Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Another home run hire for Brian Schottenheimer The Dallas Cowboys are still working hard to round out their inaugural coaching staff under Brian Schottenheimer. Just a few hours before the Super Bowl kicked off, news broke that the team was hiring Oregon co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Junior Adams to coach the receivers in Dallas. The Cowboys are expected to sign Oregon co-offensive coordinator/WRs coach Junior Adams as their new WRs coach, according to a source. Second college coach to join staff with K-State’s Conor Riley coming on board as OL coach. — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) February 9, 2025 Adams comes to the Cowboys after three seasons working with the Ducks. This will be his first NFL coaching job, but the longtime college coach has been viewed by many as a rising star for quite some time. The California native originally played wide receiver for Oregon State before transferring to Montana State. Shortly after graduating, Adams was hired as the wide receivers coach at his alma mater. After three seasons there, he spent one season at the high school level with a program familiar to the Cowboys: Prosser High School in Washington. The head coach at the time was Tom Moore, and the team was led by the coach’s son, Kellen Moore. Adams left Prosser after one year for another one-year stint at Chattanooga before heading back to the Pacific Northwest to coach receivers for FCS powerhouse Eastern Washington. While there, Adams played an integral role in the rapid ascension of Cooper Kupp, who recently shared that the Rams will be seeking to trade him this offseason. In part because of Kupp’s stardom, which led to him being the second-highest drafted player in Eastern Washington history, Adams was hired by Boise State. While there, he coached former Cowboy Cedrick Wilson Jr., among others. After three seasons, Boise State’s offensive coordinator – Mike Sanford Jr. – was named the head coach at Western Kentucky, and he brought Adams along as his offensive coordinator. Adams was tasked with calling plays the first year, but Sanford took over after going 6-7 in the first year. That proved to be a mistake, as the Hilltoppers won just three games the next year and Sanford (along with Adams) was fired. Adams then landed with the Washington Huskies as the receivers coach under head coach Chris Petersen. A year later, he was retained when defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake was promoted to head coach following Petersen’s retirement. While there, Adams worked with a handful of young receivers who went on to have strong college careers, though the three biggest names are Puka Nacua, Jalen McMillan, and Rome Odunze. Adams got another chance to call plays, being named the interim offensive coordinator in 2021 for the final three games of the year. Washington lost all three, and the offensive problems that led to the coordinator’s firing were not magically solved by Adams. Still, his strong reputation for recruiting and development landed him the co-offensive coordinator position at Oregon under Dan Lanning. Since coming to Eugene, Adams has finished in the top 10 in his conference in recruiter rankings each year, and his work in 2024 led Adams to being ranked the fifth best recruiter in the entire nation. Adams has also continued his trend of developing players. Troy Franklin and Chase Cota are in the NFL now, while Tez Johnson and Evan Stewart are bound for the league as well. While Adams did not get promoted to play-caller when Kenny Dillingham left for the Arizona State head job, he’s remained a key part of the game-planning process under current coordinator Will Stein, who is being eyed for the same role at Ohio State. Adams’ career trajectory has encountered a few setbacks, and it seems as if calling plays is not his forte at this time. Still, his energetic personality has been a boon for him on the recruiting trail, and Adams has been one of the best talent developers of the last decade, with five different receivers going on to become starters in the NFL. That is exactly what the Cowboys need in their receiver room right now. Outside of CeeDee Lamb, the Cowboys have a lot of young and unproven names in their receiving corps. Jalen Tolbert took a step forward this year, but still hasn’t proven himself to be a viable starting option. Meanwhile, the likes of Jonathan Mingo, Jalen Brooks, and Ryan Flournoy all have a lot of work to do at this stage in their careers. That Adams also has some level of experience in crafting an offensive game plan makes this hire even more exciting. He can instantly fit in as a valuable piece of the coaching staff, supporting Schottenheimer as the play-caller while also helping the receiving corps reach the next level.
Cowboys news: Eagles win the Super Bowl, marking the end of disastrous 2024 season for Dallas
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Notable headline surrounding America’s team. Eagles ride dominant defense to Super Bowl LIX win over Chiefs – Dan Graziano, ESPN The Cowboys archenemy, the Eagles, have become the Super Bowl champs. The defense forced three turnovers and held Mahomes and the Kansas City offense to 275 yards. It was an all-night party at the tail end of a weeklong party for Eagles fans in the Big Easy. And in the end, it was the oft-maligned Hurts and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni holding up the Lombardi Trophy. The Eagles took it right to the Chiefs and didn’t let up. The first half was a mash-up of things that aren’t supposed to happen. The Chiefs bottled up Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley, limiting him to 31 yards on 12 carries before halftime. But it didn’t matter, partly because Hurts was making pinpoint throws and sharp decisions, partly because the Chiefs were shooting themselves in the foot with uncharacteristic penalties and partly because Mahomes threw two interceptions — something he’s only done five other times in his career in a single half. But as shocking as the Eagles’ dominance may have been, the fundamental problem that cost the Chiefs their chance at history was the same one that cost them the Super Bowl four years ago against the Tom Brady-led Buccaneers and the same one that looked for most of this regular season like the one that might do them in: They could not protect their quarterback. Philadelphia generated pressure on seven of Mahomes’ 17 first-half dropbacks in spite of not blitzing once. Veteran Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Thuney, who appeared to have solved the team’s left tackle problem when they moved him there from left guard with five games left in the regular season, got manhandled repeatedly by the Eagles’ defensive front. Edge pressure from Josh Sweat and Nolan Smith, interior pressure from Milton Williams and Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis… it didn’t matter where it was coming from, Mahomes couldn’t do anything against it. Cowboys’ Jerry Jones crashes Super Bowl 59 with bogus Micah Parsons rumor- Jerry Trotta, The Landry Hat Jerry won’t let the big game dim his spotlight. The Dallas Cowboys have not made it to the Super Bowl since their last championship in 1995. That also marked the last time Dallas advanced as far as the NFC Championship Game. They now own the longest NFC title game drought in the conference after Washington booked a ticket with their upset win over the No. 1 seed Lions. That’s Jerry’s music. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Cowboys have had “internal discussions” about whether to make Parsons the highest-paid defender in the league or trade him for a “king’s ransom.” Rapoport noted that there hasn’t been any trade talks involving Parsons. Cowboys fans should not be alarmed by the Micah Parsons trade rumors Let’s make this absolutely clear – Micah Parsons is not getting traded. Rapoport’s report noted that Parsons “hasn’t said much of anything” regarding the Cowboys’ hire of Brian Schottenheimer as head coach and that Parsons referred to Mike McCarthy’s exit as “devastating”, hinting at potential unrest with the perennial All-Pro. Cowboys $91 million position predicted to be addressed in both draft, free agency- K.D. Drummond, Cowboys Wire The QB room could look very different in 2025. External Free Agents There’s a limited amount of intriguing QBs in free agency this year, and the Cowboys aren’t going to be looking to spend significant space on a backup with so many other needs. Failures elsewhere, such as Justin Fields, Mac Jones and Daniel Jones, will probably have a market that prices the Cowboys out. Prediction: Sign Jameis Winston, two-year, $7.5 million (void years), $2 million cap hit 2025 NFL Draft The Cowboys could have gone in multiple directions with their head coaching hire, but clearly were looking for stability with the staff that has worked with Prescott. Any idea the club would be looking to escape Prescott’s contract soon and draft an heir apparent to groom went out the window with Schotty’s hire. That doesn’t mean the club will be out on QB in the draft though, as it makes sense to draft and develop a future backup. Prediction: Use one of their four fifth-round picks to draft a QB, such as Louisville’s Tyler Shough. Saquon Barkley compared to Dallas Cowboys legend ahead of Super Bowl LIX – Matt Galatzan, Sports Illustrated It stings because there is truth to it. In fact, Barkley was so consistently good all season, that he has been drawing comparisons to NFL legends. That continued to be the case on Sunday morning when Draft Kings analyst and former Sports Center anchor Trey Wingo compared him to Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame running back, Emmitt Smith. “When I see (Saquon) running, I feel like it’s kind of like when I watched Emmitt Smith run with the Cowboys back in the ‘90s,” Wingo said. ”It’s like nobody touches him until it’s a defensive back that’s trying to stop him because that line is doing such an amazing job.” And upon further inspection, Wingo may be on to something here. During the Cowboys golden era of the 90’s Smith was an absolute workhorse, and was fortunate enough to have arguably the best offensive line in the NFL at the time. And just like Barkley, Smith would routinely find himself at the second or third level of the defense before being touched by an opposing defender. Ravens will not give Cowboys a chance to rectify one of Jerry Jones’ biggest mistakes- John Buhler, FanSided There goes that dream. Derrick Henry is projected to return to the Baltimore Ravens next season While I am skeptical about the Ravens’ chances of ever winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson as their franchise quarterback, all they need is a lucky break or two to come out of the AFC one day. Baltimore has the right structure in place organizationally to take advantage of
Cowboys dead last in NFC spending at this position, just $3 million before free agency, draft
Cowboys dead last in NFC spending at this position, just $3 million before free agency, draft K.D. Drummond The Cowboys have completed the mission. After heavily investing in the running back position in both draft and financial capital, things have bottomed out. In 2016, Dallas invested the No. 4 overall pick on the position, drafting Ezekiel Elliott. Three years later they invested financially making him the highest paid player in the history of the position. Four years after that, while still carrying $just under $6 million in dead money after releasing Elliott, they slapped a $10 million franchise tag on Tony Pollard. Still, even in 2024, they still had $6.4 million in space being used by Elliott’s old contract. So it is just now that they’ve landed on the less invested side of things in that regard. And landed their with authority, it might be added. The Cowboys churned out another 1,000 yard rusher, but he is a free agent, leaving just three players with under 100 total carries amongst them remaining on the roster. So what comes next? Rostered: $3.09 million in cap space The Cowboys have three players under contract for 2025, Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis and Hunter Luepke, who count for only $3.09 million in cap space. That’s the lowest total among all NFC teams and 30th overall. None of the three backs have proven much, with only Luepke feeling like he has a great chance to stick. Pending Free Agents Rico Dowdle, the team’s starter the majority of the season and bell cow the last half of it, hits free agency for the first time. Undrafted in 2020, an injury stole his 2021 season and it took him until this year to become a consistent contributor. He’s seen as the fourth or fifth-best back available in free agency after averaging 4.6 yards a carry on his way to 1.079 rushing yards with another 249 through the air. Dowdle’s average is a true representation of what to expect on any given carry, as his longest run was just 27 yards and he rarely broke off big gains. The Cowboys are likely looking for someone with more juice to lead the way in their new play-action based system. Prediction: Dowdle signs elsewhere. External Free Agents The Cowboys are likely going to want to meet all types of runners on their offseason roster before making their way to the draft. Luepke is the short-yardage guy, and he’s expected to make the 2025 roster regardless. Davis has the all-around label and Vaughn… well Vaughn has a touching story. The Cowboys will likely be looking for a speed merchant style of back, but more than likely at a discount. Prediction: Jordan Mason could see free agency this year. He’s a restricted free agent but was undrafted and it would be a big ask for the 49ers to offer him a second-round tender while also paying Christian McCaffrey big money. If he comes free, he’s the guy that would make a ton of sense to spend the NFL version of the mid-level exception on. A two year, $7 million deal with two void yearsbmay get him in the fold. 2025 NFL Draft The Cowboys are expected to be players in the market for a top running back in a deep class. Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty may slide down to No. 12 and make the decision very hard on Will McClay and company. If not, Omarion Hampton (UNC) and Treyveon Henderson (OSU) could be second and third-round targets who offer breakaway speed at any given moment. Prediction: The Cowboys go elsewhere with their top pick, Hampton is snatched before they hit the clock in Round 2 and Henderson is the pick in Round 3.
The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl and that stinks for Cowboys fans
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Eagles won their second Super Bowl on Sunday night. The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl on Sunday night. It stinks. At no point during Super Bowl LIX did it feel like any other result was possible, to be honest. Philadelphia dominated from start to finish and proved themselves to be absolutely worthy champions, even if we dislike them as division rivals. Maybe you are pleased with the result as there was a lot of fatigue surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs these days. Whatever the case, the Eagles have now won two titles since 2017 which ties the New York Giants for the most in the NFC East since the Dallas Cowboys last did anything of serious note. Some Cowboys fans from what I have seen seem to feel that this Eagles win will help incite change from the team’s front office. The idea there is that the embarrassment felt could or would lead to change, but consider what happened last time Philly won it all. In the 2018 offseason the Cowboys saw Jason Witten retire (obviously he came back a year later) and cut Dez Bryant before going with their infamous wide-receiver-by-committee approach. They in no way acted with urgency born from Philly tasting the glory that has so long eluded them. Perhaps things will be different this time around. The Eagles have proven, twice now, that by being aggressive and relentless with building your roster that good things can (and likely will) happen. Most Super Bowl Victories by NFC East Teams Dallas Cowboys (5): 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993 & 1995 New York Giants (4): 1986, 1990, 2007 & 2011 Washington Commanders (3): 1982, 1987, 1991 Philadelphia Eagles (2): 2017 & 2024 If you care about divisional pride the NFC East continues to boast the most Super Bowl victories of any division across the NFL. They are the only division in which every team has won the Super Bowl, something that became official when Philly won their first seven years ago. The unfortunate truth is that Philadelphia has established themselves as the roster-building standard in the NFL. Obviously some teams (like the Chiefs!) have incredible individual players or quarterbacks who propel them, but the Eagles continue to adjust, attack and adapt. Consider that they have now won their two titles, and lost another Super Bowl in the process, and that none of the three they played in were started by the quarterback who they traded everything to draft in 2016. Ironically enough, fate took him to the Kansas City sideline during Sunday night’s beatdown. I’m going to do something that I try not to do here and speak on behalf of the fanbase as a whole, but I am certainly interested in hearing whether or not you agree with me. When the Eagles won their first title in 2017 it was one of the most annoying sports results of my and our collective lifetimes. Hoisting the Lombardi was something they had never done so that they finally joined the exclusive club and that we could no longer hold it over them was a bitter pill to swallow. But this title does not feel that same way. It is annoying, don’t get me wrong. And there will be days where it feels more annoying than it does now. But the Cowboys have done this to themselves. I don’t view this as the Eagles having something incredible over them now because the Cowboys aren’t exactly trying as hard as they are. Philly should be dominating Dallas with how much more aggressive they are as a team. It makes sense that this is the case. Maybe the best way to put it is that I am at logical peace with it and can process it in that way. You need no reminder that this most recent season from the Dallas Cowboys was one from absolute hell. It started with Jerry Jones saying the team was all in and ended with the Eagles lifting the game’s ultimate prize. That is poetry in the worst possible way.
Dallas Cowboys aspire to build an elite Eagles-level offensive line
Dallas Cowboys aspire to build an elite Eagles-level offensive line reidhanson The Philadelphia Eagles just won the Super Bowl after winning the conference two of the last three seasons . They laid claim to the NFL’s highest honor on the backs of their offensive line. The Eagles O-line made things easy for the plethora of playmakers wearing midnight green on Sunday night in New Orleans. Saquon Barkley might get most of the credit for the Eagles’ dominant ground game, but those who’ve been paying attention know the offensive line is the real hero in Philadelphia this season. The Eagles success has given the Dallas Cowboys something to aspire to in 2025. Not only is Klayton Adams, Dallas’ new offensive coordinator, one of the NFL’s best offensive line coaches, but the Cowboys new actual offensive line coach, Conor Riley, is also highly regarded in his role. As if that wasn’t enough, the Cowboys holdover tight end coach, Lunda Wells, is a respected offensive line mind as well.The Cowboys have a clear focus on their offensive line this offseason and they have all the money-backed moves to prove it. Whether the Cowboys can bridge that gap between them and the Eagles in a single offseason remains to be seen. Philadelphia won Pro Football Focus’ honors for being the top offensive line in the NFL in 2024 while the Cowboys finished ranked just 25th. The Eagles also finished in the top 10 in both pass block win rate and run block win rate, while the Cowboys only cracked the top 10 in run block win rate. To the surprise of no one, the Cowboys’ pass protection rated just 24th in this ESPN metric. It should be no surprise Jalen Hurts had the longest time to throw (TTT) in the NFL last season, averaging 3.23 seconds per drop back. Cooper Rush (2.36 seconds) and Dak Prescott (2.64 seconds) finished in the NFL’s bottom seven (of those playing at least 20 percent of the snaps) in 2024. When kept clean, Hurts posted a 92.8 offensive grade, good for top five in the NFL. When under pressure he was third worst. Hurts was just a hair above Daniel Jones when playing under pressure, company no self-respecting quarterback wants to find themselves amongst. All Hurts did in the Super Bowl was win MVP, being one of the most OL-dependent players in the NFL. Hurts still had to perform, but it’s a similar ask to that of the Kyle Shanahan QBs in San Francisco. Barkley dominated the NFL in yards before contact behind his elite offensive line; it was them who deserve the bulk of the credit for his historic season, opening holes and keeping him clean and untouched for so long, down after down. Barkley was still a beast as a runner, finishing No. 6 in yards after contact/attempt in 2024, but Rico Dowdle also finished in the top 10 in this RB specific performance stat and he’s hardly considered elite . There’s a lesson the Eagles have taught Dallas this season and a blueprint for success the new coaching staff seems particularly qualified to follow. It’s all about the offensive line and the Cowboys seem to finally understand that. Related articles [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Follow all of your favorite Texas teams at Cowboys Wire, Longhorns Wire, Texans Wire, Rockets Wire and Aggies Wire!
Micah Parsons says he would take less on new deal for Cowboys to get Myles Garrett
Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Micah Parsons appears to want Myles Garrett on the Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys have one of the best defensive players in the league on their roster in All-Pro Micah Parsons. Heading into his fifth NFL season, Parsons is in play for a new contract that is sure to be an extremely lucrative one, and it would behoove the Cowboys to get ahead of the curve on that situation. Another player that’s in the running for being the alpha male on the defensive side of the ball is Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett, who won Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. Garrett has terrorized the league since he entered it. However, the Browns haven’t had any real success on the field, which has caused him to demand a trade. This is what Parsons told CBS Sports HQ’s Bryant McFadden on Thursday when he was asked about Garrett’s request, and it’s certain to get Cowboys fans buzzing a bit. He earned it, he earned that. Bro, honestly like I’d like to see him in Dallas. I don’t know if we have the money for him. Currently, the Cowboys are about $2.8 million in the red per over the cap. However, they can create around $100 million in space by restructuring the contracts of guys like quarterback Dak Prescott and All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Also, signing Parsons to an extension would create a nice chunk of change. If anyone knows anything about Parsons by now, he cares about winning and wants to bring the Cowboys a Super Bowl. In speaking further about the idea of having Garrett join the Cowboys, Parsons even mentioned that he would take a little less on a new deal to ensure that the team could pull it off. Oh, 100%. Yeah, 100%. Will he take less too? We would definitely have to make that happen. Parsons and Garrett are both in the top five in sacks in 2021, with the former being fifth and the latter being first. So, getting these two together would be a dream come true. Parsons is the ultimate chess piece that can rush the passer from a variety of positions as well as roam sideline to sideline on the second level. Garrett is simply unblockable one-on-one or even when he faces double teams at times, and the two as a duo would be insane. When it comes to the Cowboys, though, there’s the front office factor. Executive vice president Stephen Jones did say recently that he was open to reevaluating their approach as far as team building, mentioning teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, who happen to be playing in the Super Bowl against one another for the second time in three years. Both of those organizations not only build through the draft but they prioritize bringing in quality free agents. What Jones said sounds good, but how likely it is to happen is the question. History says it’s very low. Garrett is the type of player that you push all the chips to the middle of the table for, and you figure out the rest later. The Cowboys likely won’t even join the poker game.
Super Bowl LIX live discussion: Eagles vs Chiefs
Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images Happy Super Bowl Sunday. Super Bowl LIX is here. The Eagles battle the Chiefs. This is an open thread for game chat.
WATCH: Did Cowboys legend Jimmy Johnson just retire from TV in weird A.I. segment before Super Bowl?
WATCH: Did Cowboys legend Jimmy Johnson just retire from TV in weird A.I. segment before Super Bowl? Todd Brock Jimmy Johnson has seen quite a few of his biggest life moments unfold on live television. The former coach who took over the doormat Cowboys in 1989 and then turned them into one of the most dominant teams in NFL history with back-to-back Super Bowl wins learned he was going to the Pro Football Hall of Fame while on the air at Fox Sports. Then he found out he was finally being put into the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor in the same way. On Sunday, a lengthy video tribute to Johnson that recapped his entire football life in emotional detail had viewers of Super Bowl LIX’s pregame show thinking another big reveal was coming from the 81-year-old. So… did Johnson just retire… or not??? The NFL on Fox crew set up the piece as “a one-of-a-kind look back” at Johnson’s legendary career, using artificial intelligence. Then, using computer-generated effects, a CGI Johnson strode onto the field at a virtual AT&T Stadium. With Johnson’s digitally-altered voice providing the narration, the next four and a half minutes took viewers back in time to Johnson’s days as an defensive lineman at Arkansas in 1964. A young-looking Johnson avatar told his own story of his college days, including his friendship with teammate Jerry Jones and the national championship their team won. A tour through his college coaching stops followed, foreshadowing his later pairing with Terry Bradshaw (then a Johnson recruit at Louisiana Tech) and recalling the famous “Hail Flutie” play that shocked the world while Johnson was on staff at Miami. His AI self sporting a touch of grey in his perfectly-coifed hair (not to mention that sweet Apex jacket, for those that remember), Johnson next walked viewers through the dramatic turnaround he engineered as Cowboys head coach in the early 1990s. His Dolphins stint earned a mention, but the piece ended with the real Johnson in footage that looked to be shot at the real AT&T Stadium, being welcomed back to the set by his real deskmates. After a quick moment between the modern-day Johnson and his 21-year-old self, it was back to the live Super Bowl set in New Orleans, where an emotional Johnson was in tears. What followed was strange, to say the least, The coach, in a shaky voice, went on to thank a long list of people for his career in the game, including his family and the players and coaches he’s worked with along the way. Johnson’s co-hosts were gathered around the set and took turns practically eulogizing the legendary coach and waxing very poetic about his life, his character, and how much they all loved him. It sounded for all the world like a big farewell was coming. Curt Menefee even asked after all the gushing, “Was that goodbye?” “One day at a time, Curt. One day at a time,” was Johnson’s reply. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Social media was divided about what they had just seen. Johnson has recently hinted at hanging up his microphone. He told Awful Announcing just this week, “I used to say ‘One more year,’ and then it got to be, ‘Well, I don’t know,’ and now it’s ‘One more day at a time.’ I never know. I’ll just see how I feel here going into next year.” So was it just high-tech filler for the pregame show or was it a retirement announcement? No one seems to know. Maybe not even Johnson. Whether you found Johnson’s AI video tribute incredibly moving and heartfelt or incredibly creepy and weird, nearly everybody found the whole thing at least a little confusing. Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
Report: Cowboys hiring Junior Adams from Oregon as their wide receivers coach
Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The latest addition to the Cowboys coaching staff The Dallas Cowboys are well on their way to completing their coaching staff for 2025. On Sunday, ESPN’s Todd Archer reported that the Cowboys are expected to hire Junior Adams as their next wide receivers coach. The Cowboys are expected to sign Oregon co-offensive coordinator/WRs coach Junior Adams as their new WRs coach, according to a source. Second college coach to join staff with K-State’s Conor Riley coming on board as OL coach. — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) February 9, 2025 Adams joined Oregon’s staff in 2022 as co-offensive coordinator and their wide receivers coach to help lead one of college football’s most prolific offenses of the past two seasons. Before joining the Ducks, Adams worked at the Washington, where he helped recruit and develop Jalen McMillan and Rome Odunze. The Cowboys have pulled their second coach from the college ranks for the offensive side of the football, potentially looking to expand their offense into more modern looks under Brian Schottenheimer. Combining offensive line coach Conor Riley from Kansas State and Adams should help accomplish that. Dallas has faced challenges in developing wide receivers beyond CeeDee Lamb over the last few seasons. Jalen Tolbert was expected to be a high-upside player from South Alabama, but has yet to truly break out. Jalen Brooks has made the 53-man roster for the past two seasons despite being a seventh-round pick, but he has not seen a snap count suitable for a third wide receiver. With Brandin Cooks on an expiring contract, maybe the Cowboys will dip their toe into the free agency waters to help fill the gap. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is looking to be traded this offseason, but if he can’t find a dance partner, the Rams may cut Kupp outright. It’s worth noting that Adams spent time at Eastern Washington and helped recruit Kupp and grow Kupp’s game to national recognition, winning the Jerry Rice award for best freshman wide receiver at the FCS level. Either way, Adams has an extensive résumé of working with some of the best wide receivers from the college game who have succeeded in the NFL. Things are looking up for him to do the same in Dallas and continue strengthening the offensive side of the ball under Schottenheimer in year one.
Report: Cowboys have had ‘some internal discussions’ to trade Micah Parsons for ‘king’s ransom’
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Cowboys have apparently had internal conversations about trading away Micah Parsons. Today is officially Super Bowl Sunday and the Dallas Cowboys are obviously not a part of it. If they fail to reach this point a year from now they will officially see their drought, no air quotes required, reach 30 years which is remarkable given that when they won Super Bowl XXX it was their fifth title in franchise history and eighth appearance in the big game. There is a lot of work to be done, putting it mildly, if Dallas wants to be playing next February, and the hope is that new head coach Brian Schottenheimer is the right man for the job. Things will obviously start with getting the offense back on track and likely include establishing a legitimate run game, but ensuring that the defense remains respectable will also be of critical importance. Matt Eberflus is the new defensive coordinator, and while he has been with the team before, he never had the chance to be on staff while Micah Parsons has been on the team. It stands to reason that Flus is excited to coach Parsons, but if recent reports are to be believed he may never get the chance. The Cowboys have apparently had ‘some internal discussions’ about trading Micah Parsons As it is Super Bowl Sunday, it is the biggest moment in which NFL insiders can drop nuggets of information to percolate as the offseason begins across the entire league on Monday morning. This particular day saw NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport and Co. discuss the situation in the NFL involving high-profile pass rushers and how this is going to be an offseason where several of them could get paid. Micah Parsons was first eligible for a contract extension last year and the Cowboys did not get anything done with him. Getting in early on these things is not really their game these days. You do not need a reminder at how difficult last offseason was for Dallas with regards to long-term extensions as they went all the way up to the eleventh hour with both CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott. At the moment, Parsons is set to enter the final year of his rookie contract with the team, his fifth-year option year. An extension seems logical for him given that he has been an absolute superstar from just about Day 1. According to Rapoport though, the Cowboys have had some internal conversations about trading him. Normally open with his opinions, the Cowboys’ 25-year-old superstar hasn’t said much of anything about the team’s promotion of Brian Schottenheimer after a surprise parting of ways with head coach Mike McCarthy — a move Parsons called “devastating.” While there have been no trade talks, sources say there have at least been some internal discussions about whether to pay Parsons or trade him for a king’s ransom. If the Cowboys are willing to listen, they may get it. Cowboys COO Stephen Jones told NFL.com in December that the team will study the wisdom of having so much money invested in so few players, but added: “I can’t imagine there’s a scenario where he’s not wearing a star on his helmet.” Parsons is due about $24 million on the fifth-year option year on his rookie contract in 2025. Suggesting trading Parsons right now is a difficult thing for DFW loyalists to take given last weekend’s trade from the Dallas Mavericks in moving Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Trading Parsons would be similarly unfathomable. It is difficult to justify it, even hypothetically. Speaking in a vacuum, it isn’t absurd to at least have these conversations among the most trusted people in the team’s brain-trust, though. If you are willing to consider all options then you must consider all options. The NFL Media report touches on the pass rusher situation as a whole across the league, and as noted there are several players due for potential paydays. Cleveland’s Myles Garrett is on record for wanting a trade, Raiders star Maxx Crosby could get a deal and Cincinnati’s Trey Hendrickson is another candidate, especially after just leading the league in sacks. This is why it would have been ideal for the Cowboys to take care of this situation last offseason. In delaying this whole thing they accomplished nothing and handed Parsons all the leverage, especially with the market now working out in his favor to a larger degree than last year. It would behoove the Cowboys to get this done as soon as possible.
