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Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys News Writer

Mario Herrera Jr. is a sports analyst specializing in statistical analysis and Dallas Cowboys coverage. At InsideTheStar.com, he has published 692 articles reaching over 1.1 million readers. His work integrates metrics with strategy in the context of Cowboys football, providing evidence-based analysis of roster decisions, player performance, and game planning.

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A football player wearing a Dallas Cowboys uniform and helmet appears to be shouting during a game.

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

NFL Research: Dak Prescott leads NFL in most passing categories

There is a constant debate in NFL circles amongst both analysts and fans about ranking the quarterbacks in the league. Several factors go into…

December 14, 2025, 12:00 pm

Dak Prescott and the offense shine in statement victory over Vikings

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Bold offense will lead the way for the Cowboys vs the Vikings

The NFL season is now in mid-December, and Week 15 will determine the playoff fate of many teams. For the Dallas Cowboys, Week 15…

December 14, 2025, 10:00 am

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Dallas Cowboys Good, Bad, and Ugly from Week 10 Against Vikings 1

by Mario Herrera Jr.

3 key matchups will determine if the Cowboys beat the Vikings on Sunday night

The Dallas Cowboys will play yet another Primetime game when they host the Minnesota Vikings (5-8) this Sunday night at AT&T Stadium. HC Brian…

December 13, 2025, 1:00 pm

Cowboys Headlines - Cowboys Vs Ravens: Team Itinerary and Broadcast Information 1

by Mario Herrera Jr.

AFC North teams will get the best of the Cowboys to start the season

We are just a handful of days away from the start of Dallas Cowboys football this Sunday afternoon. The Cowboys schedule is a little tougher than it was last year thanks in…

September 3, 2024, 9:00 am

NFL player wearing Dallas Cowboys uniform during game.

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys uniform schedule release garners mixed reactions from fans

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s game week for the Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the NFL. We have been waiting for this week since February after suffering a shocking loss to the…

September 2, 2024, 9:00 am

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Cowboys close to filling out practice squad, lose 2 players to rivals

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys talented roster extends to the practice squad

Now that all teams have cut down their training camp and preseason rosters to just 53, over 1,000 players have been sent to free agency. Some players were claimed via waivers, vested…

August 31, 2024, 11:00 am

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Cowboys add RB help by signing 4x Pro Bowler

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys add RB help by signing 4x Pro Bowler

The Dallas Cowboys continue to shock us with the sudden and uncharacteristic aggressiveness they have displayed over the past few weeks. This time, they have added a 4x Pro Bowler to the…

August 29, 2024, 7:00 am

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Cowboys final roster revealed: What were they thinking?

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys final roster revealed: What were they thinking?

This offseason has been somewhat of a roller-coaster ride for the Dallas Cowboys and its fanbase, alike. It started quietly, with the patented Stephen Jones one-year deals for aging veterans phase. A…

August 28, 2024, 11:00 am

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The Cowboys could surprise us all by waiving some unexpected players

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

The Cowboys could surprise us all by waiving some unexpected players

The NFL roster cutdown deadline is today. Teams are required to submit their final 53-man rosters to NFL headquarters by 4pm, and it’s going to be a mad scramble. Several teams have…

August 27, 2024, 11:00 am

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Roster bubble candidates post mixed results versus Chargers 4

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Roster bubble candidates post mixed results versus the Chargers

The Dallas Cowboys departed Oxnard, California after weeks of training camp, and arrived back in Texas to face the sweltering heat. They also arrived to face the Los Angeles Chargers in the…

August 26, 2024, 9:00 am

Difficult decisions were made on my Cowboys final roster prediction: Defense

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Difficult decisions were made on my Cowboys final roster prediction: Defense

The Dallas Cowboys have landed back in Texas after a productive training camp and preseason in Oxnard, California. I feel for the players and coaches. Weeks of beautiful California weather are behind…

August 24, 2024, 9:38 am

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Which Cowboys wide receiver will shine in CeeDee Lamb's absence? 1

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys go WR-heavy in my 53-man roster prediction: Offense

Training camp for the Dallas Cowboys in Oxnard, California has officially wrapped up, and the team has already landed back home in Texas. It was a long few weeks of evaluation for…

August 23, 2024, 11:23 am

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Cowboys add beef to interior of defensive line before returning from Oxnard

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys add beef to interior of defensive line before returning from Oxnard

Since the embarrassing loss to the Green Bay Packers, all we have heard from Cowboys Nation is how the Dallas Cowboys can’t stop the run. Aaron Jones and the Packers ran through…

August 22, 2024, 7:00 am

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Cowboys still lack 1-tech depth; could free agency have the answer? 3

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys still lack 1-tech depth; could free agency have the answer?

The Dallas Cowboys are fresh off of their preseason win over the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Their first victory of the 2024 season answered many questions, but still left…

August 20, 2024, 11:00 am

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The Cowboys' starting offensive line is beginning to take shape 2

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

The Cowboys’ starting offensive line is beginning to take shape

One of the biggest concerns at the conclusion of the 2023 season for the Dallas Cowboys was the state of the offensive line moving forward. Dallas lost two starters from a line…

August 19, 2024, 9:00 am

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Cowboys hit jackpot in Vegas; record first preseason win 6

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys hit jackpot in Vegas; record first preseason win

I’ve never been to Las Vegas, and they say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. In this case, the Dallas Cowboys can take many good things back to Texas after their…

August 18, 2024, 10:20 am

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Cowboys address defensive line with a new acquisition in consecutive days

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys address defensive line with a new acquisition in consecutive days

Cowboys Nation is almost in disbelief at the moves the Dallas Cowboys have made concerning the roster in the past couple of weeks. Could they actually be changing the way they operate?…

August 16, 2024, 11:00 am

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Get to know the Cowboys latest trade acquisition: Jordan Phillips 3

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Get to know the Cowboys latest trade acquisition: Jordan Phillips

The Dallas Cowboys have executed their second trade in as many weeks, stunning and exciting all of Cowboys Nation. As reported by several news outlets, the Cowboys sent a 2025 6th round…

August 15, 2024, 11:00 am

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Cowboys O-lineman goes down; brings depth into question 1

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys O-lineman goes down; brings depth into question

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when the Dallas Cowboys escaped the preseason game in Los Angeles with no major injuries. That breath didn’t last long. As reported by ESPN NFL Nation…

August 14, 2024, 11:00 am

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Cowboys found some answers, but still have questions following loss to Rams 5

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys found some answers, but still have questions following loss to Rams

It finally felt like a regular NFL football Sunday yesterday. Waking up in the morning knowing there would be Dallas Cowboys football on television later in the afternoon was like waking up…

August 12, 2024, 9:00 am

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Jaylen Wright, a football player in an orange and white uniform, is seen running with the ball on the football field during a game.

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Rookies once linked to the Cowboys shining in week 1 of the preseason

Ladies and gentlemen, the 2024 NFL Preseason is finally upon us and, believe it or not, there is Dallas Cowboys football today! It’s a Dallas Cowboys game day. I’ve been at my…

August 11, 2024, 9:32 am

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Andrew Booth: What are the Cowboys getting? 2

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Andrew Booth: What are the Cowboys getting?

Early Friday afternoon, the Dallas Cowboys completed a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Vikings. Ok, maybe not a blockbuster like the video rental store back in its heyday. The Cowboys have sent…

August 10, 2024, 9:34 am

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TRADE: Cowboys and Vikings swap underwhelming cornerbacks

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

TRADE: Cowboys and Vikings swap underwhelming cornerbacks

The day for a Dallas Cowboys fan started out with some drama that ended up not resulting in anything. QB Dak Prescott was notably absent from practice. What started the drama was…

August 9, 2024, 2:56 pm

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The Cowboys' first unofficial depth chart raises some eyebrows

Roster & Players

by Mario Herrera Jr.

The Cowboys’ first unofficial depth chart raises some eyebrows

The kickoff to the 2024 NFL regular season is under five weeks away and training camp has already revealed interesting things about many teams. In Oxnard, California, the Dallas Cowboys have pressed…

August 7, 2024, 9:00 am

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