Tag: Dallas Cowboys News and Notes

Cowboys News: Season predictions, McCarthy vs Daboll, friend vs foe

A big opportunity to open the year for Dak Prescott, predictions aplenty and how the numbers favor the Cowboys in MetLife Stadium. | From @cdburnett7

The Dallas Cowboys are just a day away from beginning their 2023 season. in a primetime matchup with the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. Confidence is high with predictions leaning to Dallas, and it’s reflected in the advanced stats.

Looking at some key matchups, Mike McCarthy has his work cut out for him against Brian Daboll as he takes over the reins on offense. Penn State brothers will meet as linebacker Micah Parsons and running back Saquon Barkley square off, but the Cowboys’ star is vowing to pull no punches against his fellow Nittany Lion.

Quarterback Dak Prescott has the opportunity to move the needle this year, especially in the contract discussions, as the price keeps moving up for quarterbacks. It’s a perfect storm, as the blitz-happy Giants have to take on one of the game’s best against extra rushers. The reintroduction of the deep ball, an injury update for SNF and more in the latest Cowboys News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Shanahan talks dealing Lance, world reacts ahead of preseason finale

Breaking down the Trey Lance trade, players with something to prove in the preseason finale and veterans who could be on the trade block. | From @cdpiglet

The Cowboys continued their aggressive offseason approach deep into the preseason. With former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance on the trade block, Dallas secured a developmental quarterback for a Day 3 pick. There’s a lot to unpack with the move, and no, it doesn’t threaten quarterback Dak Prescott.

Preseason is coming to a close with the Cowboys final tune-up Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders and there’s a mix of storylines. Who will step up with DeMarvion Overshown going down? Has Kelvin Joseph figured it out?

With the names rising and competition all across the field for Dallas, some veterans could be casualties in a trade. Who could be on the chopping block, preseason thoughts and all the analysis on the addition of Lance in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Training camp takeaways, preseason opener arrives

Cowboys football is back with the preseason opener. Players to watch, positions of concern and more in the gameday edition of News & Notes. | From @cdburnett7

The Cowboys are finally back in action on Saturday, lining up for the first time since they were eliminated from the playoffs back in January. The club has traveled back to Dallas to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars to open up their preseason campaign. While training camp still isn’t officially done, the club will return to Oxnard following the game, there’s a lot to takeaway from the first three weeks and look forward to with America’s Team.

From the hype around running back Deuce Vaughn to the rise of wide receiver Jalen Brooks, young players are under the microscope. The Cowboys’ defensive stars have shined throughout camp, but it’s a big three week stretch coming up for Dallas as the regular season is less than a month away.

Back in the saddle as the Cowboys play-caller, McCarthy feels at home in the role again after making a living doing so in Green Bay. More from the Dallas head coach, players to watch in the preseason opener and positions of concern in the first game day news and notes of the new campaign.

Cowboys News: Jones makes wave with Washington ownership comments

The vocal Cowboys owner talks Washington’s sale, training camp players to watch and how Dallas stars are taking the next step in 2023. | From @cdburnett7

The Dallas Cowboys begin training camp in five days, and there’s plenty of reason to be excited. The regular faces are looking to take the next step in their career, like wide receiver CeeDee Lamb after a career year as a WR1 for the first time in the NFL. Where does he rank amongst the division’s receivers, as Dallas likely has two of the top five in the NFC East.

On the other hand, the young defensive talents like defensive linemen Sam Williams and Mazi Smith could be set for breakouts in Dan Quinn’s defense. Do-it-all linebacker Micah Parsons just missed Defensive Player of the Year last year, but how can he make sure he doesn’t miss out on it again?

As always, Dallas owner Jerry Jones was vocal in the midst of huge news. This time, he had some viral comments during the meetings for the sale of the Washington Commanders. What Jones uttered, breakout candidates for camp and more in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Prescott tipping pitches? DE riches, WR niches

The elite WR tandem yet to take the field together, where Cowboys rank amongst their peers and how a Prescott quote got misconstrued. | From @cdburnett7

The passing game for the Dallas Cowboys is spoiled with riches headed into 2023. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is a bona fide star in the NFL and now he has a proven partner in crime. Brandin Cooks helps form an elite duo, which ranks as one of the highest even before they take the field together. The biggest beneficiary is quarterback Dak Prescott, who had to deal with a misconstrued pitch discussing his interceptions from 2022. Tipped balls became a normality, and it’s an annoyance he plans to remove this year.

Madden NFL 24 is around the corner, and the defensive end ratings are out. To no surprise, Dallas has some of the best edge rushers to terrorize opponents. One of those is Micah Parsons, who also earned a spot in the top five of the player rankings curated by the NFL Wire editors. Comparing Dallas and Philadelphia, training camp questions and constant respect for Zack Martin in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Camp concerns, NFC power struggles, breakout candidates

Ranking Cowboys stars amongst their peers, storylines to watch for training camp and the pressure on Dak Prescott for 2023. | From @cdburnett7

The Dallas Cowboys begin training camp in Oxnard, California on July 26, and there’s plenty to keep an eye on as the team takes the field for practice. One of the biggest concerns is the kicker position. The starter will likely be found during camp, but who will it be?

While quarterback Dak Prescott may not have the team success like Jalen Hurts, the arguments over the better NFC East quarterback continue. Weighing the individual talent makes it a tough decision, but this season presents the opportunity for Prescott to secure his place as the best in the division.

After an aggressive offseason landing key additions, Dallas has maintained their spot as one of the NFC’s best. Where they rank amongst the conferences best, Prescott under pressure and more in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Analytics rising, defensive storylines, how the Gilmore trade aged

All the details about the star-studded Dallas defense, another addition to the Cowboys analytics team and more in the News and Notes. | From @cdburnett7

The Dallas Cowboys may have their best roster in the Dak Prescott era, and a lot of it has to do with Dan Quinn and the defense. This could be the closest thing to the Doomsday defense in some time.

A large reason for this is the young talent on the unit. While players like edge rusher Micah Parsons and cornerback Trevon Diggs are the stars, Sam Williams is a breakout waiting to happen on the defensive line. The unit is even deeper, but how will the snaps be split over so many players this season? How they will be deployed is another key factor, as Dan Quinn continues to evolve.

Dallas continued their efforts to add analytics geeks to the staff. More on the data evolution, a 7/11 reference from the Cowboys’ stars and how the Cowboys won the Stephon Gilmore trade in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Cowboys’ offensive X factor, HoF tracks, rookie snaps

A look at expectations for the Cowboys 2023 rookies, evaluating the problems of the strong roster and a new challenger in the kicker room. | From @cdburnett7

Cowboys training camp is around the corner, and there’s still some position hierarchies to be worked out. While Dallas has arguably its strongest roster in the Dak Prescott era, one of the biggest concerns lies at kicker. With that in mind, there’s a USFL standout entering the competition.

On the note of the roster’s strength, there’s still things that have to work out for the team to find ultimate success. The offensive line is always a topic of discussion, where a strong unit for 2023 could have bad injury luck and repeat Dallas history. Will McClay and company put together another strong draft class on paper, but how much will they see the field in 2023? Predicting rookie snap counts, former Cowboys in free agency and a friendly reminder that Demarcus Lawrence is always hungry in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Prescott’s key role, Ware’s ascension, RB turnover

Appreciating Dak Prescott, discussing running back and offensive line in the NFC East and a look back into the Cowboys history books. | From @cdburnett7

The franchise quarterback is always under the spotlight but it’s a different animal for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. It’s a crucial year for the team, and the play of Prescott will always be front and center, even during the off-season and during the celebration of July 4.

What will Prescott’s running back support look like? Who will be the No. 2 behind Tony Pollard or will it be backup-by-committee?

Who has the best offensive line in the NFC East? How DeMarcus Ware’s career was almost derailed, how cornerback Stephon Gilmore’s acquisition will age like wine and more in the News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Prescott, Elliott still inseparable, Quinn’s crew preps to dominate

The Cowboys’ bromance lives on, training camp battles to watch and how a rookie running back is already gaining respect in the building. | From @cdburnett

Friends since the 2016 pre-draft process, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott are still working out together this offseason, even after the latter was released. Joining them on Prescott’s elaborate backyard field was wide receiver Jalen Tolbert, who is poised to make an impact in his second season but faces a likely training camp battle with third-year man Simi Fehoko.

That’s hardly the only camp competition to keep an eye on; a result of the competitive roster that’s been sculpted by the coaches and front office staff. A lot of this stack of talent lies on the defensive side of the ball. That’s thanks in no small part to the excellence of defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.

Social media had their opinions about the Detroit Lions’ new helmet but it doesn’t matter for Dallas, who will see Detroit’s normal uniforms when the two meet. Thoughts on Jake Ferguson becoming ‘the guy’ at tight end, who’s the backups on the offensive line and more in the latest News and Notes.