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Here is our most recent BTB Roundtable discussion.
Every week, we gather to discuss the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have David Howman, Jess Haynie, Sean Martin, and Brian Martin.
Since joining the Cowboys, George Pickens has been the clear standout at Oxnard. His comfort in the offense, elite hands, physical run‑blocking, and explosive route running have fueled high praise. Pickens is camp’s most consistent star through the first two weeks and should give fans immense confidence going into the season.
CeeDee Lamb continues to dazzle in practice with his explosive athleticism, crisp routes, and chemistry with Dak Prescott. He remains integral to the offense’s momentum and so far hasn’t disappointed.
Donovan Ezeiruaku has made an immediate impact, often described as “virtually unblockable.” He’s earned first‑team reps, logged multiple sacks and drawn coaching attention as a key future pass rusher.
Recovering from injuries and stepping into a thin cornerback room, Kaiir Elam has grabbed attention with a number of interceptions, strong positional awareness, and smooth on-field playmaking, earning praise from coaches and fans.
Howman: Low hanging fruit here, but Kaiir Elam is my standout early on. He looked good in OTAs but I was still waiting to see if he could carry it over to training camp. Not only has he done that, but he’s elevated his performance beyond what he had previously shown.
Jess: David beat me to Elam, who has not only been looking good but is doing it at a position of vital need. Not quite as needed is Donovan Ezeiruaku, but the rookie pass rusher has been one of the hottest names of camp. He had displayed exceptional technical ability for a young player, and he may force guys like Dante Fowler and Sam Williams into lesser roles quickly. With Micah Parsons not participating in drills, having Ezeiruaku to challenge the offensive line is a valuable camp asset.
Brian: Kaiir Elam obviously has been one of the top standouts so far, but I’m going with KaVontae Turpin. We’ve seen what he can do as a return specialist and gadget player, but there’s an emphasis on getting him more involved in the passing game right now in practices. With CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jake Ferguson demanding most of the attention of opposing defenses, Turpin could be a dangerous weapon underneath if they can get him the ball in space with room to run.
Sean: I’ll go with Dante Fowler Jr., even though Jess sees rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku potentially pushing him into a “lesser role”. When a young player is doing this to a seasoned vet at any position, it’s a good sign of quality roster construction and depth. Early on in camp, this feels like a team building to win in a way familiar to Brian Schottenheimer during his time as OC. Rely on Dak Prescott to score points, get...
