Hangin' With The 'Boys

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.

Is the Dallas defense good enough to take this team to the promised land? Parsons is the star, but there is a deep rotation of depth bringing it as well. And hey, look at that running game. Are Zeke and Pollard the perfect compliments? Let’s celebrate a win over the defending champs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys are headed to the bright lights of LA, which means to get a win, the stars have got to show up and show out. Can Parsons, Diggs, Lamb and Zeke carry them to victory? Also, are the Rams one-dimensional? Can they get Turpin involved? When should Dak come back? Plus, we take your calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the keys to success is self-scouting, knowing what you do well and tweaking what you don’t. Can the Cowboys keep pace with whatever strategic changes McVay and the Rams might have? How do they shut down Kupp? Get Parsons free? Eliminate any running threat? Time to tune in and learn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

… You’ve got to beat the man. The Rams defensive stats may not pop off the page, but these are still the defending champs. And they’ve got that monster in the middle in Aaron Donald. How do the Cowboys handle him? Is Zeke and the running game the answer? Plus, Computer calls in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having faced some suspect offensive lines, has the Dallas defense been too focused on getting sacks? After all, they're 27th against the run. And is all that pass rushing causing wear and tear on Parsons? What’s the solution? He plays more linebacker? Plus, how the running game is helping out Rush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprise! Surprise! This team is now 3-1 without its starting quarterback. Maybe it’s time to give Mike McCarthy some due credit for how he’s leading this team. Sure, the opposition isn’t exactly great, but the Cowboys, and in particular the defense, are doing what they’ve got to do to get it done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a busy offseason for Micah Parsons as he basks in the glow of the Cowboys Star. Will it be tough for him to stay focused? Will he be expected to do more to help his teammates? Plus, does any good come from fights in practice? Hey, our last show before the summer break is as hot as it is outside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Cowboys having lost a great one too soon in Marion Barber III, Jesse shares memories of his former teammate. Plus, does Dalton Schultz have any leverage sitting out of workouts? Should the team just play out the franchise tag? And what does Nate think of Tyler Smith working at both guard and tackle?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the start of phase 3 of the Dallas Cowboys off-season the guys debate if the team should explode adding more veteran help, who they should bring in and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OTAs are starting. What lies ahead for the players and what will the Cowboys be looking for? And is Dorance Armstrong the team’s best-kept secret? Where does he fall in the pecking order? Plus, can joint training camp practices help build toughness? Then, here are the numbers we would retire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don’t want to miss this show as Nate gives a breakdown of what Tyler Smith has to learn with his blocking techniques and Jesse gives us a recap of his talk with the rookies over the weekend. Fascinating stuff. Plus, how we feeling about that schedule? Which games could be the key to success this coming season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the Cowboys do enough this offseason to be a better football team? The guys share their thoughts while taking fan calls for their opinions and are joined by special guest Computer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to break down the Cowboys’ 2022 draft haul! Did the team get it right with its No. 1 pick? Will he be ready to help immediately? Plus, Nate has his favorite pick and Jesse thinks Dallas got one of the steals of the draft with this selection. There’s a lot to go over after an exciting weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mixed crew jumped on a podcast to discuss the first-round pick, taking numerous calls from the fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the team’s No. 1 goal in this draft? Make the quarterback better. Should the Cowboys try to balance their spending on offense and defense? Better to have one good side than two mediocre? Plus, being a brother over here, Jesse pays off his bet and Nate’s wrestling fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How important is it for players to be on hand for voluntary workouts? What’s it like now for the prospects and the team with the draft less than two weeks away? And what does Dallas still need? Plus, the boys discuss the tragic news involving Kelvin Joseph and the poor decisions made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you take a lineman with the 24th pick or a receiver? Well, if your playmakers don’t have time, can they, you know, make plays? And are we overlooking tight end as a potential need? Plus, Nate calls in, Jesse talks Final Four and we remember Rayfield Wright and Gary Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the Cowboys win with less skill if they have more will? Is there enough will now on this team? Also, there’s plenty of draft talk with who they might take in the first round this year. Plus a night of wrestling and Jesse calls from New Orleans with some championship game madness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate says it’s simple – the one thing this team needs to do is fix the offensive line. Doesn’t sound so simple to the rest of us. The boys talk about the progress of the offseason, what’s been done and what is still needed, plus a little Oscar talk, the Final Four and hunting for Panini cards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free agency is open, but the Cowboys have seemingly lost more impact players than they’ve gained. Are they actually being smart? Plus, a look at the Randy Gregory situation and what position on the team needs the most help now. And, oh yeah, Jesse gets a chance to brag on his Tar Heels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are all these moves being done to put the Cowboys in a better position for 2023? What does that mean for McCarthy, Moore and Prescott in 2022? Plus, who’s ready to step up and be the No. 1 receiver, should the offensive line still be the focus and could Bobby Wagner be coming to Dallas?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys share their thoughts on the the recent reports that Amari Cooper could be released by the Cowboys, the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, using the franchise tag and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prescott will be entering his seventh season. Is this as good as it gets or can he keep improving? Will he have a say in some of the upcoming decisions? And is it strange that Parsons doesn’t talk much defense with McCarthy? Plus, a little food talk with Nate sharing the, uh, impressive diet he had back in his playing days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

… Especially away from fools. With a new crop of prospects getting ready for the draft, the boys talk about how these youngsters deal with finding agents, big contracts and money management. Plus, Hall of Famer Cliff Harris and the 2022 Cliff Harris Award winner Sam Roberts stop by.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting the ball in the hands of your best receiver no matter what? Playing physical, tough defense? What led the Rams to victory seems to be an issue for the Cowboys. Plus, does the culture in Dallas hamper the current team from finding success?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the recent news of the Director of Personal Relations for the Dallas Cowboys, Rich Dalrymple's retirement the guys share some of their favorite moments and stories from his career!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is the physicality? Especially on the offensive line? How much did coaching play a part? And should McCarthy be calling the plays? It’s his job on the line after all. Plus, “SuperCowboy,” the team’s nominee for the Ford Hall of Fans, joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How far away are Dak and the Cowboys from the teams who played in the divisional round? And which of the Dallas’ free agents should be kept and which, well, maybe not so much. Plus, Jesse calls in from Colombia and Cowboy Computer joins the show as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know there are changes coming to this team and this coaching staff, but why aren’t we hearing more about this particular one? Just like Sisyphus pushing that rock in Greek mythology, when is this story going to end differently for Cowboys fans?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who was at fault for that disappointing loss? Just about everybody. From coming out flat, to the penalties, to being beaten at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, to questionable play-calling, to a poor passing game, to being unable to stop the run, to …See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the big men in the middle joins us as Carlos Watkins talks about having fun in the defensive line room, ramping up for the playoffs and trash-talking at the line of scrimmage. Plus, phone calls from Cowboy Computer and Mama Gross, and our predictions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.