Notable headlines surrounding America’s team.
Have Cowboys fans seen the last of these 3 familiar faces? – Mario Herrera Jr, Inside The Star
Difficult decisions are on the horizon.
RG Zack Martin is another team captain and leader that has been with the team since the same 2014 NFL Draft as Tank Lawrence.
Martin was the Cowboys’ 1st round pick in that draft, taken 16th overall.
This was the famous draft where it is reported that Stephen Jones and Will McClay talked Jerry Jones out of taking QB Johnny Manziel from Texas A&M-College Station.
It turned out to be the right choice, as Martin has racked up seven NFL All-Pro selections, and for a time had more All-Pro selections than accepted penalties against him.
Martin is not the same player he once was, dealing with an array of injuries, but when healthy, he is still a valuable piece of the offensive line.
If he chooses to continue to play and the Cowboys want him back, maybe they can bring him back on a team-friendly deal.
Where do Tyler Guyton, Cowboys 2024 rookies rank among other first-year classes in NFL? – SportsDay Staff, DMN
Re-evaluating last year’s draft.
A Dallas rookie class highlighted by early-round draft picks Tyler Guyton, Cooper Beebe and Marist Liufau landed at No. 26 in the NFL.com rankings. Deputy editor Gennaro Filice gave the class a C grade and wrote that the Cowboys’ rookie class left “much to be desired.”
Filice wrote that first-round pick Guyton and second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland “struggled with injuries and inconsistency.” By contrast, Beebe — who started 16 games at center — was lauded as the team’s “most impactful selection — by far.” Liufau also earned praise for his growth during the season and the potential for a bigger role in 2025 given DeMarvion Overshown’s injury last season.
Dallas’ NFC East rivals all fared much better in the rankings. The Washington Commanders’ class, led by Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels, ranked No. 1 in the NFL. The New York Giants landed at No. 6 with a class that brought in Pro Bowler Malik Nabers and a number of other significant contributors. The Philadelphia Eagles came in at No. 7 with defensive back Cooper DeJean — who had a pick 6 in the Super Bowl — being an important member of the champs’ secondary.
Cowboys are all but eliminated from contention to land star WR this offseason – Luke Norris, The Landry Hat
Don’t get your hopes up.
Davante Adams reportedly wants to join a West Coast team, which the Cowboys obviously aren’t
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, if the Jets and Adams do indeed part ways this offseason, the three-time First-Team All-Pro would prefer to play on the West Coast.
“The Jets must address the future of receiver Davante Adams,” Fowler wrote, “whose $38.3 million cap hit is untenable. A source told me Adams is intrigued by a return to the West Coast and would be open to potentially joining teams such as the Rams or Chargers — if he gets released. I would put the 49ers in the conversation, too. Adams grew up in Northern California.”
Dallas, of course, is obviously not located on the West Coast. So, one would think the Cowboys are out of the equation.
But let’s get real here. Did anyone actually see Jerry Jones making this happen if the geography wasn’t part of the equation?
5 Cowboys who should see reduced roles in 2025 NFL season – Randy Gurzi, Sports Illustrated
A larger share of the pie for some players means a reduction for others.
There was a point in the 2024 season where Mazi Smith started to show signs that the light bulb was coming on. As encouraging as that was, he still ended his second season far short of the expectations Dallas had when they made him a Round 1 pick in 2023.
Smith finished with 41 tackles and one sack. His numbers were far superior to what he recorded as a rookie but he was still ranked 117th out of 118 defensive tackles by Pro Football Focus.
Dallas needs to find a nose tackle who can give them more snaps because Smith isn’t ready to be the full-time starter.
Cowboys 2025 draft scouting report: DL Shemar Stewart- Mike Poland, Blogging The Boys
Stewart does fill a much-needed hole on the defense.
Stewart boasts impressive physical attributes for an NFL defensive end, standing at 6’5” and weighing around 281-290 pounds. His long arms (34¼” arm length) and wingspan (83½”) contribute to his effectiveness on the field.
He moves well for his size, showing good explosiveness off the line and the agility to change direction.
Stewart uses his strength effectively to extend blocks and set the edge, demonstrating good lower body power to anchor against run plays.
He has a relentless motor, Stewart is a high-energy player who chases plays down from sideline to sideline, and does it from snap one till the final play of the game.
