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The Dallas Cowboys defense looked dominant in the team’s 40-0 win over the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football in Week 1, and head coach Mike McCarthy gave an honest take on what his defense could do for this season. “Our best defensive football is in front of us, which is very exciting, especially […]

The Dallas Cowboys have taken a big leap in their defensive schematics and offensive play calls. Coach Mike McCarthy was a huge reason behind all of their success during the NFL Week 1 showdown against the New York Giants. Their secondary had a historic game by not allowing a single touchdown or field goal. Dak […]

The Dallas Cowboys steamrolled through the New York Giants on Sunday night, opening the 2023 NFL season on a high with an amazing 40-0 shutout victory over their division rival. The Cowboys’ defense was as good as advertised, even carrying the offense in spurts with high-level plays that they were able to convert to six […]

The Dallas Cowboys dismantled the New York Giants 40-0 to open their 2023 season. Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant was loving the dominant display. But he also took the opportunity to take shots at his former coach, Jason Garrett. Bryant applauded current Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy for treating his players like “Grown Men” in a […]

Dak Prescott has a new tattoo, and it’s something to behold. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback got his entire right leg tattooed in a grueling and painful process that took 11 hours and required him to be sedated. The process was so intense, that Prescott decided that he wouldn’t tell his coach Mike McCarthy and Jerry […]

As the Dallas Cowboys gear up for their Sunday night clash against the New York Giants, NFL analyst Tony Dungy has highlighted a significant advantage that could ignite Dak Prescott’s season. Dungy, speaking on the NBC halftime show, emphasized the impact of Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy calling the plays. Dungy expressed his anticipation for […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is preparing for the team’s offense to enter a new era. After several seasons of Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott as co-No. 1 backs, Pollard is now the clear RB1 heading into 2023. Now, the question is, what will that look like with backups Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn? […]

Trey Lance has been with the Dallas Cowboys for less than a week but is already impressing his new coaches with his knowledge of football. The third-year quarterback is getting a fresh start in Dallas and trying to revive his career. It’ll take more than some brains to do that though. Cowboys head coach Mike […]

The Dallas Cowboys acquired QB Trey Lance from the San Francisco 49ers. The deal has raised some eyebrows about Dak Prescott’s future given his playoff struggles. Dallas is still planning on having Prescott start in 2023 though. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy recently addressed any potential issues with Lance and Prescott following the trade, per […]

After Sam Williams’ second arrest this year that involved driving at a high rate of speed, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy shared his thoughts on the incident involving his young defensive end. And, needless to say, McCarthy’s take on the situation was a lot less shocking than the one Jerry Jones gave the day […]

Less than 24 hours removed from Ezekiel Elliott’s reported signing with the New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is already fielding questions about his former starting running back’s new situation. Even after being cut by the Cowboys at the outset of the 2023 offseason, Elliott was still connected to America’s Team throughout […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ recent postseason follies can best be attributed to a lack of one specific and essential trait. Discipline. Penalties and poor on-field judgment have tarnished the reputation of a once sterling franchise. The best way to prevent history from repeating itself is to hammer everything down in training camp. Unfortunately, that means even […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a different look on offense going into the 2023 season with head coach Mike McCarthy taking over as play caller, and Dak Prescott detailed the freedom he has within the Cowboys offense that he believes will help the team thrive. “I keep saying ‘aggressive nature,’ but it’s aggressive in the play […]

When the Dallas Cowboys traded for veteran All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore this past offseason, they knew what they were getting. Gilmore is on the cusp of starting his year in the NFL, and the accolades have rolled in consistently over that span – including a Super Bowl ring in 2019. It has only taken a […]

Fans and anyone else keeping a close eye on Dallas Cowboys training camp have probably seen the clip of Dak Prescott and Trevon Diggs exchanging some explicit trash talk that surfaced on Twitter earlier this week. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has seen it too, and had a simple response for reporters at his Thursday […]

Hours after Jerry Jones appeared on DFW radio station 105.3 The Fan and refused to rule out the potential return of Ezekiel Elliott to the Dallas Cowboys, head coach Mike McCarthy offered reporters at his Tuesday afternoon media obligation in Oxnard a very different point of view on the situation. The Athletic’s Jon Machota reported […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy and Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles lead NFL odds by BetOnline.ag for head coaches to be fired first. McCarthy and Bowles are each tied at +600 odds. The Las Vegas Raiders’ Josh McDaniels and the Washington Commanders’ Ron Rivera are tied at +700 odds, followed by a tie at +900 […]

The Dallas Cowboys have high expectations as usual for the 2023 NFL season, and Dak Prescott is a big part of the reason why. All Jerry Jones teams have such expectations, but things are different with Prescott. The former Mississippi State Bulldog has been anointed by ‘America’s Team’ as its next great quarterback, and he […]

The start of training camp has come and gone and Dallas Cowboys star right guard Zack Martin has still yet to report to Oxnard. It’s a situation that has generated lots of headlines and buzz as media mull over what this could mean for the Cowboys’ offensive line and Martin’s long-term future with the team. […]

A strong head coach sets the foundation for any successful NFL team. While it’s the offense and defense making the plays, the head coach must call the shots. If a coach doesn’t have their team prepared, it’s hard to make it far in the playoffs. Still, some coaches find themselves in a bit of a […]

San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young loves what current head coach Kyle Shanahan is doing on offense. He praised his old team’s current play-caller for his innovative style, but in true 90s 49ers player fashion, he couldn’t help but throw in a little dig at the Dallas Cowboys and their current head […]

With Kellen Moore now with the Los Angeles Chargers, the Dallas Cowboys will have a new-look offense in 2023. But for all their differences, Dak Prescott will still be the starting quarterback. As head coach Mike McCarthy oversees the new offense, he believes Prescott has the Hall of Fame potential necessary to succeed. Dallas hired […]

The NFL’s 17-game schedule for the regular season is likely here to stay for good. That doesn’t necessarily mean the league’s players and coaches wouldn’t prefer going back to 16 games each year. Take Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, for instance. McCarthy recently suggested that the additional game makes things a little more difficult for […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made a strong claim about coach Mike McCarthy as an offensive play-caller following Friday’s OTAs. Prescott, who is entering his eighth season with the Cowboys, said there is clear communication in McCarthy’s system, which is “refreshing.” He did not implicate previous offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, but Prescott had high praise […]

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are set to enter the new season with a major change in place. Head coach Mike McCarthy is going to be taking over the Cowboys‘ offense after now-former coach Kellen Moore took charge as the new offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams. It will take some getting used […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has been absent since the rookie minicamp started Thursday, and it might take some time before he makes his personal introduction to the newcomers due to his bothersome back injury. McCarthy recently underwent back surgery, which has forced him to miss the start of the Cowboys’ rookie camp, per […]

Jerry Jones, Mike McCarthy and the entire Dallas Cowboys organization are gearing up for the 2023 NFL Draft. But before the stress of the NFL Draft commences, Jones found time to poke a little fun at McCarthy. While Jones owns the Cowboys, he is also their General manager. When it comes to the NFL Draft, […]

The Dallas Cowboys made a major addition to their wide receiver room when they traded for Brandin Cooks. Dallas obviously still has CeeDee Lamb on the roster. However, as the Cowboys look towards the upcoming season, Mike McCarthy is expecting big things from Michael Gallup of all receivers. McCarthy told Gallup that he will be […]

The Dallas Cowboys are moving on from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after four seasons. Despite the success his unit had in the years when Dak Prescott stayed healthy, his philosophy didn’t always see eye-to-eye with that of Mike McCarthy. With Moore now joining forces with Justin Herbert on the Los Angeles Chargers, McCarthy explained how […]

The Dallas Cowboys appeared to have as good a chance as any of winning Super Bowl LVII following a strong 2022 regular season campaign. They won 12 games, and with Dak Prescott at the controls of their offense, it seemed like the sky was the limit of head coach Mike McCarthy’s men. In fact, the […]

Another year has passed without the Dallas Cowboys winning the Super Bowl. That’s something their rabid fandom demands. The next two months will be filled with conjecture about what the Cowboys can or will do to improve their chances next season. Despite their success in 2022, the Cowboys have numerous flaws that must be addressed […]

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Divisional Round. Naturally, that put an end to the Cowboys’ 2022–23 campaign. Even though free agency is still a few weeks away, it is likely that they have already started to put together their list of prospective targets. Simply said, this club requires a […]

The Dallas Cowboys have moved on from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, they hired Brian Schottenheimer to fill the role and head coach Mike McCarthy will be calling plays, as he did for much of his time with the Green Bay Packers. Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb made his thoughts known regarding the move. “Well, […]

After the Dallas Cowboys lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round, questions centered around what moves owner Jerry Jones would make to put the team in a better position to make their first championship game appearance since 1995. What resulted was numerous changes in the coaching staff, including the firing of […]

The Dallas Cowboys are parting ways with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, according to David Moore of DallasNews. The Cowboys made the surprising decision to move on from Moore, who had received significant head coaching interest over the past two offseasons, following their playoff exit against the 49ers. Mike McCarthy is expected to take over play-calling […]

When the Dallas Cowboys dropped a 19-12 decision to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Playoffs, speculation on head coach Mike McCarthy’s future with the team immediately started. Since owner Jerry Jones is not known for his patience when his team fails, there was a strong feeling that McCarthy’s future in the position might […]

The Dallas Cowboys have already fired a slew of assistant coaches. When he was asked about Kellen Moore’s job status, Cowboys’ head coach Mike McCarthy just couldn’t take it anymore. Following their loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round, the Cowboys fired six assistant coaches. McCarthy was asked if Moore would join […]

Mike McCarthy’s job with the Dallas Cowboys is safe — at least that’s what Jerry Jones said before — but that doesn’t mean his staff is in the same place. That much is clear after the Cowboys made a number of changes to to their coaching staff following another disappointing playoff run. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo […]

The Dallas Cowboys are again working themselves through a difficult grieving process following a stinging 19-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in a Divisional Round playoff game. Mike McCarthy can at least rest easy knowing he will apparently be back at the helm next season, but the head coach did have another incident for […]