Fanspeak: Dallas Cowboys

Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb wasn’t supposed to fall outside of the top 10 of the 2020 draft. Dallas, in fact, was certain of it. The Cowboys didn’t even interview him. They had other needs, including pass rusher. Most analysts pegged LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson as the most likely pick for Dallas. And then the unthinkable happened: … More »

Trey McBride would likely walk in as a starter for Dallas, and he plays a position of need. The Cowboys’ current starter at tight end, Dalton Schultz, is coming off a career year but is an unrestricted free agent – and the team needs to cut costs. The problem with drafting the Colorado State senior … More »

Dallas was intent on fixing its defensive backfield after the 2016 season. That was the rookie seasons for Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott. Those two helped lead the Cowboys to an improbable 13-3 record and an NFC East title. But the Mike McCarthy-led Green Bay Packers came into town and ultimately ended Dallas’ season, 34-31. … More »

You can look at Dallas’ record last season (6-10) and assume the roster needs upgrades everywhere. And that may well be true as the team plays Tampa Bay in the season-opener, but it doesn’t paint a complete picture. Consider the following: Only one player along its offensive line played every game last season, left guard … More »