Cowboys Break

CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons are absent from Dallas Cowboys' OTAs, but for different reasons, opening the discussion for when voluntary should be viewed by players as mandatory for the sake of optics.

With rookie minicamp now complete and the Dallas Cowboys' veterans joining practices, it's starting to feel as if one rookie in particular might have the best odds to be a starter for Week 1 against the Browns.

Zay Jones is in the building meeting with the Cowboys, and the question becomes who is being put on notice with the possible signing.

Having walked away with eight players from the 2024 NFL Draft, breaking down each incoming rookie reveals which one of them might make the biggest impact in their first season.

Newy Scruggs, Ambar Garcia, Patrik Walker, and Mickey Spagnola get together for a special joint podcast to discuss new Dallas Cowboy Tyler Guyton, recap the first round of the NFL Draft, and preview days 2 and 3.

A quiet free agency means the Dallas Cowboys are under that much more pressure to make the right call with each of their 2024 NFL Draft picks, and the panel gives predictions on who gets the call in Detroit.

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.

Ambar, Bryan, and Derek discuss the NFC playoff picture and how things might shake out, which Lions playmakers the Cowboys defense should keep an eye on and make their final predictions for this Week 17 matchup.

It's another big matchup for the Cowboys, but should they consider keeping Tyron Smith on the sideline until the playoffs -- possibly moving Tyler Smith for now as well?

The key to stopping the many weapons of the Lions is to rattle Jared Goff, so the Cowboys' pass rush needs to swing early and often against him and Detroit's rushing attack.

It was another opportunity for the Cowboys to land a statement win on the road but, again, they did just enough to guarantee they walked away with a loss.

There's more adversity that has arrived for the Cowboys, and as they try to avoid their first two-game losing streak since 2021, and against the high-powered Dolphins on the road; but we broke down how they can get it done.

Derek, Ambar, and Bryan discuss how the Miami defense can combat the Cowboys offense, take a look at Wednesday's injury reports for both squads, and answer if we should be seeing Micah Parsons more at linebacker.

Derek, Ambar, and Bryan break down the Miami offense heading into a crucial Week 16 matchup, evaluate Cowboys players at this point of the season, and more news and notes.

After watching the Eagles drop their third straight game at the hands of Drew Lock, these are the concerns the Cowboys must overcome internally to take the NFC East.

The struggles on the road continue for the Cowboys, and it's concerning, and we break down exactly what went wrong in Buffalo against the Bills; and it boils down to only two things.

Many are rightfully paying attention to the weather forecast in Buffalo, but while that'll impact the game, so will the fact the Bills have ruled out two of their star players against the Cowboys; and Dallas has a plan of attack.

The Buffalo defense will present a major challenge for the Cowboys offense in one area, but there's something they do very poorly that should make Dallas smile.

From one formidable opponent to the next, the Cowboys will now travel to hostile territory — needing to hand Josh Allen and the Bills a loss to grab their 11^th win and continue to prove their doubters wrong in the process.

Dak Prescott cooked, and the Cowboys' defense choked the life out of the Eagles' offense -- in the biggest statement win of the season that destroyed narratives in the process.

Mike McCarthy had a medical scare this week that involved an emergency appendectomy, and the panel breaks down the latest on his status against the Eagles as well as offering predictions for the all-important NFC East rematch.

There are several things the Eagles do very well, but the one thing they do very poorly is matched up against what Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense does very well.

Mike McCarthy had a medical scare that required emergency surgery, while the Cowboys figure out how to stop Jalen Hurts.

An absolute gauntlet is awaiting the Cowboys as the calendar turns to the month of December, starting with a critical matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, but their NFC East rival may not be their most dangerous remaining opponent.

Derek, Ambar, and Bryan discuss the aftermath of Week 13, how things are looking in the NFC for the Cowboys, debate the final College Football standings, and take your questions.

A lot of questions were answered when Dak Prescott put the Cowboys on his back and carried them to a comeback win against one of the best secondaries in football -- proving he's a frontrunner for MVP.

This will be one of the best defenses that Dak Prescott and the Cowboys will face, but there's an obvious plan of attack that could lead to a big win.

As Shaquille Leonard makes his rounds at the Cowboys' headquarters on Tuesday, there's a specific plan for courting him that involves Jerry Jones; meanwhile, we are seeing some areas of Geno Smith's game that can be attacked.

After seeing the Cowboys dismantle their division opponent on Thanksgiving in front of a national audience, Shaq Leonard is hopping on a flight to meet with Dallas -- we discuss the latest on the All-Pro.

The Colts shocked the world by releasing four-time All-Pro linebacker Darius (Shaquille) Leonard and if the Cowboys have any chance to get him, they better take it -- the panel explains why.

There's one thing in particular the Washington Commanders live and die by on a weekly basis, and if they bring that gameplan to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, there's a chance for plenty of good eats for the defense on Turkey Day.

What DaRon Bland is doing to start his NFL career is nearly unprecedented, and the panel discusses why it's time to put him in consideration for 2023 Defensive Player of the Year -- pronto.

The Break make their final evaluations of the Carolina Panthers, make their picks, and also play "Never Have I Ever!"

Can the Cowboys running game get on track against the Panthers? The Break crew discuss the talent across the Carolina defense, a clean injury report, and the possibility of seeing Peyton Hendershot hit the field this week.

Bryce Young will be the second rookie quarterback in a row to face the pressure-happy Cowboys' defense, but he's a top NFL draft pick with one particular item that can challenge Dallas; and there's still a very straightforward way to making him give the game away early.

LVE is out for the rest of the season, but he might've also played his last snap for the Cowboys -- creating questions that extend well beyond the 2023 season.