Just six weeks before it was set to be played, the NFL postponed the Hall of Fame Game between the Steelers and the Cowboys, as well as the Hall of Fame ceremony. This isn’t a great sign for the season starting on time, despite Roger Goodell announcing that training camps are still set for July 28.
Behind the best running back in the NFC East (according to Maurice Jones-Drew) and one of the best candidates for Coach of the Year, Mike McCarthy, the Cowboys were named favorites to win their division by Pro Football Focus. Tavon Austin reuniting with his former coach John Fassel could help spark the Cowboys special teams. And there’s still the looming threat of a Jamal Adams-to-Dallas trade. Latest reports say that the Jets want La’el Collins and extras; how should Dallas respond? All that and more make up the Dallas Cowboys News and Notes for June 25, 2020.
ESPN: Cowboys-Steelers Hall of Fame Game canceled :: Cowboys Wire
The 2020 NFL Hall of Fame Game and Enshrinement Week festivities have been postponed until 2021 amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Examining the Cowboys feud that still smolders: Jerry Jones vs. Jimmy Johnson :: The Athletic
The Jerry Jones vs. Jimmy Johnson feud has been going on for a quarter of a century at this point. Boys will be boys, but it seems high time that these two near-octogenarians bury the hatchet before it’s too late. Here’s an excellent recap of what’s kept the blood boiling for all these years.
PFF picks favorite to win NFC East in ’20 :: NFL Network
George Chahrouri details why PFF believes the Cowboys, and not the Eagles, will win the NFC East this year.
Dak Prescott was the 5th-highest graded QB against playoff teams last season https://t.co/hWnmlYP2WF
— PFF DAL Cowboys (@PFF_Cowboys) June 25, 2020
MJD’s Top 5 NFC East RBs of 2020 :: NFL Network
Maurice Jones-Drew ranks his top five NFC East running backs. Ezekiel Elliott beat out Saquan Barkley for the top spot. While Tony Pollard was nowhere to be found, he could easily be a top five back in the East in the upcoming season.
Is Mike McCarthy the Top NFL Coach of the Year Candidate? :: Sports Illustrated
Coach of the Year is an interesting accolade that doesn’t always go to the best coach or the best team. Check out why Sports Illustrated‘s Albert Breer believes 2020 could be the perfect storm for Mike McCarthy to win the honor.
Seven 1970s rivalries that made the NFL ‘super’: Roger Staubach’s Cowboys part of several epic matchups :: CBS Sports
The 1970s were the days that helped the Cowboys earn their nickname of “America’s Team,” and this list shows why. In a ranking of the top rivalries of the decade, the Cowboys are featured in four of the top seven matchups.
"We're disappointed to postpone the events for this year, but 2021 will be exciting!" – @PFHOFPrez @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/2pliNJSByM
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 25, 2020
Brooks: Cowboys have ‘two-to-three-year window’ to win Super Bowl :: NFL Network
NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks shares why the Dallas Cowboys need to win a Super Bowl within the next few years.
Bringing back Tavon Austin could be a wise investment for the Cowboys :: Blogging The Boys
Tavon Austin didn’t necessarily live up to expectations in Dallas, but Matt Holleran of Blogging The Boys suggests the Cowboys bring back the veteran as a low-risk high-reward fourth receiving option.
Jets reportedly targeting La’el Collins; should Cowboys say no? :: Cowboys Wire
The Jets’ price tag on Jamal Adams could continue to shift as the season draws closer. Latest reports state that the Jets have their eyes on Cowboys right tackle La’el Collins. Would it be smart for the Cowboys to give up such a solid lineman on a team friendly deal?
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