News doesn’t take a holiday, and the long weekend has seen several of the major players in the Cowboys’ current soap opera make a starring appearance. Jamal Adams, Dak Prescott, even Carson Wentz are in the headlines in Cowboys Nation.
Travis Frederick thinks the team is poised for success in 2020, and an online betting expert agrees. The team may have given up on chasing Everson Griffen, but Jason Witten hasn’t given up his mentoring role of Blake Jarwin. Look for Neville Gallimore to make a splash in his rookie year, and DeMarcus Lawrence makes a literal splash in his latest workout. That’s all on tap in the Memorial Day edition of News and Notes.
Report: ‘No traction’ for Cowboys’ pursuit of Jamal Adams :: ProFootballTalk
The flicker of hope may now be just the last glimmer of a dying ember for Cowboys fans who covet the Pro Bowl safety. Not only do the Jets apparently have no intention of trading Adams, the notion of chasing such a deal reportedly has “no traction” currently in the Dallas front office.
Exclusive: Troy Aikman – ‘I love Dak Prescott; the Dallas Cowboys will pay him” :: 105.3 The Fan
The Ring of Honor quarterback admits to being a little confused by the hoopla over Dak Prescott’s contract status, since it’s a given he’ll be a Cowboy in 2020. But Aikman made it crystal-clear to the Dallas radio station on Monday that he believes the club will reach an agreement with their starting passer, “and he’ll have a long-term contract as opposed to playing under the franchise tag this year.”
After recent call, Jarwin still learns from Witten :: The Mothership
Despite now being a Las Vegas Raider, the eleven-time Pro Bowler continues to be a mentor to Blake Jarwin, who moves from understudy to likely starter in Dallas. In a phone call several weeks ago, Jarwin says Witten “just told me ‘good luck, I’m excited for you. What an awesome opportunity this is for you.’ He just wants to make sure I don’t take anything for granted and push myself daily.”
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— DeMarcus Lawrence (@TankLawrence) May 26, 2020
Eagles blogger provides fair, level-headed evaluation of Prescott-Wentz debate :: Cowboys Wire
The two Class of 2016 quarterbacks will always be pitted head-to-head, like Coke-versus-Pepsi. One Philadelphia writer sets aside his fandom, dives deep into the film… and comes away with a solid perspective on who is better. The real winner here is everyone who enjoys the good old-fashioned back-and-forth rivalry that could help decide the NFC East for years.
Odds favor the Dallas Cowboys to take the NFC East :: The Landry Hat
2019 was a major disappointment for Cowboys Nation, but there’s encouraging news, at least according to one online outlet focused on betting odds. The Action Network has the Cowboys as the favorites to win the division after doing so in 2014, 2016, and 2018.
Retired Dallas Cowboys’ Travis Frederick lines up to take on his biggest opponent yet :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Pro Bowl center has dropped over 30 pounds, is down one shirt size, and has shaved his trademark beard. But he’s attacking childhood hunger with his usual ferocity in light of the current pandemic crisis. As for his former co-workers, Frederick says, “The team is set up extremely well. The front office did a great job of getting people in place. On paper, it looks like a really, really solid team. They have a chance to go far.”
Cowboys’ lack of interest in Everson Griffen now clear? :: Inside the Star
To many, the former Viking seemed to be a perfect free agency fit in Dallas. But with the recent reinstatement of Aldon Smith and the team’s belief that Randy Gregory will soon follow, the addition of another defensive end has become much less a priority.
Predicting every NFL team’s 2020 surprise rookie gem :: Bleacher Report
Sure, first-nighters are supposed to make an immediate impact. But which later-round pick is poised to make the biggest leap in their freshman year in the pros? This list spotlights third-rounder Neville Gallimore from Oklahoma for his rare versatility.
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