The Great Wall of Dallas is still standing strong, according to one respected outlet. The great cornerback debate rages on, and the great deadline to a Dak Prescott deal hasn’t changed despite Patrick Mahomes resetting the market. Oh yeah, and this just in: CeeDee Lamb was pretty great in college. Like, historically great.
The Cowboys’ star rusher did some good for needy Dallas families, and the team’s top pass-rusher did some good back home by signing up folks in his hometown to vote. All that, plus a look at the Cowboys’ “starting five,” a look at which Cowboys are poised for comeback campaigns, and a West Coast mayor is California Dreaming about America’s Team coming back to Oxnard. Here comes the News and Notes.
NFL offensive line rankings: All 32 units entering the 2020 NFL season :: Pro Football Focus
The Cowboys’ front five is seemingly always among the league’s best. Despite losing Travis Frederick and factoring in some uncertainty about Connor Williams, the O-line still ranks third overall in PFF’s list going in to 2020.
Kris Richard wasn’t the only Cowboys coach to favor Anthony Brown over Jourdan Lewis :: Blogging The Boys
Prior to Kris Richard, who joined the coaching staff in 2018, Matt Eberflus and Joe Baker also favored Anthony Brown over Jourdan Lewis.
Why the Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott deadline hasn’t changed :: Blogging The Boys
Tom Ryle of Blogging The Boys breaks down how even with Patrick Mahomes getting a record-setting deal, it doesn’t change things for the Cowboys and Dak Prescott.
3 moves the Cowboys should make, but won’t: Dallas can do without a traditional fullback on the roster :: Dallas Morning News
John Owning discusses eliminating the traditional fullback, creating competition for punter Chris Jones, and signing a capable swing tackle as three moves the Cowboys should make.
Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott, over COVID, donates $85K to families in need :: Cowboys Wire
In person and wearing a mask, the star running back made good on a spring promotion of exclusive merchandise and delivered a giant check to a Dallas-area food bank. The funds will help over 400,000 families in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
What’s the holdup in Randy Gregory’s reinstatement request? :: Inside The Star
Gregory officially applied for reinstatement back in March. After four months, why hasn’t there been a decision?
— CeeDee Lamb (@_CeeDeeThree) July 7, 2020
Bucky Brooks’s top 5 ‘starting fives ‘ in the NFL :: NFL.com
The network analyst examines each team’s primary playmakers. Say hello to Elliott, Pollard, Cooper, Gallup, and Lamb in the No. 5 spot.
Dak Prescott among top earners in NFLPA group licensing :: Inside The Star
The Cowboys quarterback finished fourth among NFL players in royalties for 2019.
NFL player from Aiken County gives out masks at voter registration drive :: WJBF.com
DeMarcus Lawrence got some love from his local news station after he returned home to South Carolina to hand out masks and help register citizens to vote over the July 4 weekend.
Oxnard mayor confident the Dallas Cowboys will be back again :: Ventura County Star
Coronavirus precautions are keeping the Cowboys in Frisco for 2020’s training camp, but the outgoing mayor of their summer home believes America’s Team will keep coming back to Cali.
Ravens announce attendance cap for 2020; what about Cowboys? :: Cowboys Wire
The Baltimore Ravens will allow their home stadium to be under 20 percent full this fall, per a team announcement. That same percentage would make for an awfully intimate crowd in JerryWorld.
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