Tag: news and notes

Cowboys News: Bland’s feet kickstarted record run, what to watch vs Seattle, Jason Witten on verge of first championship

From @ToddBrock24f7: A small change had big results for DaRon Bland, Jason Witten could finally be a champion, and key matchups when Dallas meets Seattle.

The Cowboys look to be very near full strength when they square off against Seattle on Thursday night, though they do have an important decision to make about a promising second-year tight end. We’ve got the latest injury news for both sides, plus which key matchups could well decide this game that will likely have major ramifications in the NFC playoff picture.

Elsewhere, we check out DaRon Bland’s place in history, his chances at earning a big accolade, and what little adjustment he made that has paid off with a huge statistical season. We’ll explore the symbiotic relationship between a suffocating pass rush and a shut-down secondary, we’ll look at Micah Parsons’s chances at taking down the single-season sack record, and we’ll all keep waiting while Shaq Leonard mulls things over. All that, plus one particularly problematic ex-rival calls it a career, Deion Sanders could be facing tough times in Boulder, and Jason Witten is on the cusp of being called a football champion for the first time ever. Here’s your News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: Parsons dealing with illness, Jerry Jones lawsuit refiled, did Dolly’s stage malfunction?

From @ToddBrock24f7: Micah sat out Tuesday, a defamation suit thrown out last month is back on, and was there an issue with the halftime stage on Thanksgiving?

Thursday’s showdown between the Cowboys and Seahawks inches closer, but one Dallas superstar is suddenly under the weather. We’ve got that, plus good news for Jayron Kearse as he looks to make his return. And updates out of Seattle are encouraging for both their quarterback and primary protector.

Meanwhile, Shaq Leonard is weighing his options with a visit to a bitter rival. Dak Prescott is on fire as he enters the MVP race, we examine how he’s helped the resurgent Cowboys passing attack, and he gets an unlikely shout-out from one of the most polarizing figures in today’s game. The Cowboys will prepare to see an old foe in new enemy colors, we dig at the truth behind this year’s home-field advantage, and a franchise legend wonders if the eighth time will be the charm. All that, plus the defamation lawsuit involving Jerry Jones that was thrown out last month is back on (and with new allegations). Here’s the News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: Toughest stretch of schedule here, Leonard to visit Tuesday

From @ToddBrock24f7: The next 5 games will tell the story of the Cowboys’ season; Shaq Leonard is set to visit The Star, signs pointing up for Jayron Kearse.

The next five games of the Cowboys’ schedule could make or break the 2023 season, and the team is gearing up for its toughest stretch by considering an all-star addition to their ranks. The first injury report of the week is encouraging, with a defensive playmaker trending toward a return. And this week’s opponent brings in a former Cowboys prospect to help them prep for Thursday night’s showdown at AT&T Stadium.

Elsewhere, we’re reliving the Turkey Day tilt as it happened on the Dallas sideline, we’re checking out the bump the ‘Boys got in this week’s power rankings, Dak Prescott sounds off on becoming a girl dad, and we examine a few under-the-radar reasons why things are humming along for America’s Team. All that and more, in this edition of News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: Bland’s unlikely backer for DPOY, ‘Dad’ Prescott, Shaq Leonard talk

From @ToddBrock24f7: A bitter rival tips his cap to a record season, Dak has a big announcement, the latest on Shaq Leonard, 2 former Cowboys are sent packing.

In case you’re still hungry for a few leftover morsels from Thanksgiving, this edition of News and Notes should satisfy that craving. We’ve got the inside story on how those turkey legs got into those Salvation Army kettles, a sampler platter of record facts to come out of the big win, a closer look at the Cowboys player that refs seem to always ignore, and the surprising take one of the team’s most bitter rivals has regarding DaRon Bland’s record-breaking season.

Meanwhile, we look at what Shaq Leonard had to say on his way out of Indy, plus what Jerry Jones had to say about possibly bringing him to Dallas. Several Carolina Panthers were fined for actions in last week’s Cowboys contest, Thursday’s blowout was the last straw for one Cowboys alum, and another former Cowboy is back on the open market after a short stint in the AFC East. All that, plus massive TV ratings for America’s Team, a mock draft brings Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense yet another playmaking weapon to add to the arsenal, and Dak adds a first-rounder of another kind to his own home team. Dig in; here’s the News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: Shaq Leonard interest? Bland wins weekly award, Kearse to miss Thursday?

From @ToddBrock24f7: Bland looks to build on his memorable week, plus the Cowboys’ reported interest in Shaq Leonard and Dolly Parton’s red kettle gift.

DaRon Bland is having himself a very good week. On the heels of tying an NFL record, he’s now been honored with a league award. Now he’ll look to keep his hot streak going Thursday versus Washington before what promises to be a huge TV audience. Read on for a full preview of this year’s Thanksgiving Day matchup, from the practice squadder who could make his Cowboys debut filling in for a big-hitting safety to Dolly Parton’s big donation just before her halftime show, and why sleeping at home may be the real key to the Cowboys’ current streak at AT&T Stadium.

Meanwhile, Dallas is reportedly interested in ex-Colts linebacker and new free agent Shaquille Leonard, Troy Aikman has a surprising take on what the Ring of Honor actually means to Jimmy Johnson, and where Cowboys fans rank in a new anonymous players poll. All that, plus a look back at Thanksgiving games past – the delicious and the disgusting- that those fans have enjoyed (or not) alongside their candied yams and cranberries. Here’s the News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: Prescott’s path to MVP, Jerry Jones trial gets date, JFK link

The Cowboys are hoping to make a Thanksgiving feast out of their division rivals, but much else is happening as they player’s prep. | From @ArmyChiefW3

As the great American tradition of eating turkey and watching “America’s Team” play inches closer, Cowboys players took to the field in preparation for the Washington Commanders. While outsiders may look at this matchup as an easy victory, there is a leader in the locker room who is not looking past this wounded animal.

The team has been able to utilize the safety position to help offset the losses sustained by the Cowboys linebacker corps. Could Dallas double-dip from an Indianapolis defense again?

While the injury report looks long, the outcome appears favorable. A closer look at Dak Prescott’s opening path to some personal hardware, owner Jerry Jones getting a court date and how the assassination of an American president will inextricably be linked to the country’s most popular team.

Cowboys News: Lamb limited; Parsons and Bland continue assault on record books

From @ToddBrock4f7: A look at injuries on a short week, the story behind Jerry’s Ring of Honor announcement, and how a 33-10 win impacted the power rankings.

The Cowboys pounded the Panthers on Sunday, but didn’t come away from Charlotte completely unscathed. We’ve got injury updates on CeeDee Lamb, Jayron Kearse, and Rico Dowdle heading into a short holiday week. Overall, though, the news was good, and we’ll recap everything from the Week 11 win- who came up big, which moments turned the tide, and how America’s Team took over Bank of America Stadium.

Meanwhile, both DaRon Bland and Micah Parsons have been on a tear; we’ll explain how both claimed a little piece of football immortality during the win. Brandon Aubrey also continues a record-setting streak, but the next game could prove huge for the rookie’s development. We’ve tell you what Zack Martin was thinking about on his 33rd birthday, how Jerry Jones’s Ring of Honor surprise came about, and what has allowed Dallas to turn up their offense since the bye. All that, plus which Cowboys will be key down the stretch, how the postseason odds are stacking up, and the various ways that the Commanders are in hot water- metaphorically only- these days, in this edition of News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: Dak looks to stay hot, 7-round mock, did Dallas learn to not flop?

From @ToddBrock24f7: Dak Prescott could join an exclusive club with a big game Sunday. The injury report is clean, and the Cowboys are taking Carolina seriously.

Don’t tell the Cowboys that Sunday’s game versus the Panthers is already in the bag. As the team looks to not only handle business in Charlotte but improve in some key areas, Dak Prescott might have added motivation to post another monster game. We’ll explain the numbers he needs to hit in order to join a most exclusive club. We’ll also check out the team’s clean injury report, get to know the new man on the Dallas practice squad, and fully preview the Panthers.

Meanwhile, a new mock draft sends a human highlight reel to the Cowboys, we show why Brandin Cooks might be the key the offense has been lacking, and Buffalo’s Stefon Diggs weighs in on brother Trevon’s controversial social media posts. And will the team remember the lesson learned in Arizona earlier this season? It’s all right here in News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: New playcaller same as old, Trevon dogs Bills, Prescott strengthens MVP claim

Two Cowboys win awards as attention shifts to the Carolina Panthers, who are switching things up a bit. | From @ArmyChiefW3

While Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is often the subject of criticism, he added to his awards collection by outplaying his peers this past weekend. He continues to strengthen his case as the race for NFL MVP may have a dark horse candidate. He wasn’t the only Dallas player to win one this week, either.

Dallas returned to practice on Wednesday with a lengthy injury report yet the status appears favorable. Also, the finality of a known injury prompts emotional responses. Lastly, with the Cowboys traveling to face the Carolina Panthers, they will feature a new play-caller.  Sort of. All that and more on this version of news and notes.