News: Cowboys-Cardinals coverage, Will McClay speaks, Zack’s rare gift

The desert loss was costly. Also, catching up with Terrance Williams, Moose’s HoF chances, and a rookie stays out of trouble with Mama. | From @ToddBrock24f7

Friday evening got off to a promising start, with Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott out on the field throwing in pregame warmups, even though he wouldn’t be playing versus the Cardinals. But things in Glendale turned gloomy as the team not only lost a close game, but lost a handful of players in the process.

Apart from the second preseason contest of the offseason, we take a deep dive into one of the things that makes Zack Martin so good, the seldom-heard-from Will McClay talks about what’s impressed him in training camp, and there are roster predictions to mull over. Also, where does the Cowboys offense rank heading into 2021? One rookie is watching his mouth around the HBO cameras, one former Dallas receiver has found a new way to extend his football career, one iconic fan favorite remains outside gold-jacket talk, and the team says goodbye to Cali and comes home to Texas. Welcome to the News and Notes.