Cowboys fans may have been cheated out of seeing their team play the Hall of Fame Game and a couple alums get enshrined in Canton this weekend, but one outlet is forecasting which current Dallas players might just receive bronze busts in the future, when their playing days are done.
In other news, lots of talk about the wideouts as Michael Gallup goes under the microscope entering his third season, Amari Cooper and Co. could hold the key to the team’s success this year, and Ezekiel Elliott dispels the notion that the group’s 1,000-yard-times-three expectations will put a dent in his workload. Randy Gregory is frustrated about his reinstatement status, the defense could be in for a big boost in 2020, and the coronavirus has not only made this year’s practice squad assembly more interesting… it’ll also have players self-policing their own teams anonymously as clubs navigate COVID-19 protocols. That’s all on tap in this edition of News and Notes.
Projecting future Hall of Famers for all 32 NFL teams :: ESPN
On the eve of what was supposed to be Hall of Fame Weekend, Bill Barnwell says Ezekiel Elliott, Zack Martin, and Tyron Smith are “likely” to eventually get gold jackets. Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper are “in the running.” DeMarcus Lawrence, Leighton Vander Esch, and Gerald McCoy could make it to Canton, too.
3 ways Michael Gallup can have his best season yet :: Inside The Star
Michael Gallup took a huge leap in 2019 with over 1,100 receiving yards. With improvement in a few areas and added firepower around him in the form of CeeDee Lamb, he can be even better in 2020.
Building the Cowboys’ practice squad is much more interesting than in the past :: Blogging The Boys
With COVID-19 testing and new rules set in place, the building of practice squad rosters has become more intriguing.
Cowboys DE Randy Gregory vents on being stuck ‘in limbo’ over reinstatement :: Cowboys Wire
The suspended defensive end took to Twitter to voice his frustration over his reinstatement status, blaming “Covid and testing” as the reason he hasn’t been able to prove he’s complying with the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
The NFLPA today sent players a phone number for them to report NFL teams’ violations of the agreed upon COVID-19 protocols, sources say. Players can text the number but they will remain anonymous. The union can file a grievance on players’ behalves for perceived violations.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 5, 2020
Understanding the Cowboys defensive tackle position group and how we could see a surprise :: Blogging The Boys
Limited roster spots have made things interesting when it comes to the question of who will make the Cowboys roster as defensive tackle.
The Dallas Cowboys defensive line better than last season? :: The Landry Hat
The Cowboys beefed up their defensive front by adding veteran help in free agency and young talent in the NFL Draft. These additions could make them even more formidable than they were in 2019.
NFL history says Cowboys will be successful if wide receivers meet expectations :: The Athletic
Amari Cooper thinks the Cowboys can be the sixth team in NFL history with three 1,000-yard receivers. With the previous five teams all finishing with winning records, the odds of success are in the Cowboys’ favor if they achieve this milestone in 2020.
Elliott defiantly rejects idea Cowboys WR trio will steal his touches :: Cowboys Wire
One NFL reporter wondered on social media what three 1,000-yard receivers would mean for Elliott’s workload in 2020. Elliott put a stop to the pot-stirring speculation, tweeting, “We all gonna EAT.”
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