Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott spoke with the media Thursday before the team broke for the summer, and he took the opportunity to bust a popular myth about his new wide receiver. Read on to learn what Prescott said George Pickens is really like, and why- in his 10th year now- he’s more focused on a Super Bowl than ever. And where will the QB take his pass-catchers for this year’s annual retreat?
Meanwhile, Micah Parsons confirms that he and Jerry Jones have talked numbers, Brian Schottenheimer reveals that some of his offensive players are practicing at new positions, and the team brings in five NFL veterans for workouts. We’ll go inside the roster to identify the defense’s most underrated piece, forecast the full offensive line depth chart, and tell you which unexpected defensive back could be making a move toward a starting role. All that, plus wedding bells for one Cowboy, and the head coach gets emotional remembering his legendary dad just before Father’s Day.
Dak Prescott nixes narrative about Pickens, restates endgame: ‘I wanna win a championship’ :: The Mothership
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The quarterback says he’s “super excited” about the offense that’s been assembled around him this year, saying the frequently-maligned George Pickens has been “phenomenal” since joining the Cowboys. The veteran now entering his 10th year says he is far more focused on winning a championship for the team than he is on his legacy.
Dak Prescott-led tradition marks next step in Dallas Cowboys’ offseason checklist :: Dallas Morning News
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Prescott putting together a retreat for offensive skill position players has become an annual tradition. “You can catch a lot of JUGS, you can catch passes, but you want them catching them from you, catching them from the quarterbacks,” Prescott said Thursday after the final day of the mandatory minicamp. “And then lastly, there’s that camaraderie. Getting those guys together.” No word on where the group may be headed this summer.
Micah Parsons confirms informal extension agreement with Jerry Jones; Cowboys DE participating in minicamp :: Pro Football Rumors
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Parsons says his face-to-face talks with Jerry Jones have resulted in a price point that the owner apparently called “doable.” The two spoke at length on the practice field this week, and Parsons even put on a helmet and jumped in on a few drills, so it seems things are headed in the right direction, even if slowly.
Predicting contracts, trades for Cowboys’ Micah Parsons, six other major NFL players in minicamp situations :: CBS Sports
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Parsons is one of the faces of this franchise, and he’ll likely be rewarded as such. But in true Cowboys fashion, it may not happen until the last possible minute. The prediction here is for a four-year extension worth $162 million.
Brian Schottenheimer’s culture, connections mean zero until it all goes to hell | Opinion :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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The dancing, the TikTok calls, and the ping-pong table are all great, writes Mac Engel. But the Cowboys won’t know if any of these “connections” and “culture” mean a thing until the first losses of the regular season, until wide receivers are complaining about a lack of targets, until the injury report is three miles long, the team has to go into New York for a night game, and the goal is survival. Former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett was a fan of these sorts of things, too. We’ll soon find out how Schottenheimer handles the tougher times.
Positional cross-training a key part of Cowboys’ offseason plans :: Nick Harris
Cowboys’ new workouts include 75-game NFL starter, All-UFL defender, former draft picks :: Cowboys Wire
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The Cowboys are mining the spring league’s rosters again, bringing in All-UFL defensive end Perrion Winfrey- and others- for a workout. All five prospects have NFL experience, including offensive tackle George Fant, who played with three different teams and has 75 starts on his resume.
Dante Fowler: The most underrated player on the Cowboys defense? :: Inside the Star
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Fowler logged 10 sacks over two previous years with the Cowboys, yet few fans seemed distraught when he left for Washington. Now he’s back in Dallas with a double-digit sack season under his belt and a clear path to more snaps with DeMarcus Lawrence gone. He may be the most underrated player on the entire team.
Sorting out Cowboys’ OL depth could create an interesting dilemma :: Blogging the Boys
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Dallas typically carries about 10 offensive linemen on the 53-man roster. Once you get past the starting five, things get very interesting, with names like Brock Hoffman, Asim Richards, T.J. Bass, Robert Jones, Saahdiq Charles, Nathan Thomas, and rookie Ajani Cornelius all vying for spots.
Cowboys offseason darling finally cracks starting lineup (but there’s a big caveat) :: The Landry Hat
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Kemon Hall got work with the first-team defense this week, and there may be more coming, based on his performance. A former North Texas standout, Hall made waves during training camp last summer, too. He didn’t make the initial 53, but he ended up seeing time in six games after being called up from the practice squad. Injuries to Trevon Diggs and rookie Shavon Revel could push DaRon Bland outside, and that may open the door for Hall to start at nickel.
RHOP’s Jassi Rideaux marries Dallas Cowboys player Darius Harris in opulent Texas wedding :: People
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The Cowboys linebacker, who already has three Super Bowl rings from his time with the Chiefs, now has a wedding band, too. He and his Real Housewives of Potomac fiancee tied the knot last week at a huge mansion just outside of Dallas. Juanyeh Thomas, Ryan Flournoy, Dakoda Shepley, Buddy Johnson, and Kemon Hall were among the Cowboys who attended the lavish affair.
Brian Schottenheimer remembers dad Marty just before Father’s Day :: Dallas Cowboys
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