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Dallas Cowboys: Week 2 – WAS 3 vs DAL 36 |
Week 2 – WAS 3 vs DAL 36
Game Recap: The Dallas Cowboys led from start to finish… the opening kickoff was returned for a touchdown by WR/KR Rashid Shaheed [98 yards]. The tale of the tape, BIG PLAYS were prevalent for the Cowboys… the kick return for a touchdown, 4 INTs by the defense and 2 LONG strikes through the air [QB Dak Prescott connected with WR CeeDee Lamb on an 87 yard touchdown and also hit WR Xavier Worthy on a 60 yard touchdown]. The offensive line kept Dak clean and opened lanes for HB Rashaad White [20 carries for 103 yards].
WR/KR Rashid Shaheed – the opening kickoff was returned 98 yards for a TD!
WR CeeDee Lamb – This 87 yard STRIKE put the Cowboys ahead 23-3 in the 3rd QTR!
The Good - Cowboys:
QB Dak Prescott… 16 of 26 for 315 yards with 2 TDs [not sacked].
WR Xavier Worthy… 7 receptions for 130 yards and a TD.
WR CeeDee Lamb… 4 receptions for 124 yards and a TD.
BLOCKING… 28 pancakes and ZERO sacks allowed.
FS Malik Hooker… 5 tackles 1 deflection and 2 INTs [1 allowed catch].
K Brandon Aubrey… 5 of 5 FGs and 3 XPs [3 touchbacks].
The Bad – Cowboys:
Visited the Redzone twice and came away with 2 FGs… would like to see more Redzone visits and convert those opportunities into TDs.
The Good - Redskins:
P J.K. Scott… 7 punts for 345 yards [49.29 avg] – 2 of those punts were inside the 20.
The Bad – Redskins:
QB Jayden Daniels… Only completed 35% of his passes and threw 4 INTs..
Looking Ahead:
The Dallas Cowboys [2-0] travel to San Francisco, to face the winless 49ers [0-2] week 3! It seems a bit early to make any assumption about this match-up regardless of record. The Cowboys defense will be tested by what should be a well balanced offense capable of controlling the game on the ground [HB Christian McCaffrey] or though the air [QB Brock Purdy]. Though QB Dak Prescott hasn’t been sacked yet this season, the offensive line will be tested… LE Nick Bosa already has 4 sacks this season! |
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(by D_Breckheimer on 03/16/2025)
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Dallas Cowboys: Week 1 – DAL 23 vs SD 21 |
GGL 2025 – Regular Season
Week 1 – DAL 23 vs SD 21
Game Recap: The defending Super Bowl Champions, San Diego Chargers, had the Dallas Cowboys right where they wanted them… with the clock ticking on 3rd and long rookie QB Jamal Castille failed to run the clock down. This mistake left their opponent with :35 seconds on the clock vs :05 seconds. On 2nd down, QB Dak Prescott found TE Jake Ferguson for a 53 yard connection – setting up the winning FG.
The Good - Cowboys:
QB Dak Prescott… 14 of 23 for 317 yards with 2 TDs [not sacked].
TE Jake Ferguson… 3 receptions for 116 yards and a TD [53 yard rection at the end to set up the winning FG].
WR CeeDee Lamb… 5 receptions for 114 yards and a TD.
BLOCKING… 29 pancakes and ZERO sacks allowed.
LE Kwity Paye… 6 tackles [1 tackle for a low] and a sack.
CB Trevon Diggs… 6 tackles and 3 deflections [3 catches allowed].
The Bad – Cowboys:
HB Rachaad White… 20 carries for 56 yards [long run of 14 yards]
WR/KR/PR Rashid Shaheed… no catches [from the slot] and lost a fumble on a kick return.
The Good - Chargers:
QB Jamar Castille… 15 of 32 for 177 yards and a TD [sacked 3 times.
MLB Daiyan Henley… 8 tackles [1 tackle for a loss].
ROLB Josh Sweat… 8 tackles [2 tackles for a loss].
The Bad – Chargers:
LT Joe Alt… 3 pancakes and allowed 2 sacks [as many as he allowed ALL of last season].
Looking Ahead:
The Dallas Cowboys [1-0] play host to their divisional rival, the Washington Redskins [0-1], week 2! The Cowboys and Redskins actually split their head to head match ups last season before the Cowboys exited the Redskins in the Wild Card playoff game – Cowboys won 26-3. I suspect the Cowboys will look to disrupt Sophomore QB Jayden Daniels as much as they can while stopping the run – if Daniels can beat the home team more power to him! |
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Forum Discussion
(by D_Breckheimer on 03/10/2025)
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Dallas Cowboys - Offseason News |
Dallas Cowboys - Offseason News
2025 Draft Review
4.03 ROLB Dave Dubose – By all accounts, Dave Dubose was a workout warrior prior to the draft and had a SOLID combine… took a beating via the SKEW [SPD -1 / STR -4 / AGI -2], but with Rookie and Sophomore progression should be serviceable beyond a back-up in 2 seasons.
4.13 Noah Shenault – Ranked as one of the better HBs in this draft class [in a weak class mind you] it was a pleasant surprise to see Noah Shenault fall to the 4th round. Decent skew [STR +2 / AWR +3 / ACC +3] ensures a spot as the back-up and possibly the 3rd down back on occasions.
4.26 CB Manu Prado – Stayed true to scouting and likely finds himself as the Dime CB and possible fighting for time as the Nickel CB on occasions. For Manu Prado to be an eventual starter he’ll need some TLC [Training Camp].
4.31 RG Ben Pianalto – Doubtful Ben Pianalto ever advances beyond a life time back-up… doesn’t help that SKEW totally DESTROYED most of his attributes.
6.29 RE Joseph Ludwig – No doubt an interesting project… Joseph Ludwig has a unique combination of rare strength [86] and acceleration [82], a little TLC applied to his speed [68] and agility [73] could result in an effective RE.
7.02 HB Troy Duvernay – simply drafted with the hope of him becoming the Draft GEM.
7.09 HB Keke Olonilua – simply drafted with the hope of him becoming the Draft GEM.
2025 Training Camp
Quarterback Drill: QB Justin Fields [AWR +2 to 68 / THA +1 to 81]
Running Back Drill: HB Rachaad White [SPD +1 to 91 / AGI +1 to 88 / ACC +1 to 93]
Receiver Drill: WR CeeDee Lamb [SPD +1 to 91 / AGI +1 to 95 / ACC +1 to 92]
Offensive Trenches Drill: RT Tyler Guyton [SPD +1 to 69 / STR +1 to 88 / ACC +1 to 77]
Defensive Trenches Drill: DT Mazi Smith [SPD +1 to 75 / STR +1 to 95 / ACC +1 to 78]
Linebacker Drill: MLB Trevin Wallace [STR +1 to 72 / AGI +1 to 83 / ACC +1 to 90]
Secondary Drill: CB Mica Parsons [SPD +1 to 92 / AGI +1 to 92 / ACC +1 to 96]
Kicking Drill: N/A
Restructure
The Dallas Cowboys have come to terms with RG Tyler Smith… though the Dallas Cowboys had multiple trade offers – the team decided to keep Tyler Smith.
The contract RESTRUCTURE breaks down like this: Salary = $42.460M Bonus = $11.040M Years = 7 1st year of deal = $3.360M
2025 Restructure (purchased)
CB Micha Parsons – Salary = $61.74M / Bonus = $13.58M / Years = 7 [1st year = $5.02M]
2025 Post Draft Free Agency
The Dallas Cowboys were in need of a center to meet roster requirements… they sign C Doug Kramer to a 3 year deal, Salay = $1.710M and Bonus = $.180M [1st year = $.500M].
In a MIX-UP, Doug Kramer jumped on a Delta flight that took him to Seattle Washington… though he has yet to show up in Dallas it’s understood he’ll be present before Preseason.
2025 Starting Line-up
QB Dak Prescott – Returning Starter
HB Rashaad White
FB Andrew Beck
WR1 CeeDee Lamb – Returning Starter
WR2 Xavier Worthy
WR3 Rashid Shaheed
TE Jake Ferguson – Returning Starter
LT Terence Steele – Returning Starter
LG Trey Smith
C Zack Martin – Returning Starter [change of position]
RG Tyler Smith – Returning Starter
RT Tyler Guyton – Returning Starter
LE Kwity Paye
DT1 Mazi Smith – Returning Starter
DT2 Osa Odighizuwa – Returning
RE Logan Hall
LOLB DeMarvion Overshown – Returning
MLB1 Trevin Wallace
MLB2 Marist Liufau – Returning
ROLB Malik Harrison – Returning Starter
CB1 Micah Parsons – Returning Starter (new position)
CB2 Trevon Diggs – Returning Starter
FS Kalik Hooker – Returning Starter
SS Justin Reid
K Brandon Aubrey – Returning Starter
P Bradley Pinion
KR [WR] Rashid Shaheed
PR [WR] Rashid Shaheed |
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(by D_Breckheimer on 03/07/2025)
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What We Know... When We Know It! |
What We Know... When We Know It!
These Free Agents seem a certainty to be joining America's Team!!!
DT Osa Odighizuwa – Solid depth behind DT Mazi Smith but will get playing time when / if the Cowboys use a 4-3 scheme. The contract being offered is a Salary of $55.000M / Bonus of $10.000M over 5 years.
Key Attributes: Age = 27 / SPD = 78 / STR = 85 / AWR = 87 / AGI = 68 / ACC = 83 / TAK = 86
RE Titus Leo – Solid depth behind RE Logan Hall and LE Kwity Paye [one of these two guys will likely be gone next season]. The contract being offered is a Salary of $15.000M / Bonus of $3.000M over 5 years.
Key Attributes: Age = 26 / SPD = 83 / STR = 70 / AGI = 75 / ACC = 92 / TAK = 70
RG Trey Smith: It’s not completely clear where Trey Smith will play [Right Guard… Left Guard… Right Tackle… or Center] – but wherever it is it’s gonna look SEXY! The contract being offered is a Salary of $175.000M / Bonus of $77.000M over 7 years.
Key Attributes: Age = 26 / SPD = 69 / STR = 95 / AWR = 90 / AGI = 69 / ACC = 75 / PBK = 83 / RBK = 92
WR Rashid Shaheed: Some will instantly say the price was WAY to HIGH for a slot Wide Receiver / Kick Returner… and I’d agree COMPLETELY. The contract being offered is a Salary of $140.000M / Bonus of $59.500M over 7 years.
Key Attributes: Age = 27 / SPD = 96 / AWR = 80 / AGI = 90 / ACC = 95 / CTH = 86 / KR = 88
QB Justin Fields: Some might see this as a reach and over spending… but, it’s possible Justin Fields is the eventual starting QB for America’s Team! Granted it’s a LONG shot… but with 4 possible Training Camps, Pre-seasons and playing time could he be serviceable [check back in 2 – 3 seasons]??? The contract being offered is a Salary of $57.400M / Bonus of $11.480M over 7 years.
Key Attributes: Age = 26 / AWR = 66 / THP = 91 / THA = 80
Still waiting to hear on the following:
SS Justin Reid
CB Benjamin St-Juste [ME]
CB Marco Wilson
QB Zach Wilson
There are rumors that the Dallas Cowboys might be in the market for a DT after hearing the Tennessee Titans might be looking to move / unload DT Keondre Coburn . |
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(by D_Breckheimer on 02/13/2025)
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Dallas Cowboys - Pre-Draft Free Agency |
Pre-Draft Free Agency
The Dallas Cowboys were in like a kitten and out like a Lion… meaning, initial contract offers were respectable – but on 2 players, things got out of control! A King’s Ransom was paid to acquire RG Trey Smith [Kansas City Chiefs have him declared Match Eligible – compensation is a future 1st round pick]… a 7 year deal with a Salary of $175 Million and a Bonus of $77 Million [$25 Million a season]. A hefty price was also paid to acquire WR Rashid Shaheed [no compensation required]… a 7 year deal with a Salary of $140 Million and a Bonus of $59.5 Million [$20 Million a season].
With about 24 hours remaining in Free Agency the Dallas Cowboys are still in consideration on 9 players:
A lock to sign with the Cowboys:
DT Osa Odighizuwa – This was the Cowboys Match Eligible Free Agent… there were ZERO bids on him (outside of the Dallas Cowboys). The Cowboys are happy to have him back… but probably would have let him walk had 2nd or even 3rd round compensation been bid (as a back-up in the 3-4 scheme, he just doesn’t get enough playing time).
RE Titus Leo – SHOCKING there was ZERO bids on him (outside of the Dallas Cowboys). The Cowboys are happy to have him join the team, even if it’s just as a back-up [only getting paid $2.4 Million year 1].
Nearly a certainty:
RG Trey Smith [GB & TB] – Here’s where the Dallas Cowboys went from Free Agency kittens to lions… when the Green Bay Packers placed the initial MAX + Free Agency bid, the Cowboys / GM Breck considered themselves OUT of the hunt! But after a few hours of understanding that the Cowboys would be sitting on over $60 Million after filling out their roster – they jumped in with both feet making RG Trey Smith the first of two MAX + Free Agency bids! All indicators show that both the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are out of the bidding war and the Kansas City Chiefs have publicly indicated they are moving on from RG Trey Smith and accepting the 1st round compensation. ~ Earning $25 Million a year for 7 years. ~
WR Rashid Shaheed [ARI & HOU] – Both the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans have gone quiet since their initial MAX + Free Agency bid on WR Rashid Shaheed… leading most to assume he’s heading to the Dallas Cowboys. This is a TON of money to offer the guy who will be your slot/3rd WR on the depth chart. ~ Earning $20 Million a year for 7 years. ~
50/50 shot:
QB Justing Fields [DEN & OAK] – It seems the highest bidder between the Dallas Cowboys and Oakland Raiders wins the services of QB Justin Fields… over lunch, the Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys shared each others offers and the Broncos came in WAY low. Knowing the Oakland Raiders were in greater need for a QB it forced the Dallas Cowboys to make a LEGIT offer… no doubt the offer will eventually be 7 years [if the Cowboys win the player] – but the official offer is 3 years, Salary of $24.6 Million and a Bonus of $4.92 Million [first year will pay $6.57 Million].
SS Justin Reid [CAR] – Initially, the Dallas Cowboys were in on three SS’s… Talanoa Hufanga, Markquese Bell [former Cowboy] and Justin Reid. Insider information [after Top 3 was announced] indicated that best odds of signing one of the players would be focusing on Justin Reed. The official offer is 3 years, Salary of $15.6 Million and a Bonus of $3.12 Million [first year will pay $4.17 Million].
Long shot:
QB Zach Wilson [ATL & CAR] – All things falling as the Dallas Cowboys want… they get their guy in Justin Fields and either the Falcons or Panthers out bid the Cowboys on Zach Wilson.
CB Benjamin St-Juste [WAS] – All things falling as the Dallas Cowboys want… the Washington Redskins accept the 3rd round compensation and let CB Benjamin St-Juste walk [not likely].
CB Marco Wilson [CHI & WAS] – All things falling as the Dallas Cowboys want… the Washington Redskins out bid the Chicago Bears and win the services of CB Marco Wilsom… this in turn has the Washington Redskins accepting the compensation for CB Benjamin St-Juste walk [still, not likely]. |
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(by D_Breckheimer on 02/13/2025)
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At A Glance
| INJURY REPORT |
| PLAYER |
POS |
OVR |
LENGTH |
| NFC East |
| RNK |
TEAM |
W-L-T |
PCT |
DIV |
| #2 |
 Eagles |
5-0-0 |
1.000 |
1-0 |
| #9 |
 Cowboys |
4-1-0 |
0.800 |
1-1 |
| #17 |
 Giants |
2-2-0 |
0.500 |
0-0 |
| #28 |
 Redskins |
1-3-0 |
0.250 |
0-1 |
| COWBOYS SCHEDULE |
| Preseason |
| WK |
DATE |
OPPONENT |
SCOUT/RESULT |
| P1 |
Thu |
vs  Colts #23 |
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| P2 |
Sat |
vs  Broncos #29 |
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| P3 |
Sat |
at  Texans #3 |
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| P4 |
Thu |
at  Vikings #19 |
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| Regular Season |
| 1 |
Sun |
at  Chargers #30 |
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| 2 |
Mon |
vs Redskins #28 |
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| 3 |
Sun |
at  49ers #24 |
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| 4 |
Sun |
at  Raiders #22 |
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| 5 |
Sun |
vs Eagles #2 |
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| 6 |
Sun |
vs Giants #17 |
Match-up |
| 7 |
Sun |
at  Seahawks #1 |
Match-up |
| 8 |
Sun |
vs  Cardinals #26 |
Match-up |
| 10 |
Mon |
at Eagles #2 |
Match-up |
| 11 |
Sun |
vs  Lions #16 |
Match-up |
| 12 |
Thu |
vs Broncos #29 |
Match-up |
| 13 |
Sun |
at Giants #17 |
Match-up |
| 14 |
Sun |
vs  Chiefs #14 |
Match-up |
| 15 |
Sun |
at Redskins #28 |
Match-up |
| 16 |
Sat |
at  Panthers #27 |
Match-up |
| 17 |
Sun |
vs  Rams #6 |
Match-up |
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