Over the next few months, we’ll be looking at prospects in the upcoming 2017 NFL Draft from a decidedly Cowboys point of view. Taking the Cowboys current personnel, draft position, scheme, and needs into consideration; defensive line, linebacker, defensive backs, as well as complementary offensive pieces at wide receiver, tight end, and perhaps right tackle, we hope to profile the majority of the potential prospects that could realistically end up as Cowboys within the first two rounds.
Category: Jason Witten
Jason Witten isn’t sure how much longer he’ll be playing
Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is entering the final year of his current contract, and in a Super Bowl Radio Row appearance he admitted he’s not sure how much longer he’ll be playing. “I think at this point you just go into it and look at it one year at a time,” Witten said, per the Dallas Morning News.
Cowboys answered cry of grief-stricken city of Dallas during run
Dallas Cowboys’ Barry Church and his teammates gave the city of Dallas something to celebrate after the tragic summer police shooting. [AP PHOTO] Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings made an appeal to the Dallas Cowboys when training camp opened on July 30, less than a month after five police officers were shot and killed by a downtown sniper during a Black Lives Matter protest march.
The Future Belongs To The Cowboys, Now They Must Seize It
An unheralded rookie quarterback, drafted much later than the vast majority of franchise signal-callers, who was never expected to start early in his career, suddenly takes over as the starter after an impressive preseason. He goes on to have one of the best rookie seasons ever with a QB rating in the triple digits, a sparkling yards per attempt near 8.0, over 3,000 yards passing and 30 total touchdowns despite playing in a ball-control offense, all while limiting turnovers.
Cowboys delay talk of Romo’s future, likely knowing answer
In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Romo smiles on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Those closest to Romo on the Cowboys aren’t ready to discuss the future of the Dallas quarterback, probably because they know the likely final answer.
Rodgers leads Packers to last-second win overa
Rodgers leads Packers to last-second win over Cowboys This time it was a catch, and another win for the Green Bay Packers. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby is congratulated by Jordy Nelson, left, after kicking the game-winning field goal as time expired against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL divisional playoff game Sunday in Arlington, Texas.
Clutch Rodgers leads Packers past rallying Cowboys, 34-31
Rodgers threw a 36-yard pass to a toe-dragging Jared Cook on the sideline, and Mason Crosby kicked a 51-yard field goal as time expired, sending the Packers to the NFC championship game with their eighth straight win while thwarting a huge Dallas rally in a 34-31 victory in the divisional round of the playoffs Sunday. The throw on the run from Rodgers to Cook – confirmed on review – wasn’t nearly as debatable as Dez Bryant’s famous catch that wasn’t in the Cowboys’ divisional round loss to Green Bay two years ago.
Mason Crosby’s long field goal sends Packers to NFC Championship Game, past Cowboys | Colorado Springs Gazette, News
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are headed to the NFC championship game for the first time since the 2014 season after a thrilling finish in Dallas. Mason Crosby kicked a 51-yard field goal as time expired, and the Packers edged the NFC’s top-seeded Cowboys 34-31 on Sunday.
Cowboys Ousted By Packers By Final Score Of 34-31 In Dramatic Game
It was a gutwrenching way to end a game as the Dallas Cowboys fell to the Green Bay Packers 34-31 on a last second field goal following another nearly unbelievable pass completion. The Cowboys almost came back from the an 18 point deficit to win it, but came up just barely short.
Avoiding injuries top priority for playoff-bound Cowboys
Staying healthy – not winning – is the top priority for the playoff-bound Dallas Cowboys when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday because they already clinched home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. “No game is meaningless,” Prescott said.
Dez Bryant Tries to Attend Cowboys QB Meeting After TD Pass vs. Lions
After throwing a touchdown pass in Monday’s 42-21 win over the Detroit Lions , Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant is apparently ready to create a different kind of quarterback controversy for the team. According to Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News , Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Bryant tried to attend the team’s quarterback meeting and is Bryant’s first career NFL pass was a 10-yard touchdown to tight end Jason Witten that gave the Cowboys a 35-21 lead over the Lions in the third quarter.
Cowboys rout Lions as Bryant catches two TD passes and throws one
With home-field advantage already wrapped up, the Cowboys didn’t let up in their seventh straight home win while matching their franchise record in victories, reached two other times. The biggest sign they were serious about this one came late in the third quarter, when Bryant took a reverse pitch from Dak Prescott and tucked the ball as if planning to run before pulling up and tossing a lefty lob to Jason Witten for an easy 10-yard score and a 35-21 lead.
Cowboys News: NFL GMs Would Pick Ezekiel Elliott For NFL MVP
… potentially produce a rare rookie winner. Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was the MVP pick in a USA TODAY Sports poll this week of high-ranking executives representing 12 NFL teams, who discussed their votes with USA TODAY Sports on …
Cowboys vs. Buccaneers: Five Critical Plays That Shaped The Game
Each NFL game is made up of about 125 to 135 plays, usually the ones that get all of the attention are the headline-grabbing touchdowns or game-deciding plays in the last few minutes, but what about all of the crucial plays that led up to those moments? What about the overlooked plays that had a significant bearing on the direction of the game but are usually forgotten in favor of flashy highlights? Here is a look at five plays that may get lost in the wash, but ultimately were critical in shaping the Cowboys 26-20 victory over Tampa Bay. Impact: After the Cowboys pushed the lead to 14, Tampa Bay responded with an impressive drive that looked like it would ultimately end up in the end zone.
Red-letter day: Elliott, Cowboys bounce back, top Bucs 26-20
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten fights off a tackle attempt by Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Javien Elliott after catching a pass in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley tries to stay inbounds after catching a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Keith Tandy pursues in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.