Hangin' with the Boys: Grading the 1st Quarter

With the salary cap numbers coming out, the boys are wondering just how the Cowboys are going to pay Dak and still have enough money to fix the defense. It may be cold outside, but there's some heated debate going on in here.

Brady had the Bucs pulling in the right direction. Do the Cowboys have that kind of leadership? The boys talk Super Bowl, whether there should there be fewer offseason workouts and the increasing power of players in today's NFL.

Hey, there's a three-time Super Bowl winner and a guy who played with Tom Brady on this show. You want to hear what they've got to say. Plus, going all-in now, the Cowboys' problems with entitlement and a little prop bet fun.

… but it's got a whole lot of parts. Are the changes to how players are scouted going to affect the team and its ability to improve the defense? Do they need to consider going in another direction at QB? The offseason is heating up!

If he is, why hasn't a deal been done yet? Is he good enough to take this team to the playoffs? Or maybe the team wants to spend that money on defense. After all, they sure need help there. The boys break down the Dak conundrum.

Jaylon gets a lot of criticism, but he ranked 2nd in the NFL for tackles. Are we missing something? And was it more surprising that Kellen turned down Boise or that the Cowboys re-signed him? Plus, Nate and Jesse remember their exit interviews.

Some guys love the game of football. Others love what the game gives them. Does this team need more of the former and less of the latter? The boys talk about that disappointing effort in New York, playing smart, the 30-point threshold and more!

This team has been beating who they're supposed to and have the offensive firepower to potentially be great. So are they now better than average? It's a debate for the boys as they discuss what should be a tough game against the Giants. Happy New Year!

This is a big one, folks. But Dallas just beat three teams running a 4-3 defense. Will they have trouble attacking New York's 3-4 scheme? The boys break down what the offense needs to do to get this win. Plus, Jesse gives us his, um, secret to scoring in the red zone.

How does Kellen Moore's situation affect the team now and in the future? Will McCarthy run the offense? Plus, is it a good thing if the Cowboys win out, yet don't make the postseason? (Hint: not to two former players.)

A few weeks ago we were all ready to run Mike Nolan out of town. With the way the defense has played of late, what about now? Should he be brought back? Plus, it looks like Dalton and his receivers have found their groove. We break it down on Victory Monday!

The boys are in a festive mood as they discuss Kellen Moore's future, what the owner said and if they need to get Amari more involved to beat Philly. Plus, should single-man Jesse be offering up some head-of-the-household marital advice? Yeah, right.

Sure, the chances of this team making the playoffs is slim, but winning is fun! The boys talk about momentum, this sudden wave of turnovers, play-calling and Lamb's onside kick decision. Plus, there's not a curse is there?

Unsung receiver Michael Gallup joins the show for an exclusive interview. The boys also discuss if Jaylon really didn't know the game got moved (and does it matter?), plus Nate and Jesse share memories of the Cowboys-49ers former rivalry.

Darren Woodson had some things to say about this defense. Kyle Shanahan had some things to say about this defense. The boys get into the scheme vs. players on that side of the ball as they look ahead to the team's matchup against the 49ers.

Are coaching changes coming? The boys discuss what may lie ahead for McCarthy's staff and how important back-to-back wins would be for this team. Plus, they break down what the Dallas offense is facing against a tough San Francisco defense.

After seeing last night's thriller, the boys take a look at how far away the Cowboys might be from contending. And just where are all these turnovers coming from? Plus, we talk running backs and the team's red zone offense.

Was it against a bad team? Who cares? The boys talk about the defense's effort, Dalton's day, the running back by committee approach and more as they break down a much-needed Cowboys win.

We're Winging It today with an exclusive interview with Leighton Vander Esch. He talks about the challenges of playing linebacker, growing up in a basketball household with three sisters, Boise State and more. Plus, are we now discussing effort?

What do players think when former greats like Aikman and Ware criticize? Does anyone listen? Plus, the boys talk about the mindset of facing a fellow bad team, Dalton returning to Cincy and Pollard possibly stepping in for an injured Zeke.

You knew what they were going to do, yet the same old mistakes by the Dallas defense lead to the Ravens running wild. Is it the coaching? Is it the players? Yes and yes. The boys break down the details after another disappointing loss.

Andy Dalton will have to get rid of the ball quick and, as Nate says, "The logs will have to roll" on defense if the Cowboys are going to win on Tuesday night. The boys break down the team's upcoming matchup against the Ravens.

Did the Cowboys gain anything from watching that Ravens game yesterday? The boys discuss what's ahead for the team's defense, what's happened to Aldon Smith, whether Trevon Diggs should try to come back this year and more.

Players are creatures of habit, so how are all these schedule changes going to affect the team? Jesse and Nate also talk about the intricacies of the game (like how WRs can give away the route). Plus, have you had a manicure yet?

McCarthy maybe hasn't followed analytics like we thought, but without an offseason and then losing his QB, is it fair to question it? The boys talk coaching and whether the players have lost confidence. Plus, help Jesse help others!