Brett Davis-Imagn Images Who do you think will emerge as RB1 for the Cowboys? One of the more intriguing training camp battles coming up for the Dallas Cowboys is at the running back position. After signing Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders in free agency, and with Rico Dowdle heading elsewhere, the running back position will look very different in 2025. The two leading candidates to win the starting job heading into camp are former Denver Bronco Williams, and former Carolina Panther/Philadelphia Eagle Miles Sanders. Both Williams and Sanders have had success in the NFL as a starters, but that success was quite a few years ago for both players. With Williams being the earlier Cowboys free agent signing, and the younger of the two, it would seem that he currently is the leader in the clubhouse to break camp ahead of Sanders on the depth chart, but counting Sanders out of the conversation in June would be a mistake. Over the course of his six-year career, Sanders has averaged 4.7 yards per carry compared to Williams 4.0 yards per carry. Sanders is years removed from impacting the game at a high level, but the same can be said for Williams. Unlike in 2024, when Ezekiel Elliott played limited snaps in camp, and zero reps in preseason, it is likely that we will see a lot of both Sanders and Williams throughout training camp and preseason games. With Jaydon Blue more than likely a lock to make the final roster, the real battle at the running back position will come down to Williams and Sanders. When the Cowboys get to Oxnard, it will be important to track who is getting a majority of the first-team reps and who is performing at a higher level, because more than likely that will be the Cowboys RB1 heading into the 2025 season. We must note as well, the Cowboys week one matchup could be an interesting revenge game for Miles Sanders against the Philadelphia Eagles if he is able to win the job this offseason. Based on what we know right now, what will be the fate of these two players? Who will get substantial carries this season? Will both make the team? Hit the comments and let us know the outcome of this camp battle.

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Jaire Alexander is a name the Cowboys should absolutely consider exploring. The Green Bay Packers invoked hope in the minds of football fans everywhere on Monday morning when their plan to release cornerback Jaire Alexander became known. What one team deems to be unfit for their operation can suddenly be a lifeline for another. As fans of the Dallas Cowboys we have seen this bear itself out a lot over this offseason specifically as the team has been rather active (for their standards) in free agency, but particularly with regards to trades as well. This offseason alone the Cowboys have made phone calls to land four veterans: Kaiir Elam, Kenneth Murray, Joe Milton and George Pickens. No trade will be required to land Alexander now as he will be released, but they obviously are moving on for a reason. Whatever that reason is may not serve to be as much of a deterrent for Dallas as it was Green Bay. There is no question that Alexander can help this team and that he plays a position of need. That sounds like the perfect combination. The Cowboys should absolutely be interested in Jaire Alexander Let’s set the record straight right away. Alexander has faced some injuries over the last few years and they have inhibited how much time he has played. He played in seven games in both 2023 and 2024 for a total 14, two fewer than the 16 that he suited up for in 2023. It should also be noted in this discussion that Alexander was suspended for a game in 2023 by the Packers for what they deemed to be conduct detrimental to the team. Getting more clear here the “conduct” was that Alexander was not named a team captain prior to Green Bay visiting the Carolina Panthers (he is from North Carolina) in December of that year. Alexander, once again not a captain for the game, went out to midfield for the coin toss and called it (tails never fails!) himself. It was bold and led to a suspension. There is clearly good associated with Alexander, though. He was an All-Pro in both 2020 and 2022 and was still playing in solid form last season in the limited action that he did play. Consider that as December began he had the third-highest ball hawk rate (23.3%) among outside cornerbacks with at least 20 targets to that point in the season, according to NFL Pro. As December wrapped there was no question that the Packers were much better with Alexander than without (which also calls into question his release). When the new year hit the team had a 9.7% lower completion percentage with him on the field as opposed to with him off of it. He made a sizable difference. If we are getting down to the core of things here, the biggest argument for Jaire Alexander to the Cowboys has to do with what they have going on at the position themselves. Trevon Diggs, DaRon Bland and Kaiir Elam lead the cornerback room, but they each carry some what-if propositions. There is uncertainty around Diggs’ health, Bland’s as well alongside whether or not his play can return to what we saw in 2023, and whether or not the team will be getting the version of Elam who the Buffalo Bills thought they were drafting. If each or at least some of those things hit then things will be totally fine. But what if they don’t? Alexander carries questions himself as noted. He could be an injury concern. He may be a slight annoyance in a particular moment as the Packers found out in Charlotte. But the floor of the cornerback room would raise significantly with him in the picture and therefore the move is one the Cowboys should seriously consider. It isn’t of the you better do this variety, but this is exactly the rainy day that they save their funds for. Should the Dallas Cowboys sign Jaire Alexander?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports What storylines do you hope to see emerge from the Cowboys’ minicamp this week? The Dallas Cowboys are set to hold a mandatory minicamp this week and with it will come a number of storylines. We are finishing up the lighter football activities across the offseason before training camp begins at the end of next month. It is understood that these things are not exactly football, but they are important with regards to the overall process nonetheless. Acknowledging that nothing can happen this week that will shatter any expectations, what do you hope to see result from minicamp? Considering that we already know Micah Parsons will be in attendance this is a question that already has an answer, but perhaps you want to see something specific from him. Maybe you want to hear more about a certain idea from Brian Schottenheimer. Perhaps you are simply hoping to get through it all with no injuries. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. Dallas Cowboys Coach Shares Inspiring Message for Micah Parsons – Justin Grasso, Newsweek Micah Parsons connects with Brian Schottenheimer. What started out as a joke for Micah Parsons turned out to be a heartfelt viral moment for the Dallas Cowboys star and his new head coach. Recently, there’s been a boom in NFL players taking a shot at a viral TikTok trend, which is as simple as calling your friends and simply telling them goodnight. While it sounds like nothing worthy of a viral video, the reactions from players on the other end of the line typically generate a funny moment since it’s not all that common for pro football players to call their teammates just to say one thing and wrap up the call. Micah Parsons went through a round of calls with several Cowboys teammates, including Tyler Smith, Trevon Diggs, Osa Odighizuwa, and KaVontae Turpin. Parsons took it a step further and reached out to his head coach, Brian Schottenheimer. The call turned into a positive moment for Parsons and Schottenheimer, who are entering their first season working together in the NFL. “I just wanted to say goodnight,” Parsons told his head coach. “Okay, I love that, bro. What’s going on, you all good?” a slightly concerned Schottenheimer fired back. Once assured everything was great, the head coach let off his message, which clearly sat right with Parsons. “I know this is weird for everybody, man, but look, you’re handling everything the right way, bro,” the head coach said. “This thing’s going to get worked out. Again, I’m thrilled to see where we take this thing, man. We’re building something special and you’re going to be a huge part of it, bro.” Micah Parsons hopped on the trend, calling his teammates to tell them Good Night He called Tyler Smith, Trevon Diggs, Osa Odighizuwa, KaVontae Turpin, and head coach Brian Schottenheimer. _micahparsons11 on TikTok pic.twitter.com/AH5VwORXbm — SleeperCowboys (@SleeperCowboys) June 8, 2025 Could Brian Schottenheimer’s mix of winning solutions end Cowboys’ Super Bowl drought? – Calvin Watkins, DMN The Super Bowl drought is at 29 seasons but that’s got very little to do with the 2025 team. “I don’t get caught up in the drought,” he said. “This is one year. This is the first year of mine. I mean, I’ve been here a couple of years, but when the season is over, we move on. We do. We move on. So 2024 is over; now it’s 2025. Are we going to win the Super Bowl this year? I hope. I think we are. If we don’t, you move on.” Schottenheimer’s plans to end the drought begin with chemistry. He’s forming bonds with players and coaches with various off-the-field activities: a paintball outing, a seafood boil, individual dinners and attending charitable events. The other part is making sure the talent assembled fits the schemes being applied. Schottenheimer noted that second-year tackle Tyler Guyton is getting comfortable in the new scheme, allowing him to perform better. The Cowboys added faster players in free agency (Miles Sanders), the draft (Jaydon Blue) and by trades (George Pickens) to boost the offense. The success has been lacking in the title department. But the Cowboys believe the man in charge can quench everyone’s thirst. “You have to win games,” he said. “You’re supposed to win. You have to get into the playoffs, and all those things. But I think it’s meaningless to set an arbitrary goal [like], ‘Hey, we want to win 10 games or we want to do this.’ We want to win a Super Bowl, and we don’t hide from that.” Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs rehabbing away from team during OTAs – Nick Harris, Star-Telegram Will Trevon Diggs make an appearance during the team’s mandatory minicamp tomorrow? For the second offseason in a row, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is recovering from a season-ending knee injury that has kept him away from instructional on-field work. Unlike in 2024 when he was rehabbing from a torn ACL, Diggs has decided to be out of the facility entirely in 2025, opting instead to rehab with his own self-chosen specialists. A check-in on his progress at the facility two weeks ago saw Diggs make an appearance back in the building, but he has been otherwise away. The expectation is that Diggs will return to the field early during the 2025 season, although he could begin the campaign on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. The team expects to have more clarity on the timeline of his return when they get to Oxnard, Calif. for training camp in late July. One pressing question for every new NFL defensive play caller in 2025 – Mike Jones, The Athletic Can Matt Eberflus bring long-needed stability to an underachieving defense? The Cowboys have always had talented pieces on defense, but the philosophies have frequently changed — Dallas has had five different defensive coordinators in the last 10 seasons. The lack of continuity has made it difficult for players to reach their full potential. Dallas brass views Eberflus as a sign of hope and stability, even though he was fired as Bears head coach after three seasons. Eberflus is familiar with how things operate in Big D, having served as linebackers coach from 2011-17. But he usually takes a far more conservative approach than what Dallas’ players are used to. Whether this approach fits talented pass rusher Micah Parsons remains to be seen. Priority No. 1, however, is fixing the run defense. Dallas ranked 29th in that department last season, surrendering 137.1 yards per game. Potential NFC under-the-radar stars in 2025: Dante Fowler – Garrett Podell, CBSSports Doubel-digit sacks for Fowler? Yes, please! Dallas lost its longest-tenured defensive player this offseason with four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence signing with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency. The Cowboys replaced him with a former Dallas teammate in 10-year veteran Dante Fowler Jr., who played a season as

Brad Penner-Imagn Images Here is a look at the state of the Cowboys cornerbacks group.  Because of free agent departures and injuries, the Dallas Cowboys are in a precarious spot with their cornerbacks. With Jourdan Lewis signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars, it leaves a big hole for the Cowboys to address at slot cornerback. Also, the injuries to two of their top cornerbacks have left them in an uneven position while also transitioning to a new defensive coordinator. Yet, the young blood in the position brings a lot of excitement and promise for the future. Here is where the Cowboys are at cornerback. DaRon Bland For DaRon Bland, the question is which version of him are we getting in 2025? From playing sparingly in his rookie season, Bland produced flashes of what was to come with some big-time interceptions that were a precursor to his phenomenal 2023 season. That year Bland was a ballhawk and set the record for most interceptions returned for touchdowns while gaining All-Pro honors. However, 2024 was a disappointment as he spent most of the season on injured reserve with a foot injury. Plus, when he did play, it wasn’t to the standard we’ve come to expect. Bland now enters the final year of his rookie contract and should he recapture his 2023 form, he will break the bank on his new contract. For the Cowboys, that may be out of the budget as there may not be enough money to go around to retain players like Tyler Smith and Micah Parsons, let alone Bland. Trevon Diggs As of now, Trevon Diggs is still not participating in OTA’s due to rehabbing from a knee injury that shortened his 2024 season. It’s a disappointing trend for Diggs as he also had a season-ending knee injury in 2023. Diggs has been rehabbing away from the team. However, if he does not participate in 84.375% of the offseason program, he could forfeit $500,000 in salary should the Cowboys enforce that clause in his contract. Currently, Diggs carries a $12.5M cap hit this season that will increase over the next two years, topping out at $23.4M. Diggs struggled when he did play last season and you could say injuries were a largely contributing factor. Should Diggs have a similar year battling injuries and less-than-stellar play, what’s the move for the Cowboys? If the Cowboys view Diggs as a depreciating asset, they could cut ties. Diggs would only carry a dead cap hit of $5.8M going into next season. Shavon Revel Getting Shavon Revel with the 76th overall pick is terrific value for the Cowboys. Revel played three games in his senior season before tearing his ACL. Had it not been for that injury, Revel is arguably a first-round pick. He is a very tall corner at 6’3” with excellent speed to match and has the ideal traits of a boundary cornerback. He uses his length fully to his advantage and is able to stonewall receivers trying to get off the line of scrimmage. Because of his size and speed, he has terrific range to close ground if beat vertically. The intrigue will be how soon Revel can get on the field for meaningful snaps. Forward-looking, could Revel be the bridge to life without Bland next season? Kaiir Elam During the offseason, the Cowboys executed a trade with the Buffalo Bills that saw them give their 2025 fifth-round pick and 2026 seventh-round pick to the Buffalo for Elam and a 2025 sixth-round pick. While Elam is a former first-round pick of the Bills, his career hasn’t launched in Buffalo as the Bills and Elam would have hoped. Elam wasn’t able to overtake the veterans on Bills depth chart with Buffalo also having a keen eye on cornerbacks, evidenced by them drafting Maxwell Hairston in the first round. These factors made Elam expendable. Elam is best playing on the outside where there’s going to be a log jam for snaps. By extension of the trade, there’s some investment by the team to hope it works out for Elam. Yet, he needs to show out in camp and in the preseason. Caelen Carson Like Revel, Caelen Carson came at an excellent value for where he was taken. Some analysts had Carson going as high as the third round and Dallas was able to get him with the 17th pick in the fifth round. That said, because of injuries, Carson might have been asked to bite off more than he could chew. Because the Cowboys were decimated by injuries at cornerback, Carson was thrust into the starting lineup and it didn’t go as well as anyone would have hoped. Per PFF, Carson finished 210th out of 212 eligible cornerbacks in pass coverage. Starting in the NFL as a rookie is no easy task and Carson was put in an unenviable spot before he was ready. Unfortunately, he also suffered an injury that ended his rookie season prematurely. So far this offseason, Carson is back on the field and looks ready to bounce back in year two. Josh Butler Josh Butler has put together some very good training camps and preseasons over the last two years. Although he hasn’t made the team coming out of training camp, he has managed to stick around on the practice squad. Last year, he was promoted to the active roster and appeared in five games before suffering a knee injury that forced him out of the remainder of the season. He’s still in recovery but there is optimism that he could be ready by September. Anyone who follows Butler and his story closely knows he’s got great character, is a competitor with a great attitude about where he stands on the roster, and will work hard to get back on the field. Israel Mukuamu Earlier this season, Israel Mukuamu returned to the Cowboys on a one-year contract. It’s anyone’s guess why Mukuamu hasn’t seen the field as much as he could have. Like Revel, Mukuamu is a tall

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Which group do you expect to be better for the Cowboys this season… offensive or defensive line? Even though things seem to be moving along at a snail space at this time of the offseason around the league, that doesn’t mean work isn’t being done in preparation for the upcoming 2025 NFL season. The Dallas Cowboys are in full prep mode under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer and have quite a bit of work to do between now and the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Schottenheimer and his coaching staff has their work cut out for them. The Cowboys can stand to improve in just about every single area, but there are some things they should probably prioritize over others. Here is the No. 1 priority on both offense and defense for the Cowboys right now. Offense – Solidifying the offensive line Look no further than the hiring of Klayton Adams and Conor Riley to figure out what the Dallas Cowboys No. 1 priority on the offensive side of the ball is, the offensive line. Both Adams and Riley are known for their ability to work with and get the best out of their offensive lineman, and it will be up to them to help solidify and upgrade Dallas’ OL in 2025. These two create optimism things will improve, but they have their work cut out for them. Odds are we will be looking at Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, and Terence Steele as Dallas’ starting five this season. While this is a group that has the talent to be really good, there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Guyton and Steele need to improve dramatically in pass protection after both of them had wildly inconsistent seasons last year, and Booker needs to live up to his draft status. Smith and Beebe will be just fine. Defense – Stopping the run Same song, different verse. It doesn’t matter who the defensive coordinator has been over the years, stopping the run has been a problem for each and every one of them. Hopefully Matt Eberflus can figure things out. He inherits the 29th ranked run defense from last season in 2024 that allowed 137.1 yards per game. He will be tasked to do what others before him couldn’t, but his job won’t be easy. The Cowboys worked some on their interior defensive line this offseason by re-signing Osa Odighizuwa and bringing in Solomon Thomas, but as 3-techniques neither are known for their run defense. Instead, Dallas is betting on Mazi Smith finally living up to his first-round draft status and crossing their fingers a couple of seventh-round draft picks – Jay Toia, Tommy Akingbesote – can help upgrade things.

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Where do you think Jonathan Mingo slots in on the Cowboys roster? Less than a year after being acquired via trade from the Carolina Panthers, Jonathan Mingo could already find himself fighting for a job with the Dallas Cowboys in 2025. Despite the Cowboys decision to invest a 2024 fourth-round draft pick to acquire Mingo’s services, nothing is guaranteed for the 24-year-old receiver heading into his third season in the NFL. The Cowboys were betting they could help further develop Mingo’s talent that made him a second-round pick ( 39th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft. Sadly, the small sample size we witnessed from him last season was a far cry from a ringing endorsement. In eight total games with one start in Dallas last year, Mingo only caught five of 16 passes for 46 receiving yards. That was with Dak Prescott sidelined with a season-ending hamstring injury, however, even with a backup QB his production left much to be desired. If Mingo’s lack of production wasn’t enough, the trade to acquire George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers further complicated things. At best, that lands him fifth on the depth chart right now with a slim chance to climb in the higher due to the players ahead of him. There’s no way Mingo will unseat either CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens at the top of the depth chart, and it’s also highly unlikely he’s capable of doing that with either Jalen Tolbert or KaVontae Turpin either. That firmly puts him on the bubble competing for a roster spot. Mingo could be facing some stiff competition from other receivers buried on the depth chart. Parris Campbell, Ryan Flournoy, Jalen Brooks, Kelvin Harmon, Traeshon Holden, and Josh Kelley will all be looking to prove their worth for a chance of one of those remaining WR roster spots. Despite everything, Mingo still may have a leg up on the competition. Like we mentioned earlier, he’s still just 24 years old and has two years remaining on his rookie contract. And, there’s not another WR with his size (6’2”, 220) and speed (4.46) on Dallas’ roster. With his physical makeup and skill set there’s hope he can still develop into a starting-caliber receiver in the NFL. He’ll have the rest of the offseason to prove himself and will need a good showing to earn the trust of his teammates and coaching staff. Nothing is guaranteed though.

Photo by James Smith via Getty Images We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 88) with some Cowboys history We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today – number 88. Bill Bates Born: June 6, 1961. Knoxville, TennesseePosition: SafetyDallas Cowboys: 1983-1997Awards: Super Bowl champion- XXVII, XXVIII, XXXPro Bowl– 1984 Photo by Rich Pilling/Diamond Images via Getty Images Bill Bates played for the Dallas Cowboys for an extraordinarily length of time – 1983 to 1997 – and became one of the most beloved and respected players in franchise history. Undrafted out of Tennessee, Bates earned a roster spot through relentless effort, toughness, and also for his special teams excellence. Bates played some safety for Dallas early in his career and was an absolute tackling machine, setting a Cowboys single-season record for defensive backs with five sacks. Though he did play safety and contributed on defense, he made his greatest impact on special teams, where his fearless style of play set the tone for the Cowboys’ unit for over a decade. Bates was part of three Super Bowl-winning teams in the 1990s and was known as a team-first player who embodied the Cowboys’ work ethic and grit. John Madden himself once quoted Bates, saying: “Every game starts with a kick. With Bill Bates on the field, every game begins with a bang!” Former Cowboy Bill Bates with Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer — Bates is being honored as the Cowboys Legend of the Game at end of 1st quarter today. pic.twitter.com/AfYLiaVj74 — Bill Jones (@CBS11BillJones) January 5, 2025 During his very lengthy career at Dallas, Bates had racked up 676 total tackles, 18 sacks, seven fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, and 14 interceptions. To this day, he still sits at the top for Dallas’ as the all-time leader in special teams tackles. Bill Bates. The greatest Special Teams player ever. 15 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. pic.twitter.com/xceo2JuUhK — USAFVet MAGAveteran ✭ (@USAVet5) September 6, 2019 Best known for:Bates was best known for revolutionizing the role of the special teams player in the NFL and becoming the first-ever recipient of the league’s Special Teams Player of the Year award in 1984. Lesser known fact:Bates’ impact on special teams was so significant that his elite play helped influence the NFL to create a Pro Bowl spot specifically for special team aces. His performance was instrumental in the league’s recognition of the position that he was the first recipient to be named to the Pro Bowl as a special teamer.

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images There appears to be a situation worth keeping an eye on in Washington right now. Terry McLaurin just sounded the alarm after latest Commanders contract update – Mike Luciano, RiggosRag.com Entering the final year of his contract, McLaurin is ready for an extension. The main reason the Washington Commanders are viewed as one of the more viable contenders across the NFL landscape at this moment is the electric passing game Kliff Kingsbury has installed. The connection between quarterback Jayden Daniels and receiver Terry McLaurin forms the backbone of this attack. McLaurin is trying to earn his last big payday after a dominant 2024 season, and he is not above making people uncomfortable in the name of trying to force Adam Peters’ hand. The main reason the Washington Commanders are viewed as one of the more viable contenders across the NFL landscape at this moment is the electric passing game Kliff Kingsbury has installed. The connection between quarterback Jayden Daniels and receiver Terry McLaurin forms the backbone of this attack. McLaurin is trying to earn his last big payday after a dominant 2024 season, and he is not above making people uncomfortable in the name of trying to force Adam Peters’ hand. According to Jordan Schultz, McLaurin has made his frustration with the lack of a long-term deal palpably clear. After showing up to voluntary workouts, McLaurin left the event early and has left many wondering if he will show up to the team’s mandatory minicamp amid this squabble. McLaurin is entering the final year of his contract, and there haven’t been very many talks between he and Washington as it pertains to a long-term contract. The Deebo Samuel trade has likely muddied the waters a bit, and it has put Washington in an awkward place with one of their best receivers ever. Terry McLaurin frustrated with Commanders not giving him long-term contract McLaurin was a good soldier for many years in Washington, constantly piling up 1,000-yard seasons despite below-average quarterback play. McLaurin’s 82 catches and 1,096 yards in 2024 were about on par with his usual averages, but he managed to snag 13 touchdowns after never having scored seven before this year. The Commanders still have a few years before they have to pay Daniels what will assuredly be an eye-watering contract, which should free them up to spend money on McLaurin. Samuel is a solid short-term addition, but this front office is making a severe error if they are putting off talks with McLaurin due to the Deebo acquisition. Donovan McNabb says the Eagles losing Andy Reid was a bigger mistake than the Giants losing Saquon Barkley – WFN.com Philadelphia’s loss is greater than New York’s loss. Saquon Barkley is the first Philadelphia Eagle to appear on the cover of the Madden NFL video game since former quarterback Donovan McNabb in 2005. Unlike McNabb, Barkley is not a homegrown Eagle drafted and brought up by the organization. To some, Barkley is a defector, as a former member of the rival New York Giants. The decision by the Giants to let Barkley leave the organization has been criticized as one of the worst mistakes in recent history after the running back led the Eagles to the Super Bowl and broke the franchise rushing record. “They made a real big mistake, and I think it’s going to cost them a little bit,” McNabb told Fox News Digital of the Giants. To McNabb, the Giants’ decision to let Barkley go may not be as bad a decision made by the Eagles over a decade earlier. McNabb, who played his entire Eagles career under former Philadelphia head coach and current Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, believes his former team made a mistake by firing Reid after the 2012 season. The Eagles traded McNabb to the rival Washington Redskins (now the Commanders) three years before that. “There’s a couple mistakes they made. I was first and Andy followed,” McNabb said. “Now you sit back, and you start to watch, and you see how [Reid’s] career has gone to a different level.” Reid has won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs and gone to two more after reaching one and losing it with the Eagles. Reid is also credited with drafting and developing Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes. To McNabb, the “mistake” of the Eagles firing Reid was bigger than that of the Giants letting go of Barkley. “To be honest with you, I’ll say the Eagles losing Andy,” McNabb said when asked the bigger mistake between the two. Giants QB Russell Wilson: Jaxson Dart’s presence ‘doesn’t change’ my approach – Kevin Patra, NFL.com Russell is still has a “business as usual” approach. For the second consecutive year, Russell Wilson signed with a club only to see a younger quarterback added. This year in New York, it was Jaxson Dart, a rookie first-round quarterback with the upside to take the Giants’ starting job away eventually. Wilson, who has been taking most of the first-team reps at OTAs, said Dart’s presence doesn’t alter his approach. “It doesn’t change anything at all,” Wilson said via the team’s official transcript. “I think the biggest thing is for me is just being my best every day, leading. I always think about just leading everybody, just leading every room, every moment, every time I get to step between the white lines and the opportunity of that.” Wilson inked a one-year deal worth up to $21 million and was anointed the starter by coach Brian Daboll. The contract, coupled with Dart’s presence, underscores that the 36-year-old QB is simply a bridge. The question is, when does Dart’s future start? Week 1? Week 10? Week 15? Week 18? 2026? A lot of that might have to do with how Wilson performs, starting with next week’s minicamp. For his part, Wilson had nothing negative to say about the talented rookie quarterback. “Jaxson’s been great, man,” Wilson said while speaking to reporters for the first time since the draft.