Hangin' With The 'Boys

If the 49ers are a percentages defense, what are the Cowboys? We’re talking aggressiveness and pressure, pressure and more pressure. Also, who has the edge here? These two teams are nearly equal in talent on both sides of the ball. Could the coordinators make the difference? And don’t rest on Brock Purdy. He’s no bus driver. Not in Kyle Shanahan’s system. Let’s stop these Niners!

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The 49ers defense banks on its opponent eventually making a mistake. And they can simplify their schemes just because they’re so talented, especially on the defensive line. Can our offensive line match up? What do the Cowboys have to do to beat this team? Running game? No turnovers or penalties? Red-zone success? Yes! Yes! Yes! Time to start digging into this heavyweight showdown!

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Nate’s “preseason” is done and now there’s a showdown coming on Sunday. How important is it to the Cowboys’ confidence to win this matchup? Especially knowing they’ll likely have to meet again in the playoffs. And is Dallas tougher and more physical now? Will having Trey Lance help the game plan any? Plus, Tyler Smith looks locked in at left guard … which is definitely a good thing!

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When the Cowboys outsmarted one of the NFL’s great masterminds with a fake extra-point attempt, the outcome seemed assured. Especially the way the defense was playing. But why was Micah Parsons still out there with the game in hand? Is it up to the coaches to lessen his wear and tear? And looking ahead, are the 49ers going to be a test or a challenge?

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Nate is fired up on this Friday afternoon, and he’s got a message for the Cowboys defense: Set the edge! Also, Jesse has some words of advice for the red-zone offense: Spread them out wide and hit them up the middle. Plus a few of your calls and our predictions. There’s a lot to get through before we head into the weekend. Let’s go!

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Are Mac Jones and Dak Prescott comparable in talent? After just three games, some seem to think so, but there will be no giving up on our quarterback on this show. Also, why the problems with stopping the run? Is the defensive line not sticking with their assignments, leaving the linebackers and safeties hung out to dry? One guy can go off script, but when several do … uh-oh.

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Don’t look now, but that Patriots defense is no joke. Do the Cowboys have an answer for their guys wearing single digits? And more red-zone talk. Is it a personnel issue? A play-calling issue? Or is it just a patchwork offensive line issue? Speaking of, would you rather see Tyler Smith on the inside at guard or outside at tackle if Tyron Smith is hurt? Plus, a special guest joins us!

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Don’t look now, but that Patriots defense is no joke. Do the Cowboys have an answer for their guys wearing single digits? And more red-zone talk. Is it a personnel issue? A play-calling issue? Or is it just a patchwork offensive line issue? Speaking of, would you rather see Tyler Smith on the inside at guard or outside at tackle if Tyron Smith is hurt? Plus, a special guest joins us!

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Was the loss in Arizona just a one game blip? Or was it a continuing trend going back to last season and beyond? And what’s going on with the red-zone production? Is it play design? Do they just need to power run the ball into the end zone? Plus, where is rookie Mazi Smith? We know he has the physical strength. Is technique and play recognition holding him back?

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There were three main problems that led to the Cowboys’ unsettling loss in Arizona: red-zone offense, run defense and penalties. So were these just a one-game speed bump or are they larger issues that could derail a promising season? Also, despite missing three starters, the offensive line held up for the most part. But what happened to the defensive line? Oh, boy … here we go.

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