Mick Shots Podcast

Just an early pregame show for Seahawks-Cowboys, Thursday night, talking keys to a Cowboys win, our usual picks and picks to click. For sure a Shaq Leonard update, an. Injury update and the potential to run on the Seahawks, but most importantly getting to Seattle QB Gino Smith.

All-encompassing show today, starting with MNF, low scoring games around the NFL, Cowboys on practice field, injury update and some offensive line talk, big factor in the resurgence of Tony Pollard and Dak. Some Shaq Leonard perspective and Mickey's rants at the end.

Time for some reflection, going back to the joyous Thanksgiving Day win over Washington, along with all the trimmings that went along with it, including DaRon Bland's record setting Pick-6 and Savannah knocking her picks out of the park. Plus, an update on a pursuit of Shaq Leonard.

What a way to get ready for Thanksgiving Day's Cowboys game, reveling in Cowboys Thanksgiving memories, Everson's athletic history, DaRon Bland finally named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week and some well-thought out picks and picks to click.

That the Eagles came from behind to beat the Chiefs Monday night proves you can't count on anyone else to do you a favor. Then how the Cowboys prepare for the short week Thanksgiving Day game, the Commanders passing attack and Everson's forgotten Super Bowl payoff.

The gang was back together again. Cowboys win their second straight. Beat Panthers. Daron Bland coming after Everson's and Trevon Diggs' franchise single-season interception record. And Jimmy and Jerry come together for Ring of Honor announcement.

With Everson and Savannah missing, Nate in Frisco sits in to liven up the podcast, talking the importance of the quarterback, the number of them missing in action and the importance of the offensive line. Plus how Jerry's final words heading into Carolina are "Remember Arizona."

Talk about covering a wide range of topics today, including grabbing a couple of text questions. First some Carolina talk, why Frank Reich has returned to calling plays, then a little Bill Polian history. A walk down memory lane with Everson, Cowboys run game and Panthers to worry about.

Time to move on from wiping out the Giants, and now it's on to Carolina, searching for what the Cowboys should worry about on Sunday playing a 1-8 team not scoring many points. But pointing out the Cowboys road record and how they might open up a roster spot for LB Rashaan Evans

Taking a deep dive into the Leighton Vander Esch situation, why he will remain on IR and how this might affect his career. Now what the Cowboys do at the linebacker position, just how well CeeDee Lamb is playing, examining all the way back to his last 18 games. And how 'bout Dak.

That's what the Cowboys did to the Giants, the Podcast starting with the Cowboys fight song and few complaints following a 49-17 victory. A lot of stats, lot of firsts and were discussed the theme being the Cowboys did what they should have done to the now 2-8 Giants.

With Bill and Savannah out today, Big Nate fills in, pumping up the energy. Everson talks about never having taken an opponent lightly, and the Cowboys shouldn't with the 2-7 Giants. Then Nate analyzing Terence Steele, and of course picks, and picks to click, and you've got to hear Nate's score.

Taking a deeper dive into the 2-7 Giants team, having a struggling offense now starting rookie QB Tommy DeVito behind an equally struggling offensive line. Cowboys must put a premium on stopping the Giants running game, improve their own and as Mike McCarthy said, "Farm their own land."

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Tommy DiVitos out there, including the Giants starting quarterback Sunday against the Cowboys, along with WR Martavis Bryant added to the practice squad. Plus just how well Dak Prescott is playing and the future schedule.

Still not moving on from the loss to the Eagles, like ways to face the Brotherly Shove, plays hard to forget, what's up with the Cowboys offensive line and how that affects the struggling running game. And a visit from Nate in Frisco on his thoughts about that line and the running game.

Tough loss for the Cowboys in Philly, coming up a couple of plays and inches short of defeating the Eagles. So the gang discusses what happened, from what constitutes a catch, to the near misses and some fine performances that just came up short not getting ion the end zone.

The earliest pregame show for Cowboys-Eagles, getting everyone ready for Sunday's big game, and big for both teams. A look at Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, Everson breaking down how to cover him and a few choice comments from owner Jerry Jones on Rangers success being inspiring.

Maybe the Texas Rangers winning an MLB record 11 consecutive road playoff games to win the World Series gives the Cowboys incentive heading to Philly Sunday since they are only 2-2 in road games this season.

After a little house cleaning, the gang dives deep into the Eagles, not only the likes of Jalen Hurts, but Mickey takes Nate down memory lane, explaining how this rivalry with the Eagles exploded during his days with the Cowboys in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Great stuff.

With Nate sitting in for the missing Bill and Everson, a deep dive into the Cowboys inspiring offensive performance in the win over the Rams, from Dak to CeeDee to the offensive line. Injury update at left tackle and early preview of what's coming against the Eagles.

Bill starts off with shoe talk, proper game jersey wear and into curfew busters. But then the gang buckles down on Matthew Stafford, the problems he poses the Cowboys defense, the Rams running game and of course picks and picks to click.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is at practice on Thursday, and for the first time made time to speak to the media today. Mickey deciding it was more important to listen to Jerry than to be on time for the show. Also much Rams talk.

Savannah surprises the guys with encased player cards, then on to Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series and then full speed ahead to the Rams, the Cowboys upcoming opponent, just who they are and the trade sending Matthew Stafford to LA and Jared Goff to Detroit.

The gang is all back together again, with Bill returning from a champagne-drenched Houston, the Rangers winning the ALCS, then on to the Niners loss, the Rams parting ways with Brett Maher and what position might the Cowboys trade for by next week's deadline.

We really changed up Mick Shots today. At least Mick was there, but filling in for Bill is Nate Newton, along with our mix crew partner Kristi Scales. Big discussions on what happened over the Cowboys bye weekend, with heavy emphasis on the need for their O-Line to get right.

In our Mixed Shows Wednesday, the guys invite radio sideline reporter Kristi Scales onboard, and as Dan Quinn told the team to quit looking back, the crew began looking forward to what's next for the Cowboys after the bye. Plus, more Dak and where this team is after six games.

With the aftermath of the loss to the Niners still top of mind and the bye on the horizon, that was a "crucial" victory for the Cowboys on Monday night over the Chargers on the road, with the defense and Dak stepping up.

First wishing a happy 81st birthday to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, then injury updates on the likes of KaVontae Turpin and Juanyeh Thomas. Plus getting into the personnel decisions of replacing LVE and C.J. Goodwin and of course those Friday bold predictions.

While discussing the addition of LB Rashaan Evans to the practice squad, the life of Walt Garrison is honored at his passing, including replaying the famous poem he often recites, People Are Funny Critters.

From Bill surviving the Texas Rangers champagne celebration, to sports tears, to possible replacements for injured Leighton Vander Esch at linebacker, to injury status of KaVontae Turpin, to the Chargers offense and their running game about to be charged up with the return of Austin Ekeler.

The Cowboys can't do anything now about the loss to San Francisco but correct what took place, exactly what Jerry Jones had to say on his morning radio segment, along with backing Dak. Update on Leighton Vander Esch's injury and Everson's great insight to correct some coverage problems.

Trying to break down what in the world happened Sunday night in the loss to San Francisco, and just how bad this loss was. Also a few game-changing plays, lack of defensive continuity and this offensive brownout, along with the handful of injuries suffered in the game. Plus, how good are the 49ers.

Giving The San Francisco 49s their due, past and present, then proclaiming the presumptive Cowboys starting five back together for the first time since the end of the 2021 season. And some bold predictions for this first game for both teams this year against a team with a winning record.

While the gang start off with an extensive injury report for both teams, and pointing out this could be the first time the Cowboys have their starting five on the offensive line available, then comes a deep dive onto comparing the two teams' offensive, defensive and kicking personnel.

That's undefeated San Francisco, breaking down just why the Niners have won their last 14 consecutive regular season games, Savannah pointing out Christian McCaffrey winning NFC Offensive Player of the Week and QB Brock Purdy with the NFL's highest QB rating.

Wow, the gang is all over the place today, starting with Monday Night Football, the proliferation of sacks bringing up Cowboys history, of course Red Zone discussion, how the big game with the Niners is not the end all, backup QBs and even a little Rangers playoff talk.

So much to talk about with this bounce back victory, for sure the play of CB DaRon Bland, off to a great start, telling Everson he's coming after his 11-pick season. The play of the tight ends, CeeDee snagging that first TD reception for a wide receiver, the special teams play of Tolbert and 2-point conversion.

The Cowboys seething over this past Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, must get their game on against the Patriots, always a tough foe facing head coach Bill Belichick. Be ready for tricks up Bill's sleeve, an optimistic look at the offensive line, Zek's return and those picks and the ones to click.

Anticipating the return of Ezekiel Elliott with the Pats now, just what he meant to the Cowboys for seven years and his emotions concerning this homecoming or sorts. Much talk about the health of the offensive line, Micah's award and some well-deserved special teams discussion.

Time to move forward, like what the Cowboys might do on the offensive if still handicapped by injures, the signing of an experienced center to the practice squad, Tony Pollard's increased load and bracing for the Patriots and highly motivated Zeke.

Bill's idea to talk Cowboys O-Line on Tuesday, and how the coaches realize the need to get those backups more reps in practice. But it was the defense needing to tighten up, the Cardinals big plays the cause of this first loss of the season. Oh, and Will Grier ending up with the Pats.

No weekly Stampede played on Monday, the gang diving into just why the Cowboys lost their way in the desert to the Arizona Cardinals. Was one thing to suffer those offensive line injuries, but no excuses for how the defense played. Great game plan by the Cards offense.

That's what Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy calls the loss of Trevon Diggs, the gang going on to explain how the Cowboys will compensate for the loss of their two-time Pro Bowl cornerback, any potential roster adjustments and those Friday picks and picks to click of course.

The gang gets an inside look at the Cardinals from former Mick Shots teammate Dani Sureck, now reporter/producer for the Arizona Cardinals, more text line questions with Savanah, and looking at the Cowboys injuries, along with the Cards QB situation.

Mickey, Bill, Everson, and Savannah discuss the latest Dallas Cowboys news and notes heading into week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Breaking some new ground this Tuesday, welcoming Savanah to the show, along with taking text questions and phone calls, while discussing those Monday Night Football games, the Cowboys injury updates, the release of Ronald Jones and Everson's 1989 dust up with Jimmy in Phoenix.

Following the playing of Cowboys Stampede, the guys digest the Cowboys 30-10 wipeout of the Jets, including how well the defense played again led by Micah Parsons, what seemingly was taking place in the red zone, the kicker, review of picks to click and couldn't help but talkin' Deion, too.

Covered a lot of ground on this Football Friday, starting with a little Deion talk, then on to the Eagles win, the Jets and Cowboys injury situations and what our biggest concern is with this Jets matchup. And of course, not only picks, picks to click but guess along with us who scores the Cowboys first receiving touchdown.

Can't get this stuff just anywhere, starting with a comprehensive injury update, especially on Brandin Cooks (knee) status, along with practice updates on Donovan Wilson (calf) and Tyler Smith (hamstring). Then, segue into some Duane Thomas talk, welcoming fans groups on tours and Everson getting a call during the show form none other than Bill Parcells.

Just because the Jets have lost Aaron Rodgers for the season doesn't mean the Cowboys can take this team for granted. More on local Jet Xavier Gipson from Hard Knocks and a discussion on who the next best Cowboys defensive player after Micah Parsons. And the Gold Jackets came out for Gil Brandt's Memorial service.

Sure the Cowboys opening performance is still top of mind, but the guys moved quickly to the Jets and the ramifications of the unfortunate Aaron Rodgers Achilles tear. But also what the comeback victory might have done for the Jets and the hometown Dallas kid's impact on their win. Plus some charter talk.

The first Victory Monday of the season, the guys breaking down the largest shutout margin of victory in a season opener in franchise history, with heavy emphasis on the defense doing what it had been doing in training camp t the Giants, the efficiency of the offense and Nate Newton putting his two cents in with some O-Line tidbits.

Mickey, Bill, and Everson discuss the latest Dallas Cowboys news and get you ready for the first regular season game in NY.

Complete after practice injury update, more weather talk and still talking what ifs concerning depth on the offensive line. Then a deep dive into the New York Football Giants, complete with the show's personal Giants Insider John Schmeelk for a comprehensive look at the season opening opponent.

The Cowboys and Giants have played some great games in the past. The crew went down memory lane in todays show.

And now the first week of practice for the regular season, Bill and Mickey recap the Cowboys Labor Day practice in this first official regular season Mick Shots. Lending perspective on some of the injuries, including guard Tyler Smith's tight hamstring, and just where Donovan Wilson, Jourdan Lewis and Sam Williams are heading into Wednesday's practice.

The guys reflect on the legacy of Hall of Fame legend, Gil Brandt.

Starting off with the guys' reactions to the trade for Treey Lance and where Will Grier might land. Then a complete breakdown of the roster, going over all position groups, and pointing out where the tough decisions are, along with releasing a few veterans then re-signing them 24 hours later in order to put some injured guys on active IR.

Bright and early the guys give a review of last night's practice at Ford Center, including a recap of the team's injury situation and how the ensuing ramifications from the loss of DeMarvion Overshown and John Stephens Jr. Plus how the backup O-Linemen are shaping and those who stood out in the evening workout.

Here is the final Mick Shots from training camp in Oxnard, Calif., on a foggy, somewhat chilly morning (63 degrees), Nate and Mickey analyzing how the Zack Martin holdout was resolved and what his presence means to the O-Line. Also, Zeke signing with the Patriots, Micah's calf strain and a kicking update.