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Rams writer spills on what they feel about Cobie Durant.
Q: Cobie Durant has been a pleasant surprise in Cowboys offseason practices. As a Rams expert, do you think that this performance has been smoke and mirrors, or can he be a legitimate part of the Dallas defense in 2026 and beyond?
A: Durant is a quality starting-caliber corner, just not the elite one the Rams needed on a championship-hopeful roster. Dallas might learn that lesson the hard way if they task him too heavily, but he should be a helpful contributor for the Cowboys. That will be especially true if DaRon Bland can take some of the pressure off him by staying healthy and returning to All-Pro form as the Cowboys’ CB1. Rams fans were sad to see Durant go.
Q: The Myles Garrett trade completely tilted the balance in the NFC. Do you believe that the Rams are now the team to beat in the conference and the league at large?
A: To hear the talking heads talk, that’s what it would seem. On paper, I’d have to agree. Now that some of the post-trade high has worn off, though, it’s probably a good time to acknowledge that power rankings aren’t actually a sneak peek at the final standings. And I think, for the most part, Rams fans realize that.
Should the Cowboys do well, will the coaching staff get raided?
For the first time in a long time the Dallas Cowboys enter the season with two exciting coordinators on their coaching staff. For years it’s been unproven golden boys and past-their-prime good ol’ boys populating the most important ranks. The offense has been intoxicated in their search of the next brilliant mind while the defense has been busy cycling through a collection of retreads and placeholders. 2026 is a different animal entirely
With Klayton Adams leading the offense and Christian Parker the head of the defense, the Cowboys boast two of the biggest up-and-coming talents in coaching. They’re so well-respected they both landed on Pro Football Focus’ top 15 head coach candidate list for this season. To have one coordinator make the list is impressive, but to have both coordinators make this list is rarified air for Dallas.
Making the list is bittersweet for Cowboys fans because it signals they have two of the most coveted coaches in the industry while simultaneously threatening their exodus. While these coordinators certainly deserve respect for their football acumen and ability to teach, they also have issues holding them back from the ultimate promotion.
Klayton Adams
Adams, 43, is generally seen as one of the best offensive line and running game coordinators in the NFL. After building the [Arizona...
