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04.15.2024
Cowboys mock draft & biggest needs
Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and KT Turner each mock the first three rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft for the Dallas Cowboys. Which strategy is the best, and what are the needs Dallas needs to fill the most? Learn more about...
04.04.2024
Zeke rumors, execs on Jerry's strategy & draft wishlist
What are we to think of these Ezekiel Elliott reunion rumors? What do execs and front office people around the league think about the Cowboys' free agency strategy? What should the Cowboys be shopping for this draft season? Let's discuss...
03.16.2024
Live Room: Cowboys lose Tyron Smith to Jets in free agency
Jon Machota and Kent Garrison go LIVE on The Athletic app to react to the news of Tyron Smith signing with the New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03.13.2024
Cowboys free agency silence & Dak's deal still looms
Jerry Jones said "ALL IN," not us! So why hasn't there been much buzz so far in free agency? Let's analyze the situation with The Athletic's own Cowboys gurus, Dak's contract and more as we head toward draft month. Learn more...
02.22.2024
Mike Zimmer hire, Dak's looming deal & Jimmy Johnson
It's time for what is sure to be a wild Cowboys 2024 offseason. Let's discuss the hiring of Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator and his "social media" mention, how we should feel about the inevitability of Dak Prescott's likely contract...
01.25.2024
Keeping Mike McCarthy & will this offseason be different?
With the Cowboys running it back with Mike McCarthy, and their tendency to not open up the wallet much in the offseason, will this coming offseason be different? Let's discuss the circumstances at play for Jerry Jones & Co. as...
01.17.2024
Cowboys fail on all fronts vs. Packers & Belichick speculation
It's hard to imagine a more disappointing result to a division-winning season for your Dallas Cowboys, as they fail to show signs of life against the Packers at home in a 48-32 loss. What now? Who stays? Who goes? Who...
01.10.2024
Cowboys vs. Packers playoff round 1 preview
Can the Cowboys make it two years in a row that they take care of business in round one of the playoffs? And this year with SO much pride at stake? Let's dig into Packers vs. Cowboys, Jordan Love, the...
01.03.2024
The weird Lions ending & Jimmy's in the Ring of Honor
What the heck happened at the end during the Dallas Cowboys' win against the Lions? How should we feel about it all? Let's bring in The Athletic's people on the scene, Saad and Jon, to help us react accordingly. Learn more...
12.27.2023
What happened in Miami & playoff seeding look-ahead
What led to the 2-point loss against the Dolphins? Are the refs really to blame? Let's dissect the game with The Athletic's crew and get some more context on what Dallas might be up against in the NFC when the...
12.20.2023
The Cowboys don't show up in Buffalo - how should we feel?
What should we make of the Cowboys not even being competitive with the Buffalo Bills? What does it mean for the playoff run? Let's bring in Jon and Saad of The Athletic to help put the loss into context and...
12.13.2023
Cowboys embarrass Eagles & Bills up next!
About Them Cowboys return to react to the dominant Cowboys win over the Eagles to move them into first place. What will be the lasting memory of this game? Plus, the Bills prep for the Cowboys coming off an emotional...
12.05.2023
A Very Rant-y Cowboys-Eagles Preview
What's on the line for your Cowboys as they face the daunted Eagles on SNF? Let's look back at the Seahawks win and discuss all the moving parts and drama surrounding this Eagles matchup with your friends at About Them...
11.28.2023
A record-setting Cowboys Thanksgiving & what's ahead in the NFC?
How should we feel about the Cowboys' dismantling of Washington on Thanksgiving, and DaRon Bland's record setting performance? Are the Cowboys really in on Shaq Leonard? What's the gauntlet looking like in the NFC? All that and more on this...
11.21.2023
Live Room: Jimmy Johnson's Ring of Honor call, Cowboys keep winning & trap game coming?
Jon and Kent go LIVE on The Athletic for some Cowboys discussion on a short week as your Cowboys go from their win in Carolina to their annual Thanksgiving home game against Washington. Jon Machota was in the house for...
11.14.2023
Another Giants blowout, Vander Esch's future & do the Panthers show up?
The Cowboys blew out the Giants for the second time this season. What can we take away from the win? We react to the W, Leighton Vander Esch's possible retirement, and the Dallas Cowboys' upcoming matchup with the tanking Carolina...
11.08.2023
Cowboys can't get past Eagles & Giants head to Dallas
How should we feel about the loss to the Eagles? How did the team feel? Jon and Saad were in the locker room and can shed some light on the Eagles defeat, the upcoming matchup with the Giants, and who...
10.30.2023
CeeDee & the Cowboys RAM IT big time & Eagles are lurking
The Cowboys got the job done in style at Jerry World against the Rams. Can they keep the momentum up against the Eagles next? How about CeeDee Lamb? And Daron Bland? Let's discuss this week in trending Cowboys chatter on...
10.25.2023
Dallas trade deadline dreams & will the Cowboys RAM IT?
Who would be an ideal player to add to this Dallas Cowboys roster by next week's NFL trade deadline? Jon Machota has some interesting names to bring. Plus, Dallas is coming off the bye, and the Rams seem to be...
10.18.2023
Cowboys get back on track @ Chargers before BYE
The Cowboys got back in the win column after a disappointing performance against San Francisco with a win over the AFC's Cowboys, the LA Chargers. What does this win mean before the bye, and what can and should be fixed...
10.11.2023
Cowboys get dominated by 49ers - how should we feel?
How should we feel after the Cowboys looked so not great against the team we all wanted them to look great against? Is there still time to right the ship? Let's discuss with Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf of The...
10.03.2023
Cowboys embarrass Patriots & 49ers rematch next!
The Cowboys got back to their winning ways in week 4, with a dominant performance from the defense, and an offense that looked like it can do some damage. But what were the concerns heading into the big rematch with...
09.26.2023
Was the Cardinals loss a fluke? Or who this team is?
Should we consider the upset loss to the Cardinals as an anomaly, or is this who this Cowboys team really is? Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf were both in attendance and have some thoughts on what led to the loss....
09.18.2023
Cowboys crush Jets in week 2, Cardinals up next
Cowboys fans, your 'Boys are 2-0, and just put a whooping on one of the best defensive teams they'll play. Time for takeaways from the win over the Jets, and setting our sights on the mighty Arizona Cardinals for week...
09.12.2023
Cowboys week 1 blowout win & facing the Rodgers-less Jets
What a week one it was, with your Cowboys destroying the Giants on national TV for all to witness. Jon and Saad recap their experience covering the game & big takeaways from the win before moving onto the biggest story...
09.06.2023
A Giant week 1 & big NFL predictions
It's week 1 and the Cowboys are headed to New York to take on the dreaded Giants. Can Dak keep his winning streak against them alive, or will Daboll-boll have something to say about that? Plus, we're picking winners of...
08.29.2023
The Trey Lance trade & 53-man roster rundown
Why did the Dallas Cowboys trade a 4th round pick for QB Trey Lance? What does this mean for the QB room they already have? Why didn't Jerry tell McCarthy about it beforehand? These are questions best answered by The...
08.21.2023
Cowboys Training Camp Awards & the top NFL stadiums to visit
From offensive and defensive MVP to a possible surprise cut, we've got some training camp superlatives to bring you this week, plus an update on the Cowboys injuries coming out of preseason game number two, and Machota's Top NFL Stadiums...
08.15.2023
Zack Martin signs, Zeke to the Pats, & Deuce Vaughn dazzles in debut
Zack Martin's new deal is done and he will be playing for your Cowboys this season. Time to discuss the outcome and what it means for this team, plus Ezekiel Elliott heads to the Patriots. How good will he be...
08.08.2023
Cowboys kicker drama, WR depth chart, & is this a #1 defense?
There seems to be a kicker situation happening with the Dallas Cowboys yet again this season. Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf of The Athletic have the scoop from Oxnard, plus how is Jalen Tolbert progressing, is Mazi Smith showing flashes,...
08.01.2023
Bryan Broaddus on early Cowboys camp standouts + Ring of Honor drama
Bryan Broaddus returns from Cowboys Camp in Oxnard to bring you his top Cowboys camp standouts so far, who's this year's Lance Lenoir, plus Jon and Saad chime in on the Zack Martin contract holdout, running back, WR, and more...
07.26.2023
Jerry's 2023 opening presser & Cowboys camp kickoff
The Cowboys are back on the field, and About Them Cowboys are here to cover it from Oxnard, CA. But it wouldn't be a Cowboys season without Jerry's opening comments. We break down the top interesting things said, plus Trevon...
06.13.2023
Would You Be Surprised If...? Cowboys Summer Edition
What scenarios could play out for the Dallas Cowboys in 2023 that might surprise you? KT has questions for Jon and Saad that might align with you, plus they dig into the current o-line starters and the running back market...
05.30.2023
Cowboys month in review, mini-camp, schedule, rookies & more
Time to review all the biggest Dallas Cowboys happenings at OTAs and over the past few weeks since the NFL Draft. From Dak Prescott's focus, to the o-line starters, running back and more. Plus, schedule highlights and plenty more Cowboys...
05.01.2023
Cowboys 2023 draft review with David Helman
David Helman of FOX Sports returns fresh of the Cowboys' 2023 draft coming to a close. Love or hate the picks? Let's go round by round and talk it out on About Them Cowboys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
04.25.2023
Cowboys draft preview & best/worst-case scenarios
It's almost time for the Cowboys to draft the newest batch of players to wear the Star. For one final time, About Them Cowboys go through some best & worst-case scenarios for the top of the draft, positions that Dallas...
04.19.2023
Brugler's full Cowboys mock draft with Bryan Broaddus
Hard to imagine a Cowboys draft season without some input from Broaddus. He joins Jon Machota on About Them Cowboys to go over Dane Brugler's full 7-round mock draft, including which players they agree on, pet cats, and the prospect...
04.11.2023
Cowboys mock draft rounds 1-3 with David Helman
David Helman of FOX Sports returns to About Them Cowboys right in the midst of DRAFT SZN as he, Jon Machota and KT Turner bring their first 3 picks for the Cowboys to the air. Who had the best draft...
04.03.2023
Machota's Cowboys mock draft, number changes & curtain drama
Time to start mock drafting for the Cowboys, and Jon Machota has done so for The Athletic. How are we feeling at the beginning of April, what are the biggest needs currently, and who are some outlier prospects? Plus, the...
03.22.2023
Cowboys draft look-ahead, more free agency & Dak gets tatted
The Cowboys 2023 free agency period has been...really awesome? It's time to discuss it with your About Them Cowboys regulars as KT returns from vacation to weigh-in on the Brandin Cooks trade, plus a big early look at Cowboys draft...
03.19.2023
Cowboys trade for WR Brandin Cooks - The Athletic Live Room
Jon Machota, Kent Garrison and Saad Yousuf go LIVE on The Athletic's Live Room to react to the Brandin Cooks trade and take questions from Athletic subscribers regarding the move. Subscribe to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/aboutthemcowboys Learn more...
03.16.2023
Ezekiel Elliott's departure, Stephon Gilmore added & more Cowboys free agency
How should we feel about Ezekiel Elliott's release from the Dallas Cowboys? What is his legacy in Dallas? What are the Cowboys getting in Stephon Gilmore at CB? And what else is left to add in free agency? All that...
03.06.2023
Jerry Jones' Combine comments & lunch with Mike McCarthy
Jerry Jones' annual bus press conference at the NFL Combine was one for the books this year, and it's time to read between the lines and use our Jerry Translator app to figure out how this offseason could unfold for...
02.24.2023
Cowboys free agency wishlist & bold free agency predictions
Before the NFL Combine brings a whole new set of Cowboys topics to discuss, let's dig into a dream shopping list for free agency. Who would we love to see wearing the Star? What is Ezekiel Elliott's future in Dallas?...
02.16.2023
Setting the stage for the Cowboys offseason & will a new OC change anything?
Time to wrap up the 2022 season, look back and ahead at the same time as we set the stage for the upcoming offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. Plus how important is the new hire of Brian Schottenheimer as offensive...
02.07.2023
Jerry Jones speaks & Cowboys free agents - should they stay or should they go?
Jerry Jones opened up about the Cowboys' plans for the offseason recently - so it's time for Jon Machota to translate the Jerry-isms & break down what might go down over the next few months + should they stay or...
02.01.2023
Kellen Moore leaves, Dan Quinn stays, McCarthy calling plays & who's the OC?
The Cowboys have moved on from OC Kellen Moore and Jon Machota brought 7 names to The Athletic of possible replacements. Time for About Them Cowboys to discuss the candidates and some other outside names, as well as DC Dan...
01.26.2023
Was this Cowboys season a "success?"
Every time another Dallas Cowboys season comes to an end, the inevitable "Blame Game" starts happening on social media and with the fans. But who, if anyone, deserves the blame this time around? It's more fallout and reaction to the...
01.23.2023
Cowboys season ends vs. 49ers...again - Postgame reaction, Dak's mistakes & more
The Athletic's Jon Machota joins the pod LIVE from Santa Clara, CA as the Cowboys fall to the 49ers in (of course) dramatic fashion in the NFC Divisional round. This loss opens up a giant box of questions about this...
01.19.2023
Cowboys vs. 49ers playoff rematch of all rematches preview jamboree
It's all come down to this. The Cowboys and the 49ers in the playoffs, again. Will Dallas slay the demons of last season and come out on top this time around, or do Brock Purdy and the buzzsaw of the...

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About Them Cowboys: a show about the Dallas Cowboys episodes:

Cowboys mock draft & biggest needs

Zeke rumors, execs on Jerry's strategy & draft wishlist

Live Room: Cowboys lose Tyron Smith to Jets in free agency

Cowboys free agency silence & Dak's deal still looms

Mike Zimmer hire, Dak's looming deal & Jimmy Johnson

Keeping Mike McCarthy & will this offseason be different?

Cowboys fail on all fronts vs. Packers & Belichick speculation

Cowboys vs. Packers playoff round 1 preview

The weird Lions ending & Jimmy's in the Ring of Honor

What happened in Miami & playoff seeding look-ahead

The Cowboys don't show up in Buffalo - how should we feel?

Cowboys embarrass Eagles & Bills up next!

A Very Rant-y Cowboys-Eagles Preview

A record-setting Cowboys Thanksgiving & what's ahead in the NFC?

Live Room: Jimmy Johnson's Ring of Honor call, Cowboys keep winning & trap game coming?

Another Giants blowout, Vander Esch's future & do the Panthers show up?

Cowboys can't get past Eagles & Giants head to Dallas

CeeDee & the Cowboys RAM IT big time & Eagles are lurking

Dallas trade deadline dreams & will the Cowboys RAM IT?

Cowboys get back on track @ Chargers before BYE

Cowboys get dominated by 49ers - how should we feel?

Cowboys embarrass Patriots & 49ers rematch next!

Was the Cardinals loss a fluke? Or who this team is?

Cowboys crush Jets in week 2, Cardinals up next

Cowboys week 1 blowout win & facing the Rodgers-less Jets

A Giant week 1 & big NFL predictions

The Trey Lance trade & 53-man roster rundown

Cowboys Training Camp Awards & the top NFL stadiums to visit

Zack Martin signs, Zeke to the Pats, & Deuce Vaughn dazzles in debut

Cowboys kicker drama, WR depth chart, & is this a #1 defense?

Bryan Broaddus on early Cowboys camp standouts + Ring of Honor drama

Jerry's 2023 opening presser & Cowboys camp kickoff

Would You Be Surprised If...? Cowboys Summer Edition

Cowboys month in review, mini-camp, schedule, rookies & more

Cowboys 2023 draft review with David Helman

Cowboys draft preview & best/worst-case scenarios

Brugler's full Cowboys mock draft with Bryan Broaddus

Cowboys mock draft rounds 1-3 with David Helman

Machota's Cowboys mock draft, number changes & curtain drama

Cowboys draft look-ahead, more free agency & Dak gets tatted

Cowboys trade for WR Brandin Cooks - The Athletic Live Room

Ezekiel Elliott's departure, Stephon Gilmore added & more Cowboys free agency

Jerry Jones' Combine comments & lunch with Mike McCarthy

Cowboys free agency wishlist & bold free agency predictions

Setting the stage for the Cowboys offseason & will a new OC change anything?

Jerry Jones speaks & Cowboys free agents - should they stay or should they go?

Kellen Moore leaves, Dan Quinn stays, McCarthy calling plays & who's the OC?

Was this Cowboys season a "success?"

Cowboys season ends vs. 49ers...again - Postgame reaction, Dak's mistakes & more

Cowboys vs. 49ers playoff rematch of all rematches preview jamboree