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Jerry Blocks Cowboys From One Move To 'Perfect' Offseason
Jerry Blocks Cowboys From One Move To 'Perfect' Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. We don't like to throw the word "perfect" too loosely around here, and when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys, nothing has been close to perfect for decades. Advertisement But this offseason, one could say, has been perhaps the most promising in recent memory. From the free agent signings to the draft haul and then the trade for George Pickens, it has been a solid couple of months for new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Yet there is one thing that is sticking in our paw: Micah Parsons' contract saga. With the "Lion" set to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in football, getting this deal over the line on time and not having it drag out is what fans want. And for SI's Gilberto Manzano, Dallas' offseason won't be complete until Micah signs on the dotted line. "Dak Prescott has a knack for pushing the ball downfield (he's developed fine in that area) and Pickens will see favorable matchups playing next to CeeDee Lamb, who will now likely see more snaps from the slot position," Manzano wrote. Advertisement "However, this near-perfect Cowboys offseason goes beyond the trade for Pickens. Dallas again prioritized the offensive line with the first-round selection of guard Tyler Booker, the replacement for the recently retired Zack Martin. And the defense could be better with the arrivals of rookies Donovan Ezeiruaku and Shavon Revel Jr. "Still, this won't be a perfect offseason until the team locks down Micah Parsons with a contract extension." And we it's said "the team'' needs to do it? What we all mean is that "Jerry Jones needs to do it.'' Micah Parsons (left) And Brian Schottenheimer (right)Tony Fisher Is that a fair assessment? We think so. The offensive line was bolstered with Booker, plus defensively with Ezeiruaku and Revel Jr, if those three picks "hit," then Dallas is off to the races. Advertisement Plus, CeeDee Lamb had a genuine running mate, and the Cowboys have filled out the roster reasonably well with running back now no longer the punchline for jokes. Still, this is all a projection, but we are struggling to find more that Schottenheimer could do to improve this team over the past six months (maybe a run-stuffing defensive tackle). It has been about as good an offseason as Schotty could have hoped for, but one thing is stopping it from being great – Micah being unsigned ... which means Jerry picking up the phone to close what figures to be a deal that will make Parsons the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history at over $40 million APY. Get that done, and the Cowboys will be rolling into 2025 with good energy and vibes unlike anything we've seen over the past couple of seasons. Advertisement Related: What Is 'Best-Case' Scenario For Schotty And Cowboys? Related: Cowboys Coach Denies Caleb Williams Film Rumor This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Cowboys Rival Assesses Pickens ‘Risks and Concerns'
Cowboys Rival Assesses Pickens 'Risks and Concerns' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The longer the offseason goes, the more people we are seeing jump onto the George Pickens bandwagon after his trade to the Dallas Cowboys. Advertisement Initially seen as a big "risk" with his fiery on-field antics, coupled with some reported off-field issues regarding team meetings, Pickens has been a model citizen at The Star during OTAs and minicamp. Granted, we haven't seen Pickens go through adversity on the field yet – that will come, but right now, there is a big shift in what people think Pickens can do in 2025. For one AFC personnel man, Pickens might have landed in the exact right spot. "He'll be a big piece there," the personnel man said via ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "When he's covered, he's really open. I know the concerns are there, but I think having an already established passing game with veterans to help him along, and the fact he's in a contract year, will help keep him in line. If you can tap into what he can do fully, his major ability will shine through." George Pickens in front of AT&T Tony Fisher We have already seen Pickens' ability shine through at The Star, with his connection with Dak Prescott in good order, not to mention how he has attacked learning Brian Schottenheimer's scheme. Advertisement Training camp will provide a good checkpoint to re-evaluate Pickens, because as we know, once the pads come on and it gets a bit tense, that's where we will see if Pickens can demonstrate he has matured. Still, many are coming around to what Pickens can do for Schottenheimer's offense, and if he can stay on the straight and narrow, along with CeeDee Lamb, Dallas' newest receiver might have many people eating humble pie come season's end. Related: Cowboys Predicted To Feature Two 1,000-Yard Receivers for Dak Related: Cowboys Urged To Trade Struggling Tight End This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Dak's Cowboys Weapons Earn Stunning Ranking from PFF
Dak's Cowboys Weapons Earn Stunning Ranking from PFF originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Cowboys offense, for most, was missing one piece after the offseason work done by the front office - a No. 2 receiver. Advertisement With Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams at running back, a reworked offensive line and a solid draft haul, the only thing left was a running mate for CeeDee Lamb, and Dallas got it in George Pickens. For some, that completes the offense for Dak Prescott, but others aren't sold. When ranking the receiver rooms of all 32 teams, Pro Football Focus places the Cowboys at a stunningly so-so No. 15. "CeeDee Lamb carries the Cowboys' ranking here," Pro Football Focus writes. "His 79.9 PFF receiving grade in 2024 was low for his standards, but he recorded a 91.2 mark the year prior when Dak Prescott was fully healthy. Dallas traded for George Pickens, who is coming off a career-high 78.6 PFF overall grade, but they need more from Jake Ferguson, Jalen Tolbert and someone — anyone — out of the backfield." George Pickens And CeeDee Lamb At The StarTony Fisher After the year Dallas had, if that's the driving force here, middle of the pack feels right, and let's be honest, all of the hype surrounding the offense is pure speculation and "hoping" Pickens can continue his ascension, Jake Ferguson and Jalen Tolbert can improve. Advertisement That is a lot of hope, but it is far more than what Dallas had to work with last season. As we look ahead to the 2025 season, we believe the Cowboys will have an offense that is not middle-of-the-pack, but rather one that is capable of pushing toward or even into the top 10. Of course, everything has to go right, for example, Prescott stays healthy, and if he does, Dallas' weapons will be ranked far higher than 15th next offseason. Related: Jerry Blocks Cowboys From One Move To 'Perfect' Offseason Related: Donovan Ezeiruaku Offseason Could Be Big Development For Cowboys' Defense This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Trevon Diggs dares New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles in wild Dallas Cowboys prediction
Trevon Diggs dares New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles in wild Dallas Cowboys prediction (Image via Getty) While the Dallas Cowboys haven't hoisted a Super Bowl trophy in almost thirty years, cornerback Trevon Diggs feels that could change finally. The superstar defender posted a tweet with his confident sentiments and it drew the attention of fans and media. With the 2025 NFL season approaching and training camp only weeks away, Trevon Diggs did not shy away from a strong prediction that made the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys fans alike go a bit wild. But, what exactly did Trevon Diggs say—and does he actually believe this is the year the Dallas Cowboys are going to win it all? Trevon Diggs says 2025 is the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl year On Tuesday, June 18, 2025, Trevon Diggs took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to deliver a strong statement. The Dallas Cowboys defender made it clear - "This will be our year" - indicating he believes this Cowboys team will win the Super Bowl. — _mlfootball (@_mlfootball) At just 25 years old, Trevon Diggs is gearing up for his fifth season in the NFL. He lost much of 2024 due to a torn ACL, but should be well on his way to recovering and returning to form. His assessment sparked considerable excitement among the Dallas Cowboys fans, chiefly because of the waiting and uncertainty of the Dallas Cowboys fans, many of whom were waiting for the Dallas Cowboys to actually get to play in the biggest game. Their last Super Bowl win was in 1996 and in recent years have not moved beyond the division round of the playoffs. Trevon Diggs makes headlines from time to time, and is noted for being a confident and assertive leader. His anticipatory message comes at a good time for all players, as they start to prepare for training camp in late July. With Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons, the Dallas Cowboys have another contender. Trevon Diggs' belief sparks reaction from NFL fans and media After Trevon Diggs posted his message, fans and media outlets began reacting across social platforms. Some supported the confidence, while others questioned if the team can actually deliver this time. Recent seasons have seen the Dallas Cowboys excel with a successful regular season but struggling in the playoffs. Trevon Diggs is returning from injury, and his return is viewed as a great plus for their defense. Head coach Mike McCarthy also expressed earlier this month that the team is focused on making a deep playoff run in 2025. According to NFL Network, the Dallas Cowboys' front office believes this roster has 'everything it takes' to go all the way. With Trevon Diggs back and speaking boldly, the Dallas Cowboys will have eyes on them as the new season begins. Also Read: Trevon Diggs risks losing $500K for skipping Cowboys' OTAs while rehabbing in Miami Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
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Rich Eisen's Power Rankings: Players & Coaches Most in Need of a Title Rich Eisen dusts off his Power Rankings to list the top 10 athletes and coaches who need to win a championship most, including Aaron Judge, Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Kyle Shanahan and others. 15:01 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
