DFW Sports Today with Russ Goodall
DFW Sports Today with Russ Goodall
Cowboys Coverage 2023: New Place, Same Face
Welcome to my Dallas Cowboys coverage for the 2023-24 season.
In the words of 5-11, 5-11 and 5-11 head coach Dave Campo, “Let’s have some football!”
Last year I covered the Cowboys for Gallery.com, but in the offseason the site went belly up. That’s what happens when the owner, a furniture mogul, and his son, a marketer for dad, think they know more about running a sports web site, than the people they hire to run it. So, here we are today. I have the same access. The same want to. So, why not keep going. That’s what’s great about how info is delivered and consumed these days.
So, I’m here to provide the same level of coverage, just from a different web address. I am doing it on my own dime, which with what I got paid last year at the above-mentioned failed web site, it is pretty much a wash. This season, I’m completely in charge of this space. There will be no punches pulled. I call it like I see it. It’s going to be old school sports journalism delivered with the speed of the internet.
What you can expect on game day, for those that are new here, is a set of quick observations just minutes after the game ends. Then, a quick analysis of the game the morning after. Every week there will be a game preview, a notebook and a few different other types of stories and listicles along the way. You will know what head coach Mike McCarthy has to say, as well as offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and special teams coordinator John Fassel, and of course the players.
What you won’t get is much from owner Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, or anybody in the Jones family. No matter what you ask them, they are going to give you an answer that probably has nothing to do with the question asked. I’m not here for that nonsense.
So, let’s focus on the football. Here is to a good 2023 season, with plenty to talk/write about.
I appreciate your clicks.
WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY: Cowboys Nuggets
The Dallas offense is ramping up just in time for the team’s first of two meetings with the Eagles this Sunday in Philadelphia. That and more in this Cowboys notebook.
Prescott Sharpening Up For Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had the kind of game head coach Mike McCarthy had envisioned since deciding to revamp the offense during the offseason. Now, can Prescott duplicate his performance next Sunday in Philadelphia.
Lamb, Cowboys lead Rams To Slaughter
Here are my 5 observations from the Dallas Cowboys punishing 43-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Game Preview: LAR at DAL
After 13 days since beating the Chargers, the Dallas Cowboys (4-2) come off the Bye week to face the up-and-down Los Angeles Rams (3-4) on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
By the Numbers: L.A. Rams
After a week off, the Dallas Cowboys (4-2) open an 11-game stretch to finish off the regular season when they host the Los Angeles Rams (3-4) on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Parsons Gives ‘Boys Needed Flexibility
Playing primarily defensive end for the last two seasons, Cowboys defender Micah Parsons has earned a reputation for making big plays. With more snaps coming at linebacker because of injury, you can expect the same from the Dallas superstar, he does.
WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY: Cowboys Nuggets
The Dallas Cowboys hit their Bye Week at 4-2 and coming off a win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Now back to work preparing for a home tilt with the Rams, here on WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY is a quick look at some of the position groups for the Cowboys heading into Week 8.
11 Areas Of Improvement For Cowboys
With 11 games to go, here are 11 things the Dallas Cowboys (4-2) can improve on over the next three months. Improvement in these areas and the chances at a playoff berth increase exponentially.
Cowboys Hit Bye On A High
The Cowboys (4-2) head into the bye week after a win over the Chargers on Monday Night Football, and a lot to be happy about. Despite losses to Arizona and San Francisco, there are plenty of positives to build on for the final 11-game push of the season.
Cowboys Enter Bye With Challenges
The Cowboys (4-2) head into the bye week after a win over the Chargers on Monday Night Football, but with a lot to clean up. Here’s a good way they can utilize their 13-day window between games.
Parsons, Defense Halts Chargers
Here are my 5 observations from the Dallas Cowboys superb defensive effort that sent them to the bye week with a 20-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
Game Preview: DAL at LAC
The Dallas Cowboys (3-2) have had an extra day to hear about their loss last week to San Francisco, but also an extra 24 hours to prepare for the Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) in a tough Monday night matchup from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
By the Numbers: L.A. Chargers
After getting pummeled on Sunday night, the Cowboys (3-2) get a chance at national redemption when they head down the coast from San Francisco and take on the Chargers (2-2) in Los Angeles on Monday Night Football.
QB’s Struggles Becoming All Too Familiar
With his three-interception night in San Francisco, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott dropped another dud of a performance in a measuring stick game. The team’s franchise quarterback must be better if this version of the Cowboys has a real chance at the playoffs.
WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY: Cowboys Nuggets
The Cowboys staggered out of San Francisco early Monday morning with a difficult loss and several injuries in key areas. So, an extra day of preparation should come in handy when trying to find replacements. That and other bits of info from the Star in this Thursday edition of What’s Up Wednesday.
Prescott, Defense Abysmal in San Fran
After a poor performance from quarterback Dak Prescott and their defense, the Cowboys high-tailed it out of the Bay Area late Sunday night at just 3-2 and with a lot to work on before next Monday night’s matchup with the Chargers. It was an embarrassing night at the office for Dallas.
Cowboys punished by 49ers
Here are my 5 observations from the whipping the Dallas Cowboys took at the hands of San Francisco on Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Game Preview: DAL at SF
Redemption week has arrived for the Dallas Cowboys (3-1), as they take on their recent postseason nemesis the San Francisco 49ers (4-0) on Sunday night football at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
By the Numbers: San Francisco 49ers
They wouldn’t say so before Monday, but the Cowboys have been waiting for Week 5 since the schedule was announced. They finally get a chance at some postseason redemption when they take on the 49ers Sunday night in San Francisco.
Bland Paying Off Cowboys Trust
When Trevon Diggs went down with a season-ending injury, the Cowboys didn’t have to look far for his replacement. They slid nickel back DaRon Bland over to corner and he and the defense have not missed a beat.