Hangin' With The 'Boys

Don’t look now but the Chargers are coming to town with one of the best defenses in the league. And they’re physical. What can the Cowboys do to attack them? Will head coach Brian Schottenheimer be more aggressive? Will they try to get George Pickens more involved? Plus, could we see more opportunities for Dak Prescott to run? There just might be some openings there for the taking.

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Just when we think the Cowboys are going to get on a roll, they instead stumble. What happened against the Vikings? No pressure on defense, no success on third downs, questionable coaching decisions. Is this team just not what we thought it would be? Dallas is on the brink of elimination after another disappointing performance.

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The Cowboys have got to win the rest of their games to get in the playoffs. Does that add more pressure? Hey, if you can’t handle the heat, better get out of the kitchen, right? But do they know how to win? Do they have enough players who have made playoff runs before who can lead the way? Plus, Jesse’s key stat and our predictions.

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Nate speaks out about what we’re all thinking – why aren’t there more Cowboys in the Hall of Fame? Or the Ring of Honor, for that matter? There are some deserving guys being left out. Plus, we get into the Minnesota offense. Is Justin Jefferson still the man? Better not sleep on him. And definitely don’t forget about Aaron Jones. About their quarterback, though …

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Know what a cross-dog blitz is? You will if you listen. It’s all about creating confusion, and Minnesota likes to blitz more than any team in the NFL. But does that actually play into Dak Prescott’s hands? He’s been good under pressure. The Cowboys will also have to get the run game going behind Javontae Williams, which won’t be easy. Don't let their record fool you – the Vikings defense is a concern.

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Want to know what goes on behind the scenes? Jesse and Nate are here to tell you. Like, how much are players paying attention to social media? Why do they bother responding to criticism? And is the veteran leadership the same as it was decades ago? Who is providing guidance, motivation? Do players today communicate as much as they used to? Even with each other? It’s a fascinating look inside.

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Let’s talk offensive line today because, you know, we’ve got a six-time Pro Bowler, 2-time All-Pro and three-time Super Bowl winner hangin’ with us. Are the tackles struggling with their technique? Is it a coaching thing? Nate breaks it down for us. Plus, college experience, slow starts, the outlook for the rest of the season and more!

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Nate Newton, Jesse Holley and Shannon Gross discuss latest Dallas Cowboys news.

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One key to stopping the Lions? Limit what they do on first down because this is a team that won’t hesitate to go for it on fourth down. So can the Cowboys’ rebuilt defensive line stop Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit ground game? How will things change if star wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown doesn’t play? Plus, Jesse’s key stat and our predictions for Thursday night's showdown.

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Was defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus ever really the problem? Or did he just not have the right players to run his system? Well, drop in new guys like Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson, get injured players back like Malik Hooker, Donovan Wilson and DeMarvion Overshown and suddenly his defense is working. Plus, despite falling behind early, the Cowboys have been able to battle back. Are they learning how to win?

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