

Mike McCarthy has yet to coach a game in Dallas, but the former Super Bowl winning coach already has his eyes set on achieving the ultimate goal again. The Cowboys offense should pick up where they left off last year, especially if new offensive line coach Joe Philbin can find the right combination up front. CeeDee Lamb has done nothing but electrify at his first practices, and he’s seemingly the fourth option on this explosive Cowboys offesnse.

The Dallas defense has more questions to answer than the offense. With defensive coordinator Mike Nolan fresh scheme, and a number of additions on that side of the ball, there is real optimisthe defense can be good enough to make the Cowboys dream a reality. Veteran defensive backs Daryl Worley and Anthony Brown will be important for a young secondary. Aldon Smith and Everson Griffen can turn a Dallas weakness, the pass rush, into a real strength.

Zuerlein expected to be ‘one of the top kickers’ again after 2019 injury :: Cowboys Wire

There is high praise and hype for “Greg the Leg” coming into 2020. New special teams coach John “Bones” Fassel is optimistic that Zuerlein will return to form.

Cowboys camp 2020: DeMarcus Lawrence, ‘monster’ Aldon Smith leading way for revamped, unpredictable defense :: CBS Sports

With new defensive cordinator Mike Nolan the Dallas Cowboys defense projects to be more versatile and less predictable. Despite the loss of defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, the Cowboys still have the personnel to employ, and succeed in Nolan’s new, turnover-focused, scheme.

Anthony Brown went from FA afterthought to pushing for starting CB snaps :: Cowboys Wire

Cowboys Wire’s player profiles turn the spotlight on cornerback Anthony Brown. Brown is ready to make an impact under the leadership of a new regime.

Aldon Smith’s return appears to be everything Cowboys hoped :: Cowboys Wire

Head coach Mike McCarthy is impressed thus far with the early days of training camp for Aldon Smith. Mentally, physically and emotionally, he’s off to a great start.

McCarthy: Cowboys are ‘in this to win a championship’ :: Cowboys Wire

Mike McCarthy was recently asked if the Cowboys had Super Bow-or-bust aspirations, and McCarthy made it very clear that Dallas has their eyes set on winning it all. “We’re in this to win a championship. Make no bones about it,” the new Cowboys head coach said.

Camp Stars: Veteran CB Stands Out With Big Day :: The Mothership

Cowboys staff writers pick a player on each side of the ball that has made a positive impression through six days of camp. Newly-signed defensive back Daryl Worley has caught just about everyone’s attention.

Cowboys offensive line coach Joe Philbin will have his hands full in 2020 :: Blogging The Boys

On paper the Cowboys still have one of the best offensives lines in the league. But the game isn’t played on paper, and injuries are a real thing. If the season was to start today both La’el Collins and Tyron Smith might not be able to suit up. Good thing for the Cowboys is that new offensive line coach Joe Philbin has seen it all in his 36 years of coaching football.

The Old 97’s’ new album: Why Dallas Cowboys legend Roger Staubach is on the cover :: Rolling Stone

The alt-country band from Dallas looked to local and numerically-appropriate inspiration for the cover art of their latest album, entitled Twelfth. The Cowboys legend not only gave his permission (his kids are fans of the band), but he even personally went to the league and team owner Jerry Jones to help secure the photo rights.

Sean Lee’s most recent injury traces back to Cowboys S&C phase :: Cowboys Wire

Few players have consistently battled injuries in their career as much as Sean Lee. The former All-Pro has been limited through the beginning of camp, and the limiting injury can be traced back to strength and conditioning this summer. Learn more about Lee’s status weeks before the season begins.

Mailbag: Who’s Winning More, The WRs Or DBs? :: The Mothership

How are the DBs in Dallas holding up against all the offensive talent? Could Connor Williams play tackle if the injuries at the position continue to exist? Cowboys writers  David Helman & Rob Phillips

[vertical-gallery id=652882][lawrence-newsletter]