Talkin' Cowboys: Preseason Game 1 Recap

The Talkin' Cowboys crew share their thoughts on a fan's question about where the Cowboys should play Leighton Vander Esch in Dan Quinn's scheme and more.

With less than a month before the draft, the crew discusses the state of the roster. How big a need is backup quarterback and other spots?

The crew dives into the free agency moves Dallas has made on defense. Where do the additions fit? Where have they improved, and what else needs to be done?

The Talkin' Cowboys crew breaks down all of the recent moves around the NFC East including the Cowboys signing on safety Keanu Neal.

Free agency week is here! The crew breaks down where the Cowboys stand with the salary cap and debates the biggest needs to address before the draft.

So much to discuss as we move into the second week of March: the status of contract talks with Dak, key Cowboys free agents, and some great Twitter questions from Cowboys Nation!

A huge month lies ahead: free agency, salary cap questions, plus the franchise-tag window as the Cowboys hope to sign Dak Prescott long term by March 9. Will it get done? Why or why not? The crew debates.

It's clear after Super Bowl Sunday: the road through the NFC must go through Tampa Bay in 2021. What must the Cowboys do to get back into playoff and championship contention? The crew debates.

With so much quarterback talk around the league after the Rams-Matthew Stafford trade, where do things stand with the Cowboys' contract talks with Dak Prescott? Plus, a Senior Bowl recap and more.

Now three weeks into the offseason, the crew answers some burning questions from Cowboys Nation, including some key decisions upcoming on the defensive side of the ball.

What can the Cowboys learn from the teams that reached this year's conference championship games? The crew debates. Plus, a discussion on the Dan Quinn DC hire.

The crew dives into the Cowboys' decision to part ways with defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and defensive line coach Jim Tomsula. What direction should the defense go now? We take a closer look at the candidates.

An unprecedented 2020 season has come to an end, and the Cowboys face big questions this offseason. What must improve? The Talkin' crew debates. Plus, a full recap of Sunday's loss to the Giants.

It all comes down to Sunday. Will the Cowboys clinch the NFC East with some help within the division? The crew makes their final picks for Week 17.

The crew begins breaking down Sunday's matchup against the Giants' offense. Where does the defense have to improve from the first meeting against New York?

With 10 takeaways in the last three games, has the Cowboys' defense turned the corner for good? The crew debates. Plus, we take your Twitter questions during our "Fans on the 50" segment.

We're on to Week 17 with the Cowboys still having a opportunity, with some outside help, at a division title. How likely is it? The crew also breaks down Sunday's 37-17 win over the Eagles.

A lot has changed in the lineups since the Cowboys and Eagles faced each other in November. Who wins this time? We dive into the matchups and make our picks.

How does Leighton Vander Esch's ankle injury potentially impact the Cowboys against the Eagles this Sunday, and what have been the primary reasons for defense's struggles this season? The crew debates.

The crew breaks down Sunday's win, the Cowboys' playoff chances, and Tony Pollard's day as the starter for an injured Ezekiel Elliott. Did he earn more touches with Zeke moving forward?

How has offensive coordinator Kellen Moore grown in his second year as a play caller? The crew takes a closer look. Plus, bold predictions for Cowboys-49ers this Sunday.

It's been a tough season, but Thursday we discussed some feel-good storylines in 2020: Randy Gregory's successful comeback, a Cowboys player milestone this Sunday, plus a look at the 49ers' defense.

Coming off a win over the Bengals, the crew discusses who sets the tone for the Cowboys on defense and how they must build on that the final three games. Plus, previewing the 49ers' offense.

The Cowboys' front office has expressed their faith in Mike McCarthy for this season and beyond. What signs of progress have we seen for 2021 in McCarthy's program? The crew discusses.

The crew breaks down Sunday's win over the Bengals, snapping a two-game losing streak. Even if the Cowboys don't win the division, can a strong December carry over momentum for head coach Mike McCarthy's program in 2021? We debate.