Mario Herrera Jr., Cowboys News Writer at Inside The Star

In his Dallas Cowboys uniform, the football player stands on the field, surrounded by fellow Cowboys players post-game, contemplating his future role with the team.

January 2, 2025, 8:00 am

Cowboys release veteran to free agency just before postseason

The Dallas Cowboys have begun roster evaluations for 2025, and they will have plenty of decisions to make in the coming months regarding who will wear a star on their helmet next…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Are The Cowboys Now A Defense-First Team?

Cowboys News

December 30, 2024, 10:05 am

Cowboys somehow lead the NFL in this important stat

It has been a difficult season to be a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. It’s been a difficult few years, actually. If you’re in your late 30s or older like I am,…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

It could be the last ride for this Cowboys captain

Roster & Players

December 29, 2024, 9:53 am

3 positions the Cowboys must evaluate over the final 2 regular season games

As the Dallas Cowboys get ready to square off against the Philadelphia Eagles later today at Lincoln Financial Field, there is another game going on behind the scenes. The Cowboys season is…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Has Rico Dowdle solved the Cowboys running back problem? 2

Cowboys News

December 28, 2024, 12:47 pm

Cowboys’ RB eyes milestone for first time in career

The Dallas Cowboys are officially eliminated from playoff contention, but you wouldn’t be able to tell after the way they handled business at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday night.…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Two football players in Dallas Cowboys uniforms, with Dak Prescott leading the animated conversation, are on the field.

Cowboys News

December 28, 2024, 6:00 am

The Cowboys have something most other teams don’t have

The NFL is an ever-changing entity, constantly evolving with each new offensive scheme that is born from the next great offensive mind. It works the same way for the defense, as well.…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Mistake-filled 3rd quarter dooms Cowboys; McCarthy to blame

Cowboys News

December 27, 2024, 10:00 am

The Cowboys’ final 2 regular season games are far from meaningless

Well, the introductions in nearly every one of my articles over the past month or so have hinted at the Dallas Cowboys’ season nearing an end. The day has finally come. Despite…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Dear Santa: A Christmas wish list from a realistic Cowboys fan

Cowboys News

December 25, 2024, 12:00 pm

Dear Santa: A Christmas wish list from a realistic Cowboys fan

Dear Santa, I know it seems silly for me to be writing to you because I’m a 38-year-old man, but I like to think I’m still a kid at heart, and I…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Week 16 Rooting Guide: How the Cowboys keep their 0.1% chance at the playoffs alive

Cowboys News

December 21, 2024, 8:21 am

Week 16 Rooting Guide: How the Cowboys keep their 0.1% chance at the playoffs alive

We are now in week 16 of the 2024 NFL season, and there have been some developments that nobody expected when the season kicked off in September. Aaron Rodgers and the New…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

"They runnin' for they lives, and we huntin'": Micah Parsons primed to face another mobile QB

Cowboys News

December 20, 2024, 10:00 am

Micah Parsons has surprising stance on looming contract negotiations

It’s nearing the end of the 2024 regular season, and there is a laundry list of items that teams go through to start preparing for next season. The Dallas Cowboys have less…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys News

December 19, 2024, 10:00 am

It could be the last ride for this Cowboys captain

Injuries have ravaged the Dallas Cowboys roster this season, and is the obvious culprit for the current losing record of a team who won 12 games in three consecutive seasons. They aren’t…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys News

December 18, 2024, 8:57 am

Cowboys’ WR CeeDee Lamb has an NFL record in his sights

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for a big Sunday Night Football matchup at home in AT&T Stadium. Coming to town is QB Baker Mayfield and the rest of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys' pass rusher looks to join elite company in NFL history

Cowboys News

December 17, 2024, 8:08 am

Cowboys pass rusher looks to join elite company in NFL history

It’s week 16 of the 2024 NFL season, and it’s time to start thinking about which of our friends will be hosting the Christmas Day NFL games, but not before enjoying the…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys lose another All-Pro to season-ending surgery

Cowboys News

December 15, 2024, 8:52 am

Cowboys lose another All-Pro to season-ending surgery

It’s been a nightmare of a season for the Dallas Cowboys based on the injury front. It has affected the season in a great way, and is the main catalyst for the…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Several Cowboys played well in the win over the Giants; grades are in 1

Cowboys News

December 14, 2024, 11:50 am

3 Cowboys who have earned large contracts in free agency

It’s not a fun exercise when we are talking about the NFL Draft and draft position for the Dallas Cowboys in mid-December. Usually we are discussing playoff seeding and how Dallas needs…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys sign former 4th round pick after rash of injuries 2

Roster & Players

December 13, 2024, 8:00 am

Cowboys sign former 4th round pick after rash of injuries

The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of a lost season. It’s a strange feeling to be looking towards the draft in mid-December, but the team’s ineptitude and sloppy play on the…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Two football coaches shake hands on the field after a game, surrounded by photographers and staff.

NFL & NFC East

December 12, 2024, 8:00 am

Cowboys’ 2025 head coach candidate signs lucrative deal to coach NCAA

It’s no secret that Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy is on the hot seat this season. The Cowboys, after three consecutive 12-win seasons, find themselves at 5-8 through 14 weeks, with plenty…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys linebacker room looks bleak for 2025 4

Roster & Players

December 11, 2024, 10:00 am

Cowboys linebacker room looks bleak for 2025

The Cowboys are thin at linebacker this season, and that shows with only six players listed on their depth chart. Dallas was thin at linebacker last season as well, and to remedy…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys may have to choose between Rush, Lance as 2024 backup quarterback

NFL & NFC East

December 8, 2024, 11:13 am

Week 14 Rooting Guide: Cowboys playoff hopes are not yet dashed

Some of you may not want to admit it, but the Dallas Cowboys playoff window is not yet closed. They have a 5-7 record, and just a 1% chance according to the…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys News

December 7, 2024, 10:00 am

Reviewing the failures of the Cowboys’ 2021 draft class

In the midst of a season filled with disappointment and injuries, players who don’t normally get much playing time all of a sudden find themselves starting a game or two. At the…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Dallas Cowboys Have Big Hole on Offensive Line

Cowboys News

December 6, 2024, 10:11 am

The final piece of The Great Wall of Dallas II has nearly eroded

I feel like nearly every article over the past week or so has started off with me mentioning the myriad injuries the Dallas Cowboys have been forced to overcome this season. QB…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Roster Shuffle: Cowboys replace injured defensive backs with new faces 2

Roster & Players

December 5, 2024, 10:00 am

Roster Shuffle: Cowboys replace injured defensive backs with new faces

If you’ve been following the Dallas Cowboys season at all, you are probably tired of the headline “Cowboys send such and such player to injured reserve”. It’s been the story of the…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys release veteran to free agency just before postseason

Cowboys somehow lead the NFL in this important stat

3 positions the Cowboys must evaluate over the final 2 regular season games

Cowboys’ RB eyes milestone for first time in career

The Cowboys have something most other teams don’t have

The Cowboys’ final 2 regular season games are far from meaningless

Dear Santa: A Christmas wish list from a realistic Cowboys fan

Week 16 Rooting Guide: How the Cowboys keep their 0.1% chance at the playoffs alive

Micah Parsons has surprising stance on looming contract negotiations

It could be the last ride for this Cowboys captain

Cowboys’ WR CeeDee Lamb has an NFL record in his sights

Cowboys pass rusher looks to join elite company in NFL history

Cowboys lose another All-Pro to season-ending surgery

3 Cowboys who have earned large contracts in free agency

Cowboys sign former 4th round pick after rash of injuries

Cowboys’ 2025 head coach candidate signs lucrative deal to coach NCAA

Cowboys linebacker room looks bleak for 2025

Week 14 Rooting Guide: Cowboys playoff hopes are not yet dashed

Reviewing the failures of the Cowboys’ 2021 draft class

The final piece of The Great Wall of Dallas II has nearly eroded

Roster Shuffle: Cowboys replace injured defensive backs with new faces

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