Talkin' Cowboys: Reasons For Optimism?

Following the release of the 2022 NFL Schedule and the the Dallas Cowboys rookie mini camp the guys share their early thoughts and impressions of the team!

With the draft complete and rookie minicamp/OTAs around the corner, the crew takes a closer look at where the roster stands. Plus, fan phone calls!

We analyze the Cowboys' top three draft picks from the nine-player class, plus take a look at their NFC East rivals' top picks. How much better did Dallas get? Who improved the most? The crew debates.

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

With their final show before the NFL Draft, the crew recaps highlights from the Cowboys' pre-draft press conference and makes their best guesses for the first round.

Just over a week until the NFL Draft, the crew takes a closer look at the depth in this year's class and debates the Cowboys' options for possibly moving up or down in the early rounds.

"Best player available." That's always the goal for the Cowboys in the draft. Based on the offseason to this point, how close are they to drafting "BPA" later this month, and how would you rank their top needs? The crew debates.

There's still over three weeks until the NFL Draft, but as the roster stands now, what should the Cowboys' approach be with their picks based on current roster needs? The crew debates.

After hearing from head coach Mike McCarthy and Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones this week, the crew puts some context around key decisions made by the Cowboys this month. Plus, what more do the Cowboys need to accomplish in free agency heading into the NFL Draft?

A week into free agency, the crew takes stock of the Cowboys' moves so far: signings, departures, and what could be next.

So much to cover as free agency gets underway: the latest on Randy Gregory, DeMarcus Lawrence's new deal, the future of the wide receiver position and much more.

Who stays and goes? The crew makes their best guesses about the list of Cowboys free agents to be.

The crew recaps Monday's interview with Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones from the NFL Combine, covering a wide range of topics including tough roster decisions coming in the next few weeks.

Despite a missed opportunity in 2021, and many offseason decisions ahead, is it possible for the Cowboys to be better in 2022? If so, how? The crew debates.

With the Super Bowl in the rear-view mirror and the Rams on top of the football world, how can the Cowboys learn from their success? Nick Eatman joins the show as they touch on how Dallas could ultimately reach the mountain top.

The Cowboys have over 20 players on the roster who are headed for free agency. Who do you want to stick around for 2022? The crew gives their top three picks.

With the Senior Bowl taking place in Mobile, we get on the phone to try and check out the future talent.

The staff writers got together to do an impromptu podcast to discuss the coaching news, from McCarthy to Quinn to Payton.

The crew watched all the NFL divisional-round games and debates maybe the biggest question of the offseason: what will it take for the Cowboys to get to that stage and beyond next year?

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.

A special, joint cast got together Wednesday to discuss the issues with the Cowboys' offense and what the future might hold for their offensive & defensive coordinators.

With the season over, the crew takes a look back at the offense's performance, not only in Sunday's playoff loss to San Francisco, but their blistering start to the season compared to a dip in consistency down the stretch.

So much to unpack from Sunday's 23-17 playoff defeat to the 49ers -- a game that encapsulated some of the Cowboys' problems during the regular season. The crew discusses everything, from the slow start to the final play in question and everything in between.

The question has been asked many times in the playoffs over the years: Cowboys or 49ers? The crew makes their picks for the latest chapter in the rivalry. Plus, key players to watch Sunday.

The 49ers' pass rush is one of the league's best, but the Cowboys also will bring a powerful offense to AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Who has the edge where? The Talkin' crew debates.