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Dak Prescott had a new swagger about him on Monday. Making an appearance at a charity event, the Cowboys quarterback showed off a new look with a manicured goatee, and he also revealed that his long-awaited daughter has finally arrived. But the QB maintained his usual confidence that he and the club would come to an agreement about an extension this offseason. For what it’s worth, franchise icon Troy Aikman agreed.

Meanwhile, the team is preparing to say goodbye to some current players once free agency begins. Tyron Smith already has teams circling, Tyler Biadasz and Dorance Armstong are thought to be departing, and Michael Gallup is widely considered to be done in Dallas… though owner Jerry Jones wouldn’t bring himself to admit it. We’ll also look at the combine superstar sent to the Cowboys in a new mock draft, we’ll explore whether Cowboys Nation bit too hard on ownership’s “all-in” promise, and we’ll weigh the potential upside of a truly uncomfortable season for Dallas players and coaches. News and Notes, coming right up.

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The combine rolls along, and we’ve got the latest updates on who Dallas has met with, as well as Will McClay’s revelations about exactly what he’s looking for on both sides of the ball, and what the team’s interest in one noted linebacker prospect might suggest about how they feel about another who’s already in the locker room.

Elsewhere, the Cowboys make a money decision regarding their quarterback… just not that one. We’ve got the Trey Lance news and what it means for Cooper Rush. We learned Thursday that Mike McCarthy is far from the only Dallas coach who’s in a prove-it year, we wonder if CeeDee Lamb’s contract situation deserves more urgency than Dak Prescott’s, and we come face-to-face with the notion of Tony Pollard as a Philadelphia Eagle. Plus, new technology could be coming to an NFL sideline near you, a key development in the two-year-old Jerry Jones paternity case, and why the Cowboys will never play their Washington rivals at FedEx Field again. All that and more in this edition of News and Notes.

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The News and Notes have a decidedly defensive tone in this edition. From an embattled D-lineman who appears to have had a storage unit full of valuable personal belongings unearthed by an internet reseller to a new assistant hired away from an NFC East rival, and the longtime veteran DB once pursued by the star who may finally find his way there to the newly-revealed price tag for keeping the unit’s superstar in a fifth season, we’ll look at Mike Zimmer’s crew… as well as why he and head coach Mike McCarthy are skipping the biggest week of draft season.

Elsewhere, the Cowboys are tops in the NFL (again) in one of Jerry Jones’s favorite categories, Jake Ferguson puts the playoff loss in the rearview mirror, a former Cowboys staffer takes the reins of a new herd in the UFL, we explore what King Henry could bring to Cowboys Nation, and the franchise says a sad farewell to one of the heroes of its first generation.

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It’s the season for tea leaves in the NFL, when every move made by every front office causes a ripple of what-ifs for observers of every other team. We’re looking at running backs today, as two marquee names set to hit the open market are both seen as potential fits in Dallas. That assumes Tony Pollard is on his way out the door, which isn’t guaranteed… but it sure doesn’t look like the Cowboys are tagging anybody this year.

Meanwhile, we’re playing matchmaker with a crop of possible free agents, we’re scouring the draft class for good defensive fits and mock gems, and we’re deciphering what exactly Jimmy Johnson meant by his crack about being on the “advisory board.” All that, plus a look at how Mike McCarthy has built the analytics department in Big D, a former assistant gets a new gig in the AFC West, and which current Cowboys playmaker has been named a cut candidate by three different outlets? News and Notes, coming right up.

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One of the anchors of the Cowboys locker room apparently would prefer not to sail away quite yet. We’ve got the latest on what Tyron Smith’s thinking as he prepares to hit free agency. And in another massive homecoming, two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Jimmy Johnson says he’s “back in the fold” with the Cowboys. Find out what that means for the latest member of the Ring of Honor.

Elsewhere, we’re looking ahead to 2024 at some key positions- namely, what Eric Scott and Asim Richards can bring in their second seasons, what the tight end room might look like behind its new clear leader, and what Micah Parsons told the boss the defense needs. Also, one league analyst has a suggestion for giving the Cowboys a big piece of the puzzle… but what would they have to give up? All that, plus gauging the size of the Super Bowl window in Dallas, guesses on the final salary cap number, what Detroit is doing to make this year’s draft a safe and secure event, and football media members bid farewell to a much-loved one of their own.

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Just as Mike Zimmer is looking to round out his staff in Dallas, the NFC champions cut loose a top-tier defensive mind. In this edition of News and Notes, we’ll examine how Steve Wilks might be exactly what the Cowboys need. We’ll also look into what Zimmer said about the next great player he’ll coach and where he’s thinking about actually playing Micah Parsons. And what does the Hall of Fame quarterback who lined up against Zimmer’s defense in practice during the Super Bowl years think about his return to Big D?

Meanwhile, we’re keeping an eye on the coming free agency season with a countdown of the top offensive players set to hit the market. The numbers tell a consistent but confusing story on Tony Pollard, and we wonder how a certain Titan running back might fit within the Dallas backfield. All that, plus mocking a Bulldog on the offensive line, a D-line rookie hopes for the opportunity that never came in 2023, and the one question in Cowboys Nation that will rule all the others this offseason.

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Mike Zimmer’s introductory press conference was the big news of the day in Cowboys Nation, with reporters getting their first glimpse of the defensive coordinator’s return to Dallas after many years away. We’ve got the details on what he had to say about the unit he’s inheriting, what he thinks about his reputation as “a jerk,” why his phone was ringing during his remarks, and what he had to say about Rex Ryan’s comments over the weekend. Bill Parcells has also weighed in on Zimmer’s hire, and we’ll look at why the disciplinarian may be the perfect foil to Mike McCarthy’s coaching style.

Elsewhere, Dan Quinn continues to assemble his staff in Washington, and his latest hires bring a decidedly familiar shade of blue to the Commanders. We’re looking at what free agency could do to some of the Cowboys who got the most playing time in 2023, two key Cowboys assistants seem set to return, a mock draft brings a dominant pass rusher to town, and how Tony Romo managed to blow the biggest call of Super Bowl LVIII. That’s all up in News and Notes.

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Now that the Chiefs have won their third Super Bowl in five years, where does their dynasty rank in NFL history? And how does it compare to the Cowboys’ glory days? We’ll look at that, plus more fallout from the big game: like why an old comment about Patrick Mahomes has come back to bite Troy Aikman, how the game’s first touchdown brought back memories of a long-lost Cowboys great, and what happened to get Post Malone out of that satin team jacket he was sporting. All that, plus oddsmakers have weighed in on the Cowboys’ chances to take home the next Lombardi Trophy.

Meanwhile, Dallas finally gets its man at defensive coordinator, but was the weekend’s drama over Mike Zimmer signing on the dotted line just manufactured intrigue? We’re mocking three rounds’ worth of talent, we’re scoping out free-agent wide receivers, we’re wondering what advice Tony Romo has been giving Tom Brady about the broadcast booth, and we’re remembering the man in the hat. Here’s all the News and Notes.

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Several notable Cowboys made the media rounds in Las Vegas and are giving Cowboys Nation plenty to chew on in the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII. Micah Parsons teased a possible contract extension, talked about where he wants to ultimately play, and also managed to discredit one of the league’s top defenders. Stephon Gilmore announced his desires for next season, Darren Woodson discussed his latest Hall of Fame snub, and Emmitt Smith is just another frustrated Cowboys fan these days.

Elsewhere, we’ve got the latest reactions to Mike Zimmer’s hiring in Dallas, Aden Durde’s departure from Dallas, and how Jerry Jones hopes to convince the NFL to bring the Super Bowl back to Dallas. The league pulls a bait-and-switch regarding Dak Prescott and a big end-of-year award, three Cowboys are revealed to be recuperating from postseason surgery, the O-line gets a Husky addition in a new mock draft, and the NFL is going to Spain for the first time. That and more, in this edition of News and Notes.

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