Amari Cooper didn't make the Pro Bowl, but he still had a career season in 2020 -- and the Cowboys believe his best is still ahead.

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Assuming the Cowboys have about the same quality draft this year as they have had in recent years and pick up some good defensive players, what do you think they need to do in free agency to get the defense into at least a middle-of-the-road quality squad? 

With all the head coaching changes over the last few years, the NFL indeed may mean Not For Long.

Don't miss any of the action with our daily updates: news, notes and more throughout the Cowboys' regular season and offseason. 

The DallasCowboys.com staff looks back at a season unlike any other, reviewing the best and worst from 2020.

This week's headlines involved members of the coaching staff as the Cowboys hired a new DC, agreed to terms with another coach but could see a coordinator interviewing with a division rival. Catch all the top news of the week.

Any players you see being moved around with the new defensive coaches hired?

Jaylon Smith provides new computers for participants of the Bloom Project. 

As a cornerback, Jourdan Lewis uses his talent to anchor the Cowboys' pass coverage, and as a proud Detroit native, he uses his heart to anchor positive change in the community.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is making the world a better place one bet at a time.

As a rookie, Neville Gallimore is working to establish himself not only on the field, but in the community as well.

This past weekend, Ezekiel Elliott not only helped his team to a 30-7 victory over the Bengals, but he also helped Santa Claus make good on one kid's Christmas list.

The annual campaign encourages players to pick a cause that is important to them and represent their chosen organization on custom designed cleats. 

Forever impacted by Paul's legacy, members of the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL took to social media to pay tribute to him.

An emotional Prescott was promptly carted off the field in tears surrounded by his teammates, coaches and former head coach Jason Garrett, all offering support. 

Here's my weekly look at the upcoming opponent and everything that's changed for them in the last two months.

Following a dominant effort against Philadelphia, Bryan Broaddus sat down with the tape and came away with plenty of standout performances worthy of mention.

The Eagles aren't just a division rival, they're the Cowboys' biggest rival for the NFC East crown these past five years. If there's a team this Dallas coaching staff is most familiar with, it's probably these guys from Philadelphia.

It was a brutal loss, but there's always something to learn from it. Bryan Broaddus watched the tape and tried to figure out what happened Sunday against the Jets.

 It's been four years since the Cowboys have played the New York Jets, and I don't need to tell you that a lot has changed for both teams since then. That was a late-season matchup between two teams that were in complete transition.

In watching Sunday's loss to Green Bay over again, Bryan Broaddus did his best to diagnose where the Cowboys fell short in a disappointing effort against the Packers.

The Green Bay Packers are a team you should know well by now. The Cowboys have played them often in recent years, and there are some obvious constants – Aaron Rodgers come to mind.

Having watched the Saints game back again, Bryan Broaddus has a few notes and observations about where things went wrong on Sunday night in New Orleans.

This will be the Cowboys' first-ever game on Tuesday. So let's see the team's history on the other days of the week.

While the free-agent class of 2020 looked to be one of the best back in March, less than half are still on the roster. Stephen Jones said it won't change the philosophy of free agency moving forward. Let's review the class.

The wide receiver position has been one of the most intriguing spots of training camp, with the atrrival of CeeDee Lamb. So where does he rank as the writers picked the best WRs from 1-10?

We've ranked Prescott's Top 10 performances/moments as the Cowboys' quarterback since 2016.

The 2020 schedule is loaded with great receivers the Cowboys will face this year. So where does the Cowboys trio of Amari-Gallup-CeeDee rank among the group?

The official Madden 21 video game won't be released until Aug. 28, but the player ratings are out. Check out the Top 25 Cowboys, according to their Madden ratings. 

What position is the strongest on the team heading into camp? Is it the wide receivers? What about the quarterbacks, running backs or O-line? Our writers ranked 12 positions from top to bottom. 

Now that Dak Prescott can't get a new deal until 2021, he joins nearly a dozen others who will likely be seeking new contacts as well. We ranked the Cowboys' priority list. 

The DallasCowboys.com staff looks back at a season unlike any other, reviewing the best and worst from 2020.

Any players you see being moved around with the new defensive coaches hired?

It appears the Philadelphia Eagles are interested in interviewing Kellen Moore for their head coaching vacancy. 

I am wondering which defensive players currently on the roster and under contract for next year are good to go as starters next year and thus we won't be prioritizing or looking for upgrades/replacements? 

The Cowboys haven't announced a new defensive coordinator, but all signs are indicating Dan Quinn appears to be the favorite for the job.

The Cowboys started the interview process for their defensive coordinator opening over the weekend, with more candidates surfacing this week.

No one quite knows the compensatory pick formula, but it looks like the Cowboys will get several comp picks. With that in mind, what do you think the best strategy for the 2021 draft is? 

Jerry Jones answers the question how he ranks off-the-field success vs. team success and getting victories on the field.

Amari Cooper didn't make the Pro Bowl, but he still had a career season in 2020 -- and the Cowboys believe his best is still ahead.

Assuming the Cowboys have about the same quality draft this year as they have had in recent years and pick up some good defensive players, what do you think they need to do in free agency to get the defense into at least a middle-of-the-road quality squad? 

The DallasCowboys.com staff looks back at a season unlike any other, reviewing the best and worst from 2020.

Do you see the Cowboys initially drafting a DB with the first-round pick, or a strategy similar to last year when a talent like CeeDee Lamb falls at your draft position and you can't pass him up?

The Cowboys officially named Dan Quinn their new defensive coordinator Tuesday. Here are five facts you might not know about the 50-year-old Quinn.

What type of defensive scheme do you think fits the current roster best? 

Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has reached an agreement to become the Cowboys' next defensive coordinator. What will the defense look like in 2021?

Other than Dak, how many of the Cowboys' free agents do you feel will be targets to return, if any? 

Assuming the Cowboys have about the same quality draft this year as they have had in recent years and pick up some good defensive players, what do you think they need to do in free agency to get the defense into at least a middle-of-the-road quality squad? 

The DallasCowboys.com staff looks back at a season unlike any other, reviewing the best and worst from 2020.

Jaylon Smith didn't miss a game during the 2020 season, but the Cowboys' veteran linebacker underwent surgery on a wrist injury on Thursday.

Mike Nolan oversaw exactly one defense during his time in Dallas, and now it's on to something new – and presumably much more familiar – in the hire of Dan Quinn as Mike McCarthy's next defensive coordinator.

Do you see the Cowboys initially drafting a DB with the first-round pick, or a strategy similar to last year when a talent like CeeDee Lamb falls at your draft position and you can't pass him up?

What type of defensive scheme do you think fits the current roster best? 

It won't be a season that many people are eager to look back on. There are silver linings, though, if you want to look for them.

Other than Dak, how many of the Cowboys' free agents do you feel will be targets to return, if any? 

Here are my initial thoughts from the Cowboys' big win in Detroit:

From what you've seen from Detroit, what is the biggest key or matchup to getting a win up there?

It seems we're constantly playing catch up and it's too little, too late in our four losses.

I know it isn't as simple as the numbers are suggesting, but the difference in our record when Dak runs vs. when he doesn't run is staggering.

Both the Cowboys and the Vikings came into the game looking to stop the run, namely, Zeke and Dalvin Cook. The Vikings were able to accomplish this and the Cowboys weren't. Why?

A handful of notes and observations from another ugly loss.

What do you guys think is the most important matchup between the Cowboys and Vikings?

After watching a hard-fought game against the Giants, I was happy to see such camaraderie. How do you like the versatility of Michael Bennett, especially playing inside?

With all the head coaching changes over the last few years, the NFL indeed may mean Not For Long.

The DallasCowboys.com staff looks back at a season unlike any other, reviewing the best and worst from 2020.

These coaching changes were weeks in the making. Plus, the running game matters and insights from the college championship game.

Mickey Spagnola breaks down the facts of the Cowboys disappointing season and why changes needed to be made.

The NFL is indeed a QB league. Plus, LVE's commitment, No Defense and more!

Cowboys loss to the Giants was indeed the whole 2020 season in a nutshell.

The Cowboys find themselves in another must-win situation Sunday, as do the Giants. Who wins? What does it mean for the playoffs? 

As we finally welcome in a New Year, remember that not all was bad for the Cowboys in 2020.

What's the medical status for Leighton Vander Esch?

How can we draft a receiver if he's best available, when we have defensive needs?

Do you anticipate a big change in philosophy with the new head coach?

Other than pressure from the front seven, where are the INT's?

Offseason dialogue heats up at the NFL Combine, including everything from contracts to the CBA to combine participants. One recent conversation ended on a good note to head into the week in Indianapolis.

Next up in the priority of conversation behind Prescott is receiver Amari Cooper. But in that same caliber of talent, often kept quiet – just as his own personality and demeanor; cornerback Byron Jones. 

Room for Michael Gallup in Cowboys' future at WR?

Is there any mounting concern for Leighton Vander Esch's recovery?

Dak Prescott overcomes a slow start to again lead a dominating Dallas offense in the Cowboys' 31-21 win over the Redskins.

Behind Kellen Moore's new-look offense, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys get the season off to a good start with a dominating 35-17 victory over the rival New York Giants.

Who cares if the Dallas Cowboys lost their exhibition opener to the San Francisco 49ers, 17-9. Football is here!

As the Cowboys enter their 60th season in the NFL, there have certainly been many great draft stories over the years. Some of them are more memorable than others. From Carl Lewis to Pat Riley to the stories behind Troy Aikman and Dak Prescott, here are 60 Cowboys Draft Facts that you should know.

Recent history hasn't been kind to the Cowboys when they don't have a first-round pick, as is the case again this year. But there have been some exceptions, including the addition of a future Hall-of-Famer. 

The Dallas Cowboys season comes to an end as they give up 273 rushing yards in a 30-22 loss to Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Here is a deeper look at six statistics from the Cowboys' 24-22 wild-card victory over the Seahawks.

Behind a dominating defense and Dak Prescott's late heroics, the Dallas Cowboys win their wild-card game against the Seattle Seahawks, 24-22, to advance to the divisional round of the playoffs.