A bombshell report regarding former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reveals that one of his limited preferred destinations if he does return to coaching, would be to team up with Jerry Jones in Dallas. Current Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is entering the final year of his contract, otherwise known as a “Lame Duck Year.” This news may now hover over the Cowboys all season long if things begin unraveling. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sexual assault case was dismissed in Dallas County but itis expected to be filed in Collin County for convenience purposes. Prescott and his legal team filed a countersuit alleging this was an extortion plot.
The talk of the town in Dallas involves drafting a new offensive line, but Brock Hoffman has other ideas. Two new mock drafts with different flavors have a common theme. Contract terms for tackle Chuma Edoga have been released, a free agent signing is official, and medical risks the Cowboys may draft are all ahead in this full edition of News and Notes.
ESPN: Bill Belichick 'would be interested' in coaching Cowboys in 2025 Cowboys Wire
Beyond the 2024 season may be cloudy, but a new revelation may allow the picture to come into focus just a bit more. Coach Bill Belichick may have his sights set on returning to the NFL in Texas. In a bombshell report from ESPN’s Seth Wickersham and Don Van Natta Jr., the famed coach would relish the opportunity to coach the Cowboys.
Lawsuit against Cowboys Dak Prescott closed in Dallas but will be refiled, attorney says Dallas Morning News
The sexual assault lawsuit filed in Dallas County against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been dismissed. According to reports, it is expected to be filed in Collin County, the same location Prescott and his representatives filed a countersuit to the accuser’s claim.
Soul snatcher Taliese Fuaga would make things uncomfortable for current Cowboys OL, opponents Cowboys Wire
Dallas has gone through extensive work on Oregon tackle Taliese Fuaga which is odd considering most people would think it is a stretch he would fall all the way down to Dallas with the 24th overall pick. The team is treating him as if there is a possibility he will be available when they come on the clock or by trading up. Just in case, come take a deep dive into a player many could be overlooking.
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Cowboys free agent: Contract terms announced for Chuma Edoga signing Blogging the Boys
One of the few moves the Dallas Cowboys did make this offseason was to re-sign offensive lineman Chuma Edoga. While this news isn’t breaking, the details of his contract numbers are. With the lack of free-agent additions, a handful of people have presumed that Edoga may be in line to start this season depending on what happens in the draft. His minimal salary does not limit the team from bringing in competition.
Cowboys 7-round mock draft: Trade backs secure OL fixes, new WR and RB Cowboys Wire
Since the season ended, the small bits of Cowboys information have been compiled to create a bigger picture in Dallas. Names have become more prevalent in the swirling Cowboys rumors and presumptions are turning into educated guesses. This seven-round mock draft comes with the names and reasons, why Dallas should select these players come draft day.
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Cowboys address biggest needs first in Dane Brugler's newest mock Cowboys Wire
Pay attention to a national media member when they release a seven-round mock draft so close to the actual date. Reading between the lines could unveil the direction a team is planning to go. With obvious needs in Dallas along the offensive line, the position isn’t what surprises but rather the names that keep coming up during the final evaluation process.
Will Cowboys consider medical risks in ’24 Draft?
Dallas has always looked for a bargain deal and has treated the second round of the NFL draft like a weekend flea market. Attempting to find the diamond in the rough has paid off in a few instances but the the round has become somewhat of a gamble. Names like NC State linebacker Payton Wilson, Oregon Center Jackson Powers-Johnson, and Texas running back Jonathan Brooks headline the cast for most likely second-round infirmary picks.
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Next Man Up: Big jump needed from Schoonmaker The Mothership
Perhaps it’s just a coincidence for Dallas that the disappointing draft class of 2023 can make a jump in a leap year. Tight end Luke Schoonmaker in particular enters an interesting second season. The arrival of starting tight end Jake Ferguson momentarily entrenches everyone else in a battle for the backup role. Does that temper expectations of last year’s second-round pick?
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Trade up, trade down, stay: What’s most likely for Cowboys in first round? The Athletic
Placing a percentage on the odds of a Cowboys move during the NFL draft is a fun exercise by Jon Machota of the Athletic. The likelihood of the Cowboys trading back is much higher than moving up. Staying put is the likeliest scenario but the gap is larger than expected.
