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Lots to talk about for the first day of August, the guys lending perspective on the Cowboys scheduled to work out former offensive lineman La'el Collins in the morning, comparing his age to Nate's career, and down playing Micah's supposedly considering asking for a trade.

After a restless night dealing with the tsunami advisory along the California coast, the guys got into the effects of a couple of injuries causing next guys up, then reviewing what the coordinators had to say on Tuesday afternoon, along with analyzing the offensive line, stopping the run and the running game.

First podcast of the week takes on the first padded practice, Jake Ferguson signing his extension, the sudden rash of injuries, still waiting on Micah and Nate wanting the third receiver candidates to step up.

Thanks to Nate we get a deep dive into second-year OT Tyler Guyton, what he thought of what Nater has said about him while looking for more advice. Then a closer look at Solomon Thomas, Kenneth Murray and the importance of the defensive line play.

Mick Shots kicks off the training camp podcasts, the guys setting the tone for what will take place here in Oxnard. Then on to Micah Parsons and contract concerns, a react to the camp opening press conference and then the positions of concern Part I, with Part II on Thursday.

The boys do a good job of wrapping things up on the final Mick Shots of the offseason, preparing for the three-day minicamp starting on Tuesday, anticipating the arrivals of Micah Parsons and Travon Diggs, then drift into the cornerback position, a deep dive into Jaiir Elam, Michael Irvin's impression on practice and what to look for at the start of training camp that's six weeks away.

The Cowboys enjoyed a great Alumni Day at Friday's OTA practice, where former players were invited to attend the team meeting, position meetings and watch practice, plus interact with the current players. Well, Everson Walls provides great insight into just what that day was like and giving his impressions of the practice on today's show.

Leading off after Memorial Day, the guys review last week's OTA practices and another round coming up this week, while disputing a ridiculously low ranking given QB Dak Prescott, obviously ignoring the great year he had in 2023. Then Everson's assessment of rookie corner Shavon Revel, a review of the entire cornerback position and sizing up the defensive line.

Want to know about high school girls flag football? Got you covered. This ridiculously tough schedule stretch? All you need to know. NFL Meetings hot topics? Covered. OTA practices starting? A good primer. And for good measure, Stars playoffs and Scotty's dominance.

A loaded show, starting off with the Cowboys season opener against the Super Bowl champion Eagles, the history behind it and possible other games when the NFL schedule is officially released on Wednesday. Plus all about the trade for George Pickens and his temporary number being 14.

With offseason activity picking up this past weekend with rookie minicamp, there also is some Stars playoff talk, Everson talk about Cowboys offseason basketball team back in the day, RB Jaydon Blue comparisons, look for No. 2 receiver, another needing an experienced corner and backup quarterback.

With the first say on this draft, Mickey yields to Everson on the Cowboys drafting a guard and why, and Everson gives Mickey credit for turning him on to third-round pick Shavon Revel Jr., while Bill pulls out the Big Green Notebook for confirmation of draft choices. And a sleeper of an undrafted free agent.

With the NFL Draft just three days away the guys play a game of "would ya" with the Cowboys No. 12 pick, starting with maybe trading down, to taking a running back, a wide receiver, a cornerback, defensive end and linebacker. And have no qualms about taking a mid-round quarterback.

With the NFL Draft nye upon us, the guys got serious about some position specifics on what the Cowboys could do at No. 12, also analyzing the QB position, wide receivers and cornerbacks as the Cowboys began Phase I of their voluntary offseason program on Monday.

While Bill and Mickey dive into Bill's "Big Green Notebook" dealing with the upcoming draft, they also dive into another book: "Danny White Spotlights and Shadows," the former Cowboys quarterback joining the show to talk about his new book dealing not only with his career but with his family life in a joint effort with his daughter Heather.

A weighty discussion to begin with, then NFL rule proposals, which led to what Stephen Jones had to say from those NFL meetings. Next a deep dive into tales from the UT Pro Day and an analysis of QB Quinn Ewers Pro Day workout and Cowboys top half of the first round draft success.

A fine tribute is given to Cowboys former radio announce Bill Mercer, one of those men for all seasons who passed away at age 99, including a special guest. Then the guys get into the needs at wide receiver and importance of the running game.

The Cowboys sure have been busy this first week of free agency, bringing in 12 new players and re-signing 11 of their own to offset losing six players, including veteran backup QB Cooper Rush. Find out about the best signing and the biggest losses.

With the franchise deadline upon on us, a whole lot of talk on the Cowboys contract options with Osa Odighizuwa, what could happen with RFA KaVontae Turpin, teams with salary cap space and a little combine and draftable running backs, too.

Bill and Mickey covering a whole lot of ground, from their thoughts on the new coaching staff after last week's interviews to Zack Martin's impending retirement, including cap ramifications and what might happen at right guard. Then thoughts on the NFL Combine opening this week.

After some Davey O'Brien Award winner Cam Ward talk, the guys jumped into a deep dive on the new coaching staff, with heavy offensive line experience and seemingly an emphasis on running the ball, then transitioning to the opening of the franchise tag period, the hefty tag prices and if the Cowboys have a potential candidate.

As expected, a whole bunch of Super Bowl talk, including the importance of having a stout defensive front along with a healthy and talented offensive line. How well Jalen Hurts played, and how some of all this relates to the Cowboys needs. Plus Top 50 games in the Super Bowl era.

Couldn't help from discussing the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers and the Grammy Awards, but finally got into Brian Schottenheimer's press conference, and the Cowboys putting together a coaching staff, including a couple of running back coach interviews, touching on the Senior Bowl and East-West Shire Bowl, plus tennis, too.

In this pre-press conference show the guys explain why the Cowboys are hiring Brian Schottenheimer as the franchise's 10th head coach, mentioning offensive continuity with Dak and the 25-year veteran NFL coach's ability to command the room.

So much to talk about, from updating the Cowboys head coach search, to the NFL playoff games over the weekend to the CFP championship game. Plus concentrating how the offensive coordinator will affect the decision on the next Cowboys head coach.

Breaking news occurs during the podcast, Cowboys moving on from head coach Mike McCarthy. The guys discuss the change and potentially why, McCarthy's accomplishments, what the Cowboys should be looking for in a head coach and the first round of playoffs.

A very eclectic podcast after the final game of the season with a quick look at the exit interviews, the coaching situation, what Jerry and Mike said postgame, the performance of Trey Lance and a full weekend tribute to Bill Bates as Legend of the Game.

Final Friday of the regular season, the Cowboys intent on winning final game, individual goals for players, will Trey Lance start at quarterback, Jerry's thoughts on the coaching staff and an inside look at several positions to keep an eye on like receiver, offensive line and running backs. Mick Shots continues 11 a.m. Mondays going forward.

The first Mick Shots of the new year starts off with a discussion on the Cowboys five Pro Bowl players and also NFL MVP talk. Then talk of their first NFL game experiences, a little on Zeke's release and clearing waivers, finishing with just who might start at quarterback and why.

The Cowboys just had too much to much to overcome in Philadelphia on Sunday to at least keep hopes for a winning season alive. The Eagles were able to take advantage of abundance of injuries at cornerback the Cowboys were trying to compensate for. Plus, too many turnovers and a few bad decisions. And a look toward next season's opponents, revealing it doesn't get any easier for 2025.

No Bill, no Everson, but Mickey and Nate get everyone ready for Cowboys-Eagles, breaking down what the Cowboys defense must do to stop Saquon Barkley and disrupt backup QB Kenny Pickett if indeed he must start for Jalen Hurts, still in concussion protocol. And offense after CeeDee.

Talk about covering a lot of ground, brace yourself for a little Beyonce, Christmas talk, NFL and the NBA, holiday schedules, injury update, the starting QB effect, sacks, takeaways and of all things the Bob Lilly Award. Keep up.

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This will be the biggest challenge the Cowboys have faced in the past month, and knowing Tampa Bay needs to keep wining to remain in first place in the NFC South. A good injury update, what happens at the other cornerback spot and the need to ride Rico.

A whole lot of ball, starting with the Frisco Bowl, how Atlanta benching Kirk Cousins affects the Cowboys playoff chances, Bucs Baker Mayfield playing at a high level, injuries affecting Cowboys at CB and LB, the NBA and then trying to keep Osa around.

Presenting the hard facts the Cowboys are facing these final three games of the season, including needing to win all three to have playoff chances, what other teams must do to aid their cause, how injuries to the offensive line and cornerback impact their chances and dealing with the Bucs Baker Mayfield.

The Cowboys win at Carolina keeps hope alive for that third wildcard berth, and the plays turning the game upside down and around. The performances of Osa, Rico and CeeDee. Breaking down the NFC playoff races. The big weekend of Texas high school football.

After pointing out on Football Friday also DeMarvion Overshown Day thanks to the Arp (Texas) ISD showing support for one of their own and discussing Bill Belichick heading to UNC, attention turns to the Carolina Panthers and why this game should be important to the Cowboys.

Brother did these guys attack on this day, giving a full, in-depth explanation of the game-turning blocked punt in the Cincinnati game, to covering DeMarvion Overshown's injury ramifications and the impact having on so many people and a sidebar on a little Walter Payton history.

That is what the Cowboys faced the morning after that Monday night devastating loss to the Bengals, the guys spelling out what happened on the blocked punt, the coverages they were playing against Joe Burrow, all the "what ifs" in the game and the equally devastating injury to De-Mo.

A padded practice for the Cowboys on a Friday with the game on Monday, a quick back look at padded Super Bowl practices, deeper dive into the Bengals potent offense and suspect defense, the Cowboys need to run the ball to gain time of possession and early picks and picks to click, including college conference championship games.

The hits continuing striking this Cowboys team. Now the Cowboys find out All Pro guard Zack Martin is having season-ending ankle surgery. What that means for his future and the present offensive line. Other injury updates, the striking numbers of the Bengals, including those of QB Joe Burrow.

After playing two games in five days last week, the Cowboys get back to work on Wednesday, knowing they must continue grinding away with an outside chance at a wildcard berth with five games remaining. Some injury talk, and teams remaining in the playoff hunt.

The guys are all over the place on today's show, starting with Jameis Winston's Monday night performance in Cleveland's loss, then a little De-Mo and the No. 0 talk, some Bengals numbers and college football playoffs discussion. A little Amani possible return.

Our first chance to dissect the Cowboys Thanksgiving Day victory over the Giants, including performances of De-Mo, Micah and Rico. Then a look at ramifications of what took place Sunday in the NFL, including the teams directly ahead of the Cowboys competing for that third wildcard berth.

In honor of Thanksgiving this is a smorgasbord of topics heading into Thursday's game against the Giants, including updates on the Giants QB situation, CeeDee leading in receptions, the need to continue running the ball and of course picks and picks to click with a nod to Thanksgiving history.

Jerry Jones drops some dimes like not crazy to retain Mike McCarthy as head coach, no fan of tanking, winning games is of utmost importance, then the actual NFC wildcard possibilities, an injury update and a little walk down Everson's memory lane.

Finally, after a long drought, playing their victory Monday Cowboys song, talking about a crazy game, the unlikely stars, Turpin's 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, the inspired effort of Josh Butler, and what this might mean for the Cowboys going forward.

Getting you ready for Cowboys-Commanders on Sunday, complete with weather report, hoping that Midwest snow doesn't go East and the Cowboys continuing to let all these young players play. Injury update and what about Trey Lance, with picks and picks to click.

Short week, so time to get ready for the 7-4 Washington Commanders, taking a deep dive into the roster Dan Quinn has put together, with special attention given to rookie QB Jayden Daniels, doing a good job of protecting the football. Wishing Troy Aikman a happy birthday and remembering first meetings with the 1989 first pick in the NFL Draft.

Covering a lot of ground today, starting with the expected return of Brandin Cooks, the injury to Markquese Bell and special teams coach John Fassel's reaction talking about it to heavy analysis of Darren Woodson moving into the semifinals of the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting, with a nod toward Harvey Martin's absence.

The guys digest the Cowboys fifth consecutive loss of the season, talking about the failed fake punt, taking the field goal off the board, how close the stats in this game really were, and inability of a defense playing fairly well to be consistent and the number of injuries the Cowboys sustained.

It's time to end this four-game losing streak, and after Everson finishes going through his sponsorship swag, the guys get down to brass tacks with injury updates, what's up with the Texans, Bill's walk through history and the Friday picks and picks to click

Starting with some injury updates, left tackle, then digressed into memories of Everson's Super Bowl 25 victory and a walk down memory lane of the Cowboys 1990 season when they turned a 3-7 start into a 7-7 record before losing the final two games without the injured Troy Aikman. And Mingo talk.

Nothing more the Cowboys can do about the loss to the Eagles but learn, so time to turn the page, and be interesting to see what happens at the left tackle position and also left cornerback. Time to find out about Jonathan Mingo and an updated injury report.

Here is a podcast clearing up several misconceptions, including sun, shade and this idea Micah was throwing shade at his head coach. Plus, Dak have surgery and the ramifications, both for the Cowboys quarterback room now and for the future and Dak's career.