Hangin' With The 'boys

It’s a blocking clinic on today’s show as Nate gives a detailed breakdown of zone blocking vs. man blocking. So which scheme is better for the current offensive line? How about for the team’s running backs? Are they best when they put their foot in the ground and go? And would the Cowboys rather face a 3-4 defense or a 4-3? Plu, is there a play to beat every defensive alignment? You about to learn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Leighton Vander Esch now out for the season, are the linebackers going to be able to hold up against the better, more physical teams? Markquese Bell has been good, but does he have the size? With that, Micah Parsons has been playing more linebacker and he doesn’t sound real thrilled about it. He can impact a game from anywhere, so is he bringing the right attitude to the situation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys completely dominated the Giants, but because New York is such a bad team, how much can we actually take away from it? Do they have to win the next three (or five) to really make it mean something? And Dak Prescott is as hot as they get. What changed? Is he finally comfortable with the system? Plus, CeeDee Lamb said he’s the best receiver in the NFL now. Is he right? Regardless, got to love that swagger!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So if the Cowboys don’t beat the struggling Giants by double-digits on Sunday, is it a bad day? And is the Eagles upcoming schedule that tough? Won’t they be favored in at least two of them? Also, one caller asks if they should use Hunter Luepke in short-yardage and goal-line situations? He’s bigger … but is he better? Plus, how would you grade Mike McCarthy’s offense through the first half of the season? Oh, hey, it’s the head coach’s birthday. What are we getting him?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Really no way to sugarcoat it … the Giants are bad. So how do the Cowboys stay focused? Got to have some dogs on your team. But what if one of those dogs, Tyron Smith, no longer practices during the week? Will that mess with his timing come game day? Does it affect his teammates? Do the details get lost? After all, the only way they lose is if they beat themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Cowboys heavily favored to roll over the banged-up Gaints, can they use this matchup to work on things? Maybe get the running game going, which might include giving Rico Dowdle more carries? Or should they try making some changes along the offensive line? If not, can they at least get some help for Terence Steele? The pharmacy is coming to town on Sunday. Time to get right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When are the Cowboys going to win one of these good games? When will doubt stop creeping in? Can the switch be flipped? Because if you’re not learning through winning, you won’t learn through losing. Plus, Nate and Jesse look back at their own careers and share who their mentors were, the teammates who really helped them become NFL players (and their answers might surprise you).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The small things matter. Like challenging the placement of the ball, kicking it out of bounds, dropping passes, getting slapped with penalties and on and on. Dak Prescott played championship level football and the defense largely held the Eagles in check, but in the end, they couldn’t get the job done. Why in the biggest games, do the Cowboys always seem to come up short?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew is joined by special guest Nick Eatman to discuss this Week 9 matchup and make their predictions for Cowboys vs. Eagles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speed is always good when it’s going in the right direction, and the Cowboys have plenty of it. But what does that mean, and how do they use it to attack the Eagles’ potent offense? Can they use the stunt to get Micah Parsons one-on-one battles in the pass rush? Plus, A.J. Brown will be the toughest receiver they’ve faced, but is it the run game that really needs to be shut down?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Their secondary can be beat, how does the Cowboys offensive line keep Philadelphia’s vaunted defensive front in check? And how do they prepare to do so not knowing if Tyron Smith will play? Plus, how about a ground game? It may be more important than ever to at least make them think you might run. And that goes for Dak Prescott too. It’s time to grab and go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re feeling a little spooked on this Halloween. The trade deadline is upon us and moves are being made around the league (much to Nate’s dismay). So should the Cowboys be wheeling and dealing as well? They’re contenders, aren’t they? Their window is open now. Why not? Plus, there’s a big game ahead. What’s it like in the locker room this week? It’s all in the details, crossing those i’s and dotting those t’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys took care of business in a big way on Sunday, dominating the Rams on both sides of the ball. But what did we see different about the offense? Getting Lamb more involved? Finally using more of the vertical game? And on defense, DaRon Bland’s position flexibility is paying off big-time while DeMarcus Lawrence continues to fly under the radar as one of the best in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a fun Friday with fan phone calls as Nick steps in for an ailing Kurt. So will we see any adjustments to the offense coming out the bye week? Should we? Who’s set to have a big game come Sunday? And we’ve got Jesse and Nate sharing thoughts on DeMarcus Ware going into the Ring of Honor and who some of their favorite teammates were, plus predictions and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rams receivers are not particularly fast, so how do they get open so often? How is Matthew Stafford leading the league in yards thrown before catch when they rely on a quick passing game? It’s all about the route running. So how do the Cowboys defend that? And is now the time when the coaches really need to coach? The film is out. Are adjustments coming? Should they be?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here comes that man again, Aaron Donald. How do the Cowboys keep him from disrupting their plans? The Rams secondary, however, can be attacked … if the wide receivers can beat their press coverage, which is something they’ve struggled to do this season. And is Dallas’ short passing offense one of the reasons the running game is struggling? Time to break it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the trade deadline nears, does this team need to get a second wide receiver? Or is he already on the roster and they’re just not using Brandin Cooks like they should? Are there any other positions they need to look at bolstering? Plus, are there any tweaks to the offense coming after the bye? Was Dak Prescott’s aggressiveness against the Chargers a sign of things to come? The Cowboys need his “whatever it takes” mentality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mixed up crew discuss Week 7 results and compare the Cowboys against the NFL elite teams as of right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sitting at 4-2 after grabbing a close one from the Chargers, it's time to give the Cowboys an early progress report on how things have looked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys bounce back with a win over the Chargers, but there are still concerns as the team heads into its bye week. Can this defense truly be elite or is good simply good enough? Is the clock ticking on Michael Gallup’s production (or lack thereof)? Is the offensive line going to be okay? It’s time for a break, yes, but it’s time to figure some things out as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.