Lonestar Links: Cowboys QB Prescott pressures president who poll says has been passed (2024)

Link:

In regards to his contract, quarterback Dak Prescott intends to be hands-off once the season begins and leave the final decision to his agent, Todd France. VP of Player Personnel, Stephen Jones is in a race against the clock to try and hammer out an extension before the emotional attachment is removed from the new-deal equation.

Link:

The lame-duck label in Dallas will continue to lead some to believe the Cowboys will replace Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy unless a solution can be resolved. That indecision is a major factor to why Bill Belichick may be the betting favorite to become McCarthy’s replacement.

Link:

Besides being ranked as the most unstable franchise in the NFL by player agents, those same agents polled believe the game has passed Jerry Jones by. The Cowboys owner made a preemptive strike earlier in the week to those who questioned his ability as General Manager of the team.

Link:

With the addition of veteran running back Dalvin Cook, alongside a couple of other new names, the Cowboys were able to finalize their 17-man practice squad including their international pathway program player. View the list in its entirety as well as the jersey number assigned to Cook.

Link:

Earning a roster spot for the Cowboys is an unbelievable achievement many athletes could only dream about. The extremely short list may be one of the most coveted in all of the NFL. Dallas wideout Ryan Flournoy’s path to doing so is nothing short of remarkable and raises the question of how far can he climb.

Link:

Dallas tight end Johns Stephens Jr. carries the distinction of being the lowest-paid Cowboys player with a salary of $796,000 in 2024. Surprisingly, entering his second season, All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey is among the bottom five players on the Cowboys salary hierarchy.

Link:

The latest press conference featuring Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy offered insight into how he plans to utilize new running back Dalvin Cook. Not to be forgotten, Dallas seemingly has a high-volume plan for RB Rico Dowdle whose role on offense may limit him from his previous duties.

Link:

Linebacker Buddy Johnson, rookie tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford, and safety Juanyeh Thomas highlight the names of players whose selection to the Cowboys 53-man roster is being viewed as a win. Along with transitioning slot corner Israel Mukuamu, the roster in Dallas doesn’t have much depth concerns.

Link:

Overusing older athletes in the NFL, especially those who tip the scales at over 300 pounds, has proven to be a common recipe for disaster. Questions about the workload for the one-techniques in Dallas are put under the microscope and the results may be more pleasing than originally believed.

Link:

With just about any position group, the Cowboys adding veteran free agent running back Dalvin Cook may have perked the ears up of the guys in the current room. RB Rico Dowdle isn’t worried about the competition as his two daughters are the only motivation he needs to succeed.

Link:

A panel of experts who cover the Cowboys were asked for their predictions on the 2024 season and more than half predict that Dallas will not win the NFC East with none expecting the Cowboys to make it to the Super Bowl either. In a unanimous agreement, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is predicted to toss over 30 touchdown passes this season.