Scott Rausenberger-USA TODAY Sports The latest news from around the division. Giants head coach Brian Daboll to take over play-calling role in 2024 season – Kevin Patra, NFL.com Daboll will return to his role of play-caller in his critical third year in New York. Heading into a vital third season in New York, Brian Daboll is, indeed, taking back play-calling duties. The Giants head coach told reporters on Tuesday that he planned to call offensive plays in 2024. “Yeah, I’m doing it,” Daboll bluntly replied, declining to provide any further detail of when went into the decision, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. Daboll said in March that he was considering taking over play-calling duties after offensive coordinator Mike Kafka ran the show the first two years in New York. Things trended toward Daboll officially taking over the duties most of the offseason. Receiver Darius Slayton noted in July that the head coach had taken on a larger role in the offensive meetings this offseason. Daboll returned to play-calling role during the preseason. The 49-year-old coach made it official on Tuesday. It’s no surprise that after last year’s offensive struggles, Daboll would return to his bread-and-butter. He earned the Big Blue gig in part because of his play-calling prowess with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. If he’s going down in New York, he’ll go down swinging. Earlier this offseason, Kafka didn’t lament the possibility that he could have play-calling duties wrestled away, noting that it would be similar to his time in Kansas City. “I’ll kind of lean back on my experience in Kansas City a little bit where Coach [Andy] Reid is the primary play-caller, and the coordinators that were under him — whether it be Eric Bieniemy, Matt Nagy — those guys are super involved,” Kafka said in June, per SNY TV. “So I have that experience of being in a system like that. It’s pretty typical around the league, coaches doing that. So whatever decision Dabes wants to go with, I fully support.” Daboll decided he’ll be the one in Daniel Jones’ ear in 2024. A glimpse behind the scenes of Eagles’ Brazil planning – Reuben Frank, NBC Sports Philadelphia Philly is trying to make their trip to Brazil as normal as possible. The Eagles have been planning their trip to Brazil for months, and assistant general manager Jon Ferrari has been leading the team’s organizing efforts since the game was first announced back in February. Ferrari answered a bunch of questions Monday about the planning process and addressed the Eagles’ plans in some specific areas. Here are some highlights from Ferrari’s chat: Did the Eagles really tell the players to stay in their rooms? “No. So we had a team meeting the other day, we sort of talked, educated them about everything to do with the trip. We wanted to make sure, like any new place we go to, when we go to New England for a joint practice for four days, we educate them. We go to the Super Bowl, we educate them on the experience. So we sort of gave them just the layout of what that area was, but there’s nothing set like prohibiting them from doing it.” Can you make this a normal football week? “We’ve been doing everything we can on the back end, so for the players and coaches, it’s a normal football trip. It’s a special, unique opportunity, but it’s a normal football trip. … We want to, when we get off that plane and get through customs, we want it to be as normal and football focused and football forward as possible. Yes, it is a long flight. We have to do things medically and from a recovery standpoint to make sure we put everybody in the best position to play. It is outside of the length of the trip. We’re going to play in L.A. and it’s going to be five hours, right? This is double that or close to it. So you just want to make sure that that’s as normal as possible.” Dan Quinn Provides Update on Washington Commanders Rookie Left Tackle Brandon Coleman – David Harrison, Sports Illustrated Rookie left tackle Brandon Coleman is trending in the right direction after injury. Some will say the left tackle is the second-most important position on an NFL field behind only the quarterback. When your quarterback is a rookie like Jayden Daniels is for the Washington Commanders his blindside protector becomes all the more valuable. Of course, when that left tackle is a rookie as well, there are natural concerns that rise from outsiders who are nervous about trusting such an inexperienced player to protect the future of the Commanders franchise. So when Brandon Coleman won the starting left tackle job fair and square despite being a third-round pick in the NFL Draft this year people got excited. When he got hurt and subsequently missed the rest of training camp and the entire preseason, Washington fans only got more nervous than they were before. “I spent just a moment with him after practice because he was able to do quite a bit yesterday and then today padded,” Quinn said. “I asked him if anything was guarded. He said, ‘No man, I’m good to go’. He felt strong, he felt good. So, I’m pleased that we’re leaving (training camp) in good health, and that’s the goal that you want as the coach.” It’s a big step in the right direction for Coleman and for the starting offensive line in Washington that has gotten precious few reps together, leading to that increased nervousness about the unit as a whole. One person who isn’t nervous, however, is Daniels himself who will be charged with executing the offense behind that line – or one featuring left tackle Cornelius Lucas if Campbell can’t get ready in time for Week 1.

Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are our first set of power rankings ahead of the 2024 season. Congratulations on making it to another NFL season. We really made it. There are other sports that help pass the time, but there is clearly nothing like football and nothing like the National Football League. Thursday will kick off the 105th season in league history which is pretty crazy to think about, thankfully the Dallas Cowboys have only been in a Super Bowl drought for about the final third of that. While the season will surely be epic, the truth is that right now we don’t know what it will yield. Every week will give us another set of data to work with, but we have to lay out the state of things as we see it before get there. Every week here at BTB you can find our power rankings where we put together our ranking of every team in the league at that moment, plus a collection of how outlets across the internet view the Dallas Cowboys. Happy football season. Let’s go. 1 – Kansas City Chiefs They are the unquestioned kings until proven very much otherwise. 2 – San Francisco 49ers If there was an all-time bridesmaid it might be the 49ers over the last few years. So many elite teams with top-level appearances and zero trophies to show for it. 3 – Baltimore Ravens They boast the reigning MVP and should never be counted out. 4 – Detroit Lions I am certainly a believer. But the amount of people who overlook that they blew a 17-point lead in the NFC Championship Game really is something. 5 – Houston Texans There is a ton of hype here. We will see if they live up to it. 6 – Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow is back. That is a problem for everyone else. 7 – Dallas Cowboys It is wild how this remains one of the best teams in the NFL on paper given, uh, everything. 8 – Buffalo Bills They had a very similar offseason to Dallas in that they did not do much. Josh Allen time. 9 – Green Bay Packers It is a very different thing when you are not taking teams by surprise. But I would not bet against Jordan Love. 10 – Philadelphia Eagles Do I wish the Cowboys were as aggressive as them from a front office perspective? Yes. Are there an enormously large amount of people forgetting their historic collapse across the second half of last season? Also yes. 11 – Los Angeles Rams Is this the final season of Matthew Stafford in LA? 12 – Miami Dolphins When they are humming no one can run with them, but we have yet to see that hold over an entire season and into the playoffs. Mike McDaniel has taken them to the dance in each of his first two years but has not won a game there, yet he received a contract extension this summer. Imagine that! 13 – New York Jets Prepare to have this team thrown all in your face. Again. 14 – Jacksonville Jaguars Obviously their second half collapse last year was something in and of itself. Is the pressure sort of on Doug Pederson? 15 – Cleveland Browns So much depends on if Deshaun Watson can be a legitimate NFL quarterback. 16 – Atlanta Falcons I’ve always believed in Kirk Cousins. I expect them to win the division, like many do. 17 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers Is this the year they return back to that team we sort of sometimes think about every now and then? 18 – Los Angeles Chargers Jim Harbaugh time, baby. 19 – Seattle Seahawks They have so many receivers, but trusting it all to Geno Smith remains an interesting choice. 20 – New Orleans Saints If there was a truly blah team, it is the Saints. 21 – Indianapolis Colts I’d love to see Anthony Richardson pay off. We will see. 22 – Chicago Bears There is no question that there is a ton of excitement. Now we need to see it realized. 23 – Washington Commanders They are low to start, but I would not be shocked if it all works. Time will tell. 24 – Denver Broncos Bo Nix may not be bad, but that absolutely no one is calling for Sean Payton in any way remains an incredible thing. 25 – Tennessee Titans They are the top contenders with New Orleans for the title of blah. 26 – Arizona Cardinals I do anticipate that they will be better. Kyler Murray will win a lot of people their fantasy football leagues. 27 – Minnesota Vikings It is such a bummer that we have to see them without J.J. McCarthy this year. 28 – Las Vegas Raiders Not quite blah, but only because of historical value. 29 – Pittsburgh Steelers Are we supposed to buy in all of a sudden? 30 – New York Giants Nobody is nervous about this team. Nobody. 31 – New England Patriots Bring in Drake Maye and we can talk. 32 – Carolina Panthers You have to prove everything. NFL.com: 10 (LW: N/A) Top 10! They’ve averted crisis with the CeeDee Lamb deal and found a way to kick other cans, such as Dak Prescott’s contract situation, down the road a bit longer. And really, when you’re as talented as Dallas is, and you have most of your team ready to go, you should win. But with Prescott and Mike McCarthy facing such pressure-packed seasons and the Cowboys drawing a much tougher schedule than a year ago, reaching the 12-win plateau Dallas has hit in each of the past three seasons feels difficult. That puts even more emphasis on playoff performance, which is where the ‘Boys really struggled over the past few seasons. This is why I have them 10th and not higher. ESPN: 6 (LW: N/A) This is admittedly a time where not everybody has

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Cowboys have released their first unofficial depth chart of the regular season. We have less than a week to go until the Dallas Cowboys kick off their regular season. Given that we have made it this far, what is a few more days? Seeing things get going is always exciting as it helps us begin to develop a proper understanding of who the team will be this season. To this point all we have to go off is training camp and preseason action which carry obvious qualifiers. That is no longer the case. Well… sort of. On Tuesday, the Cowboys released their first unofficial depth chart of the regular season and while it is no longer in the preseason, it is still unofficial. First unofficial depth chart of the Cowboys season. FYI, CeeDee Lamb remains on exempt list and will be added to 53-man roster. Currently 52 players are on the roster and won’t need a corresponding move. pic.twitter.com/X4J2CuiFjk — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) September 3, 2024 Some notable takeaways: Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe are both listed as starters at left tackle and center, respectively, which would suggest at least a mild level of seriousness was used in assembling this Every other offensive player is the logical starter Ezekiel Elliott is listed as the starting running back Maris Liufau is slotted ahead of DeMarvion Overshown on defense Caelen Carson is starting opposite of Trevon Diggs Rico Dowdle, not Deuce Vaughn, is listed as the primary backup kick returner Perhaps the most controversial thing here is in fact the listing of Ezekiel Elliott as the “starter” at running back. While this could be posturing from the front office with a true intention to play Rico Dowdle ahead of him, it is again worth noting that literally every other starter listed across the team makes sense. Why would the Cowboys disguise the running back position and that one alone? Who knows. Nevertheless, this does mark another next step to things beginning on Sunday. We continue to count down the days.

Set Number: X158752 TK1 We countdown the days to kickoff giving you an interesting fact about each number. Today is number 5 We are at day 5 of our 99 day countdown until the regular season. Here is your daily fact associated with number 5. Tony Romo was full of surprises when he was on the field. One such surprise happened during the team’s Week 5 competition against the Houston Texans in 2014. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images Whenever faced with pressure from a defender, the Cowboys quarterback, Romo, consistently executed a signature maneuver to avoid being sacked: the Romo spin. Throughout his career, Romo successfully performed numerous spins, but the most notable instance occurred in 2014 when he deftly escaped J.J. Watt’s hold to deliver a 43-yard touchdown pass. Tony Romo puts JJ Watt on skates. (you read that right) THEN throws a 43yd TD.MUST-SEE: http://t.co/ckFjsRWeIc pic.twitter.com/CsilMjDOdy — NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2014 It appeared that Romo was on the verge of being overwhelmed by Watt, as the Texans’ defensive end stealthily approached him from behind during this Week 5 matchup. The crowd in the stadium held their breath in suspense, witnessing Watt glide past the offensive line and charge directly toward Romo’s blindside. How did @tonyromo pull off these plays? I don’t know, Jim. Happy 43rd birthday to the 4x Pro Bowler. pic.twitter.com/W1OA5O3PDI — NFL Legacy (@NFLLegacy) April 21, 2023 Rather than being pummeled, Romo evaded the sack and successfully connected with Terrance Williams on an impressive 43-yard pass that resulted in a touchdown. This pivotal touchdown was significant as it provided the Cowboys with a 10-7 lead in the third quarter of a game they ultimately triumphed in, winning 20-17 in overtime. The Cowboys concluded their 2014 season with a commendable 12-4 record, and secured their second playoff victory since 1997. Although the Cowboys appeared to possess a roster capable of getting a Super Bowl title that year, that outcome remains unknowable due to controversial officiating in the Divisional Round against Green Bay. J.J. Watt barreling down. Tony Romo escapes.AND throws a TD.ICYMI: http://t.co/ybSOg4Bhzd pic.twitter.com/BeXFt2CsnQ — NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2014 In a recent discussion, both Romo and Watt reflected on the play, sharing laughter over its magnitude and the remarkable nature of the touchdown. “I get this clip sent to me 250 times a year from Cowboy fans.” Safe to say @tonyromo had a liiiiitle bit more fun reliving this play than @JJWatt pic.twitter.com/iWDRvcpwH5 — NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) May 9, 2024

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images According to reports the hold up between Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys is the year involved with Dak wanting a longer-term deal. Today is Tuesday of Week 1 which means that the Dallas Cowboys play a football game of significance in five days, which also means the opportunity to reach a deal with Dak Prescott before the season begins is running out. There is nothing concrete that orders the Cowboys to extend Prescott before the season begins, but general NFL history suggests that not doing so means that he will ultimately play the season out and reach the open market in the spring if that is the case. But again, there are always exceptions. Presuming you believe there to be some truth to this overall idea then you can at least rationalize how the next few days have the potential to be seismic for the future of the franchise. Getting Prescott taken care of is a choice on one side of the fork in the road, not doing so is the other. One NFL insider said on Monday that the clock is ticking. Another recently offered what the hold up seems to be here. Latest reports are that the hold up between Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys is about years involved and that the quarterback prefers a longer-term deal Back in the early days of the summer it was thrown out by NFL Network that Dak Prescott could ultimately sign a deal of the shorter variety if and when it ultimately came to pass. The thought (generally) behind this is that doing so would allow him to hit a position of negotiation sooner and closer to the prime of his career as opposed to past it. That may or may not have been what Dak wanted then, but if it was then that status quo has changed. On Tuesday’s “Scoop City” podcast, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini noted that the hold up at this moment in time is the years involved, but that Dak is the one who wants the longer deal. “The hold up at this point from what I understand is about the years the Dallas Cowboys are willing to commit to. While, it’s assumed, that Dak is going to be paid at the top of the market, the Dallas Cowboys are aware of that. It’s… do they want to put themselves in a position, contractually, that will keep Dak in Dallas longer than two, three, four years. And that’s what Dak is looking for. He’s looking for a long-term commitment from Dallas. So the hold up here is really the belief from the Dallas Cowboys. This is a guy who’s won a lot of games. But is that enough? Winning’s not enough for Jerry Jones. We know this. They want to do more… they don’t want to just be the team that wins a lot of games. They want to be the team that can play in the Super Bowl.” There are definitely benefits to a longer-term deal for the Cowboys as it would allow them to play around with the money and salary cap space involved to a different degree. Recently our own OCC explored that world relative to the recent CeeDee Lamb extension that Dallas did. But a commitment is a commitment and locking yourself into a long-term one is always something that must be weighed carefully and with proper consideration. Maybe that is what the Cowboys are doing and have been doing for this entire time, but this presentation makes it seem like they have legitimate doubts about how long Dak will be the proper quarterback for them to get where they want to go. The week begins in earnest on Wednesday for the Cowboys. Whether or not this happens before then remains to be seen.

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images It is game week for the Dallas Cowboys! Dallas Cowboys newcomers to watch in 2024: Tyler Guyton, Marshawn Kneeland and more – Chris Amaya, DMN Amaya offers a mix of veteran and rookie newcomers to keep an eye on, among them Tyler Guyton and Marshawn Kneeland. 1. LT Tyler Guyton Dallas has high expectations for the rookie first-rounder out of Oklahoma. After impressing coaches in training camp, Guyton could start his professional career as Dak Prescott’s blindside protector at left tackle. He’ll have big shoes to fill, taking over a spot that eight-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith previously manned. Guyton, a Manor native, was behind Chuma Edoga on the first team in training camp until an injury in the team’s first preseason game changed everything. He won’t be the only Cowboys rookie looking to impress on the offensive line. 4. DE Marshawn Kneeland When Sam Williams went down with a season-ending ACL injury, an opportunity opened up for Kneeland. The 2024 second-round pick out of Western Michigan is now expected to contribute significantly at defensive end. Like Guyton and Beebe, Kneeland has received a fair share of praise from the Dallas coaching staff. Kneelend’s strength is stopping the run, which is part of the reason why the Cowboys drafted him. In five seasons, Kneeland had 13 sacks, 28 tackles for loss and 149 tackles at Western Michigan. He spent much of camp learning from DeMarcus Lawrence. Caelen Carson ‘ready’ for Cowboys debut vs. Browns, speaks on No. 21 change – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys may be breaking in Caelen Carson a bit earlier than expected because of DaRon Bland’s injury, but the rookie out of Wake Forest has no shortage of confidence. “I’m more than prepared,” said the level-headed 22-year-old cornerback. “I wouldn’t say that I expected it, but I’m ready. … If you make it bigger than what it is, then it’s gonna be a big moment for you. It’s gonna be [like] any other game. I’ve been playing football all my life, so I feel like nothing changes. “It’s just more people and you’re on television but, at the end of the day, I’ve been doing it since I was five years old.” Carson also has reason to be confident, seeing as he’s not only coming off of a stellar training camp and preseason, but also in the fact he’s been in a similar situation previously — when he didn’t expect to be named starter as a freshman for the Demon Deacons before they decided he was indeed ready for the task. And then came the moniker “Seat Belt”, a nickname earned during that very season, and one that’s already followed him to his Cowboys’ uniform. Speaking of uniforms, Carson also made headlines over the past several days by approaching the Cowboys to request they change his jersey from No. 41 to No. 21 ahead of the 2024 season though, as he explained, it’s not tied to Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders. NFL names Cowboys’ Cooper Beebe among 10 most overlooked rookies – Reid Hanson, The Cowboys Wire Cooper Beebe won the starting job in his first offseason with the team, beating out Brock Hoffman. While looking through a list of NFL rookies hoping to make splash in their first season in the league, Brooks named a Cowboys rookie as one of 10 overlooked rookies who have “showed serious flashes” this preseason. The player he mentioned was aspiring starter, Cooper Beebe. The Cowboys took a gamble when they selected Beebe in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft. It’s not that the Kansas State guard was a poor prospect because he was actually very well regarded in the draft community. Dane Bruglar at The Athletic even slotted him in as the No. 3 guard in the class rating as his 38th ranked prospect in the draft. What made Beebe a gamble was role the Cowboys were going to ask him to play. Drafted as a center, Dallas wanted Beebe to play a position he wasn’t acquainted with in the past. In his 48 collegiate starts, Beebe played at left tackle, right tackle and left guard, but never center. The Cowboys strategy was a rebuttal for what scouts perceived to be Beebe’s biggest weakness, arm length. 7 players who exceeded expectations and could be Week 1 difference-makers – Jon Machota, The Athletic Add LB Marist Liufau to the long list of young players facing high expectations. Linebacker hasn’t exactly been a strength recently in Dallas. From what was on display at camp, it appears it could be headed that way. Eric Kendricks and DeMarvion Overshown are the expected starters, but Liufau showed he can be counted on in Year 1. Like Carson, he’s been a player who has repeatedly shown up even when not looking for him. Last year’s rookie class didn’t contribute much in Year 1. This year’s rookie class looks much different. Expect several first-year players to make a positive impact this season. Dallas Cowboys rookie class expectations for the 2024 season – Tony Catalina, Blogging The Boys The two players drafted ahead of Beebe will also see the field right away, having earned plenty of trust from the coaching staff this preseason. Round 1 • Pick 29 (29) • OT Tyler Guyton There isn’t a rookie, or perhaps a young player altogether, on the Cowboys roster with more pressure and hope resting on his shoulders. Tyler Guyton is expected to be the Day 1 starter at left tackle, tasked with protecting Dak Prescott’s blindside and filling the vacancy left by future hall-of-fame player Tyron Smith. He is expected to be a good player early on, but the hope is that he can also be a cornerstone player in a reasonably quick timeframe. How good and how fast he can achieve this will be crucial for this team’s success. Round 2 • Pick 24 (56) • EDGE Marshawn Kneeland While Guyton was being thrust into a situation from

Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns, 2024 NFL Week 1 Keep track of everything related to Cowboys at Browns in NFL Week 1 as Dallas visits Cleveland on Sunday afternoon. Contributors: At long last we have made it to Week 1. Congratulations everybody. The Dallas Cowboys will visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon to kick off their 2024 season. It is the 65th campaign in Dallas Cowboys franchise history and the 29th in a row that they are looking to add to their collection of five Vince Lombardi trophies. Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons, Trevon Diggs and the rest of the Cowboys roster have the responsibility of trying to do it. Mike McCarthy will lead them in his fourth season in charge of the team. McCarthy is entering a contract year with the club which is a cloud that hangs over everything. If McCarthy’s contract status is a cloud then Dak Prescott’s is a brewing storm. As of Monday in Week 1 his situation is still not resolved which casts the future of the franchise into relative uncertainty. But none of that will matter on Sunday as Dallas faces a Browns team with Deshaun Watson at quarterback, not exactly an advantage based on his play since the team acquired him. Nick Chubb will miss the contest due to being on the PUP list to start the season, but Myles Garrett will play in his first regular season game since winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and will present all sorts of problems for Cowboys rookie Tyler Guyton. Here’s our stream for everything you need to know about it all. We will update it throughout the week to include all relevant news regarding the game, injuries and everything else.

Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images Never too early to start thinking about potential prospects for the Cowboys in the 2025 NFL Draft. Football is back! While we still wait for the NFL season to officially get underway this week, the NCAA season is already in full swing with Week 1 (plus Week 0) almost fully in the books. There are a lot of talented players doing their best to catch the the attention of scouting departments around the league, and others who are just trying to cement themselves as the best of the best this season. Today, we are going to take a look at a few players who really stood out in the NCAA season opener, players the Dallas Cowboys should keep tabs on the remainder of the year in the possibility of selecting them in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Each player listed below potentially plays a position of need in the next year for the Cowboys. QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images Whether the Dallas Cowboys decide to extend Dak Prescott or not, they should be deep diving into each and every one of these QB prospects expected to be available in next year’s 2025 NFL Draft. Either as a starter or a developmental project, it’s probably past time to start planning for the future beyond Dak and it’s doubtful Trey Lance is the answer. Jalen Milroe started his Heisman candidacy off with a hot start in the NCAA opener against Western Kentucky. He completed seven of nine passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air and also added 79 yards and two touchdowns on the ground with his legs. He finished with the best QBR (98.7) and passer rating (374.44) of any QB in the opener. He’s somewhat similar to Dak in size (6’2″, 225), but is much more athletic and explosive as a dual threat QB. He’s currently projected to be a Day 2 or early Day 3 selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, but may see his draft stock rise significantly if he continues to play the way he did in the season opener. He’s definitely someone to keep an eye on for Dallas next year. RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images There is absolutely nothing about the Cowboys running back situation that suggest anyone really has a future with the team beyond the 2024 season. And despite the need they pretty much bypassed the position in the NFL Draft. Sooner or later they will strike and it wouldn’t be at all surprising if that happened in 2025. Ashton Jeanty made sure he’s at the top of the Heisman watchlist after he completely dominated on the ground in the season opener against Georgia Southern. The Boise State RB rushed for 267 yards on 20 carries on the ground and scored a jaw-dropping six total touchdowns. His 267 rushing yards and six rushing TDs were both school records. It’s common knowledge the Cowboys haven’t shied away from drafting players from Boise State and Ashton Jeanty could be the next to join the long list. The 5’9″, 215-pound may be just a little bit undersized from what they typically look for in their RB1, but there’s no doubt he has game, should be monitored closely the rest of the year. CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images Given the state of the Cowboys current roster and the positions they could be targeting next year in the 2025 NFL Draft, they could be once again looking for more cornerback and wide receiver help next year. Both positions go early and often when the draft gets underway, so spending a first-round pick at either position is plausible. Right now, Travis Hunter is probably the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy this year. As a two-way player at CB and WR, his elite athleticism and skill set are on full display each and every week. In the NCAA opener against North Dakota State he caught seven passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns and was equally effective on the defensive side of the ball. Unfortunately for the Cowboys though, Travis Hunter is projected to be a Top 5 pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Unless they completely collapse this year or if he happens to take a historic slide, he’s probably out of their reach. But, given the fact he’d be a significant upgrade at either CB or WR in Dallas he’s still someone to continue to watch closely.