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Hopefully the “near-perfect” offseason translates into the regular season.
The Dallas Cowboys have had an impressive NFL offseason, which has led to increased excitement in the building. Unlike in years past, the Dallas front office was active in free agency and executed several trades to improve the roster.
Of course, the biggest move was trading for George Pickens following the NFL Draft, where the team selected star offensive lineman Tyler Booker in the first round, addressing one of the team’s most obvious needs.
Because of the way Brian Schottenheimer constructed his coaching staff and how the team improved its roster, Dallas has been one of the biggest winners of the offseason.
In fact, Gilberto Manzano of SI.com described the team’s offseason as “near-perfect.”
Not only did the Cowboys get credit for Pickens and Booker, but their other rookies could make an immediate impact. There is one lingering issue, however, that the team needs to address for it to be labeled as “perfect.”
“However, this near-perfect Cowboys offseason goes beyond the trade for Pickens. Dallas again prioritized the offensive line with the first-round selection of guard Tyler Booker, the replacement for the recently retired Zack Martin,” he wrote. “And the defense could be better with the arrivals of rookies Donovan Ezeiruaku and Shavon Revel Jr.
“Still, this won’t be a perfect offseason until the team locks down Micah Parsons with a contract extension.”
That’s an ambitious goal.
“I want to be back for the first game,” Diggs said after Wednesday’s mandatory minicamp practice.
Diggs said he was early — not late, not on time, but early —in his return to the field. This time it’s different.
The surgery is considered more serious than the ACL surgery. Diggs said his rehab work is easier this time. He said he doesn’t have soreness or swelling in the knee and feels he can play now.
Last year is was the Cowboys’ cheerleaders, this year it’s the owner.
America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, a new docuseries focusing on Jerry Jones and his ownership of the most valuable sports franchise on the planet will premiere on Netflix on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the streaming platform announced Wednesday.
Based on the first promotional image and tagline of “The Cowboys you know, the truth you don’t,” expect a heavy dose of flashbacks to the early days of Jones’s ownership and the building of the dynasty teams in the early- to mid-’90s. While many of the stories from head coach Jimmy Johnson’s tenure have become infamous Cowboys lore, the series will no doubt uncover more than...
