Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory talks to defensive tackle Maliek Collins during their practice on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott , left, laughs as wide receiver Dez Bryant reaches to try to catch a pass during their practice on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
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Kate Hairopoulos: Already thinking ahead to the off-season, huh? The Super Bowl is still some 40 days away:) I can tick off a couple storylines that come to mind: bunch of players in the secondary whose contracts are up after this season….Will LB Jaylon Smith’s nerve in his knee regenerate after a full year? ….Will the Cowboys decide to invest in a defensive pass rusher? ….Will Dak be able to repeat and sustain his rookie success? …Will Cowboys be able to sign OG Zack Martin to a long-term deal? ….Whatever Jerry happens to stir up. ….I could go on.
Why Dak Prescott has to deal with more noise around him than other winning QBs
Kate Hairopoulos, Cowboys beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your questions in a live chat Wednesday. Here are some highlights: Has there ever been more noise around a 12-2 quarterback then there was last week for Dak Prescott? And does that just simply come down to: “Well, he plays for the Cowboys!” Kate Hairopoulos: Pretty much.
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France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris pens three-year contract extension with Tottenham Hotspur
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Duke gives Grayson Allen indefinite suspension from team after…
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