Mark Heaney, Cowboys News Writer at Inside The Star

DAL at PHI: 6 plays that altered the outcome of the game 3

April 7, 2024, 9:00 am

3 ways the Cowboys can exceed expectations in 2024

It is safe to say expectations are low for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. The front office has left countless positions on the roster weakened and their refusal to extend some of…

by Mark Heaney

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5 best in-state draft prospects for the Cowboys in 2024

Draft & Free Agency

April 6, 2024, 11:00 am

5 best Texas draft prospects for the Cowboys in 2024

When the Dallas Cowboys drafted former Texas Longhorn, DeMarvion Overshown in last year’s draft, it was their first in-state draftee since 2019. Straying from Texas colleges is a new trend for the…

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What we know about the Cowboys draft strategy in 2024

Draft & Free Agency

April 5, 2024, 12:00 pm

What we know about the Cowboys draft strategy in 2024

Any experienced football fan knows that once April rolls around, the NFL Draft is happening in the blink of an eye. For the Dallas Cowboys, that means the most important moment of…

by Mark Heaney

3 Round Pre-Combine Cowboys Mock Draft: Who Will They Target? 1

Cowboys News

March 29, 2024, 1:00 pm

3 approaches Cowboys could take with the 2024 offensive line

It is safe to say the Cowboys’ offensive line is headed for a complete overhaul from last season. We have seen Left Tackle Tyron Smith, a staple of the organization, head north…

by Mark Heaney

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Could the Cowboys trade up in the 2024 NFL Draft? 2

Draft & Free Agency

March 28, 2024, 11:00 am

3 best first round options for the Cowboys in 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is under a month away. That means we can finally start to accurately speculate on who the Dallas Cowboys draft picks will be. At this point, the Senior…

by Mark Heaney

Jerry Jones shares surprising details about Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard

Cowboys News

March 27, 2024, 12:17 pm

Why an extension for Dak Prescott is still the most likely outcome

In an otherwise very quiet offseason in Dallas, the Cowboys and star quarterback Dak Prescott are once again storming NFL headlines with a contract situation. Following the teams’ playoff loss to the…

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Is Jonathon Brooks the Cowboys top RB target?

Draft & Free Agency

March 24, 2024, 1:00 pm

Is Jonathon Brooks the Cowboys top RB target?

The Dallas Cowboys have yet to address the running back position this offseason, but it appears they may have found their top target with former Texas Longhorn, Jonathon Brooks. After a breakout…

by Mark Heaney

3 surprise options the Cowboys could draft in the first round

Draft & Free Agency

March 24, 2024, 12:00 pm

3 surprise options the Cowboys could draft in the first round

As we inch closer to the 2024 NFL Draft, we will hear some surprise names in first-round discussions that organizations have been valuing higher than fans and the media. This is a…

by Mark Heaney

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Jerry Jones Suggests Cowboys May Make Trades, Gives Update on Dak Prescott

Draft & Free Agency

March 23, 2024, 12:00 pm

Should the Cowboys trade down in the 2024 NFL Draft?

The 2024 NFL Draft is just over a month away, and the Cowboys’ draft strategy is becoming the most important piece of the entire offseason. With departures being the story of this…

by Mark Heaney

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A man wearing a Dallas Cowboys shirt speaks at a press conference with a backdrop of Cowboys logos and Miller Lite branding.

Cowboys News

March 17, 2024, 1:00 pm

Are the Cowboys setting Mike Zimmer up for failure in 2024?

It has been an offseason of departures for the Dallas Cowboys, and it might put incoming Defensive Coordinator, Mike Zimmer in an impossible situation in his first season. It is never easy…

by Mark Heaney

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3 ways the Cowboys can use the NFL Draft to fix the roster in 2024

Draft & Free Agency

March 16, 2024, 12:00 pm

3 ways the Cowboys can fix the roster in the 2024 NFL Draft

With a disastrous free agency period all but over, the NFL Draft is next on the horizon for the Dallas Cowboys, and they have major work to do if they are going…

by Mark Heaney

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Football player in blue uniform with number 6 spreads arms wide on the field during a game. Crowd blurred in background.

Roster & Players

March 13, 2024, 7:43 pm

Cowboys sign former All-Pro Linebacker Eric Kendricks

The long wait for Dallas Cowboys fans is over; the team has signed their first free agent. It is former Vikings and Chargers Linebacker, Eric Kendricks. Predictably, this signing did not come…

by Mark Heaney

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5 Things to Watch in Cowboys-Broncos Preseason Game

Cowboys News

March 10, 2024, 1:00 pm

Should the Cowboys build the offensive line from within in 2024?

As the 2024 offseason ramps up, the buzz around a new, overhauled offensive line in Dallas has become the expectation for free agency and the draft. The Cowboys are a week or…

by Mark Heaney

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3 realistic free agent signings for the Cowboys in 2024 4

Cowboys News

March 9, 2024, 5:00 pm

3 realistic free agent signings for the Cowboys in 2024

Expectations are as low as they can be for the Dallas Cowboys as the free agency period inches closer. Unfortunately, it has been years since Dallas has been aggressive in free agency.…

by Mark Heaney

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Could the Cowboys trade up in the 2024 NFL Draft? 4

Draft & Free Agency

March 9, 2024, 11:00 am

Could the Cowboys trade up in the 2024 NFL Draft?

It has been 11 years since the last time we saw a Cowboys trade-up in the first round of the NFL Draft. Dallas struck a deal with the then-St. Louis Rams to…

by Mark Heaney

3 draft prospects that could replace Tyron Smith in 2024

Draft & Free Agency

March 3, 2024, 1:00 pm

3 draft prospects that could replace Tyron Smith in 2024

The biggest news to this point of the Dallas Cowboys offseason broke yesterday; the team is unlikely to bring All-Pro Tyron Smith back in 2024. This ends a 13-year tenure in Dallas…

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Cowboys News

March 2, 2024, 9:00 am

3 trades the Cowboys should make this offseason

The 2024 off-season is getting underway and the Cowboys roster needs serious improvement. Free agency is on the horizon and the team is busy at work at the NFL Scouting Combine. The…

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NFL Combine Day One Recap: Which Cowboys targets boosted their stock? 4

Draft & Free Agency

March 1, 2024, 12:00 pm

NFL Combine Day 1: Which Cowboys’ targets boosted their stock?

The first day of the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is in the books, and some of the Dallas Cowboys top draft targets took the field. Linebackers, pass-rushers, and defensive linemen were the…

by Mark Heaney

3 Round Pre-Combine Cowboys Mock Draft: Who Will They Target?

Draft & Free Agency

February 25, 2024, 11:00 am

3 Round Pre-Combine Cowboys Mock Draft: Who Will They Target?

With just days until the 2024 NFL Combine, let’s jump into a mock draft for each of the Dallas Cowboys’ first three picks. The significance of this year’s draft for the Dallas…

by Mark Heaney

Dak Prescott on team growth: "First time in my career... consecutive seasons are building."

Cowboys News

February 24, 2024, 11:00 am

5 contract extensions the Cowboys should pursue in 2024

The Dallas Cowboys are in a unique spot heading into 2024; contract extensions may be more important than any new deal to a free agent. Whether it be players on expiring deals,…

by Mark Heaney

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Don't rule out Dallas adding veteran help at linebacker

Cowboys News

February 23, 2024, 11:00 am

3 ways the Cowboys can improve at linebacker in 2024

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for 2024, improving at linebacker has to be one of the top priorities of the offseason. Linebacker has been a growing need for Dallas for a few…

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3 ways the Cowboys can exceed expectations in 2024

5 best Texas draft prospects for the Cowboys in 2024

What we know about the Cowboys draft strategy in 2024

3 approaches Cowboys could take with the 2024 offensive line

3 best first round options for the Cowboys in 2024 NFL Draft

Why an extension for Dak Prescott is still the most likely outcome

Is Jonathon Brooks the Cowboys top RB target?

3 surprise options the Cowboys could draft in the first round

Should the Cowboys trade down in the 2024 NFL Draft?

Are the Cowboys setting Mike Zimmer up for failure in 2024?

3 ways the Cowboys can fix the roster in the 2024 NFL Draft

Cowboys sign former All-Pro Linebacker Eric Kendricks

Should the Cowboys build the offensive line from within in 2024?

3 realistic free agent signings for the Cowboys in 2024

Could the Cowboys trade up in the 2024 NFL Draft?

3 draft prospects that could replace Tyron Smith in 2024

3 trades the Cowboys should make this offseason

NFL Combine Day 1: Which Cowboys’ targets boosted their stock?

3 Round Pre-Combine Cowboys Mock Draft: Who Will They Target?

5 contract extensions the Cowboys should pursue in 2024

3 ways the Cowboys can improve at linebacker in 2024

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