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Forget best in the NFL, Dak Prescott isn’t the best QB in the NFC East

1 day ago | insidethestar.com | Richard Paolinelli

A lot of the offseason chatter surrounding Dak Prescott has been about his recovery from a third leg injury and his “return” to being the best quarterback in the NFL. But is he? Is he even the best quarterback in the NFC? For that matter, is he the best quarterback in the NFC East? John Kosko at PFF doesn’t seem to think so. Is he right? To find the answer, one must dive into the numbers. The key is not to focus on just his regular season numbers.
The NFC East’s best backfield is far from Dallas

2 days ago | insidethestar.com | Richard Paolinelli

There really is little room for debate when it comes to which of the NFC East teams has the best running back room. Saquon Barkley’s 2,005-yard season carried the Philadelphia Eagles all the way to a Super Bowl victory. In the offseason, the Eagles added A.J. Dillon to back up Barkley. Unless Philadelphia’s coaching staff loses its mind and makes major changes to their offensive philosophy, the Eagles’ run game is going to be tough to deal with. Which leads to the burning question for 2025.
Did adding George Pickens make Dallas’ WRs the division’s best?

3 days ago | insidethestar.com | Richard Paolinelli

When the Dallas Cowboys approached the draft in April, they clearly needed a wide receiver and a running back. They waited until the fifth round to address the latter. They never addressed the former, at least on that draft weekend. The Cowboys did address that position by swinging a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers for George Pickens. Pickens could turn out to be a one-year rental.
Luke Schoonmaker’s days in Dallas could be numbered

4 days ago | insidethestar.com | Richard Paolinelli

In the spring of 2023, the Dallas Cowboys drafted an “old” tight end. At 25 years of age, Michigan’s Luke Schoonmaker should have been looking ahead to his third NFL season. Not his rookie campaign. Schoonmaker was battling a foot injury even before getting drafted in the second round. The injury appeared to have been aggravated in that year’s camps. His numbers for 2023 were dismal, despite scoring two touchdowns that season.
Skill players headline my personal Dallas Cowboys All-Quarter Century team

5 days ago | insidethestar.com | Mario Herrera Jr.

This week, ESPN’s Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder released their NFL All-Quarter Century team, spotlighting league-wide legends since the year 2000. Naturally, names like Tom Brady, Randy Moss, and Aaron Donald made the list, but for this Cowboys fan, it sparked a different conversation: who are the greatest Cowboys of the last 25 years?
ESPN's All-Quarter Century Team includes 3 former Cowboys

5 days ago | insidethestar.com | Mario Herrera Jr.

ESPN’s Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder recently unveiled their “All-Quarter Century Team,” highlighting the NFL’s best players from 2000 to 2024. Unsurprisingly, the lineup features several all-time greats. Tom Brady, widely considered the greatest quarterback in league history, headlines the offense. Legendary receivers Randy Moss and Calvin Johnson also earned well-deserved spots for redefining the wide receiver position with their dominance and unmatched physicality.
These 2 Cowboys’ offensive linemen may be fighting for jobs in 2025

5 days ago | insidethestar.com | Richard Paolinelli

When the Dallas Cowboys named Brian Schottenheimer their 11th head coach earlier this year, roster-wide changes were all but assured. And nowhere will those changes be more apparent than on the offensive line. That’s not even taking into account the retirement of Zack Martin either. The Cowboys drafted Tyler Booker in the first round back in April to take Martin’s spot,However, that may not be the only change coming for this room in 2025. Could There Be 2 New Tackles?
Can Dallas cash the check Trevon Diggs just wrote in 2025?

6 days ago | insidethestar.com | Richard Paolinelli

Some reports are indicating that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is aiming to return from an ACL injury as early as the opening game against Philadelphia. If he does, it will be a huge boost to the Cowboys’ defensive backfield. In addition to his confidence regarding his return to the lineup, Diggs also made the news with another bold prediction. This one is regarding the 2025 postseason. https://twitter.com/_MLFootball/status/1935742662579007876Is He Right Though?
Henry Ruggs eligible for parole in 2026 and Jerry Jones shouldn't be waiting

1 week ago | insidethestar.com | Mario Herrera Jr.

Former NFL WR Henry Ruggs may have made a brief public appearance this past week, but let’s be clear, he remains behind bars. Serving time for a tragic 2021 DUI crash that killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog, Ruggs isn’t eligible for parole until August 2026. Still, speculation has already begun about what might come next for the once-promising 1st round pick. If you’re a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, you’ve seen this movie before.
Comparing the Cowboys’ revamped defensive line against the NFC East

1 week ago | insidethestar.com | Richard Paolinelli

The Dallas Cowboys will head west for training camp next month with 16 players on the defensive line. Two of the four starting positions appear to be set. The battle for the other two, left defensive end and nose tackle, will be two of the more closely watched camp battles in Oxnard this summer. Barring injury, Micah Parsons will start on the right end while Osa Odighizuwa will play defensive tackle.