Hangin' With The 'Boys

So if the Cowboys just make it to the NFC Championship Game this year, would the season be considered a success? Or given the talent they have, is it Super Bowl or bust? (Really, how can you make this team any better?) Plus, offensive line worries, Deion talk and McCarthy play-calling. It’s finally Game Week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roughly 80 percent of the Cowboys’ current roster was drafted or originally signed by the team. What’s that say about the organization and how does it help the team? Plus, Dak Prescott has a big year ahead. Was last season the exception or the new rule? There’s only one way to find out. Plus, selling hope and how can Trey Lance contribute? It’s the last weekend before real NFL football! See omnyst...

Yesterday was of course cut-down day. Were there any surprises? How are the Cowboys now at linebacker? Plus, while some are gone, others are back, in particular Jourdan Lewis. What can we expect from him this year? And how about those receivers – less pressure on Michael Gallup, Brandin Cooks’ speed and, oh my, CeeDee Lamb is looking good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, when it comes this Trey Lance trade, the Boys have plenty of things to say about it and a few questions to ask. Like, what’s the long game here? Plus, final roster cuts are due tomorrow. Who might be on the outside looking in? Is the team trying to wheel and deal some trades? Speaking of, Nate and Jesse share their memories of going through final cuts and the pressure that comes with it. See...

Asking permission or begging forgiveness? The Boys just can’t resist talking about Brandin Cooks giving teammates a little sightseeing tour on Saturday. And how do the injuries to DeMarvion Overshown and John Stephens affect both them and the team? It’s nothing but crazy shirts, good times and more in the brand new studio! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys had a few scuffles at practice yesterday. Is that a good thing? (Bring the intensity.) Or bad? (No punching helmets, please.) Plus, Jesse has concerns about the offensive line. Is this a weak link that could ruin the Cowboys season? And, of course, more Deuce talk. Is he in the No. 2 back conversation? If not, what’s his role? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, there’s a preseason game to discuss! How about the speed of those young linebackers? Impressive, to say the least. Just like Deuce Vaughn’s burst. But can these guys truly be judged when facing second- and third-stringers? Plus, Mazi Smith’s debut. He’s got power for sure, but how does he improve his get-off? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday’s game against Jacksonville will be the first NFL action for the rookies. What’s that going to be like for them? And who are we going to be watching? Nate is back from training camp as well and he breaks down what he sees from the offensive line. Plus, what about those wide receivers? There’s a good battle going on for the final couple of spots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

We all figure Zack Martin will be back soon, but is he really going to be ready to go Week One? Is his absence making it harder for those around him to get ready? Plus, are the Cowboys heading in the right direction at kicker? And should we be worried about Michael Gallup as WR3? With Nate checking in from camp, we got a lot going on here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate give us the inside scoop from training camp. Micah Parsons has been doing what he do. Is that good for the offense’s development? How about his own development in preparation for a long season? And is Mazi Smith as good as advertised? What does he have to do as a rookie to make an impact? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After driving across the country Nate Newton joins the show live from Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard,CA just in time for the first padded practice of camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The band is back together for 2023! Let’s kick it off with what we’ll be watching at training camp as well as some concerns we have heading into the season. Also, the offense is learning the plays out in Oxnard, but is Mike McCarthy learning how to actually call the plays, how to find a rhythm? Plus, Diggs, Wilson and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minicamp begins today, but will the Cowboys really know what they have without the players in pads? Does the lack of live contact help or hurt? Also, why does Ezekiel Elliott’s name keep coming up? Even if a deal could be worked out, is it the right move? And do the players care? Plus, extensions are looming. Who is the priority? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys debate which player or players need to take a step to help this team compete for a title and what to expect with a new play caller directing the offense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack Martin said they need to bring the edge back to the offensive line. What’s he mean? Has it been a problem? Good thing we’ve got a six-time Pro Bowl lineman to ask. Plus, OTAs are in full swing. Is it a big deal if players don’t attend? Why do some work out privately? Nate and Jesse both share their OTA memories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2023 slate was revealed, so of course it’s time to do an early breakdown and pick ’em of games. Plus, was it any big deal that McCarthy missed the rookie camp? (Hint: No) And now that Deuce Vaughn is in the fold, what’s that mean for KaVontae Turpin? Is it possible to have both active on game days? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With rookies getting their first taste of the NFL this weekend (think speed and studying), and the league releasing schedules on Thursday, Nate and Jesse share some of their insight and memories. Plus, how we feeling about Micah Parsons adding weight to play even more defensive end? And are the Cowboys set now at running back? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to break down the draft. Did the Cowboys get it right in the first round? What about the second? Should they have grabbed an offensive lineman? And now that the draft is done, what does the team still need? Plus, a look at Deuce Vaughn, son of Cowboys’ assistant director of college scouting Chris Vaughn, and what he brings to the table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys have a history of taking chances on guys in the second round. Sometimes they work out. Sometimes not so much (and perhaps too often). Is it better to gamble a little in the second or play it safe? And should the Cowboys pick up a playmaker in the first or a big man for the trenches? Plus, Nate and Jesse share some draft memories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2-Man show of Nate Newton and Jesse Holley get you ready for the start of the Dallas Cowboys offseason program with the start of voluntary workouts and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For all the talk about running backs and wide receivers and tight ends, shouldn’t we be worried about the offensive line? New coach? New scheme? New positions? That’s a lot of questions that need answers. And with that in mind, which coach really needs to shine to bring success this upcoming season? For Jesse, the answer is simple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 30 visits are happening this week. What goes on behind the scenes? Are they trying to determine if a player can pick up the system? If they can handle the spotlight? Also, Dak Prescott recently talked about urgency. Is that a good thing or not so much. Plus, which side of the ball currently has more talent for the Cowboys? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moves here, moves there, moves everywhere. What does Brandin Cooks bring to the offense besides speed? Could Ezekiel Elliott have made a push to come back? Why did Dalton Schultz wind up in Houston? And with their remaining money, should the Cowboys work out extensions for CeeDee Lamb or Trevon Diggs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Players are coming and going. Have the Cowboys suffered any big losses yet? Are they starting to grow desperate for linemen and receivers? And why are salaries such a competition? Wouldn’t it be better to sign for less with a winning team than get bigger dollars with a struggling one? Plus, is Micah Parsons sending a message? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys have slapped the franchise tag on Tony Pollard, but was it the right move? And now what do they do with Ezekiel Elliott? Is a low-ball offer disrespectful? Or do you put that decision on him? And will all of these offensive changes affect Dak Prescott? It’s a tough business, this football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.