The scoreboard may say 31–21, but Norm Hitzges knows preseason football isn’t about the final score—it’s about what those plays, penalties, and coaching decisions reveal.

In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm takes you inside the Cowboys’ preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams, breaking down everything from questionable play-calling to standout performances by under-the-radar players.

Why did the Cowboys settle for a chip-shot field goal instead of testing their young talent? How do controlled scrimmages factor into roster decisions with only three preseason games? And why does John Harbaugh treat August like the Super Bowl while Andy Reid treats it like practice?

It’s all here—plus Norm’s candid thoughts on depth chart battles, the hidden value of preseason mistakes, and a few eyebrow-raising observations about the Cowboys’ growing list of corporate partnerships.

Chapters

0:00 – Preseason Handicapping: Why It’s Tricky Business

2:08 – Cowboys vs. Rams: Coaching Choices & Missed Opportunities

7:54 – Standout Performers: Malik Davis, Elijah Clark, Zion Childress & More

10:54 – The Cowboys’ Commercial Kingdom – Who’s Sponsoring What

13:14 – Norm’s Affordable Picks for Football & March Madness

14:23 – Behind the Mic: Sponsorships & Production Notes

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