The New York Giants have fired Brian Daboll. They are the second NFL team this season to move on from their head coach as the Tennessee Titans dismissed Brian Callahan a few weeks back. It is a tough season to be a head coach named Brian… watch out Schotty. New York is going to be […] The New York Giants have fired Brian Daboll. They are the second NFL team this season to move on from their head coach as the Tennessee Titans dismissed Brian Callahan a few weeks back. It is a tough season to be a head coach named Brian… watch out Schotty. New York is going to be looking for another head coach as they attempt to fix a franchise that has been in serious dysfunction for a decade and a half now. Nobody is casting stones from a glass house here, we all know the Cowboys have their warts, but it is objectively undeniable how moribund the G-Men have been. The Brian Daboll era will be one that Giants fans try to forget, but it was one that we as Cowboys fans enjoyed quite a bit. Consider that Daboll led the Giants into seven games against the Cowboys and lost them all. For real. 2022: Loss, 23-16 2022: Loss, 28-20 2023: Loss, 40-0 2023: Loss, 49-17 2024: Loss, 20-15 2024: Loss, 27-20 2025: Loss, 40-37 There were certainly instances in which the Giants came close to beating the Cowboys under Daboll, most recently the first meeting between the teams this season. The record says 0-7 though and we are grateful to him for his service. For what it’s worth the Cowboys still have a game remaining against the Giants this season and it will come in Week 18. Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is reportedly going to serve as their interim. See More: Dallas Cowboys General
How the Quinnen Williams trade was exactly what the Cowboys needed to land a great defensive tackle
On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys traded a 2027 first-round pick as well as a 2026 second-round pick to acquire star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets. To properly assess this trade, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of what the Cowboys are gaining and what exactly they gave up. In previous […] On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys traded a 2027 first-round pick as well as a 2026 second-round pick to acquire star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets. To properly assess this trade, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of what the Cowboys are gaining and what exactly they gave up. In previous articles, we attempted to provide some clarity on this trade, first explaining how this fits into the overall plan of the Micah Parsons trade, and then making the case that Williams is a legit impact defensive tackle. Today, we want to show why taking this approach was exactly what the front office needed to do to secure the quality of play they have so desperately been missing over the last several years. We will go over the following: How they paid a good price for the trade How they locked down a sure thing How they got him at a great time in his career The value of the trade The biggest contention people have about the trade is how much the Cowboys gave up to get him, specifically, that 2027 first-rounder. If you think of it as just a first and a second, that’s a hefty price. However, picks from future seasons only equate to about one-third the value of the current season. Looking at the draft trade value chart, that translates to a round later. Here’s a hypothetical to help understand what the Cowboys gave up. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts Coming soon: New, improved notifications system! Let’s err on the side of terrible and say the Cowboys finish with only six wins in each of the next two seasons. That would project them to finish with the 11th pick for round one and the 43rd pick for round two. The value of these two picks would be: 2026 2nd round pick at pick 43 = 470 points 2027 1st round pick at pick 11 = 1250 points/3 = 417 points Total value = 887 points, which is equivalent to the 19th overall pick in the 2026 draft The short version is that the Cowboys gave up a 2026 first-round pick for Williams. They just used other draft capital to finesse it without having to touch one of their two first-round picks for next year. So, the real question should become, is spending a first-round pick the right approach to acquire a proven impact defensive tackle? To answer that question, we present the next factor. Finding a great player is a challenge If the Cowboys were able to land themselves a star defensive tackle with one of their first-round draft picks, that would be fantastic. Getting a great young player on four years of cheap player control (five, with the fifth-year option) is ideal; however, that task is easier said than done. Finding a difference-making DT, even while using premium draft capital, comes with challenges. If you looked at the 10-year window from 2013 to 2022 (we’re not including DTs drafted in 2023 and beyond because most haven’t developed into great players yet), there were a total of 26 defensive tackles selected in the first round, and ten of them turned into Pro Bowl-caliber players. That’s a 38% hit rate. Now, that’s not terrible, but if the Cowboys spent one of their 2026 first-rounders on a top defensive tackle prospect, but only had roughly a one in three chance of hitting, we wouldn’t feel all that great about their chances. And it would feel even worse if they have a history of whiffing on defensive tackles. We all know about Mazi Smith in 2023, as well as spending their top draft resource on Trysten Hill in 2019. Even the 2013 draft almost blew up in their face, as you may remember that defensive tackle Shariff Floyd was the top player on their board, but a war room dispute fortunately caused them to trade out of their spot and select Travis Frederick at the end of the first round. What we’re alluding to is that the Cowboys’ college scouts don’t have a great track record of finding talent at the defensive tackle position. Hoping they can break the curse and land a star talent with one of their first-rounders next year might be a little overly optimistic. So, why do that? Why not take the sure thing? Primed for action Not only are the Cowboys locking down a sure-fire talent, but they have bypassed the development years that typically accompany defensive tackles. Unlike other positions where they hit the ground running (RB or LB) or have a fast learning cycle (WR, CB, or DE), defensive tackles usually take three to four years before they turn into impact players. Many are eased into action and have a rotational role in their rookie season. If you were to track the best defensive tackles over the last decade, as well as some of the young stars in the league, you’ll see a definitive learning curve that usually hits greatness around year three or four. There are some anomalies, like Aaron Donald, who are sensational right out of the gate, but for the most part, year four is the money year. And our guy Quinnen Williams is right in line with that. This chart also shows something else that is of particular interest to Cowboys fans. Not only do they get to skip the development years, but this data indicates that we should expect Williams to sustain his high level of play for several more years. Great defensive tackles have some
Cowboys news: Jerry Jones added strategic clause to keep Micah Parsons from NFC East
Jerry Jones made sure Micah Parsons wouldn’t haunt his dreams before 2028 – Ben Grimaldi, Cowboys Wire If there’s any solace to take in the Parsons trade, it’s that he won’t be playing for the Eagles for a long time, if ever. The Dallas Cowboys traded edge rusher Micah Parsons over two months ago, but there are […] Jerry Jones made sure Micah Parsons wouldn’t haunt his dreams before 2028 – Ben Grimaldi, Cowboys Wire If there’s any solace to take in the Parsons trade, it’s that he won’t be playing for the Eagles for a long time, if ever. The Dallas Cowboys traded edge rusher Micah Parsons over two months ago, but there are still details being revealed from the trade heard around the NFL world. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Cowboys added a clause in the deal that protected the team from watching a rival swing a possible deal for Parsons if the Green Bay Packers decided to move on from the pass rusher. Although the biggest threat would likely come from the Philadelphia Eagles, the poison pill in the deal included all NFC East teams and prevents the Packers from trading Parsons to any of the Cowboys’ rivals. If that happened, the Packers would need to send Dallas a 2028 first-round pick. While it’s highly unlikely the Packers would give up two first-round picks to acquire an elite pass rusher in his prime only to turn around and trade him so quickly, this was a smart move by Jones. The Cowboys protected themselves from any division rival finding a way to trade for Parsons. The Packers wouldn’t want to give away another premium draft selection for a player who would no longer be on the team. Parsons isn’t a rental for Green Bay, and he’ll likely be with the team for duration of his four-year extension, but the poison pill seems to expire before the final two years of that deal. According to Schefter, the clause works both ways. Post-Week 10 bye weeks haven’t always favored Dallas – Richard Paolinelli, Inside The Star If there is any hope left for the 2025 season, Dallas will have to come out of the bye week looking sharp. This will be the fourth bye week that falls on Week 10 of the schedule for Dallas. The first came in 2002, followed by 2008, and the last time was in 2020. Oddly enough, all four years they have had a Week 10 bye, the Cowboys hit the road to play in Week 11. Dallas is 2-1 in Week 11 games in those three previous seasons. Dallas lost to the Colts in 2002 and then defeated the Redskins in 2008. They beat the Vikings in 2020. If you are a believer in bad omens, as well as a Cowboys fan, you might want to skip to the next sub-heading now. In the three previous seasons that the Cowboys have had a Week 10 bye, they all have one bad thing in common. Dallas has never made the playoffs in a season with a Week 10 bye. They are already 3-5-1 this year and have a 93% chance of missing the playoffs in 2025. Jerry Jones says Paul Tagliabue helped shape NFL into a global institution – Staff, DallasCowboys.com In broader NFL news. Jerry Jones delivered a statement Sunday on Tagliabue’s passing: “Paul Tagliabue’s leadership helped shape the National Football League into the global institution it is today. He was a steady hand and a principled leader who guided the league through an unprecedented era of change, growth and success with great resolve and integrity. I always respected Paul’s intellect, his unwavering commitment to the game, and his deep understanding of the broader impact our sport could have beyond the field and across the fabric of life for fans and our country. It is a great honor to have known Paul and worked with him as closely as I did. I cherish those memories and what was learned along the way. His legacy is permanently etched into the history of the NFL and will endure forevermore. On behalf of the Dallas Cowboys organization and my family, I extend our condolences to Paul’s family and loved ones.“ Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts Coming soon: New, improved notifications system! Marshawn Kneeland tributes go international with special moment at NFL Germany game – Randy Gurzi, Sports Illustrated The NFL community mourns Kneeland across the globe today. It’s been a tough week for the Dallas Cowboys, who learned they lost one of their own on Thursday. Second-year defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically took his own life, leaving friends and family shocked. Former and current teammates and coaches have expressed their shock, while saying they wish they could have helped. While none of us can go back and change the past, we can learn from tragedy, which is what the NFL is trying to do. In an effort to honor Kneeland and raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, teams around the league have held a moment of silence for Kneeland. That tribute has now gone international with the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts being part of a moment of silence before their game, which was held in Berlin, Germany. As Dallas insider Jane Slater poignantly said, Marshawn mattered, and they know his name across the pond now. Cowboys’ next franchise cornerstone is already becoming painfully obvious – Michael Haney, The Landry Hat If you’re interested in looking ahead to the draft, there could be a perfect prospect in round one. As shaky as the Cowboys’ run defense has been this season, the cornerback group has been arguably the unit’s most glaring weakness. What was a sub-par group has already been exposed by injuries, leading to more than a few embarrassing performances. As much as Jerry Jones is focused on stopping the run, the pass defense
Dallas Cowboys 2026 Draft news: Midseason top-50 draft prospects
Here’s your Cowboys bye-week, midseason check-in. With Dallas idle, it’s prime time to zoom out on the 2026 draft class. The early shape of the board is clear with trench monsters headlining, an elite center-field safety who looks like a tone-setter, and a quarterback class that is crowded with tools and variance. So here’s this […] Here’s your Cowboys bye-week, midseason check-in. With Dallas idle, it’s prime time to zoom out on the 2026 draft class. The early shape of the board is clear with trench monsters headlining, an elite center-field safety who looks like a tone-setter, and a quarterback class that is crowded with tools and variance. So here’s this year’s midseason BTB Top-50 draft prospects. 1. DL, Rueben Bain Jr., Miami 2. S, Caleb Downs, Ohio State 3. DL, Peter Woods, Clemson 4. EDGE, T.J. Parker, Clemson 5. QB, Dante Moore, Oregon 6. RB, Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame 7. OT, Spencer Fano, Utah 8. WR, Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State 9. DL, Keldric Faulk, Auburn 10. QB, Ty Simpson, Alabama 11. OT, Francis Mauigoa, Miami 12. CB, Jermod McCoy, Tennessee 13. WR, Makai Lemon, USC 14. LB, Arvell Reese, Ohio State 15. WR, Carnell Tate, Ohio State 16. QB, Jayden Maiava, USC 17. CB, Mansoor Delane, LS 18. QB, Fernando Mendoza, Indiana 19. CB, Avieon Terrell, Clemson 20. OT, Kadyn Proctor, Alabama 21. WR, Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee 22. TE, Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon 23. DL, Christen Miller, Georgia 24. EDGE, LT Overton, Alabama 25. CB, A.J. Harris, Penn State 26. OT, Gennings Dunker, Iowa 27. EDGE, Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon 28. DL, Cashius Howell, Texas A&M 29. WR, Denzel Boston, Washington 30. EDGE, R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma 31. C, Jake Slaughter, Florida 32. EDGE, Caleb Banks, Florida 33. OT, Caleb Lomu, Utah 34. QB, John Mateer, Oklahoma 35. EDGE, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State 36. DL, Kayden McDonald, Ohio State 37. LB, David Bailey, Texas Tech 38. WR, KC Concepcion, Texas A&M 39. EDGE, Joshua Josephs, Tennessee 40. WR, Chris Bell, Louisville 41. LB, Anthony Hill Jr., Texas 42. OT, Isaiah World, Oregon 43. C, Connor Lew, Auburn 44. DT, Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati 45. EDGE, Tyreak Sapp, Florida 46. LB, CJ Allen, Georgia 47. QB, Garrett Nussmeier, LSU 48. LB, Sonny Styles, Ohio State 49. DL, Quincy Rhodes Jr., Arkansas 50. OT, Trevor Goosby, Texas See More: Dallas Cowboys Draft
The Cowboys put a ‘poison pill’ in the Micah Parsons deal
Once the Dallas Cowboys heard from Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles about their interest in trading for Micah Parsons, the Cowboys’ front office moved quickly to address it. NFL Insider Adam Schefter revealed new details about the Micah Parsons trade from Dallas to Green Bay, including the language that was included in the deal. […] Once the Dallas Cowboys heard from Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles about their interest in trading for Micah Parsons, the Cowboys’ front office moved quickly to address it. NFL Insider Adam Schefter revealed new details about the Micah Parsons trade from Dallas to Green Bay, including the language that was included in the deal. Unbeknownst to everyone except the few who crafted the August blockbuster trade that sent Parsons from Dallas to Green Bay was a “poison pill” condition that, according to sources involved with the deal, prevents the two-time All-Pro from playing for Philadelphia in the immediate future. The previously unreported condition states that if the Packers decide to trade Parsons to a team in the NFC East — the Eagles tried to trade for him last summer before being rebuffed — then Green Bay would owe Dallas its 2028 first-round draft pick, sources involved in the trade told ESPN. The front office is not naive to the impact Parsons could have on a game. They watched him wreck shop for their defense for four seasons. Even when facing the Packers this season, the Cowboys could have won the game if not for Parsons chasing Dak Prescott down in the red zone at the end of the game. If Parsons were dealt within the division, that would mean Dallas would be matched up against their former All-Pro twice a year in the regular season, and then potentially in the playoffs. The language was not just for the Eagles, but for the entire NFC East. Schefter also says that “the poison pill conditions apply to this season and 2026, according to sources, meaning the Packers don’t have a clear path to trade Parsons to another NFC East team until 2027 at the earliest.” Conversely, the Packers front office made sure to include the same “poison pill” language for defensive tackle Kenny Clark, who cannot be traded from Dallas to any team in the NFC North. Otherwise, the Cowboys would surrender their 2028 first-round pick. The reason this information came to light after no one discussed it publicly since the Parsons trade went down this summer is that the Cowboys traded for Quinnen Williams and gave up a 2027 first-round draft pick. There was specific language attached to their 2028 first-round pick stating that it cannot be traded due to the poison-pill conditions. Schefter mentions his sources applauded Dallas for adding this into the deal, preventing Parsons from heading to their biggest rival. Parsons, a Harrisburg, PA native and former Penn State standout, would have had a homecoming with the Eagles, but Dallas made sure that wouldn’t be reality—at least for the next few seasons. A smart move by Jerry Jones and the entire Cowboys front office. See More: Dallas Cowboys News
Sunday Night Football live discussion: Steeler at Chargers
Closing out Sunday action in Week 10 on Sunday night. This is an open thread for game chat. Closing out Sunday action in Week 10 on Sunday night. This is an open thread for game chat.
Dallas Cowboys 2026 first-round picks tracker: Week 9 Update
The Dallas Cowboys are projected to hold, barring any future trades, two first-round picks during the 2026 NFL Draft. Dallas obviously has their own first-round pick, but thanks to the Micah Parsons trade struck with the Green Bay Packers just before the 2025 season began, the Cowboys also hold the Pack’s pick as well. Dallas […] The Dallas Cowboys are projected to hold, barring any future trades, two first-round picks during the 2026 NFL Draft. Dallas obviously has their own first-round pick, but thanks to the Micah Parsons trade struck with the Green Bay Packers just before the 2025 season began, the Cowboys also hold the Pack’s pick as well. Dallas also received Green Bay’s 2027 first-round pick and defensive tackle Kenny Clark in the deal. As the 2025 season rolls on we will be tracking the Cowboys’ first-round picks and updating this post every week. It goes without saying that we want Green Bay’s pick to be as close to the top of the order as possible, so from that standpoint we are rooting against the Packers all season. For reference all draft pick tabulations will come courtesy of Tankathon. Week 9 Update Dallas lost at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals, but thankfully the Packers lost to the Panthers to make things bearable on the week. Current Cowboys Pick: 14th Current Packers Pick: 24th It should also be noted that it was after this week that the Cowboys traded for Quinnen Williams. This did not impact their two first-round picks in 2026 (they did send their second-rounder), but they will send the better of their two 2027 first-round picks to the New York Jets as a result of the trade. Week 8 Update The Cowboys were humiliated by the Broncos while the Packers took care of Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh Current Cowboys Pick: 15th Current Packers Pick: 31st Week 7 Update The Cowboys and Packers both won in Week 7, although Green Bay almost lost which would have been lovely. Current Cowboys Pick: 13th Current Packers Pick: 31st Week 6 Update Dallas lost to the Panthers while the Packers were able to outlast the Bengals. Current Cowboys Pick: 12th Current Packers Pick: 29th Week 5 Update The Packers were on bye in Week 5 and the Cowboys took care of business against the Jets. Current Cowboys Pick: 14th Current Packers Pick: 24th Week 4 Update This was one of the more important weeks of the season in this whole discussion as Dallas and Green Bay played each other. Amazingly, as we all know, they tied. Current Cowboys Pick: 11th Current Packers Pick: 21st Week 3 Update Both the Cowboys and Packers lost their Week 2 games, the former to the Bears and the latter to the Browns. This marked the first loss of the season for Green Bay and we are obviously hoping for as many as possible. Current Cowboys Pick: 11th Current Packers Pick: 26th Week 2 Update The Packers played on Thursday night and had their way with the Commanders. Sunday saw the Cowboys pick up their first win of the season against the Giants, one that required every second of both regulation and overtime. Current Cowboys Pick: 13th Current Packers Pick: 32nd Week 1 Update The Cowboys lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener which put them at 0-1 to start. Green Bay dismantled Detroit in theirs and are the talk of the town. Current Cowboys Pick: 12th Current Packers Pick: 28th See More: Dallas Cowboys Draft
NFL Week 10 late games live discussion
More Sunday games for this weekend of the 2025 NFL season. Enjoy! This is an open thread for game chat. More Sunday games for this weekend of the 2025 NFL season. Enjoy! This is an open thread for game chat.
NFL Week 10 early games live discussion
A full slate of early Sunday games while Dallas is on a bye. Enjoy! This is an open thread for game chat. A full slate of early Sunday games while Dallas is on a bye. Enjoy! This is an open thread for game chat.
Cowboys bye week self-scouting: What went right in the 3 wins
The Dallas Cowboys are on their bye week, with a lot of work to do entering the bye off their first back-to-back losses in 2025. The 3-5-1 team will look quite a bit different on defense when they’re back in action off the bye for another Monday night game at the Las Vegas Raiders. The […] The Dallas Cowboys are on their bye week, with a lot of work to do entering the bye off their first back-to-back losses in 2025. The 3-5-1 team will look quite a bit different on defense when they’re back in action off the bye for another Monday night game at the Las Vegas Raiders. The Cowboys made trade deadline deals for linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets. One of the essential tasks of any NFL team’s bye week is the opportunity to self scout. The Cowboys will still be preparing for Pete Carroll and the Raiders as well, but this time off is an extended amount of time for Brian Schottenheimer’s team to look inward and focus on just what they’ve done through nine games. Here at BTB, we are also going to do some of our own self-scouting during this bye. Before every Cowboys kickoff we have a breakdown of what needs to happen for Dallas to win, and what is most likely to cause a loss. It is time to see how we did on these evaluations, and better understand how Dallas can get back in the win column post-bye, by looking at what went right in their three wins so far. Week 2 vs. New York Giants Dallas Cowboys 40 New York Giants 37 (OT) Cowboys improve to 1-1 Here is the initial reasoning why we felt the Cowboys would come out on top against the Giants: (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Dak Prescott’s 52 attempts compared to 28 rushes did not allow the Cowboys to stay balanced in their first home game of the season. The Giants were pushing the ball downfield with ease, forcing Prescott to keep up. This has remained a theme all season, and more times than not led to losses. The Cowboys scored on five straight possessions between the end of the third quarter and through the fourth, and still never led by more than four down the stretch of this insane early kickoff game. Outside of rookie CB Shavon Revel Jr., the help the Cowboys are getting defensively after the bye is all in the front seven. They may continue to improve against the run, but giving up big pass plays is still a major concern. What the Cowboys offense did at times against the Giants could be their only chance to reverse fortune, and it is undoubtedly a narrow path to follow. When the Cowboys have tried to be patient on offense, they often get too patient leaning on the run game and inevitably end up in an obvious third-down passing situation. With the offense at full strength now, the Cowboys need to get Jake Ferguson going again to play better ball control, and pick and choose their shot plays downfield while also opening up more short to intermediate throws to CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. The Cowboys went a perfect 3-3 in the red zone against the Giants, compared to the opportunities they’ve squandered near the goal line early in their recent two losses with penalties and miscues. The defense also rose up in overtime to stop a big play downfield, with Donovan Wilson making the interception that led to the game winning field goal. Positive plays like this from any Cowboys safety have been few and far between this season, but are another thing to look for more of in the defense’s effort to even get the ball back to their offense even in marginally better situations. Week 5 at New York Jets Dallas Cowboys 37 New York Jets 22 Cowboys improve to 2-2-1 Here is why we thought the Cowboys would get back on track following the tie vs. the Packers at the Jets: (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) This was a spot on prediction, even with the added wrinkle of the Cowboys not having all of their horses up front. Coach Schottenheimer scheming against his old team was a clinic. A protected Prescott was surgical at the line of scrimmage getting Dallas in the right plays all game, the ball came out decisively and on-time, and the run game was dominant. The Cowboys flawless end of half execution stayed a consistent theme in this one, seeing them jump ahead by 20 with a quick strike score before halftime. Getting back to that would be a huge step in the right direction as well. Situational football that allows an offensive line the Cowboys have invested heavily in again to make the biggest impact on the game is what this team needs to get back to. When the line plays like they did in this win, the Cowboys are a multi-dimensional offense with harmony between the run, pass, and play-action. Next Monday night against the Raiders is one of the few games the Cowboys have remaining against teams with losing records, and while style points won’t matter much to a team that’s lost two straight, this could be one of their last opportunities to fully play a game on their terms and “flex” just a little bit. More important that doing that to beat the Raiders would be doing so to have another clean game on tape to study moving forward and help a team that needs an identity reset find what their mojo is. The Cowboys failed to do so after the Jets win, but will play the Eagles after the Raiders, making this of upmost importance. Week 7 vs. Washington Commanders Dallas Cowboys 44 Washington Commanders 22 Cowboys improve to 3-3-1 Here is why we thought the Cowboys would beat the Commanders at home: (Photo by Jared C.
