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Full OTA’s for the Dallas Cowboys begin on May 25 and now, six of the 11 Dallas draft picks are under contract. The pair of Jabril Cox and Josh Ball signed their deals on Thursday. Rookie nose tackle Quinton Bohanna spoke about his role in defensive coordinator Dan Quinn’s defense, citing his sheer power.

Class of 2021 Hall of Famer and Cowboys legend Drew Pearson announced that Hall of Famer Roger Staubach will be his presenter, another big moment for the duo who was infamous during the 1970s in Dallas.

PFF released rankings for quarterbacks and running backs for 2021 and where do the likes of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott stack up compared to the rest of the NFL?

Here are the latest news and notes.

Full OTA’s for the Dallas Cowboys begin on May 25 and now, six of the 11 Dallas draft picks are under contract. The pair of Jabril Cox and Josh Ball signed their deals on Thursday. Rookie nose tackle Quinton Bohanna spoke about his role in defensive coordinator Dan Quinn’s defense, citing his sheer power.

Class of 2021 Hall of Famer and Cowboys legend Drew Pearson announced that Hall of Famer Roger Staubach will be his presenter, another big moment for the duo who was infamous during the 1970s in Dallas.

PFF released rankings for quarterbacks and running backs for 2021 and where do the likes of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott stack up compared to the rest of the NFL?

Here are the latest news and notes.

It takes one to know one. Sure, all the self-professed draft gurus and erstwhile film nerds can (and do) analyze every college prospect to the nth degree, but there’s something to be said for the opinion of someone who’s done the job before. And for all the buzz surrounding the Cowboys’ second- and third-round defensive back selections, it was Day Three’s pick from the Gamecocks’ secondary that had longtime Dallas DB Barry Church talking.

Elsewhere, one popular outlet has released its leaguewide rankings at both the quarterback and running back positions… but only one of those lists is going to be popular with Cowboys fans. Read on to find out whether it was Dak Prescott or Ezekiel Elliott who came in surprisingly low. There’s still more first impressions rolling in about the rookies; see what observers had to say about Nahshon Wright and Micah Parsons, hear what Chauncey Golston had to say about his own plan for making the team, and find out what message Dak Prescott had for Simi Fehoko just minutes after he was drafted. All that, plus projected starters, playoff predictions, Blake Jarwin, and one of Coach McCarthy’s Packers passers is coming to town. And a Dallas broadcasting icon gets ready to ride off into the sunset, with one last jab at the Cowboys. Here are the News and Notes.

The NFL draft is now firmly in the past, meaning roster speculation is now in full swing. With two big additions at linebacker, some believe the Cowboys should begin shopping their high-profile linebackers Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. Cowboys rookie defensive end Osa Odighizuwa can learn from the career of his brother, who was draft by the Giants in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft. Take an extra look at the Cowboys undrafted free agent class, and sixth-round WR Simi Fehoko who Will McClay said has the “it” factor.

Cowboys fans might remember Jeff Driskel as he nearly earned his second career win when he almost upset the Cowboys during the 2019 season. As Dallas searches for the right backup for Dak Prescott, the free agent Driskel visited Dallas Friday but left without a deal. The Cowboys next three important offseason dates were revealed, and the rookies are in Dallas for minicamp in just one week. Plus, an early projection for the Cowboys 53-man roster.

Cowboys fans are still getting to know the new guys, but the team’s first-round pick may have already put his foot in his mouth with a tone-deaf way of describing what he thinks he brings to the Dallas defense. Elsewhere in the rookie room, a Day Three selection is hearkening back to one of the franchise’s most flamboyant stars with a social media post. The big man from Kentucky hopes to be plugging holes in the run game, and an undrafted tight end hopes to do something he was seldom asked to in college.

Elsewhere, starting quarterback Dak Prescott makes a startling proclamation about his comeback as he puts some of his newly-earned contract money into a new business venture. All that, plus a former fan favorite is back on the open market, Leighton Vander Esch isn’t packing his bags quite yet, and questions remain at the free safety spot. That’s all ahead in this edition of News and Notes.

As the Dallas Cowboys begin their draft weekend, mocks abound. Whether be it Cowboys Wire members, NFL analysts or former players, predictions are running at an all-time high. The birthing of so many new NFL careers provide a trip down memory lane for fathers of prospects who once donned the shield. The prospects themselves are speaking out to make their case on why they are best at their position and what they could bring to each franchise.

Will Dallas stay put at No. 10, even if a talented yet aging player were to be dangled in front of them? How has Dallas fared so far in the history of owning a pick in the top 10? Is Dak Prescott as confident as some in the team’s ability to pick the right players? What are the specific needs vs wants for the team? Find out this and more in the news and notes for April 28th.