Norm Hitzges sits down with longtime Cowboys radio voice (and former NFL quarterback) Babe Laufenberg to talk about where America’s Team really stands heading into the season—and yes, it’s a little more complicated than the hype would have you believe.

From the uphill climb in the NFC East to an offensive line that might just be the key to the whole season, Babe breaks it down with his trademark candor. The two dig into the Micah Parsons contract standoff (and even toy with the possibility of a trade), swap war stories about leadership, and rewind to Babe’s own days under center—complete with a Troy Aikman coin-flip “competition” for the starting job.

It’s football analysis served with sharp insight, a few laughs, and a leaf-blower anecdote you didn’t know you needed.

Brought to you by Fluent Financial — Retire earlier. Live better. — and Bob’s Steak & Chop House — A Dallas tradition for over 30 years.

Chapters:

0:00 – Babe Laufenberg joins from Oxnard (with bonus lawnmower soundtrack)

1:46 – The NFC East reality check: closing the gap on Philly & Washington

3:06 – Offensive line watch: Guyton, Thomas, Booker & the battle in the trenches

6:54 – The Micah Parsons contract standoff — could a trade actually happen?

10:55 – Leadership, spring workouts, and Sean Lee stories

12:36 – Leaf blowers, lunar landings, and press conference interruptions

13:06 – How long will Babe keep calling games? (“As long as they’ll have me”)

14:18 – The Troy Aikman coin-flip QB competition of 1989

15:44 – Norm’s sports picks & the gospel of Bob’s Steak & Chop House

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