Hangin' With The 'Boys

How we feeling about this team now? Hey, they’ve got 12 wins so why is there still doubt about the playoffs? Is McCarthy’s job now secure or do the Cowboys still need to make a postseason run? And how about this: Has Dak reached his ceiling with Kellen? It’s a Happy New Year Victory Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve seen Dallas beat the good teams and lose (or almost lose) to the bad ones, so will they play down to their competition tomorrow? Is this something they can change? Also, why didn’t the Cowboys get more love in the power rankings after the win over Philly? And are they playoff ready yet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach McCarthy talked about players staying in their rushing lanes. Should this still be a problem? Nate also explains blocking schemes as Dallas prepares to face one of the best in Jeffery Simmons. And do the Cowboys have enough size on their defense? Which would you rather have, a stud DT or DE?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we feeling good about the Cowboys win over the Eagles? You bet! Is Dak Prescott and the offense ready to make a playoff run? Sure looks like it. But, about that defense. They’re no doubt good, but are they still great? Is it injuries, wear and tear, scheme? How do they get back to bringing more pressure? Let’s celebrate the early Christmas present!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boys (and a stolen Christmas tree hat) are talking Eagles ahead of the big game. Can T.Y. Hilton or any of the new guys make an impact? Should Dak Prescott continue to be aggressive? Do things change much for the Dallas defense if Hurts doesn’t play? And hey, that’s Pro Bowler KaVontae Turpin now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this still a big game for the Cowboys? You bet it is! But what should we worry about more, the Eagles’ defensive line or offensive line? And could Kearse be right about some of his teammates? Plus, Jesse explains how one weak link can break down the entire Dallas defense and Nate’s got a granddaddy story with dogs, wasps and … lard?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re celebrating Nate’s birthday with cupcakes and (very bad) singing. Plus, Jesse breaks down that questionable third down play-call. If Kellen Moore is going with a pass, why run three vertical routes? And is it time for Dan Quinn to catch a little heat? Opposing offenses seemed to have figured a few things out. Can adjustments be made?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do the Cowboys keep having these team-wide lulls? Where is the focus for all 60 minutes? And what’s going on with the defense? Are they worn out? Have opponents figured out how to attack them? And was Dak’s day good or bad? They say they’re still confident, but making the playoffs shouldn’t feel this bad, right?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Odell’s name keeps popping up. Why? With Hilton possibly playing Sunday, can he step right in? Even if he doesn’t know the playbook yet, can teammates guide him in the huddle? Plus, when was the last time the Cowboys had this much depth? And what exactly is that color Jesse is wearing? It’s your calls and our predictions on this fine Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being this deep into the season, it seems like there’s still plenty of uncertainty about this team with players out injured, new ones coming in, dominating victories and games barely won. Can they figure some things out in Jacksonville? Plus, more OBJ talk, Lawrence vs. Dak and finding the pass rush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it’s Parsons on defense, Prescott on offense or, heck, the whole team, the Cowboys want to be going into these final games and the playoffs 1) playing at their best , and 2) being as healthy as possible. Can Hilton help them get to the former? And concerning the latter, what do they do with the offensive line?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Any win is a good win, but is there reason for concern? Should we feel good about the Cowboys overcoming adversity or worry about them struggling against a bad opponent? Time to talk about Dak Prescott’s day, the defense’s goal-line stand, Jason Peters stepping in and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate and Jesse wrap up the week to debate if the this Sunday's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans will even be a contest, while sharing their thoughts on Odell Beckham Jr. and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Anthony Brown now out, has Kelvin Joseph earned the chance to take his place? Or does he deserve it because of his draft status? It’s a big difference. And how can Dan Quinn and the rest of the defense help out whoever is manning that island? Plus with one Cowboy having gone viral, we discuss athletes and today’s world of social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to quarterbacking, is there much difference between aggressiveness and recklessness? Afraid not. Jesse also does a fantastic breakdown of the team’s route schemes and the reliance on “man beaters.” And just how do the Cowboys get up for an opponent as bad as the Texans? Where’s the focus? Plus, Computer calls in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The OBJ saga continues as the Cowboys try to entice the receiver to join the team. But has the courtship been too public? What if he doesn’t sign? What if he doesn’t play right away? Who will be affected if he does sign? And how about cornerback? Is the answer on the roster? In the scheme? In the free agent market? We’re movin’ and shakin’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys made it a laugher in the fourth quarter, but up until then they’d let the Colts stay in the game. So are the slow starts worrisome? Or does being able to stay with it and eventually put teams away build confidence? Time to break down that dominating win. Plus, are the players getting tired of all the OBJ talk?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for the Cowboys to steamroll these lesser opponents, starting with the Colts on Sunday. Heck, is there stuff they can work on now to prepare for the Eagles down the road? You bet. Plus, does Dak’s calls at the line of scrimmage affect penalties? Is Micah still the same player at linebacker? Do we need more Turpin time? We’re working for the weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Smith can bulldoze people, but are there times when pancaking a guy isn’t needed? You know, just get the block? Good thing we got a former six-time Pro Bowl lineman to break this down for us. And are a few mistakes here and there worth Dak staying aggressive? Plus, let’s take a look at that Colts defense. (Is it better than we think?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate’s been saying we’ll know who the Cowboys are after Thanksgiving. Well, do we? Are they good enough to make a long playoff run? How do they stack up against the rest of the NFC contenders? And who would you rather face in the playoffs? It’s time to take care of business in this next three-game stretch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Were the Cowboys suffering a food hangover in the first half of that Thanksgiving game? At least they figured it out in the second half, getting physical and winning the war of attrition. And which victory was more impressive, the blowout at Minnesota or the comeback against the Giants? Let’s pick through the leftovers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it’s turkey, ribs, stuffing, sweet potatoes, greens, mashed potatoes and cranberries (out of the can) for Thanksgiving dinner or whooping up on those Giants, Cowboys Nation is ready to feast. Do our NFC East rivals even have a shot with all their injuries? Can the Cowboys keep it rolling? Let’s get the party started!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys are coming off a huge victory, but now they’ll have just four days to get that same energy going again. How tough is it physically? How about mentally? Is it up to players like Parsons and Prescott or does it fall to the coaches? Plus, the disadvantages of playing on Thanksgiving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Offense, defense, special teams … the Cowboys could do no wrong in their big victory over Minnesota. Is this as good as it gets? Can they maintain this level through the rest of the season? We’ve experienced penthouse to outhouse ups and downs, do we know who this team is yet? Let’s break it down!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the return of Zeke make the Cowboys tougher? Will it get the offense to run the ball more? After all, the more Dak passes, the worse the record. Plus, is it a tough decision to play or rest Lawrence? Need the win now, but don’t want to lose the player for later. And congrats to Grandpa Nate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It takes every man on the defense to stop the run game, even those in the secondary. As a group, will they be able to shut down Dalvin Cook? Will Dallas be in trouble if DeMarcus Lawrence doesn’t play? Should Trevon Diggs follow Justin Jefferson? And, uh-oh, the Ndamukong Suh news drops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the Cowboys put up some points against this Vikings defense? Will they be able to keep the pressure off Dak? Will the receivers be able to get some separation, something they’ve struggled with this year? And what’s the deal with third downs? Nate seems to have a lot to get off his back today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it’s the defensive line or our own Nate Newton, we need them to stay in their gap. Parsons saw as much when he was lined up at linebacker against Green Bay. And McCarthy said, “Pass rush is a privilege.” What does that mean? It means this team won’t get to where it wants to if it doesn’t stop that run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodgers and the Packers knew to run the ball. Why didn’t the Cowboys stick with the rushing attack against one of the worst run defenses in the NFL? Did Rodgers simply manage the game better? Plus, Jesse breaks down the what happened in the passing game and how the lack of communication hurt the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like Parsons said, Rodgers might be struggling a little, but you “can’t have no remorse.” It’s time for the Cowboys to shake off some past demons and take care of business in Green Bay. Does that mean they have to stop the run? Should they play Zeke? Let’s make some predictions and take some calls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a lot going on in this one as the boys try to break down how the Cowboys should handle Aaron Rodgers and his offense. He’s banged up and struggling, but still always dangerous … if he can get some receiving help. Plus, can the Dallas defense do anything to improve the team’s time of possession troubles?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Kellen Moore going to add any new wrinkles to the offense after the bye week? Could that mean getting more from CeeDee Lamb? And it’s nearly 80 degrees here in Dallas. What will it be like playing in Green Bay’s 30-degree temperatures? Plus, Jesse does a little investigative reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Jones got Cowboys Nation excited with talk of a certain receiver wearing the Star. Is he just getting our hopes up? And should we be worried about Micah Parsons wearing down? They need him on the field, but he’s playing fewer snaps now. Plus, we check in with Computer’s mentals and dentals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Odell Beckham Jr. the answer? Could he make an immediate impact? Seems unlikely, right? Plus, Mike McCarthy is getting ready to go back to Green Bay. Does that help motivate his players? And Aaron Rodgers has been a Cowboys killer in the past, but should they still fear him now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fans had hope, but the trade deadline came and went without another move. Was that a mistake? Especially at receiver? Did the Cowboys need to keep pace if they truly wanted to contend? Could bringing in a free agent still be a possibility? Plus, by playing him almost exclusively at defensive end, are they wearing out Micah Parsons?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s deadline day. Should the Cowboys make a trade? Are they in win-now mode? Sure seems like they would be, right? Where do they need help the most? Wide receiver? Cornerback? Offensive line? On this mix-and-match show, Isaiah and Nick step in to discuss what the Cowboys might (and what they should) do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this talk about making Tony Pollard the lead back? He and Ezekiel Elliott are better together. And did Dak Prescott manage the game like he should? Sure looked like it. Plus, what can this defense do to stop the run? Are they more worried about just getting sacks? It’s Victory Monday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week the Cowboys pulled away from the Lions in the second half. It might be a tougher fight if they let the Bears hang around. Will Dak Prescott stay within himself and not try to do too much? Can Micah Parsons and the Dallas defense keep Justin Fields contained? It’s Friday. Time to hear from Cowboys Nation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys are one of the worst teams on third down. The problem? Play-calling. It’s got to get better. Speaking of getting better, do the Cowboys need more from the receiving corps? Plus, Damone Clark was just activated. Are you excited about seeing him play? We are!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 6-3, 340, acquiring Johnathan Hankins is quite literally HUGE news. How will this affect the Cowboys defensive front? Can he help shut down opponents’ run games? And just how much influence does Dan Quinn have right now? Plus, how’s the upcoming schedule looking?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you’ve got that much speed running around, things are going to happen. Parsons had the play of the game against the Lions, but what about the rest of his defensive crew? And that side of the ball helped settle down the offense in Dak’s return. It’s a victory Monday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Cowboys put any kind of regulator on Dak Prescott so he doesn’t start slinging it around? Do they need to see if KaVontae Turpin can contribute more on offense? And do the Cowboys have to keep the Lions under 100 rushing yards to win? Plus, our predictions and your phone calls. Happy Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lions overall record isn’t much, but they’ve sure been able to put up points. And they are a physical team that loves to run the football – two areas that have given the Cowboys trouble in the past. Can Dallas improve its tackling? How will Detroit attack Micah Parsons? It’s time to bring the defense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe this is the perfect time for Dak Prescott to come back. The Lions are struggling, which might allow him the luxury of ramping his game back up. But how much ramp up will there be? Will he have to adjust to the Cowboys’ new offensive game plan? Or does the offensive game plan need to adjust back to Dak?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little brother has gotten bigger and better, which means it’s time for the Cowboys to show they can still be the big boys on the block. With the defense already one of the best in the league, is the answer simply adding Dak to the offense? And is this team more physical now? Plus, we welcome Nate back and Computer calls in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two distinct Philadelphia drives, one early and one late, led to the Cowboys demise. That and a brutal second quarter that saw the team make mistakes in every phase of the game. Plus, Rush’s fight, Parson’s night and Gallup not looking quite right. Time to break down a tough loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heard Jalen Hurts’ numbers when he faces a blitz? Trust us, the Cowboys need to go after the Eagles quarterback. And what about Cooper Rush? He hasn’t lost a game yet, but can he go out and win one? Will the defense continued the trend? Can they limit receiver A.J. Brown? Let’s make predictions and take your calls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Jalen Hurts is going to take off running, the defense has got to, well, make it hurt. So what’s the key to stopping him? Gap control at the line? Will one of the safeties spy on him? Should Parsons maybe play more linebacker? This is the best offense the Cowboys have faced. Time to hit ’em with everything you’ve got.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dak doesn’t seem ready to return, but when should he? How big of an adjustment will it be for the team when he does? After all, he and Rush have different arm strength, touch, accuracy. Also, the Eagles defense will be the best the Cowboys have faced this season. Is the ground game the answer? Yes. Will they need a better aerial attack? Yes. Let’s break it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When did McCarthy and the Cowboys make the decision to change from an offense-first team (with “quadriple” reverses, according to Nate) and make defense the priority? Was it back in the spring? Plus, Computer calls in with love for the head coach and Nate and Jesse share their memories of playing in front of Philly’s fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.