Hangin' With The 'Boys

What the heck happened against the Buccaneers? The Cowboys just couldn’t get things figured out on either side of the ball. Is the defense ever going to be able to stop the run? Why did the offense struggle so much against the blitz? Was the team once again unprepared? Time to commiserate over another painful performance.

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Fans and media alike are surprised that the Cowboys defense so far in this young season hasn’t really been any better than last year. Are the players surprised as well? And could Joey Porter travel with the opponent’s top receiver? Not in this current system. Plus, containing running quarterbacks, Jesse's stat and our predictions.

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Nate Newton, Jesse Holley and Shannon Gross break down the upcoming Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday night game, discuss Bijan Robinson's elite talent, the Cowboys' offensive strengths with Prescott and Lamb, Tyler Smith's injury status, and concerns about the Cowboys' defense and special teams through the first four weeks of the season.

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CeeDee Lamb was incredible, but why did the Texans seem to focus on George Pickens? Are we seeing improvement along the defensive front? How did Joey Porter do in his first game with the team? Plus, are quarterbacks often just throwing to spots? Let’s celebrate a resilient and much-needed win!

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Nate Newton, Jesse Holley, Shannon Gross analyze the Cowboys' run game, the secondary situation with Joey Porter Jr., key matchups and the offensive line, and wrap up with weekly predictions.

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Nate Newton, Jesse Holley, Shannon Gross react to the Cowboys trading for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh. The crew discusses how Porter fits into the Cowboys' zone defense as a boundary corner, the team's secondary improvements, contract implications for Porter, and CJ Stroud's struggles with the Houston Texans ahead of an upcoming matchup.

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Nate Newton, Jesse Holley, Shannon Gross, and Josh Rodriguez break down the upcoming Texans matchup, analyzing Houston's disciplined defense, discussing offensive strategies for Dak Prescott, and addressing the Cowboys' defensive injuries and play heading into week four.

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The Cowboys are having trouble getting pressure on the quarterback. Should they blitz more? Maybe. Do they have the personnel to do it? Maybe not. Plus, there was plenty of frustration after the disappointing loss. Are we starting to see cracks in the wall? And does this team still trust its kicker?

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They fooled us again, thinking victory was at hand, only to suffer heartbreak. And unfortunately, the question has to be asked whether coaching was the key reason for that painful loss. Especially when telling an 11-year veteran quarterback, one of the best in the league, what to do. Inconsistency (yet some improvement) continues. Let’s break it down.

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Are the Cowboys wearing out Quinnen Williams? Do they need more from backups like Jonathan Bullard and LT Overton? Regardless, it’s time for the defensive line to show what it can do against the Ravens. Also, is the field really going to be a factor? Both teams have to deal with it, after all. Plus, Jesse’s stat of the week and our predictions.

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