37 yoa former U of H QB Colt Brennan dead. Just a baby.

https://thespun.com/college-football/colt-brennans-father-shares-details-on-sons-tragic-death

The #DallasCowboys schedule so far @1053thefan
W1: Th, Sep 9 at TB (TNF)
W3: Mon, Sep 27 vs PHI (MNF)
W6: Sun, Oct 17 at NE
W8: Sun, Oct 31 vs Minn (SNF)
W12: Th, Nov 25 vs LV
W13: Th, Dec 2 at NO (TNF)
W15: Sun, Dec 19 at NYG
W16: Sun, Dec 26 vs WASH (SNF)
W18: Sun, Jan 9 at PHI

— Kevin Hageland (@OThankKevin) May 12, 2021

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The #DallasCowboys schedule so far @1053thefan
W1: Th, Sep 9 at TB (TNF)
W3: Mon, Sep 27 vs PHI (MNF)
W6: Sun, Oct 17 at NE
W8: Sun, Oct 31 vs Minn (SNF)
W12: Th, Nov 25 vs LV
W13: Th, Dec 2 at NO (TNF)
W15: Sun, Dec 19 at NYG
W16: Sun, Dec 26 vs WASH (SNF)
W18: Sun, Jan 9 at PHI

— Kevin Hageland (@OThankKevin) May 12, 2021

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Well lets hope Tom is too busy with Giselle and forgets to get ready for game one....

After Cowboys open season on Sept. 9 at Buccaneers, they'll travel to Los Angeles in Week 2 and face the Chargers at their SoFi Stadium home opener, a source said. From Tom Brady to Justin Herbert. Two early tests for Dan Quinn's defense.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) May 12, 2021

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After Cowboys open season on Sept. 9 at Buccaneers, they'll travel to Los Angeles in Week 2 and face the Chargers at their SoFi Stadium home opener, a source said. From Tom Brady to Justin Herbert. Two early tests for Dan Quinn's defense.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) May 12, 2021

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I'm excited to see what Quinn can do with this new bunchof kids

Brady trolliing Cowboys https://www.audacy.com/1053thefan/sports/dallas-cowboys/tom-brady-trolls-cowboys-americas-team-nickname

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Brady trolliing Cowboys https://www.audacy.com/1053thefan/sports/dallas-cowboys/tom-brady-trolls-cowboys-americas-team-nickname

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I get a kick out of these. I was standing at a fkn bus stop in Belgrade, and this dude knew what shirt I had on. I don't think he could have named any other team.

Jerry rapping with post Malone

Schedule release got ‘em sayin’ WOW!
Thanks, @postmalone. 😉

Tickets available via @seatgeek → https://t.co/DJV8o7qCUo pic.twitter.com/WvN2FBtD2C

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) May 13, 2021

53 man roster projections

Vet FA's still available

Dak makes the 4th highest paid athlete

The total of defensive eight players in this past draft is the most by the Cowboys since the seven-round draft began in 1994.

Odds to be the 2021 Defensive Rookie of the Year from the betting tables

Cowboys rookie minicamp set to begin. Here is 31-man roster, which includes four tryout players: QB JT Barrett, QB Brady Davis, G Andrew Jones and CB Rashad Robinson.

BTW - Cowboys passed on adding vet QB Jeff Driskell as Daks backup

The Cowboys have agreed to terms with a pair of draft picks, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports.

South Carolina defensive back Israel Mukuamu and Nebraska interior offensive lineman Matt Farniok are in the fold.

For some reason I missed this. Last year's Hall of Fame game between Dallas and Pitt was postponed a year. This we get an extra pre-season game to sort out the rookies and FAs. Normally there will be only 3 preseason games per team in the NFL now

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For some reason I missed this. Last year's Hall of Fame game between Dallas and Pitt was postponed a year. This we get an extra pre-season game to sort out the rookies and FAs. Normally there will be only 3 preseason games per team in the NFL now

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How you doing big fella?

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For some reason I missed this. Last year's Hall of Fame game between Dallas and Pitt was postponed a year. This we get an extra pre-season game to sort out the rookies and FAs. Normally there will be only 3 preseason games per team in the NFL now

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How you doing big fella?

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trying to adjust to these meds. One is for Huntington's chorea and the other for epilepsy. Zombie time!

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For some reason I missed this. Last year's Hall of Fame game between Dallas and Pitt was postponed a year. This we get an extra pre-season game to sort out the rookies and FAs. Normally there will be only 3 preseason games per team in the NFL now

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trying to adjust to these meds. One is for Huntington's chorea and the other for epilepsy. Zombie time!

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Pace yourself

Jerry's goal is to use Oxnard CA as their training camp facility this summer

Rob Phillips @robphillips3 2h
I asked Dan Quinn on draft weekend if he was a hands-on type of defensive coordinator. The answer was yes. And there he was today, jumping in at nose tackle for a play or two after Quinton Bohanna apparently dinged his shoulder. (He went back in quickly.)

Both Jabril Cox and Nashon Wright had picks in rookie practice. The notes on Cox says he looks fluid and strong in both W and S side LB

Will McClay's thoughts on every draft pick courtesy DMN;

McClay offered his thoughts on the Cowboys' draft class as it gets ready to take to the field for the first time.

Micah Parsons, Round 1 (No. 12), linebacker: "With him, the No. 1 thing is that it's a height, weight, speed, athleticism league and he has all those traits. Then there was the opt-out and finding out why he did it. Every instance in this draft was a different set of circumstances for each guy. Love of the game. Once we did our research on his love of the game, why he opted out, then we started to go to the physical ability to play the position. At the end of the day, he can play all three downs, sideline to sideline. He's impactful with his speed, his physical play inside the box, playing off blocks, exploiting gaps from a pressure standpoint, as well as pressure off the edge. Then there's the intensity that he plays with. When you're making an investment in a player ... you want a player who can do multiple things. That provides you with the flexibility in how to use him now and what he grows into in the future."

Kelvin Joseph, Round 2 (44), cornerback: "He's got first-round coverage ability. When we were rating the corners throughout the year, he stood out with his ability to be able to cover in press and in man to man. You've got to be able to run vertical when you're in press coverage. You're trying to delay the release, trying to affect the receiver, but you also have to be able to make plays down the field running vertically because you're on an island with the post safety. His speed is No. 1. His competitiveness, playing press, off, zone stuff, man, getting the football, the ability to cancel his guy out, he's a natural cover guy."

Osa Odighizuwa, Round 3 (75), defensive tackle: "The first thing was the way he played, the motor he played with and the ability to be versatile. With his size and length, he has the flexibility to play all across the line while having the 3-technique quickness and traits. He's got large hands, long arms. He's got that natural leverage ... typically when you're getting a guy who's 6-2, he's got 31-, 32-inch arms. He has 34-inch arms and typically that matches what the tackles are outside, but he can go against the interior guys who have shorter arms and play with length while having that leverage that can win some matchups because of his stature."

Chauncey Golston, Round 3 (84), defensive line: "He was on the radar way early in our process. The area scouts begin with the info, they have their grade and then we get two, three more looks. The more you watched the guy, the more you loved the way that he plays the game. He's a smart player. He's got that athleticism. He has length. You watch him and he's a tone-setter type of player from a standpoint of how physical and how hard he plays. How he plays the game was the biggest key for us in looking at how he fit what we want."

Nahshon Wright, Round 3 (99), cornerback: "One of the things you talk about when comparing players is, 'Name me another one, a 6-foot-4 corner.' There's only been a couple. ... The No. 1 thing is the way he competed. The other thing was he's a former receiver. You won't get turnovers miraculously. People have to have that ball instinct. Being a receiver first, you know that he knows how to catch the ball. Then there's his competitiveness at 6-4, 185 pounds. We know he needs some strength developed, but he competed. One thing you look for is how comfortable they are in press [coverage]. To do that, you have to have knee bend, ankle flex. You've got to be able to sink your hips. It's harder for 6-4 people, but he does it naturally. And when you're that tall as a press corner, it kind of diminishes the margin of error for the offense. The quarterback has to throw over a larger target and then if that guy can locate and find the ball, you have an opportunity to take it away. We feel like he can do that."

Jabril Cox, Round 4 (115), linebacker: "Here's a guy who went to North Dakota State and achieved, then bet on himself going to LSU and he achieved at LSU. Then you look at the physical skill set. This game is becoming more of a space game with tight ends and backs. There is value in that because you need guys that are able to cover, able to play in space and able to play in the run game. He's a guy that fits what we're trying to go as well as where the league is going. Now he's got some upside to achieve more. He's got to get better in the box, but while doing that he helps you on matchups, on special teams with the athleticism, size and length to make you better."

Josh Ball, Round 4 (138), offensive tackle: "He has the size, length and athletic ability to play right tackle or left tackle, the demeanor he plays with, he plays with length and effort, he's got really, really good football character. He plays with a nasty disposition. He shows the ability to be an NFL tackle, which is a very big commodity in the way the game is played now. We had to find out about the issues (he started his career at Florida State but was found guilty of dating violence in 2018 and wasn't allowed to return to school). ... Those issues are serious and we take them serious. We know our people don't feel like it's going to be something we need to worry about. We feel like we put the puzzle of who this guy is together and we're comfortable."

Simi Fehoko, Round 5 (179), wide receiver: "He's one of those players you continue to watch and you see the upside, you see the way he impacted the team at Stanford. Then you see the things he needs to work on, but all the tools are there. [Fehoko has] got a little competitive thing about him that when a play needs to be made, it seems like he made those plays. At the level you're drafting it's, 'Hey, he's a backup that can develop into a starter that can help on special teams,' and you see that impact."

Quinton Bohanna, Round 6 (192), defensive tackle: "He was one of those guys I watched early on. ... We saw some flashes of a big, athletic guy with the ability to be an enforcer on the inside. He's not a finished product, but all of the abilities are there, 6-4, 327 pounds, 34-inch arms, big hands. He's got some instincts and there's a sneaky athlete in there, too. There's not a lot of [true nose tackles in college football these days]. They have to be dominant. ... He's got to have some ability to contribute on passing downs because with up-tempo offenses, no huddle, they're more willing to speed it up and get your non-pass rushers out there."

Israel Mukuamu, Round 6 (227), cornerback/safety: "A big, long corner that has also played some free safety that gives you position flexibility, gives you ball skills. His arms are 34 inches, which is the length of most offensive linemen. I always say offensive lineman are like defensive backs because they do the unnatural thing -- they have to play backwards. ... Athleticism and length allows you to play in those unnatural positions. He has that from a cornerback standpoint, but he also has the ability to play the post safety with instincts and awareness and the ability to go get the ball. He's athletic and big enough to cover tight ends and those big receivers that are becoming prevalent."

Matt Farniok, Round 7 (238), offensive line: "He's a guy that played all over the line at Nebraska. He lost weight and showed more athleticism in his pro day. He's a two-time captain. When you're looking for tough, physical guys on the offensive line, the fact he can play all three spots, have that versatility is a key. You look at the ability to compete for a roster spot, so when you look at maybe what your position needs are and who best fits that ball, who can come in and compete, he was the guy to take."

The largest financial commitments the Cowboys made to their undrafted free agents belong to Oregon defensive tackle Austin Faoliu and Iowa receiver Brandon Smith. Faoliu, who had five career sacks, received a $15,000 signing bonus and had $120,000 of his base salary guaranteed, while Smith, who had 91 receptions for 1,046 yards and nine touchdowns in his career, received $12,000 to sign with $120,000 of his base salary guaranteed.

DALLAS COWBOYS: RB TONY POLLARD

The Dallas Cowboys are in a tough spot. By handing Ezekiel Elliott the contract they did, it is very difficult for them to reduce his role to the level it should be based on how Pollard has performed when given the opportunity. Since being drafted, Pollard is tied with Derrick Henry for the best yards after contact average in the league (4.0) and tied with Nick Chubb for the best broken tackle rate (0.25).

courtesy PFF

bleacherreport:
most likely vet to be cut:

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Dallas Cowboys: LB Jaylon Smith The Cowboys changed the outlook of their linebacking unit when they drafted Micah Parsons at No. 12 overall. The Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite should be a force to be reckoned with in 2021, and his presence could make Dallas decide to part ways with a disappointing incumbent at the position. Jaylon Smith, an early second-round pick in 2016, has had an up-and-down tenure with the Cowboys. He missed his entire rookie season as he recovered from a knee injury but eventually bounced back and even made a Pro Bowl in 2019.Smith earned a six-year extension worth $68.4 million following that campaign, but he fell off hard in 2020. PFF graded him out a paltry 54.2.Dallas could save $7.2 million by designating Smith as a post-June 1 cut, which would be a huge amount of money for an organization that must continue retooling its entire defense after an horrid year.[/ol]

Cowboys senior defensive assistant George Edwards has taken on the lead role coaching the linebackers.

— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) May 15, 2021

Really excited to see how Fehoko and/or Brenan Eagles do at WR.

Here's how the Cowboys' draft class lined up during full practice:

Micah Parsons: middle linebacker
Kelvin Joseph: left cornerback
Osa Odighizuwa: three-tech defensive tackle
Chauncey Golston: left defensive end
Nahshon Wright: right cornerback
Jabril Cox: weakside linebacker
Josh Ball: left tackle
Simi Fehoko: wide receiver
Quinton Bohanna: one-tech defensive tackle
Israel Mukuama: free safety
Matt Farniok: center

the two Qbs at rookie OTA

Barrett (the former Ohio State star) and former Illinois State standout Brady Davis were the two tryout quarterbacks for rookie minicamp. Why did the Cowboys pick those two?

"It's just part of the evaluation," McCarthy said. "J.T. was in here last week and he had an excellent workout. I had a chance to watch him through college and then his time in New Orleans. Brady has a neat story. I thought he clearly took a jump from (Friday's) work to (Saturday's) work. It didn't help that we were outside with the wind and all that with those guys throwing in that last period. It's a chance to look at two young prospects."

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Cowboys senior defensive assistant George Edwards has taken on the lead role coaching the linebackers.

— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) May 15, 2021

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George Edwards taking on a bigger role with the linebackers? Edwards has been listed as a senior defensive assistant since joining McCarthy's coaching staff last season. The former Washington, Buffalo and Minnesota defensive coordinator spent most of his time working with the linebackers during practices last year. But judging by what was on display over the weekend, he appears to be taking on a more vocal role as he was leading the drills. Linebackers coach Scott McCurley continued working with the group, but Edwards looked to be in charge.

"I don't look at it as a big change, it's just more of a shift," McCarthy said. "At the end of the day, you want to spread your responsibilities around. George has always been very involved with the linebackers."

Cowboys rookie minicamp was held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at The Star. Dallas had 100 percent attendance from its group of 31, which included draft picks, undrafted rookie free agents and tryout players.

Rookie minicamp is considered Phase 2 of the offseason program. Phase 1 is strength and conditioning, virtual meetings and physical rehabilitation. Next up is organized team activities (May 24-25, May 27, June 1, June 3-4) and then mandatory minicamp (Jun 8-10).

Free agent quarterback Brett Hundley is visiting the #Cowboys this week, per source. Dallas is looking at adding depth to the position and Hundley has familiarity with Mike McCarthy from Green Bay.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 18, 2021

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Free agent quarterback Brett Hundley is visiting the #Cowboys this week, per source. Dallas is looking at adding depth to the position and Hundley has familiarity with Mike McCarthy from Green Bay.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 18, 2021

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I would be ok with that.