Cowboys News: Woods for 2020 Pro Bowl, DiNucci stock up, uni watch

Have the Cowboys found another gem at the quarterback position? Can their returning starting safety emerge on a national level? What’s the latest on the HoF game and how does a lack of practice impact the team?

The first preseason game, the Hall of Fame game between Dallas and Pittsburgh, is surprisingly right around the corner. Training camp is set for July 22, and the season-opening game is only 15 days after that. It seems very unlikely fans will be there, and there’s even a chance its cancelled all together. How will this shortened offseason impact the Cowboys and their mostly new coaching staff? Only time will tell but the Cowboys staff writers give their best guesses.

ESPN determined that Eli Manning, and not Tony Romo, was the NFC East quarterback of the decade. That may not be right, but a number of other Cowboys deservingly made the list. Similar to Romo, Ben DiNucci is an unknown, small-school QB prospect, that has some real positive traits making him an intriguing third QB and project for McCarthy and coompany. Xavier Woods is ready to take the next step in 2020, and Amari Cooper teaches a class on route running. All that and more, here are the Cowboys news and notes for June 16, 2020.

Ohio governor says Cowboys-Steelers HoF game may be sans fans :: Cowboys Wire

If, and it’s a big if, the game still happens, the governor of the host state is warning it will not look like anything they’ve put on before.

Mailbag: How Does Lack Of Practice Time Figure? :: Dallas Cowboys

Would the Cowboys retain the rights to Travis Frederick in a similar fashion to Witten’s retirement in 2018? Will the lack of a real offseason hurt the players or help them by keeping them fresh? Cowboys’ staff writers David Helman & Jonny Auping try their best to answer these fan questions.

Film room: 3 Cowboys who will soar in 2020, including how Xavier Woods can evolve into a Pro Bowl-caliber safety :: Dallas Morning News

John Owning  is one of the best sources for breakdowns of what players do and don’t do well. In this article he examines three young talents in Dallas, and details how each could have their best season to-date.

Position Breakdown: Defensive End :: Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys upgraded their defensive tackles in the offseason, but the defensive end position is another story. We know DeMarcus Lawrence is elite, but he really needs to be just that in the upcoming season. Project players like Aldon Smith and Randy Gregory will attempt to replace Robert Quinn. Johnny Auping takes a deeper looks at the Dallas pass rushers.

Romo skipped on ESPN’s NFCE All-Decade team littered with Cowboys :: Cowboys Wire

ESPN released their NFC East all-decade team. While many Cowboys made the cut, the absence of Tony Romo in favor of Eli Manning has Cowboy fans up in arms.

Evaluating James Madison’s Ben DiNucci, the Cowboys’ latest developmental QB :: The Athletic

Ben DiNucci is relatively unknown because he played at James Madison University. Bob Sturm of The Athletic digs deep into the tape, and discovers that there is a lot to like from the young gunslinger, especially considering where he stands on the depth chart.

Cowboys Amari Cooper breaks down how he skillfully breaks down defenders :: Cowboys Wire

Amari Cooper sits down with NFL Network’s Kurt Warner and Brian Baldinger to talk about the nuance, patience, and technique he uses to confuse, and outplay opposing defensive backs.

NFL’s top 10 divisional rivalries: Cowboys-Eagles, Packers-Bears battle for top spot on all-time list :: CBS Sports

The Cowboys and the other three NFC East teams area all some of the biggest rivalries in the league. The Cowboys-Eagles matchup, especially in the last two decades, has stood out more than ever. Find out where that rivalry ranks amongst the whole league.

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