The Landry Hat: A Dallas Cowboys Podcast

The Dallas Cowboys’ offseason is starting to take shape — and their early free agency moves are giving us a clearer picture of the plan. In this episode of The Landry Hat Podcast , we break down everything the Cowboys have done so far in free agency and what it means for the roster moving forward. From key additions like safety Jalen Thompson, to depth pieces in P.J. Locke, to the team moving on f...

The Dallas Cowboys were heavily linked to a potential blockbuster move for Maxx Crosby, but in the end, the deal never materialized. And honestly? That might be the best possible outcome for Dallas. In this episode of The Landry Hat Podcast , we break down the trade package the Baltimore Ravens were willing to give up, why the cost for Crosby would have been extremely steep for the Cowboys, and wh...

On this episode of The Landry Hat Podcast , we dive into Brian Schottenheimer’s vision for the Cowboys and what his philosophy means for the direction of the franchise moving forward. What kind of identity is he trying to build? And how does it impact the roster construction heading into 2026? We also unpack Christian Parker’s detailed defensive plan and how this structural shift could change the...

On this episode of the The Landry Hat Podcast , we break down the first press conference from new Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker and give our full thoughts on what stood out. Parker spoke in detail about moving toward a structural 3-4, building flexibility into the scheme, and designing the defense around the strengths of the roster rather than forcing a rigid system. We div...

In this week’s episode, we break down the latest ESPN trade talk about Trade offers for Raiders' Maxx Crosby: Four potential new teams — including the out-there proposal of the Dallas Cowboys sending George Pickens to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. We talk through why that idea misses the mark, why Pickens is worth more to Dallas than just a hypothetical sw...

Welcome to The Landry Hat — the official Dallas Cowboys podcast and YouTube home for FanSided. 📲 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms: https://tinyurl.com/thelandryhatpodcast Every week, we bring you deep-dive Cowboys coverage, including film breakdowns, postgame reactions, injury updates, roster analysis, and everything happening around America’s Team. Whether y...

In this episode of The Landry Hat , we fire up the mock draft simulator and walk through the first round from the Cowboys’ perspective. We break down the picks ahead of Dallas, how the board could realistically fall, and what options the Cowboys may actually have when they’re on the clock. We dive into the big question: should Dallas trade back? What would a trade-down look like, which teams could...

In this episode of The Landry Hat , we run through a quick Dallas Cowboys 1st-round mock draft and break down how the board realistically falls for Dallas. From premium positions to best-player-available debates, we look at who actually makes sense at the Cowboys’ pick — and who doesn’t — based on roster needs, positional value, and how the league tends to draft ahead of them. We also talk through...

In this episode of The Landry Hat , we run through a quick Dallas Cowboys 1st-round mock draft and break down how the board realistically falls for Dallas. From premium positions to best-player-available debates, we look at who actually makes sense at the Cowboys’ pick — and who doesn’t — based on roster needs, positional value, and how the league tends to draft ahead of them. We also talk through...

The Dallas Cowboys finally made it official, and the more you listen to Stephen Jones talk about it, the more the Christian Parker hire makes sense. In this episode, we break down Stephen Jones’ recent comments on why Parker was the right choice to lead the defense, what stood out about him as a teacher , and why that matters more than just scheme. We also get into how Dallas is thinking about bui...

The Dallas Cowboys have a new defensive coordinator — and it’s one of the most interesting hires they’ve made in years. Dallas officially brings in Christian Parker , a 34-year-old rising coach who becomes the youngest defensive coordinator in Cowboys franchise history . In this episode, we break down who Parker is , why the Cowboys made this move , and what it actually means for the defense headi...

The Senior Bowl is basically a Cowboys scouting gold-mine this year! In this episode, we’re breaking down the Senior Bowl prospects we’re most excited to watch , why this particular class lines up almost perfectly with Dallas’ biggest roster needs, and which names the Cowboys should have circled all week in Mobile. We get into: Why the Senior Bowl matters so much for the Cowboys this offseason Pro...

Cowboys Coaching Search Update: The Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Search Takes a Turn with Jeff Ulbrich News. What now? The Cowboys are interviewing everyone and being patient. But now that their reported "favorite candidate" is staying in Atlanta, some other names become VERY interesting. In this episode, we break down the latest developments in the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordin...

Welcome back to The Landry Hat Podcast , powered by FanSided! I’m your host, Zac, and today we’re diving head-first into one of the most important Cowboys offseason conversations yet. The Dallas Cowboys officially hold the 12th and 20th overall picks in the upcoming NFL Draft — so what’s the best-case scenario for Dallas? We break down what those picks really mean, how the board could fall, and wh...

The Dallas Cowboys are officially locked into the 12th and 20th overall picks in the upcoming NFL Draft — and that opens up a TON of possibilities. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down every realistic path Dallas can take , from standing pat, to trading back, to packaging picks and moving UP for a true difference-maker . We’ll cover: What the Cowboys can realistically do at Pick 12 Who makes se...

Matt Eberflus is officially out in Dallas — and the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator search is underway. On this episode of The Landry Hat Podcast , Zac Lee and FootsDaKing break down why this hire is more important than fans may realize, and how it directly impacts the Cowboys’ approach to the 2025 NFL Draft. The guys discuss the defensive coordinator candidates Dallas has already interviewed, why...

The Dallas Cowboys have officially moved on from Matt Eberflus — and now the real work begins. In this episode, we break down why the Cowboys had no choice but to fire Eberflus , what went wrong defensively, and why this coaching search might be one of the most important decisions of the Jerry Jones era. With the defense regressing, young talent stalled, and zero in-season adjustments, Dallas is n...

The Dallas Cowboys defense didn’t just “regress” this season — it collapsed. And there are real, uncomfortable reasons why. In this episode, I break down four hard truths about what went wrong on the defensive side of the ball — starting with the obvious: losing Micah Parsons mattered. A player who wins that fast and that often at the line of scrimmage changes everything . Whether he’s worth $47M...

The Dallas Cowboys officially cut Trevon Diggs, and the move changes everything about how this team should approach Week 18 vs the New York Giants and the 2026 NFL Draft. In this episode, we break down why the Cowboys moved on from Diggs, what it means for the secondary and salary cap, and how this decision signals a bigger organizational reset. We also dive into the draft implications of a Week 1...

The Dallas Cowboys fall to the Los Angeles Chargers , and this loss tells us way more than just the final score. In this episode, we break down the Cowboys’ loss to the Chargers, diving into the biggest takeaways, recurring issues, and what this game confirms about the direction of the team. From offensive inconsistency and red zone struggles to defensive breakdowns that showed up at the worst pos...

In this episode, we break down what actually went wrong vs. Minnesota , starting with the biggest issues that continue to hold the Cowboys back. From defensive breakdowns and coverage lapses to missed opportunities in key moments, we identify which parts of the roster deserve the most blame and which problems are becoming impossible to ignore. We take a hard look at the defensive weaknesses that w...

Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings Breakdown | What Went Wrong in Week 14? The Dallas Cowboys suffer a frustrating loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football, and there’s a LOT to unpack. In this episode of The Landry Hat , we break down everything that went wrong for the Cowboys — from the offensive struggles and protection issues to defensive breakdowns and what direction they go fr...

Cowboys vs Vikings Preview: 5 Keys to Victory, Injury Updates & Matchups to Watch The Dallas Cowboys are set for a huge matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, and this game could have major implications for the rest of the season. In this episode, I break down Cowboys vs Vikings from every angle, including 5 keys to victory for Dallas , the latest injury news (including the return of CeeDee La...

Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions Postgame Breakdown | What Went Wrong in the Loss, Dak Prescott, Defense, Coaching & What It Means Moving Forward The Dallas Cowboys fall to the Detroit Lions, and there is a LOT to unpack from this one. In this full postgame breakdown, we dive deep into what went wrong for the Cowboys, why this loss matters, and what it tells us about this team moving forward in...

Cowboys vs Lions Podcast | Dallas vs Detroit Breakdown, Keys to Victory, Predictions & Playoff Implications The Dallas Cowboys take on the Detroit Lions in one of the most important NFC matchups of the season, and ZAC breaking down everything you need to know from the Cowboys’ point of view. On today’s episode, we dive deep into Cowboys vs Lions film tendencies, matchups, coaching decisions, a...