Mick Shots: Holiday Greetings

Showing off the podcast versatility, start with the World Series, then injuries for Cowboys and Falcons, analyzing the Falcons record, the Matthews family tree, Hall of Fame contributors category, former Falcons coach Jerry Glanville and current head coach Raheem Morris.

With Nate filling in for Everson, great debate on the Cowboys needing to run the ball more against the Niners, the amount of pressure defenses are on putting on Dak, the Cowboys inability to stop the run and just why Trevon Diggs likely was on his phone immediately after the loss to San Francisco.

So much to talk about, but no matter what else happened in the loss to San Francisco, the poor play in the third quarter was the difference in the game. In fact, at 30-24 and the Cowboys with the ball, the guys tase Everson that he might have needed to meet the charter flight back home if the Cowboys produced their own "Catch" to win the game.

Pretty game intensive today once getting past another Star Tours topic, including analysis of Dak, the wide receivers and heavy on tight ends, Jake Ferguson and Niners George Kittle. Then picks and Bill's fantasy pick to click.

With Everson Walls back, this became an all-encompassing segment, talking Pro Football Hall of Fame, comprehensive injury report for the Cowboys and Niners, including Brandon Aubrey's jury duty, the heat wave at The Star chasing Cowboys indoors and this ridiculous story of the Star Tours interfering with football.

Bill and Mickey cover a lot of ground, starting with a pretty extensive injury report, including Tyler Guyton ready to go, the highlights from head coach Mike McCarthy's press conference and a quick look at the history of Cowboys-Niners. Then a rant on the missing Everson Walls moving up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Seniors category.

With Nate sitting in again, the guys give a lot to think about, thanks to Jerry, hidden reason why Derek Henry is not here, how good the Ravens really are, San Fran injury situation, update on Cowboys injuries and the five-game road ahead.

The Cowboys return from their bye, and after brief college football talk, the guys with Nate aboard turned their attention to the 49ers, just how good Patrick Mahomes is, the Cowboys offensive line run blocking and how quarterbacks can take over games.

With Nick Harris filling in on our mixed bag show with Bill and Mickey, the guys point out their positions of concern going forward, short of knowing this team must get healthy. Then some draft review and the great need for this offense to get going like last season.

With the lineup change, Kurt Daniels joins Bill and Mickey, and they had a good time reviewing the owner Jerry Jones morning radio segment and trying to be reasonable about the Cowboys hitting the bye at 3-3. What the assistants had to say and some injury updates.

Mickey, Bill, and Nate Newton discuss the latest Dallas Cowboys news and notes from The Star in Frisco, TX.

What a special weekend of football, first Texas-OU and then Cowboys-Lions. Few more Barry Switzer tales and then on to the Cowboys numerous injury concerns. Talk of the Cowboys improving running game and concerns with the Lions offense. Of course picks, and pick to click.

Talk of the Detroit Lions picks up, including QB Jared Goff, the first pick in the 2016 draft when Dak Prescott became the 135th pick. Then the Lions dual threat running attack to test the Cowboys run defense. And encouraging news on CB DaRon Bland.

Mickey, Bill, and Everson discuss the latest Dallas Cowboys news and notes from The Star in Frisco, TX.

Looking back before looking forward, especially how the Cowboys defense survived in the win over Pittsburgh with another round of injuries. How so many young players participated, then a look the upcoming game against the Lions and CeeDee Lamb's second halves.

Despite the injury challenges, some of their own mistakes and having to depend on some no-name players, the Cowboys showed a measure of toughness to beat the Steelers And just who stepped up, like Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Tyrus Wheat and the offense and defensive lines.

Mickey, Bill, and Everson discuss the latest Dallas Cowboys news and notes from The Star in Frisco, TX.

Great job of preparing for Cowboys-Steelers Sunday night. Comprehensive injury update, including what happened to Brandin Cooks, running game talk for both sides, what the Cowboys must do to neutralize T.J. Watt, the emergence of The Maz and some Cowboys-Steelers history, including the 2016 meeting.

The injuries continue to pile up. Bad enough the Cowboys will be without Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence, but now No. 2 receiver Brandin Cooks will miss the Pittsburgh game. So just who will be taking their places, and a little history on newcomer DE K.J. Henry and what happens at wide receiver.

After a brief discussion of win over the Giants, the guys moved on to Cowboys roster moves after visual evidence of injuries suffered by Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. Then a little Goff perfection, the Steelers up next, that Pittsburgh history, head coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers QB situation.

A Victory Friday after the Cowboys 20-15 win over the NY Giants on Thursday night and just how huge this win is for the Cowboys. So many parts to pulling even at 2-2, between the DBs and LBs recognition to Mazi Smith's improved play and the three offensive stars of the game.

So much to deal with, the Cowboys inability to stop the run, quick look at rookie QB Jayden Daniels, telling players to worry about themselves, Nate's soft rebuild, need to compete against an improving Giants team and defense needing to play better on first down. Oh, picks and picks to click, too.

No holds barred breaking down the disappointing loss to Baltimore, once again starting with the inability to stop the run and slow start on offense. And with Nate filling in for Everson, he was not happy with CeeDee Lamb's performance and attitude.

After some talk about Shohei Ohtani's great feat, the guys with Nate in Frisco joining the show got to the bottom line on this matchup with Baltimore. The Cowboys offensive and defensive lines will play a big part in deciding the outcome of this game. And of course picks and picks to click.