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4 prospects who fit Christian Parker’s vision for the Cowboys linebacker corps
The defense of the 2025 Dallas Cowboys was not good. While the defensive line saw mid-season reinforcements, the linebacker corps was dreadful, frequently exploited by opposing teams. The Cowboys’ linebackers struggled to chase down players. Whether from a lack of athleticism or undisciplined gap integrity, they often found themselves out of position against any remotely […]
Why loving DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons isn’t cheating on the Cowboys
Leaving the Dallas Cowboys is a lot like breaking up with a high school sweetheart. Sometimes fate leads you to better things, and you find yourself hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. Other times, you’re Jason Witten in a Las Vegas Raiders jersey. Historically, the post-Dallas experience has been a mixed bag. Whether it’s Jimmy Smith becoming a star […]
Marcus Dixon, Chidera Uzo-Diribe give Cowboys elite coaching duo in the trenches
Football starts in the trenches. That fundamental truth has been repeated so often it’s become a Hall of Fame coachspeak example. And yet, it remains a constant in football. Brian Schottenheimer seemed to understand that when he built out his offensive staff a year ago. Klayton Adams took the reins as offensive coordinator after spending […]
BTB Wednesday Discussion: Should Javonte Williams be brought back?
This week has seen headlines emerge about a pending free agent on the Dallas Cowboys roster in George Pickens, but the Cowboys have a handful of decisions to make that are a fairly big deal. Say that sentence to a fan and note that Pickens is an obvious thing to figure out then the discussions […]
The reason Dak Prescott will advocate for George Pickens to stay with the Cowboys
Dak Prescott at the helm of the Dallas Cowboys has produced some of the most explosive offensive fireworks in franchise history. Not even kidding. Records have fallen. During the 2023 season, Prescott led the league in touchdown passes and threw for 4,516 yards, a season so impressive that he forced his way into MVP conversations. More recently, […]
Cowboys news: Christian Parker adding to his staff from the college ranks
Dallas Cowboys expected to hire Georgia assistant Chidera Uzo-Diribe – Harrison Reno The Cowboys continue to build out their defensive staff under Christian Parker. Georgia is expected to lose its second position coach this offseason. According to a report from CBS Sports‘ Matt Zenitz, outside linebackers coach Chidera Uzo-Diribe is expected to take the same position on the […]
Cowboys survey: Who will win the Super Bowl?
One more NFL game to go in the 2025 season. This is a great time for two specific NFL franchises, while the other 30 franchises are in full offseason mode. Fans of all teams feel a sense of melancholy once the Super Bowl is over. Most of us have been in offseason mode for a […]
Cowboys fans clearly happy with the hire of defensive coordinator Christian Parker
The Dallas Cowboys front office has done something right, at least that is what many Cowboys fans are saying. What is this new move that has been met with approval? No, it’s not reaching a deal with George Pickens which would be a very popular move among the fanbase. It’s the hire of defensive coordinator […]
Cowboys 2026 draft: EDGE David Bailey scouting report
We continue our 2026 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at edge defender David Bailey from Texas Tech. David Bailey EDGETexas TechSenior4-star recruit 6’3”250 lbs History David Bailey was a national recruit at Mater Dei High School, where he helped lead an undefeated season and a win in California’s Open […]
Dak Prescott will “get involved” in the George Pickens negotiations if he has to
After a second consecutive losing season, the Dallas Cowboys have shown they are trying to do things differently. It started with letting go of Matt Eberflus and breaking the requirement that a defensive coordinator have previous head-coaching experience. The hiring of Christian Parker feels like the winds are changing. Hopefully, that can lead to an […]
BTB Tuesday Discussion: Does a lack of movement with George Pickens concern you?
It was reported on Monday that the Dallas Cowboys have not had any contract extension conversations with wide receiver George Pickens. Given that we are only in the very early days of February, there is no need to freak out. But context is necessary all the way around and in the Cowboys’ case it is […]
Data-driven blueprint for the Cowboys 2026 draft strategy to maximizing defensive yield
The Dallas Cowboys hold the 12th and 20th overall selections in the upcoming draft and face the huge responsibility of coming away with meaningful defensive contributors. They have several defensive needs that expand to all positions except defensive tackle, thanks to trades last year that brought them Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark. It will be […]
Cowboys news: Defensive coordinator interviews made team want George Pickens even more
The Dallas Cowboys got another reason to extend George Pickens from an unlikely source – Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Sports Opposing defenses had a hard time stopping both CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens when they were together in 2025, a dynamic the Cowboys offense would be smart to keep in place long-term. Cowboys’ DC […]
Cowboys agree to terms with Marcus Dixon to coach defensive line
The Dallas Cowboys have proven to be rather thorough in their search for coaches to serve under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. They’ve interviewed a handful of candidates at various positions, and on Monday night, they struck a deal with one. Marcus Dixon will coach the defensive line in Dallas. Dixon replaces Aaron Whitecotton, who […]
Cowboys 2026 offseason preview: Offensive tackles
If the Dallas Cowboys make any significant moves on the offensive line this offseason, it will likely be at tackle. While they could stand pat with the current players, there may be an opportunity for upgrades. If nothing else, Dallas may be able to maintain the same level of performance while also creating some salary […]
The legacy of America’s Team: A definitive history of the Cowboys in the Super Bowl
The Dallas Cowboys are one of the NFL’s most storied franchises, boasting eight Super Bowl appearances and five championships. From the defensive grit and widespread popularity that earned them the moniker of “America’s Team” in the 1970s to the offensive fireworks and fierce tenacity of the 1990s, the Cowboys have one of the most decorated […]
Cowboys may already be deviating from traditional Vic Fangio scheme under Christian Parker
The Dallas Cowboys are still working on rebuilding their defensive coaching staff under new, first-time coordinator Christian Parker. Along with this, the scouting process to identify the players that will actually lead the defensive turnaround this team needs to get back in the playoff conversation is well underway. One vitally important step along this scouting […]
Dallas Cowboys, George Pickens have not had new contract talks yet
The Dallas Cowboys have not had any contract extension talks with wide receiver George Pickens. News on this front was reported on Monday by Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News, and as it is Super Bowl week the news on all Cowboys fronts is likely only just getting started. “Club officials have held preliminary […]
BTB Monday Discussion: Predict the Cowboys storyline that will emerge this week
We have reached the week of Super Bowl LX and at its end the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will square off for football’s ultimate prize. Must be nice. While the majority of stories all week will be related to those two teams, reality is that this week brings with it a ton of […]
A short history of the Cowboys 12th and 20th picks in draft-day trades
As we ramp up our annual draft preparations, two terms will continually make the rounds: ‘blue chip prospects’ and ‘first-round grades’. Blue chip prospects are truly elite talents that are projected to have an immediate impact at the NFL level and are likely to become some of the best players at their position. Depending on […]
Cowboys news: Increased salary cap bodes well for Dallas’ priorities this offseason
The upcoming NFL salary cap increase is good news for the Cowboys- Mario Herrera Jr, Inside The Star Jerry needs to be willing to spend this offseason. WR George Pickens Pickens in the most pressing (and most important) financial decision on the horizon. The franchise tag remains a likely option in the short term, but […]
From Salt Lake to Sunday: How Lander Barton could help cure the Cowboys linebacker woes
As the Dallas Cowboys turn the page and move forward to the 2026 NFL Draft, the front office faces a glaring reality – the second level of their defense has become a liability that can no longer be ignored. Last season, the Cowboys’ linebacker corps struggled with consistency, as they were undersized and overwhelmed against […]
Derrick Ansley brings passion, experience to Cowboys defense
Christian Parker is building out his defensive coaching staff, and on Saturday he added a big name: former Packers pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley. Ansley will serve in the same capacity in Dallas as he did in Green Bay, coaching defensive backs and coordinating the pass game. It should be noted that the Packers defense […]
3 players the Cowboys could release to open up cap space for free agents
The NFL salary cap is going to increase for the 2026 season. “On Friday, the league informed clubs it is projecting a salary cap in the range of $301.2 million to $305.7 million for the upcoming 2026 season, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.” “Such a number would represent an increase of […]
5 Senior Bowl standouts on offense who could be of interest to the Cowboys
The Senior Bowl is a resource that has served the Dallas Cowboys well in the past and could continue to do so this year as they prepare for the quickly approaching 2026 NFL Draft. There was a lot of talent showcased over the week in Mobile, Alabama and there were several standouts who could be […]