More and more pieces of everyday life are going virtual in the COVID-19 world, including how NFL prospects are interviewing with teams, and even how they’ll be virtually welcomed to the next level by commissioner Roger Goodell.
There’s also official odds on Ezekiel Elliott’s winning the 2020 MVP award, news on Dez Bryant’s latest step on the Cowboys comeback trail, and details on how Robert Quinn picked his new team. Plenty of draft-day options to mull over, including a heavy focus on wide receivers. The team’s cornerback conundrum gets some debate, Joe Looney gets another look, and get a load of which NBA legend almost became a Dallas Cowboy.
NFL, EA Sports to create virtual 2020 draft moments :: NFL.com
The draft-day commish hugs will live on for some NFL prospects, at least virtually. The company behind the NFL Madden video game series is working on a batch of virtual clips so that the incoming rookies can see their big selection moment play out on TV, even if they won’t be able to experience it for real.
Dez Bryant works with Prescott, fueling fans eager for a reunion :: Cowboys Wire
Dez Bryant has been vocal all offseason about re-joining the Cowboys. Yesterday, he took arguably the biggest step yet toward making that a possibility. Our own Dave Sturchio breaks down a workout between two Cowboys icons.
A perfect fit? One wide receiver from the draft who could solve the Cowboys slot issue :: Blogging the Boys
A lesser talked-about WR that the Cowboys wouldn’t have to spend their top pick on? Van Jefferson out of Florida is a potential replacement for Randall Cobb in the slot.
Penn State WR KJ Hamler Fits Slot Need for the Cowboys :: Inside The Star
Losing Randall Cobb in free agency is a blow to the Cowboys offense. Cobb worked well out of the slot, just like Cole Beasley had before him. KJ Hamler, though, has the skillset to replace Cobb’s production, and then some.
Baylor WR Denzel Mims on Cowboys radar for 2020 NFL Draft :: Cowboys Wire
Also in wide receiver news, one the NFL Combine’s winners has reportedly already met with the Dallas front office using quarantine-safe technology. The Baylor burner worked out privately for the Cardinals and Buccaneers prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. Since then, he’s FaceTimed with eight other clubs- including the Cowboys- with more virtual visits to come.
NFL Draft Is Approaching. Did You Know Pat Riley Was Almost A Dallas Cowboy? :: Forbes
In an interesting tidbit, this NBA legend almost made his name in a different sport. How would Pat Riley’s pro sports career been different had he joined the Cowboys?
Robert Quinn landed with Bears after ‘coin flip’ decision :: 670 The Score
The former Cowboy raised a few eyebrows when he said during a media conference call that his decision to sign with either the Bears or Falcons “boiled down to… a coin flip.” After several news outlets ran with the quote, the Bears had to come out later in the day to clarify that Quinn’s remark was not meant to be taken literally.
Doc of the Day: Quincy Carter & Tony Romo :: The Mothership
With the entire world staying home, people are looking for things to add to their viewing playlists. And what’s better than young Tony Romo? This Cowboys documentary details the earliest parts of his career.
Yahoo Sports’ top 2020 NFL draft prospects, No. 30: Alabama CB Trevon Diggs :: Yahoo Sports
It’s no secret that the Cowboys are in the market for a cornerback. Alabama’s Trevon Diggs is a prospect the Dallas staff will certainly do their homework on.
Dallas Cowboys: Is trading for CB Patrick Peterson an option? :: Sport DFW
Rather than drafting a collegiate cornerback based on need, the Cowboys may consider trading for an experienced one now. Arizona reportedly shopped their eight-time Pro Bowler last season. Maybe the Dallas front office makes an offer now that he’s entering the final year of his contract.
What’s Up: Is Jumbo Joe The Frontrunner? :: The Mothership
Replacing Travis Frederick is no small feat. But the Cowboys found themselves having to do that just two seasons ago. Will they try Joe Looney at center again? Or should the team look elsewhere?
Cowboys’ free-agency work needs better results than recent past :: ESPN
Dallas typically isn’t a big player in the annual free-agency frenzy… but 2020 has been anything but typical. The last time the Cowboys added as many free agents as they have this year? 2017. But that didn’t work out quite the way anyone hoped.
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