Mike McCarthy is one of the very best coaches in the NFL, but entering his first season with the Cowboys, he faces several challenges with an unusual offseason due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anthony Brown has been a solid cornerback during his four-year career, but with guys like rookie Trevon Diggs and Jourdan Lewis on the roster, is his worth being overlooked?
Joe Looney filled in for recently-retired center Travis Frederick in 2018 and held his own, and now finds himself in a similar situation entering this season. The Cowboys further buffered their defensive front with Neville Gallimore, whose unique skill set has him in position to contribute early. The possibility of no preseason games, tight end David Njuko not being a fit in Dallas, and four reasons to be excited about the 2020 Dallas Cowboys and more are covered in the news and notes.
Looney Tunes: Earning starting nod again for Cowboys will be music to big man’s ears :: Cowboys Wire
Looney was a breath of fresh air in 2018 when Frederick miss the season battling Guillian-Barre Syndrome. Dave Sturchio breaks down how he’s in a similar position heading into 2020 as the front runner to take over for the former All-Pro.
Spirit of ’76: The year the Dallas Cowboys wore red, white, and blue :: Cowboys Wire
Tony Brock of Cowboys Wire talks about the Cowboys wore a red, white, blue stripe on their helmet during the country’s bicentennial celebration in 1976.
Hard as Steele: UDFA’s journey to Cowboys roster daunting not impossible :: Cowboys Wire
Cowboys Wire’s Tony Thompson discusses undrafted offensive tackle Terence Steele’s college background and outlook for making the Cowboys roster.
Gallimore’s 1st step to QB is 1st step Cowboys immortality :: Cowboys Wire
Cowboys Wire’s K.D. Drummond examines the third-round rookie’s skill set and competition for playing time this season.
Tight End David Njoku Doesn’t Make Sense for the Dallas Cowboys :: Inside The Star
Inside The Star’s John Williams breaks down how a high asking price, inconsistency, and the potential of Blake Jarwin are the reasons why adding David Njuko doesn’t make sense for the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys: Is this defensive player underrated? :: The Landry Hat
The potential of rookie cornerback Trevon Diggs and Jourdan Lewis getting more opportunities are encouraging signs for the secondary. However, with four relatively solid years in the NFL under his belt, and inking a three-year deal worth $15.5 million, Anthony Brown is a piece on the backend that might be undervalued.
Mike McCarthy faces uniquely long list of challenges to start first season as Cowboys head coach :: Dallas Morning News
New head coach Mike McCarthy has been hindered by the current COVID-19 pandemic in preparation for his first season with the Dallas Cowboys. Limited interaction and an all but eliminated offseason program create several obstacles for the former Super Bowl-winning coach in 2020.
Undrafted Kendrick Rogers Brings Size, Speed to Cowboys WR Competition :: Inside The Star
The Cowboys are loaded at wide receiver with Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, and CeeDee Lamb. But undrafted wide receiver Kendrick Rogers has the size and speed to challenge Cedrick Wilson and Devin Smith for roster spots.
It is possible that there might not be any preseason games at all this season :: Blogging The Boys
The current COVID-19 pandemic has changed all normal procedures taken by the NFL in preparation for a new season, including having two preseason games already canceled. With that being said, it’s highly possible there aren’t any preseason games at all.
Happy 4th: Four reasons to be excited about the 2020 Dallas Cowboys :: Blogging The Boys
From a new era under Mike McCarthy to the addition of CeeDee Lamb, they are several reasons to be excited about the 2020 Dallas Cowboys.
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