Cowboys Break: Managing Expectations

With the decision to add a veteran RB ahead of NFL free agency, it's time to discuss if that means the Dallas Cowboys are out on drafting the position in 2024.

There's a lot still up in the air at the quarterback position in Dallas, so does that mean it's time for the Cowboys to grab one again in the NFL Draft?

It's been a mostly quiet offseason for the Cowboys and, given their recent playoff exit and the fact several important people are in prove-it seasons, is it time for them to change their core principles?

Derek, Ambar, and Bryan discuss new rules being implemented this season including the hip drop tackle and coaches challenges, where contract negotiations stand with Dak Prescott, and how the Cowboys can get back their depth after a slow start to the offseason.

Having signed only one outside free agent while also losing several players to other teams, the Cowboys are in a big hole they absolutely must climb out of this offseason.

After saying they'd be all in this year, the Cowboys are extremely quiet in free agency while their NFC East rivals are anything but -- time to panic?

NFL free agency is ready to launch and the Dallas Cowboys claim they're all in, but the only way to prove it is to make any one of the moves our panel has in mind.

As the Cowboys approach free agency and negotiations with Tyron Smith, it's time to answer the question of what position Tyler Smith should play for his entire NFL career -- once and for all.

The franchise tag is something the Cowboys have used every year since 2018, but there is no reason for them to use it in 2024. It's time to discuss why and who is even close to being worthy of it, along with debating the future of Dak Prescott.

Mike Zimmer is officially in the building with the Cowboys, and there's likely a culture shock headed to the Dallas locker room on defense, and his style is very different from what Dan Quinn leaves behind — here's how.

Mike Zimmer, Rex Ryan, Ron Rivera or a dark horse candidate for Cowboys' coordinator?? Our analysts choose their champion and explain why he's the best fit in Dallas.

Jerry Jones says the Cowboys will take a wildly different approach to the offseason this time around, but what exactly qualifies as being 'all-in'? Our panel lays it all out.

The expectations for Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are now through the roof for 2024, but that means tough discussions to determine the root of what's keeping them from getting over the postseason hump.

Our DallasCowboys.com staff recap the announcement of Mike McCarthy returning for the 2024 season, take a look at the Cowboys' upcoming free agents, and more questions heading into the offseason.

After one of the biggest mental meltdowns in the history of the league, all questions are on the table for Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott and the entire defense.

Our DallasCowboys.com staff recap the loss to the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card game, recap the season, and ask tough questions leading into this offseason.

There will be several players on both sides of the ball who can help break the game open for the Dallas Cowboys when they host the Green Bay Packers, but a few in particular might catch everyone completely off-guard, because they've been flying under the radar to now.

Tony Pollard and Rico Dowdle have a great opportunity to have a strong day against the Packers, but Green Bay's coverage issues set the stage for Dak Prescott to dominate on Sunday.

Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott were not voted as First-Team All-Pros by the NFLPA, and that's sparked heated debate; and the panel also breaks down how to handle Jordan Love's offense.

The Cowboys are starting to get flooded with interview requests for Dan Quinn and Will McClay, and if one or both were to leave in 2024, both would hurt -- but likely one more than the other.

What Lamar Jackson has done in Baltimore is lights-out, but that's also true for what Dak Prescott has done for the Cowboys, and especially after such a historic turnaround from 2022 — so who is the MVP?

The Commanders are ravaged by bad play and, now, injuries to key players, but the Cowboys need to focus on destroying them in Week 18, period.

There is absolutely no reason the Cowboys should lose to the Commanders, with so much on the line, but that's exactly why this matchup is so dangerous.

As the Cowboys work through possibly reuniting with a couple players, there's a headline player expected to hit free agency -- should Dallas grab him?

From the controversial call against the Lions to a possible reunion with familiar faces in Dallas, there's a whole lot to unpack ahead of an all-important Week 18 versus the Commanders.