Blogging The Boys Jan 22, 2021
Cowboys news: Defense is a problem, but getting Ezekiel Elliott going again is also a big issue
Photo by Elsa/ Your Cowboys news, delivered. Three key offseason decisions for the Dallas Cowboys - Adam Schultz, Franchise Sports Sure the Cowboys defense needs fixing, but the running game could use a boost on offense. Rediscover Zeke Elliott’s mojo Like many of his teammates, it was a year to forget for Ezekiel Elliott. Granted much of that was down to one, Dak being injured and two, the offensive line was decimated through injury. Tyron Smith, La’el Collins, Travis Frederick retired, and Zack Martin was banged up and missed the last few games. The big gaping...
Blogging The Boys Jan 8, 2021
No Dallas Cowboys were named an All-Pro; Zack Martin’s incredible streak comes to an end
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Injury likely cost Zack Martin recognition in 2020. A few weeks ago the NFL announced the Pro Bowl rosters for the 2020 season and to the complete shock of literally everyone in the world no one the Dallas Cowboys did not have a single player make it. Friday brought something that is far more prestigious than what the Pro Bowl has become, the Associated Press All-Pro teams. As you can imagine there were not any Dallas Cowboys present. Here are the full AP All-Pro First and Second Team rosters: pic.twitter.com/ZQKJsZQ8dW— Brandon...
Blogging The Boys Dec 31, 2020
Cowboys at Giants injury report: Donovan Wilson still out, Chidobe Awuzie gets a full practice
Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via The latest update on the Cowboys and Giants game. The Dallas Cowboys will be battling the New York Giants on Sunday, and they will also be battling the injury list. Any thoughts of getting Leighton Vander Esch or Zack Martin back for this game are likely misplaced. Both players seem to be out for the upcoming contest. The Cowboys defensive secondary is really were the injury mystery lies. Safety Xavier Woods has returned to practice and was reportedly doing well in practice yesterday, making his return look more promising. He...
Blogging The Boys Dec 30, 2020
Cowboys at Giants injury report: Two safeties out of practice, a third is limited
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/ The first injury report of the week for the Cowboys and the Giants game. The Dallas Cowboys will travel north to take on the New York Giants in a game that has both teams still fighting for the NFC East crown. The Cowboys have been getting healthier recently, but still have some key players hobbled. Earlier today, coach Mike McCarthy stated that linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and offensive lineman Zack Martin wouldn’t participate in practice today. In fact, it’s unlikely that either player will get on the field this week. Safety Xavier...
Blogging The Boys Dec 30, 2020
Mike McCarthy press conference: Leighton Vander Esch, Zack Martin won’t practice, Xavier Woods may be limited
Photo by Ronald Martinez/ Coach speaks at his regular press conference. We've made it to Week 17 of the 2020 NFL season and the Cowboys are, improbably, still alive for the playoffs. Coach Mike McCarthy addressed the upcoming game against the Giants in his regularly-scheduled press conference. (All answers are paraphrased and not actual quotes). Leighton Vander Esch, Zack Martin, Xavier Woods updates McCarthy noted that neither Leighton Vander Esch nor Zack Martin will practice on Wednesday, although Martin could do work on the other field. He said that Xavier Woods...
Blogging The Boys Dec 30, 2020
Cowboys news: Zack Martin unlikely for Week 17
Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports The news you may have missed from Tuesday. Jerry Jones: Zack Martin Unlikely For Week 17 - David Helman, DallasCowboys.com Zack Martin has been on the injured reserve since the Thanksgiving game against the Washington Football Team, but a return this season has never been ruled out. With Week 17 coming up, it appears any return for the future Hall of Famer will be dependent on a playoff berth. The Cowboys’ owner/general manager made his regular appearance on 105.3 FM The Fan on Tuesday morning, where he was asked about the...
Blogging The Boys Dec 29, 2020
Jerry Jones: It is “unlikely” Zack Martin plays in Week 17, but there is hope if team makes playoffs
Photo by Tom Pennington/ Getting Zack Martin back would be a big bonus for the Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys are playing in the biggest game of their season this Sunday as their hopes for an NFC East title are on the line against the New York Giants. Of course, that particular game is only half of the battle as Dallas will also need the Washington Football Team to lose (good luck, Philadelphia Eagles... gross). It was the first game against the New York Giants that saw the season change dramatically for the Cowboys when quarterback Dak Prescott was hurt and lost for the...
