Starting off with the “Cowboys Stampede March” brought up the names of Bob Lilly, Dick Butkus and Mike Ditka that began intensive football talk, complete with a comprehensive injury report, Zeke possibly being doubtful for Sunday’s game, the need for this offense needing to get cranked up and of course picks to click and who wins the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
That is a big man Johnathan Hankins the Cowboys brought in to bolster and expand that defensive front, practicing for the first time Wednesday after the trade. Also, what now active fifth-round draft choice Damone Clark can add to the linebacker room, the Bears offense and shaking the healthy hand of Dak See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Nate joining the show again, the guys were mighty impressed with the Bears win over New England, especially the performance of QB Justin Fields. Then a long discussion on the number of young guys the Cowboys are relying on and some breaking news with the Cowboys trading for jumbo veteran DT Johnathan Hankins to beef up the middle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nate Newton joins Bill and Mickey as they break down the Cowboys victory over Detroit, discussing this Cowboys defense, Dak’s return, but most of all, breaking down Micah Parson’s game saving play that was so typical of his performances, and how he reminded everyone about Sunday being his own Shark Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How many shows can invoke the names of Lawrence Welk, Barry Sanders, Herschel Walker and Jimmy Johnson in one show. Tune in. Also, an injury update, Detroit’s ability to run the football, but also their inability to stop the run. The guys make their game predictions and their picks to click. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Practice updates, including Dak, Schultz and Washington, what might have been on the O-Line had the Cowboys not drafted Tyler Smith, and on IR return to practice rules. Priceless 2005 found video of Rob Phillips on the original Talkiin’ Cowboys from the 2005 training camp, along with a shot of Lions head coach Dan Campbell rehabbing with the Cowboys that summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sending out warnings about the Detroit Lions, the Cowboys better not eat the cheese. Lions stats should catch Cowboys attention. Update on wide receiver James Washington, his return growing closer. Same with Damone Clark. And a well-deserved farewell to Rob Phillips, one of the original contributors to the upstart Talkin’ Cowboys show in 2004. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys had fun playing the “what if” game with the Cowboys loss to the Eagles, showing how easily the Cowboys could have won that game if just a few plays had gone differently, like the Noah Brown’s near TD catch. Then a deep dive into the game’s halftime stats, league-wide quarterback play, Cooper Rush’s third interception and the good chance of Dak ready to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All the reasons why the Cowboys had their four-game winning streak broken, what the Cowboys could have done better, how the Eagles excelled when the pressure was on in the fourth quarter, the penalty disparity and why Mike McCarthy didn’t challenge the poor spot creating a fourth down. Oh, and what they think will happen with Dak going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heard Jalen Hurts’ numbers when he faces a blitz? Trust us, the Cowboys need to go after the Eagles quarterback. And what about Cooper Rush? He hasn’t lost a game yet, but can he go out and win one? Will the defense continued the trend? Can they limit receiver A.J. Brown? Let’s make predictions and take your calls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Staying on Dak Watch for a second straight day, pointing out how well he threw after practice Wednesday, Jerry’s 80th today, a good injury report not only on the Cowboys but the Eagles, too. Then scripting out a game plan for the Cowboys, how they’ll need to get their tight ends involved in the passing game and the need to run the ball effectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here comes the first look at what Dak Prescott was able to do during the early part of practice open to the media, along with Mike McCarthy’s update on his physical condition and just who they are preparing to start against the Eagles. Deeper dive into what Dak needs to be able to do to play and comparing what the 4-1 Cowboys have done to the 5-0 Eagles start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Looking back to the win over the Rams, looking forward to the upcoming game with the Eagles and touching on the Monday night gamed and how QBs are being protected. Then an overview of owner Jerry Jones’ radio segment, what he said and what he meant and a great breakdown on the two big plays involving Trevon Diggs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The old school Stampede song opens the podcast, the guys highlighting this Cowboys defense. Another stab at a nickname for the dominating D so the Cowboys can win a game with only 10 first downs. And Bill brings us back to 1991, when the upstart Cowboys went to Philly and beat the Eagles with a backup QB to clinch a playoff spot with all of 11 first downs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pretty rollicking show, talking Jerry’s upcoming birthday, a little Texas-OU Saturday, a 12-9 Thursday night game and leave it to Bill to invoke the name of Gerald Ford into sports talk. But also examining the Tyler Smith draft choice, the best qualities of Cooper Rush and comparing the offensive lines of Cowboys and Rams. Oh, and picks and to click. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys had too much fun with Mike McCarthy’s response to being told the Cowboys were 5½-point underdogs to the Rams on Sunday. A Dak update follows, and then a deep dive into the history of the Cowboys top defenses in, knowing defense will be the key against the Rams, especially stopping the run, a past problem for sure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Couldn’t help from starting off with The Judge hitting his 62nd homer, then how the Cowboys are dealing with losing deep snapper Jake McQuaide and a complete injury update, including starting NFI rookie Damone Clark practicing. Add in the Cowboys need to improve their 30.2 percent third down conversions and the leadership on this team and in the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the Rams playing the Niners Monday night, the guys give an early scouting report on what they saw from the Rams, concentrating on Aaron Donald and QB Matthew Stafford struggling behind a beat-up offensive line. More on Dak’s condition and quite possibly the best tackle of Monday Night Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cowboys have developed a pattern winning games without Dak Prescott, the whole gang pitching in. The effect of Michael Gallup’s return, and more so than just his touchdown reception. Cooper Rush doing what few Cowboys backup QBs ever have done. And oh this defense on a Victory Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys hit this show out of the park, talking about not only Micah Parsons’ Home Run Derby dingers, but how infectious athletes like him have on a team. Then Everson Walls reveals his discussion with Trevon Diggs for an upcoming Deep Blue doc and the ramifications of Dalton Schultz skipping OTAs this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two more OTA practices for the Cowboys this week, and the guys preview of what they’ll be watching for during Thursday’s media access workout, especially on the offensive line, restocking the tight end position and zeroing in on the wide receiver position. Also found time to talk Texas Rangers and what’s to come in the NFC East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the guys all back together again, they offer a comprehensive review of the first Organized Team Activity practice open to the media, including who lined up where and which players were missing in action from an injury standpoint. A quick assessment of rookie free agent Marquese Bell, the Cowboys scheduling training camp scrimmages and NFL IR adjustments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys brought in special guest Cowboys college scouting coordinator Chris Hall to explain some of the team’s scouting methods, positions of value, the thinking behind some of this year’s draft choices and a few of those undrafted free agents. Then Chris and Mickey paid tribute to former college and pro scouting director Larry Lacewell, the longtime college football coach passing away this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Pretty fun podcast, the guys starting off talking about the upcoming Cowboys schedule, the strength of schedule and then moved into the upcoming rookie minicamp. Everson was able to recall his first day of minicamp back in 1981. Then a detailed discussion on a couple of the undrafted free agents, Mickey’s tryout kicker and the safety Markuese Bell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys share a few notes from the draft, including the welcome of a bigger kicker, a solid late pick, the steal of the draft for Dallas, needy analysis and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don’t miss the earliest pre-NFL Draft podcast on draft day, with Bill, Everson and Mickey previewing the potential picks of the Dallas Cowboys, if they move up, if they move down or just stay put. They discuss the most likely positions the Cowboys address in the first round and they also provide their Pick To Click in the first round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the NFL Draft one week away, the guys zero in on several players the Cowboys could be looking at the first two days of the draft. Also, throwing cornerback into the mix of needs in light of potential problems with Kelvin Joseph’s availability and the dire need for a kicker. Hey, even mixed in a phone call to conclude the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the NFL Draft just two weeks away, the guys became draft intensive today, pointing out what owner Jerry Jones meant by his “trading up” comment, the possibility of that and in more than just the first round. Also, what the Cowboys position priorities will be and going down memory lane on the life and career of Rayfield Wright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mickey, Bill and and Everson start their preview of the 2022 NFL Draft and they share their expectations for the Dallas Cowboys and more, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For like the first time in Mick Shots short history, Bill and Mickey took a couple of phone calls, which they would like to continue during the offseason. And with the calendar turning to April the guys took a deeper dive into the draft, listing Cowboys priorities, including kicker, and their views on the new playoff overtime rule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
