The Cowboys Shift

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The Cowboys Shift episodes

September 10 The Cowboys Shift: 9-10-26
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50 min
September 08 The Cowboys Shift: All About That Bass
That is T.J. Bass, nothing about music, the Cowboys backup guard/center who is being pressed into a starting role for at least the first month of the season having to replace All-Pro guard Tyler Smith, undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb. Bass will now start at left guard, with the Cowboys needing to fill his backup role for the opener against the Giants. Also owner Jerry Jones thoughts on his current roster and some matchups with the Giants.
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49 min
September 03 The Cowboys Shift: Cover Four
With the Cowboys 53-man roster and 17-man practice squad set, analysis of Joe Milton landing on the practice squad, Sam Howell becoming the backup quarterback, the general makeup of the roster and this new defense and the chemistry needing to develop with so many new faces. Then the backup offensive tackle dilemma and oh that opening seven-game schedule.
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51 min
September 01 The Cowboys Shift: Tough Decisions
Happens this time every year, the Cowboys having to make tough roster decisions when trimming to 53, and the guys discuss the two most debatable ones. Why they chose to name Sam Howell the backup quarterback and release Joe Milton, and why they released RB Jaydon Blue and showed little interest in signing the second year back to the practice squad. Also, what to make of the Broderick Jones trade.
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52 min
August 27 The Cowboys Shift: Rousing Roster Talk
With the final preseason game Friday and the roster cuts on Sunday, the guys debate which positions will be most difficult to trim, like running back and wide receiver and cornerback and then if the Cowboys have a quality backup swing offensive tackle. Plus the hidden qualities of Caleb Downs and a deep dive into the abilities of the two backup quarterback candidates, Joe Milton and Sam Howell.
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53 min
August 25 The Cowboys Shift: Pair Of 5s
In the first chance to review the 34-13 preseason victory over Arizona, the conversation centers on the play and potential of Jaishawn Barham, the Cowboys third-round draft choice, No. 55 at middle linebacker. And if you add those 5s together, you get 10, and that is Joe Milton, who is giving the Cowboys something to consider at the backup QB position vs. Sam Howell. Plus, other upcoming roster decisions.
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51 min
August 20 The Cowboys Shift: Roster Emphasis
With Mickey still in Oxnard and Hek’ma at The Star for the final podcast from training camp, they concentrate on where some of the positional battles are taking place to win a spot on the 53-man roster and Mickey’s impression on a few players like Caleb Downs, Cam Brown, Otito Ogbonnia, Julius Woods and the overall running back position, where several deserving players will be battling for a roster spot during the upcoming preseason games.
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45 min
August 18 The Cowboys Shift: It’s Miller Time
Breaking down all angles of the Cowboys signing sure-fire Hall of Fame edge rusher Von Miler on Tuesday morning, what this means for the defense, what he brings to the Cowboys and how the 37-year-old player will be used. Other thoughts on breakout receiver Cam Brown, impressions from Preseason Game 1 against the Seahawks and anticipation for scrimmage against the Saints.
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49 min
August 12 The Cowboys Shift: Looking Both Ways
With the guys all at The Star and Mickey still at training camp in Oxnard, the talk turned to Tuesday’s scrimmage against the Rams where the defense held its own against the NFL’s No. 1 ranked offense last year. The defense played well against the run for sure, which has been shortcoming in past meetings with the Rams, and then talk turned to facing the world champion Seahawks Saturday in the first preseason game.
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50 min
August 10 The Cowboys Shift: Switching Gears
Almost all back together, Hek’ma and Everson join the show from The Star back in Frisco, with Mickey still here and Bill traveling back to Dallas today, but the guys get a comprehensive report from out here in Oxnard, talking upgraded defensive personnel, new DC Christian Parker, some of the top draft choices, along with the evolving offense, including the progress of guys like Tyler Guyton, Jaydon Blue and for sure No. 1 pick Caleb Downs.
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48 min

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