Patrick Mahomes’ record-breaking deal with the Chiefs could either be a blessing or a curse for the Cowboys in discussions with their franchise quarterback Dak Prescott. Our own K.D. Drummond deep dives into every aspect of the anticipated Prescott extension, including how the Mahomes mega-deal impacts it.
Jerry Jones silence on the recent racial tensions in America has been headline news, and another Cowboy, the newly-signed Dontari Poe, has just voiced his opinion on the issue involving the Dallas’ owner. The NFL and the NFL Players Association have different plans for how the preseason should be handled, The NFL is ready to continue as planned, and the league has revealed to the teams the protocol for training camps to begin in late July. Plus, is Dez Bryant to Dallas a dead rumor? And is the kicker positional battle for the Cowboys closer than people think? All that and more, here in the Cowboys news and notes.
Patrick Mahomes new deal leads to Cowboys, Dak Prescott contract prediction :: Cowboys Wire
The Patrick Mahomes contract reset the quarterback market and set a new bar for the position. The Cowboys are the next team expected to sign their signal caller to a lofty extension, and the Mahomes deal may help lay some guidelines for the next Prescott contract. Our own K.D. Drummond inspects every aspect of the Cowboys and Prescott’s discussions.
5 Questions As The Dak Deal Deadline Nears :: The Mothership
As of now, Dak Prescott will play the 2019-2020 season on the franchise tag. July 15 is a date that means a lot in regards to the contract deliberations, and that deadline is a lot closer than it was when Prescott was first franchise tagged by the Cowboys. Learn more about the potential outcomes of the negotiations between the Cowboys and Prescott.
Cowboys’ Dontari Poe to Jerry Jones: ‘We need to know we have your support’ :: Cowboys Wire
The Dallas Cowboys put out a statement on racial injustice a few weeks ago, but owner Jerry Jones has refrained from putting out a personal statement. It seems odd for the most outspoken owner in American sports to be this quiet on a topic this important, and Dontari Poe is the latest Cowboy to question Jones about his silence.
Who is the best route runner in the NFL? pic.twitter.com/l83Q8gEvLQ
— PFF (@PFF) July 7, 2020
NFL, NFLPA fight over preseason games ‘just getting started’ :: Cowboys Wire
Both the NFL and the NFL Players association want the season to play out as planned, but there are differing opinions on how much of the preseason should be played. Our own Todd Brock reports on how the players want the preseason handled, according to NFLPA President J.C. Trotter, and how that compares to the recent statements from the league office.
Why a Dez Bryant reunion with the Cowboys is not a real possibility :: Blogging The Boys
The Cowboys’ fourth wide receiver is still a question mark, and Dez Bryant wants to return to Dallas for a smaller role than he once had. So why is the reunion seeming unlikely? Matt Holleran from Blogging the Boys discusses some reasons that are keeping Bryant on the market.
NFL sends COVID-19 protocols for camp, preseason to clubs :: NFL.com
A meaty- and sobering- 40-page document has hit the inboxes of all 32 NFL teams, outlining everything from laundry procedures and media access to player testing and symptom monitoring guidelines.
#Colts QB Philip Rivers raised a big question on NFLPA call Friday: If a player tests positive for COVID-19 during Super Bowl week but is asymptomatic, would he have no choice but to sit?
Answer was yes — but if he later has two negative tests 24 hrs apart, he could be cleared.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 6, 2020
Nationals cancel practice because of testing delays :: ProFootballTalk
In an MLB development that merits watching by the NFL, the Washington Nationals canceled their Monday practice session after the results of Covid tests taken on Friday- promised within 24 hours- were still unknown as of Monday morning. It’s a troubling omen for the prospect of bringing sports back in the current climate.
Film Room: Who is the better Cowboys CB – Jourdan Lewis or Anthony Brown? :: Dallas Morning News
John Owning went into this head-to-head examination thinking he knew who the better corner was. While his film study leads him to find “that the two are much closer than the other side’s fans will lead you to believe,” Owning changes his mind and gives the former Wolverine the slightest of nods over the ex-Boilermaker.
Mailbag: Are we writing off Forbath too soon? :: The Mothership
The signing of Greg Zuerlein and his reunion in Dallas with new special teams guru John Fassel was big news. But don’t pack Kai Forbath’s bags quite yet. He was perfect in three games as a Cowboy last year, and at this position, consistency routinely beats name recognition.