The Cowboys Shift

Full service show today, the guys starting off with a deep five into the offensive line and new line coach Mike Solari. Then putting up perspective on Dak Prescott and Trevon Diggs barking at each other in practice, a little more Zeke talk and DeMarcus Ware’s qualities heading into the Hall of Fame.

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The guys celebrated the first padded practice by welcoming Nate Newton to the show for the remainder of training camp and covered a lot of ground. There was ample running back talk following Ronald Jones’ suspension and Bill pointing out owner Jerry Jones saying the door is not closed on re-signing Ezekiel Elliot. Then how efficient the first padded practice was, offense and defense making plays and Nate loving the immoveable Mazi Smith and play of the linebackers.

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With the first two training camp practices in the books, the guys give a comprehensive review of what’s taken place so far, including an up-to-date injury report. Then there is a look at the offensive line, not only the first teamers with Zack Martin still missing, but also how the Cowboys are lining up on the second team. And since the kicking competition will begin Monday in earnest, a deep dive into newcomer Brandon Aubrey’s path to the NFL.

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Bill Jones and Mickey Spagnola are back on Mick Shots, and they opened camp this morning with their first podcast from Oxnard, Calif., before the Cowboys first practice. Good perspective on Zack Martin not showing up for training camp and what that means and the importance of the Cowboys signing Trevon Diggs to that five-year contract extension, especially from a salary cap standpoint. Also, what they are anxious to see in these first couple of practices.

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That’s that for Mick Shots until possibly training camp, closing out with a chance meeting with Ezekiel Elliott, the high school coaches clinic and East-West Shrine Game coming to Ford Center, plus a deep dive into the wide receiver position, especially how Michael Gallup seems to be back to form. Obviously mention the kicker situation and just what the best offseason moves the Cowboys have made so far. Then a discussion on last year’s offense and Micah wanting to be “The Guy.” That’s it until ...

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Taking a look back at what went on during last week’s OTA workout and Mike McCarthy press conference, starting with the head coach pointing out “you just don’t go out and replace Zeke,” causing Bill, Everson and Mickey to ponder wonder if after his June 1 release the Cowboys attempt to re-sign their veteran running back to pair with the explosive Tony Pollard. Then what they saw at the OTA practice, including an assessment of Tristan Vizcaino’s kicking session.

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The guys covered a lot of ground on Monday, starting with discussing this week’s upcoming OTA workouts, the possibility of the NFL flexing late season Thursday night games, a potential change of the kickoff rule at the owners meeting this week and pointing out Brett Maher might be the most complete and best free agent kicker out there. Then a tribute to one-time NFL all-time leading rusher Jim Brown, who passed away last week.

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A comprehensive look at the past week for the Dallas Cowboys, including the release of their 2023 NFL schedule, the rookie mini-camp over the weekend and how teams are now treating the offseason compared to back in the day. Also going over what special teams coach John Fassel had to say about the team’s kicking situation, the versatility of some of the rookie players, an update on Tony Pollard’s surgery and how OT Terence Steele is doing following his season ending ACL repair.

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Hang on tight, the guys covered a lot of ground this Monday, starting with the prep going on at The Star and Ford Center for the week leading up to the ACM Awards Thursday night, along with the players continuing their strength and conditioning workouts outdoors interrupted by the rain, then how Will McClay got hired here, perusing the undrafted free agents, especially FB Hunter Luepke and DB Myles Brooks, then a dive into sixth-round pick Eric Scott Jr., touching on the mass shooting in Allen and biggest position of need.

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Considering where the Cowboys were drafting, how they used picks in trades, the guys were high on what the Cowboys accomplished in the NFL Draft with the eight picks actually used over seven rounds. Great insight on first round pick Mazi Smith and pointing out the position flex of several of the picks, plus naming CB Eric Scott the biggest sleeper. Then keen insight into how the Deuce Vaughn pick went down, to the surprise of Cowboys assistant director of college scouting Chris Vaughn, his dad.

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