Could Joey Porter Jr. be the move that transforms the Dallas Cowboys defense?

On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down the trade buzz surrounding Porter and whether Dallas should sacrifice valuable draft capital to add a proven young corner.

Porter could give the Cowboys much-needed stability in the secondary and take pressure off players like Caleb Downs — but how much is too much?

Should Dallas go all-in on Joey Porter Jr. or protect its future draft flexibility?

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The Dallas Cowboys defense is entering emergency mode.

On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down a brutal injury situation that could leave Dallas without several key contributors against the Houston Texans.

With Jalen Thompson, PJ Locke, Malik Hooker, Jonathan Bullard and Cobie Durant all dealing with injuries, Christian Parker may be forced to simplify the defense and lean even more heavily on young players.

Can DeMarvion Overshown help stabilize the unit, or are the Cowboys simply too depleted to slow down C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins?

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The Dallas Cowboys may already have the foundation of their next defensive core.

On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down the rise of Jaishawn Barham, Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence — and asks whether Dallas should start building around its young defenders instead of relying on veterans who haven’t consistently delivered.

With injuries piling up and Barham and Downs making impact plays, is a youth movement already underway?

Plus, could Dallas still add another young piece like Joey Porter Jr.?

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The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2, but the talent might not be the biggest problem.

On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down why self-inflicted mistakes, red-zone decisions, special teams errors and late-game breakdowns continue to haunt Dallas despite strong performances from Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and emerging young defenders.

Is coaching the real issue? Brian Schottenheimer and Christian Parker are both under pressure as the Cowboys prepare for a physical Houston Texans team.

Are the Cowboys better than their record — or is 1-2 exactly what they’ve earned?

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Dak Prescott did enough to give the Dallas Cowboys a chance to win — but the offense still left everyone asking the same question: why didn’t they finish the job?

On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down Dallas’ 31-point performance, Dak’s 276-yard outing, and the controversial red-zone decisions that defined the loss to Baltimore.

With CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Javonte Williams all producing, did Brian Schottenheimer get too conservative when it mattered most?

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The Dallas Cowboys defense keeps breaking down when it matters most.

On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down Christian Parker’s situational defense after Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens exposed Dallas in another frustrating loss.

Jaishawn Barham and Caleb Downs continue to flash, but third-down failures, red-zone breakdowns and an inconsistent pass rush are creating serious questions.

Is Christian Parker running out of time — and does Dallas need to make a move for defensive help?

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The Dallas Cowboys had a chance to win — and chose to play for overtime.

On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan reacts to Dallas’ heartbreaking 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and the controversial goal-line decision that changed everything.

With first-and-goal from the two and Javonte Williams running well, should Brian Schottenheimer have gone for the win instead of settling for three? And after overtime ended almost instantly, how much blame belongs on Christian Parker and an injury-riddled Cowboys defense?

Who deserves the MOST blame for this loss?

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The Dallas Cowboys are headed to Brazil for their toughest defensive test yet: Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.

On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down how Dallas can fix a run defense allowing 173.5 rushing yards per game before facing Baltimore’s devastating ground attack.

But this matchup brings another variable: Rio. A neutral site, unfamiliar surroundings and a completely different game-day environment could create chaos for both teams.

Can the Cowboys contain Lamar and Henry — and could Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens take advantage on the other side?

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Malachi Lawrence may already be proving the Dallas Cowboys right.

On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down Lawrence’s eye-popping 26.9% pass rush win rate and why the rookie is making a serious case as one of the biggest steals of the draft.

The sacks haven’t arrived yet, but the pressure and explosiveness are already there. Can Lawrence turn those wins into production and become a true breakout weapon for Dallas?

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Caleb Downs is already looking like one of the biggest pieces of the Dallas Cowboys defense.

On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down Downs’ rapid rise into the NFL’s top-10 safety conversation and why his versatility could completely reshape how Dallas plays defense.

With injuries creating an even bigger role for the rookie, should the Cowboys unleash Downs closer to the line of scrimmage against Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry — or protect him from doing too much too soon?

And with Defensive Rookie of the Year buzz growing, how high can Downs’ ceiling go?

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