Hangin' with the 'Boys: They Were Just Better

It's been a busy offseason for Micah Parsons as he basks in the glow of the Cowboys Star. Will it be tough for him to stay focused? Will he be expected to do more to help his teammates? Plus, does any good come from fights in practice? Hey, our last show before the summer break is as hot as it is outside.

With the Cowboys having lost a great one too soon in Marion Barber III, Jesse shares memories of his former teammate. Plus, does Dalton Schultz have any leverage sitting out of workouts? Should the team just play out the franchise tag? And what does Nate think of Tyler Smith working at both guard and tackle?

Following the start of phase 3 of the Dallas Cowboys off-season the guys debate if the team should explode adding more veteran help, who they should bring in and more.

OTAs are starting. What lies ahead for the players and what will the Cowboys be looking for? And is Dorance Armstrong the team's best-kept secret? Where does he fall in the pecking order? Plus, can joint training camp practices help build toughness? Then, here are the numbers we would retire.

You don't want to miss this show as Nate gives a breakdown of what Tyler Smith has to learn with his blocking techniques and Jesse gives us a recap of his talk with the rookies over the weekend. Fascinating stuff. Plus, how we feeling about that schedule? Which games could be the key to success this coming season?

Did the Cowboys do enough this offseason to be a better football team? The guys share their thoughts while taking fan calls for their opinions and are joined by special guest Computer!

It's time to break down the Cowboys' 2022 draft haul! Did the team get it right with its No. 1 pick? Will he be ready to help immediately? Plus, Nate has his favorite pick and Jesse thinks Dallas got one of the steals of the draft with this selection. There's a lot to go over after an exciting weekend.

A mixed crew jumped on a podcast to discuss the first-round pick, taking numerous calls from the fans.

What's the team's No. 1 goal in this draft? Make the quarterback better. Should the Cowboys try to balance their spending on offense and defense? Better to have one good side than two mediocre? Plus, being a brother over here, Jesse pays off his bet and Nate's wrestling fame.

How important is it for players to be on hand for voluntary workouts? What's it like now for the prospects and the team with the draft less than two weeks away? And what does Dallas still need? Plus, the boys discuss the tragic news involving Kelvin Joseph and the poor decisions made.

Do you take a lineman with the 24th pick or a receiver? Well, if your playmakers don't have time, can they, you know, make plays? And are we overlooking tight end as a potential need? Plus, Nate calls in, Jesse talks Final Four and we remember Rayfield Wright and Gary Brown.

Can the Cowboys win with less skill if they have more will? Is there enough will now on this team? Also, there's plenty of draft talk with who they might take in the first round this year. Plus a night of wrestling and Jesse calls from New Orleans with some championship game madness.

Nate says it's simple – the one thing this team needs to do is fix the offensive line. Doesn't sound so simple to the rest of us. The boys talk about the progress of the offseason, what's been done and what is still needed, plus a little Oscar talk, the Final Four and hunting for Panini cards.

Free agency is open, but the Cowboys have seemingly lost more impact players than they've gained. Are they actually being smart? Plus, a look at the Randy Gregory situation and what position on the team needs the most help now. And, oh yeah, Jesse gets a chance to brag on his Tar Heels.

Are all these moves being done to put the Cowboys in a better position for 2023? What does that mean for McCarthy, Moore and Prescott in 2022? Plus, who's ready to step up and be the No. 1 receiver, should the offensive line still be the focus and could Bobby Wagner be coming to Dallas?

The boys share their thoughts on the the recent reports that Amari Cooper could be released by the Cowboys, the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, using the franchise tag and more

Prescott will be entering his seventh season. Is this as good as it gets or can he keep improving? Will he have a say in some of the upcoming decisions? And is it strange that Parsons doesn't talk much defense with McCarthy? Plus, a little food talk with Nate sharing the, uh, impressive diet he had back in his playing days.

… Especially away from fools. With a new crop of prospects getting ready for the draft, the boys talk about how these youngsters deal with finding agents, big contracts and money management. Plus, Hall of Famer Cliff Harris and the 2022 Cliff Harris Award winner Sam Roberts stop by.

Getting the ball in the hands of your best receiver no matter what? Playing physical, tough defense? What led the Rams to victory seems to be an issue for the Cowboys. Plus, does the culture in Dallas hamper the current team from finding success?

Following the recent news of the Director of Personal Relations for the Dallas Cowboys, Rich Dalrymple's retirement the guys share some of their favorite moments and stories from his career!

Where is the physicality? Especially on the offensive line? How much did coaching play a part? And should McCarthy be calling the plays? It's his job on the line after all. Plus, "SuperCowboy," the team's nominee for the Ford Hall of Fans, joins the show.

How far away are Dak and the Cowboys from the teams who played in the divisional round? And which of the Dallas' free agents should be kept and which, well, maybe not so much. Plus, Jesse calls in from Colombia and Cowboy Computer joins the show as well.

The mixed crew that includes Nate Newton and Barry Church still can't believe the Cowboys didn't run the ball more and says the offseason priority has to commit more to the running game.

We all know there are changes coming to this team and this coaching staff, but why aren't we hearing more about this particular one? Just like Sisyphus pushing that rock in Greek mythology, when is this story going to end differently for Cowboys fans?

Who was at fault for that disappointing loss? Just about everybody. From coming out flat, to the penalties, to being beaten at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, to questionable play-calling, to a poor passing game, to being unable to stop the run, to …