Cowboys Mailbag:Where do the Cowboys go and what becomes of the season after the disappointing loss

I am SO amped to see how this season unfolds, beginning with training camp. In your minds, where does this team stack up (so far) with the 2023 team at this same point. Barring injuries, it doesn't seem like the Cowboys are far off, and that 2023 team was doing well (undefeated at home) until the end. Thoughts?

I've always categorized offensive linemen as either "road graders" (great for the run game) or "dancing bears" (better for pass protection). What kind of line do we have in your opinion? I feel like the identity of the offensive line should dictate what kind of offense you have. Curious if you think this line is built better for the run or the pass.

In light of the situation with Chargers' second-round pick Tre Harris planning to hold out from training camp, do we have a similar situation looming with our unsigned second-round rookie, defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku? How detrimental would that be to both Ezeiruaku's development and the Cowboys' defensive plans? 

Having read the articles dealing with the projected running back competition, why is Hunter Luepke being overlooked? It seems for what Brian Schottenheimer is trying to promote, Luepke fits the bill – blocking back, short-yardage threat, out-of-the-backfield receiver and a backup at the tight end position. Despite limited opportunities, he has proven he is an asset.

I was just talking with a friend about how this team needs more "dogs." You know, those players like Michael Irvin who are wired differently. Obviously, though, we can't see all the dynamics of the locker room, practice field, cafeteria, etc., so who do you see as the new top dogs on this team?

Given Jaydon Blue's elite speed, pass catching ability and illusiveness, do you see the Cowboys potentially bulking him up to make him more of an every-down running back? Or will he always be looked at as a change-of-pace guy? The Cowboys have had 5'9" backs before (Emmitt Smith), but they were considerably thicker.

It's now obvious that waiting to re-sign top players is the modus operandi for the Cowboys. We've seen it with CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott, Zack Martin, Ezekiel Elliott and now with Micah Parsons. But why? Parsons seems eager to sign. And in the end, these players get what they want anyway, and everyone seems happy. Is there any kind of advantage to dragging the process out? 

It seems to me that Dak Prescott struggles a bit when throwing the deep ball. I rarely remember him hitting someone in stride as they streak down the field. I feel like the majority of his deep throws (40 yards or more) either fall short, or the receiver has to make an acrobatic catch. What is your take on that?

Let's have a little fun on this holiday. If you were commissioner Roger Goodell and you were looking to expand the NFL, what cities do you believe would be the best fits for future franchises and why? This has been a topic of conversation within my family for many years, specifically after the relocation of the Rams and Chargers to Los Angeles. 

Do you see Brian Schottenheimer dialing up the physicality at training camp? Or will he maybe take a more conservative approach? I know the days of beating the heck out of each other during camp are over, but with that said, I don't ever want to see another Camp Cupcake again. Is there a happy medium?

Besides the top three draft picks, are there one or two other specific rookies you can't wait to see in camp? Why?

Would you rather see the Cowboys add a cornerback or running back before the start of the season?