Hangin' with the 'Boys: Maher's Long Journey

What's it like now at training camp when the hitting starts? Are guys coming off of injury ready? What about Micah Parsons and the other rookies? Plus, what we might expect from Dan Quinn's defensive scheme (Hint: think simple).

Once the pads come on and things heat up out in Oxnard, we'll find out which players will bite and which will just bark. The boys talk competition, Dak's progress and what's going on at safety. Plus, "What The Heck?"

Training Camp is officially underway and the crew discusses how Mike McCarthy can build a winning culture, expectations for Dak Prescott throughout camp, and live practice updates from Oxnard, California.

Dak says his ankle injury is mentally buried. Amari missed workouts due to irritation in his ankle. Will both really be ready? Plus, Nick Eatman steps in to talk Randy Gregory, key position battles coming up and his top five rookies performers at minicamp.

Does Dan Quinn make a difference before the pads come on? What's the difference between OTAs and Minicamps? The Hangin' with the Boys crew debates these issues and more!

Some are predicting the Cowboys will finish third in the NFC East. Does that make sense? Not to us. Plus, the boys talk about Jaylon Smith's priorities, moving the defense forward under Dan Quinn and Dak Prescott overcoming the mental hurdle.

The boys are all back in studio and they're talking rookies, especially those on defense. Can these guys make an immediate impact? Are there any starters on the unit who are safe? Or is every position up for grabs? Plus, what Quinn brings and your calls. Go!

Opening in Tampa? Four road games in five weeks? Tough matchups vs. Washington? Just when and where they're playing is going to make this a tough season. The boys talk schedule and rookie minicamp, plus how the Post Malone/Jerry Jones video came together.

Did the Cowboys make the right choice in the first round? Was it smart to focus so heavily on defense? And what did Will McClay mean when he said, "It's all about space"? The boys are back to discuss all things draft!

Draft day, that is. Which of those cornerbacks should the Cowboys select? Is there anyone else on their radar? Could a trade happen? Plus, Nate and Jesse remember what draft day was like for them as veterans ("They drafted who?!")

It's a reunion as the boys are all back together again in studio. Should the team look at a tackle with the 10th pick? What if a linebacker is highest on their board? Any concerns if a player sat out 2020? Plus, about those rule changes…

Some players around the league are opting out of voluntary workouts. Why? Former players Nate and Jesse weigh in, plus the boys discuss trading down from No. 10, the changing game at wide receiver and more!

On an already high-powered offense, do you need Kyle Pitts more than a defensive player? The boys debate what the Cowboys should do with the 10th pick, plus talk bargain free agents, slot corners, positions not to draft high, today's training and more!

How is a 17th game going to affect the Cowboys this year? And everybody thinks they're going defense with that 10th pick, but what if higher graded offensive player is there? Plus, the boys talk about the 2017 draft, virtual workouts and more!

The boys recap Mike McCarthy's press conference and if the defense will be upgraded with the new coaching changes and player moves. Plus, we honor National Medal of Honor Day and Jesse defends his recent bracket loss.

… On this show, that is. At least in our own minds. The boys get into the Dak contract and what this means for free agency spending, the team's window for success now and how it affects both Dak and his teammates.

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.