Tag: Cowboys news and notes

Cowboys News: Tank bids farewell, drafting WR early, bringing back DT support

Thursday’s Cowboys News includes the re-signing of Antwaun Woods, jersey number changes, Jaylen Waddle’s draft profile, and much more.

The 2021 NFL Draft is now under one week away. With cornerback or offensive tackle being the expected pick for the Dallas Cowboys at No. 10, could they entertain a player like Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle? Jaycee Horn had an interview with the club and made it very clear who he thinks the best corner in the draft is.

The club retained the services of defensive tackle Antwaun Woods, keeping veteran talent in the middle of their defense. After Tyrone Crawford’s retirement, Demarcus Lawrence wrote a piece speaking highly of teammate and fellow Boise State alum, bidding him farewell on an impressive eight-year career. The NFL passed the change for number restrictions and who could switch it up in Dallas?

Cowboys News: NFL replay rule changes, CBs jostle for draft superiority

The Cowboys will draft the number 10 overall pick in just over a week. Will a CB take the spot? Will any rules changes affect the game?

The Dallas Cowboys will start their draft adventure with the 10th overall pick. Media outlets have kicked into high gear with their general thoughts of what each team needs and what they should do. Trade up to grab a better player? Trade down to acquire extra picks ? In the top 10 alone, there are at two names in discussion for best cornerback available. This is along with the decision to add a player to help against the run or even possibly an offensive tackle for the other side of the ball. Decisions, decisions.

Have discussions surrounding safety finally become a point of interest for Dallas? How will the different rule changes accepted and denied by the NFL owners affect the season? Will changing jersey numbers be more of a priority in 2021 or 2022? When will the 2021 season begin and who will the Cowboys face first? Also, happy 4-21 day to Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott!

Cowboys News: NFL replay rule changes, CBs jostle for draft superiority

The Cowboys will draft the number 10 overall pick in just over a week. Will a CB take the spot? Will any rules changes affect the game?

The Dallas Cowboys will start their draft adventure with the 10th overall pick. Media outlets have kicked into high gear with their general thoughts of what each team needs and what they should do. Trade up to grab a better player? Trade down to acquire extra picks ? In the top 10 alone, there are at two names in discussion for best cornerback available. This is along with the decision to add a player to help against the run or even possibly an offensive tackle for the other side of the ball. Decisions, decisions.

Have discussions surrounding safety finally become a point of interest for Dallas? How will the different rule changes accepted and denied by the NFL owners affect the season? Will changing jersey numbers be more of a priority in 2021 or 2022? When will the 2021 season begin and who will the Cowboys face first? Also, happy 4-21 day to Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott!

Cowboys News: Class of 2018 lessons, possible trade calls for 10th pick

Plus, more mocks, looks at Caleb Farley and the backup QB position, a new position-specific helmet, and entertainment for the ’21 draft.

Lots of hand-wringing across Cowboys Nation right now over what the organization could, should, and might do in the 2021 NFL draft. New mock drafts from some heavy hitters have some hypothetical answers, and even the team website gets into the spirit with a profile of one highly-touted (if somewhat risky) prospect as well as the possibility of drafting another backup to quarterback to Dak Prescott. And the front office’s No. 2 man says the club has started getting calls about the No. 10 selection slot. But is the draft even the way to actually build long-term success in today’s NFL? The Cowboys’ rookie class of just three short years ago suggests it may not be.

Elsewhere in the news, a Dallas DB faces a two-game suspension to start 2021, a new position-specific helmet shows promise for linemen, musical acts have been secured for each night of the draft party in Cleveland, and the Cowboys’ approach to “voluntary” offseason workouts may be a harbinger of how other teams start doing business in the future. That’s all coming right up in this edition of News and Notes.

Cowboys News: How big of a draft need is OL? Trade up or trade back?

News and notes for the 17th are here! Discussion is heavy on different mock draft options as well as competition for the offensive tackles.

Is the Dallas Cowboys offensive line aging out of the top tier around the NFL? Trading out is always a possibility for the draft, but should there still be consideration given to moving up to acquire a special talent?  Fans and media alike are preparing mock drafts at warp speed as the 2021 event comes closer. The club has a top 10 pick, one that almost guarantees a standout player, ready to make an impact. Many feel the pool of players has been filed down but in truth, there are still multiple directions the pick could go.

Could Joe Tryon bring forth a rotational role bigger than thought possible? How will Dorance Armstrong fit into the roster this year? All this and a few more interesting thoughts to discuss.

Cowboys News: Aldon signs with Seahawks, Prescott fifth best MVP odds

Aldon Smith heads to the Northwest to join the Seattle Seahawks. Even after missing 11 games last season, Dak Prescott is fifth in MVP odds.

Aldon Smith made a miraculous return to the NFL after a five-year hiatus when he signed with the Dallas Cowboys a year ago. Mike McCarthy recently stated that he hadn’t ruled out a reunion with the pass rusher, but Smith is now heading to the NFC West as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. Dak Prescott was on a pace beyond 5,000 yards in 2020 before a season-ending ankle injury. Looking to bounce back and earn Comeback Player of the Year, he has the fifth-best odds to win the 2021 MVP award.

WR CeeDee Lamb took the league by storm and established himself as one the best slot receivers in the game as a rookie. That’s not enough for him though, as he plans to be a better version of himself in 2021. Randy Gregory reminded the world what he is capable of doing last season. Now, with Smith going the Seahawks, look for his snaps to increase. How the Cowboys have to hit on a cornerback in the draft, five players who are ready to take their game to the next level in 2021, three “dream fit” first-round selections, and more are covered in this edition of the news and notes.

Cowboys News: Prescott throws on video, more free agency moves

The latest Cowboys news and notes, including the latest NFL draft rumors, and the Cowboys two completed signings that took place Wednesday.

The football world has fully turned its focus to the NFL draft, which begins in just three short weeks. The Cowboys have a strong amount of draft capital this year, and it is imperative that they upgrade their roster, especially defensively. Find out more about prospects at multiple positions that could improve the Cowboys secondary, the strengths of the defensive line class, and the latest mock draft from NFL Network lands the Cowboys an unfamiliar name.

Even though the focus has shifted, the Cowboys are continuing to augment their roster through free agency. On Wednesday the organization signed two veterans, including a third tight end and a well-known punter to compete for the starting job. Plus, the latest footage of Dak Prescott training on his surgically repaired ankle is promising.

Cowboys News: Offseason grades, late-round draft prospects, Horn’s fit

Has Dallas been successful in their offseason moves? Jaycee Horn is optimistic about possibly being a Cowboy, but who will they pick late?

With their most expansive free agency in franchise history, has Dallas been successful in their moves? Cowboys Wire graded all the moves made and what they will mean for 2021.

South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn provided optimism about possibly being drafted by the Cowboys with the No. 10 overall selection. Do the Cowboys need to look for a linebacker? What direction should they go in the late rounds? All this and more in News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Pitts impresses, Kazee scouting report, Farley still an option

Kyle Pitts’s impressive Pro Day could make him a lock with the 10th pick. Bucky Brooks gives a scouting report on Damonte Kazee.

Defense may be the name of the game for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL draft, but it may have to wait until Round 2. Florida tight end Kyle Pitts had an unbelievable Pro Day performance, making him an even more desired first-round option for the club. Caleb Farley has a troubling injury history in regards to his back, but will his playmaking ability and impressive 40-yard dash time keep him as a draft option for the Cowboys? Head coach Mike McCarthy is known for valuing depth at the quarterback position so the Cowboys adding a developmental prospect later in the draft is very likely.

Safety Damontae Kazee adds experience and the ability to create turnovers to the Cowboys defense, which NFL Media Analyst Bucky Brooks details in his scouting report.  How the Cowboys are operating their normal conservative free agency plan to a tee, Quinton Dunbar as a cornerback option, the Cowboys getting two defensive studs in Todd McShay’s latest two-round mock draft, and more are featured in Thursday’s news and notes.

Cowboys News: 17-game fallout, Crimson Tide reunion for Surtain, Diggs?

Also, Tyrone Crawford’s official retirement, Commissioner Goodell expects full stadiums, and Tony Romo tees up another go at making the cut.

The 17-game schedule is now official. With that bit of news, football fans had a little bit more to chew on as they scrutinized their newly-expanded list of opponents for the 2021 season. The Cowboys know who they’ll play (and where), but the “bonus” game will have real ripple effects. We’ve got a look at what an extra matchup does to the Cowboys’ overall strength of schedule, and a writer’s roundtable explores the impact on things like injuries, travel, and broken single-season records.

Elsewhere, veteran Tyrone Crawford made his retirement official and had some things to say. We’re looking at Keanu Neal and Damontae Kazee and what their onboarding means for the Cowboys as an organization. In draft news, the silver and blue sent big-time delegates to Ohio State for a top-tier Pro Day, the secondary could soon see a Crimson Tide reunion, and there’s a school of thought that says the Cowboys were actually the big winners from the first-round swap engineered by San Francisco and Miami. All that, plus Roger Goodell’s forecast for fan attendance in 2021, and Tony Romo’s getting ready to tee them up once again. Here’s the News and Notes.