Mick Shot: No Music Monday

Bill, Savannah, Everson and Mickey discuss the latest Dallas Cowboys news and notes from The Star in Frisco, TX.

Maybe the first podcast ever to begin with sunglasses in place, prepping for the total eclipse on this Monday, then the gang does a deep dive into signing of Chuma, draft talk at defensive tackle, then linebacker and offensive tackle, along with what to do with Micah and finding out about Trey Lance.

A little bit of this and a little bit of that on Monday's podcast, starting with the possibility of NC State big man DJ Burns Jr. playing offensive tackle, Big 12 Pro Day, Zeke, draft QBs, UFL kickoffs and where might Trey Lance fit into the quarterback scene.

After a little NCAA Tournament and the passing away of Bill's iPad turned into a lengthy discussion of all the important decisions the Cowboys must make refurbishing the roster and what their biggest needs still are this offseason.

Been nine days since the last Mick Shots podcast and the gang have a comprehensive review of all that has taken place since the March 13 start to free agency, especially explaining why the Cowboys couldn't match the Jets deal with Tyron Smith.

The free agency period is underway as a pair of starters went to other teams in the middle of the show.

Bill, Savannah, and Everson are without Mickey this week to discuss the latest Dallas Cowboys news and notes from The Star in Frisco, TX.

With the gang back together, first looking back 35 years to Jerry buying the team, a little Danny White Davey O'Brien Legend Award, to the career of Golden Richards, then moving forward to the salary cap update, plus Zimm and new assistants.

What a great look back in history, Cowboys former video director Robert Blackwell joins as a special guest with Mickey and Savannah, taking a look back at his 40-year career with the Cowboys and the NFL video progression since he began in 1981.

No analysis shortage of Kansas City's Super Bowl LVIII victory over San Francisco that sure emphasized the importance of playing well defensively in these playoffs games, along with overtime strategies, Cowboys search for a defensive coordinator and Hall of Fame ignoring Woody.

From Cowboys search for a new defensive coordinator to the East West Shrine Bowl to the Pro Bowl to Futbol, FIFA selecting AT&T Stadium for 9 games in the 2026 World Cup, we covered it all, including Super Bowl picks.

Talk centered on the NFL conference championship games, especially the Niners beating the Lions for the NFC title, plus the weird plays and Dan Campbell decisions turning the game around. Also bragging on picking Chiefs to win and how games should influence Cowboys.

Appropriately with the Cowboys out of the playoffs, it was a rainy Monday at The Star, but not stopping the gang from analyzing the weekend playoff games, while giving Everson a chance to reflect on the Cowboys loss to Green Bay and Savannah to step up into the Captain's Chair.

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.

Doom and gloom at The Star, the 12-5, No. 2 seed Cowboys going down to the Packers. So it is time to pick up the pieces, diagnosing what went wrong in the playoff loss, including an undermanned defense and an offense exposed early by the Packers QB pressure and zoning secondary.

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.

The playoffs and Savannah's return kick up the energy ahead of Cowboys-Packers, starting with weather talk around the NFL, injury updates for both teams, Nate's cameo appearance on The Pack's offense, All-Pro reveal and Wildcard picks, including Cowboys and picks to click.

After an injury update and Everson reminiscing over former coaches Bill Belichick and Nick Saban moving on, then comes another deep dive into the Packers, pointing out they might be a much better team than their 9-8 record, especially with the emergence of Jordan Love.

This is a healthy dose of Cowboys and Packers history heading into Sunday's playoff game, going all the way back to the first two of the eight playoff meetings. Then an emphasis on stopping the Packers running game and answers to Savannah's question about Cowboys playoff history.

After a brief discussion of the college championship game, it was on to the Green Bay Packers and what we learned in the season finale beating Washington. NFL coaching changes and a little on Eagles faltering, all leading to warming up to facing the Packers next.

The Cowboys did exactly what they should have done walloping the Commanders, followed by a somewhat muted celebration. Much credit to the pieced together offensive line. Now on to Green Bay. And voting unanimously for Dak MVP.

That's what this game comes down to for the Cowboys, just win, and why there was some Washington talk, what the game means to the Commandeers and QB Sam Howell plus draft seeding. A little Dalvin Cook talk, couple trivia questions and then picks and picks to click.

Talk about covering a lot of ground, the crew today gives a practice squad roster update, especially La'el Collins' addition, then dived into the Pro Bowl selections, MVP talk, potential Cowboys playoff opponents, Dak's numbers and finally some Washington talk.

Opinions were flying high today, starting with some upcoming roster moves and why, Lions hip-dropping on Dak, bogus tripping call, some MVP talk comparing Dak to Lamar Jackson, CeeDee to Tyreek Hill and even more clarification on that two-point conversion officials got doubly right.

This is a loaded show, starting with those college games over the weekend, then the NFC East turning upside down, CeeDee being Mick's Pick to Click and the possibility of signing some former players for depth purposes. And of course, straightening out the 2-point conversion controversy.