It’s just weeks before the start of training camp, and there are so many questions the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL as a whole are facing. Some believe the season will take place, but a modified version- fewer games, no preseason, or some other change- seems increasingly likely.
If the coaching staff turnover is factored in, the Cowboys’ roster has certainly changed more this offseason than in recent years. The lack of in-person offseason programs doesn’t do them any favors, but all teams are having to adjust. Jourdan Lewis has a chance to break out, and a breakout may lead him to an expensive extension a year from now. HaHa Clinton-Dix could be a potential upgrade in the defensive backfield, and there’s a massive opportunity for the yet-to-be-named fourth wide receiver on the roster. All that and more; here are the news and notes for June 28, 2020.
After the big three, which wide receivers should make the Cowboys roster? :: Blogging The Boys
The Cowboys’ fourth receiver spot is one of the biggest roster question marks heading into training camp in Dallas. Dan Rogers from Blogging the Boys dives into all the potential candidates for the final wideout slot.
7 NFL players who should look forward to free agency in 2021 :: Bleacher Report
With the departure of Byron Jones, Jourdan Lewis has a great chance for a breakout year. If Lewis does step up this season, he could have his sights set on a big payday.
"I’m the biggest Jamal Adams fan out there, I just don’t think the Cowboys will give the Jets as much as they want in this situation." –@darrenwoodson28 @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/QJwrMAjp2Y
— Pat McAfee Show Quotes (@Patmcafeequotes) June 28, 2020
How NFL teams are managing the transition for this year’s rookie class :: Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated‘s Albert Breer talks with a Los Angeles Rams coach on the differences and challenges this unique virtual offseason has created.
Highest rushing grades in goal to go situations since 2015:
1. Aaron Jones – 82.5
2. Marlon Mack – 76.5
3. Marshawn Lynch – 75.6
4. Dak Prescott – 73.7 pic.twitter.com/nDmU8VZFM4— PFF (@PFF) June 28, 2020
What will HaHa Clinton-Dix bring to the Cowboys defense? :: Inside The Star
HaHa Clinton-Dix signed a one-year deal in the offseason with the Cowboys. The former first-round talent out of Alabama hasn’t necessarily lived up to his potential, but his consistent production and ability to play both safety positions should prove valuable for the Dallas defense.
Most likely to least likely: Running through 10 Dallas Cowboys-related scenarios :: The Athletic
With the continuing pandemic, no one knows just how the NFL season schedule will unfold. The Athletic’s Jon Machota does his best to rank the most likely events that can happen for the Cowboys this season.
Nobody wanted to see @_CeeDeeThree in space 👀⚡️ pic.twitter.com/1lFRIj6pu2
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) June 28, 2020
Six NFL pre-training camp predictions: Colin Kaepernick stays unsigned, preseason reduced or scrapped, more :: CBS Sports
Dak Prescott signed his franchise tag, though many believe that will be temporary while he and the Cowboys work out a long term deal. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports predicts that long-term extension won’t happen this season.
Congratulations to @CameronNewton that’s major 🙏🏿 https://t.co/ZGALliq0Me
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) June 29, 2020
Adrian Peterson calls NFL’s RB pay ‘disrespectful;’ ‘we are valuable’ :: TMZ Sports
Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott had to hold out of training camp to land his megacontract; now the Vikings’ Dalvin Cook is threatening to do the same. The 35-year-old Peterson, in the final year of his current deal in Washington, says he’s fed up with NFL owners trying to short-change their backfield workhorses.
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