Author: Austin Smith

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The 2021 NFL season has officially begun, and for Dallas Cowboys fans, it was an encouraging night, for the most part. Dallas did ultimately lose to the reigning Super Bowl champs on a late-game drive. Still, Dak Prescott put together a would-be game-winning drive of his own, as part of an incredible performance in his return to the gridiron. Overall, this offense looked unstoppable for most of the night, and the defense collected four turnovers. Yes, it stings a bit that to see a clear push-off go uncalled on the final drive, especially given that the Cowboys had it called…

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College football stands couldn’t have gotten a better start to the season after last week’s season-opening slate of action. While several quarterbacks in the Preseason Top 50 Big Board struggled out of the gate, guys like Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder and Nevada’s Carson Strong had strong opening performances to start the year. However, the opening week definitely belonged to the defensive prospects. In Week 1, the game between Clemson and Georgia was highlighted, and top-notch defenders like Nakobe Dean, Jordan David, Adam Anderson and Andrew Booth did not disappoint. Overall, it was a great week of college football with future NFL…

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With the college football season getting ready to kickoff, many of the 2022 NFL Draft prospects in the country are preparing to take the next step. Still, others are looking for breakout performances that either thrust their name into the scouting community or change the narrative on their draft stock. With that in mind, let’s take a look at our top 50 prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft entering the 2021 College Football season. 2022 NFL Draft Prospects: College Football Preseason 1. Derek Stingley CB LSU Comments: Derek Stingley has been one of the top defensive backs in college football…

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With the college football season primed to kick-off, not only will fans get an opportunity to cheer on their favorite teams, but NFL scouting departments will get to continue evaluating those eligible to enter the 2022 NFL Draft. Future NFL stars will be developing before our very eyes, and fans will have a chance to debate which should be suiting up for their favorite franchise. With that in mind, I will be posting my weekly “Draft Watch” articles highlighting the top game, one-on-one matchup, and player that scouts are sure to be keeping an eye on for that particular week.…

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With the preseason having wrapped up, the Dallas Cowboys must now tackle one of the tougher tasks of the NFL season, trimming the roster to 53 players. Thanks to their participation in the Hall of Fame Game, Dallas got the luxury of having one extra game to evaluate their team. Now, it’s time to choose the squad that will give them the best chance at winning this division, and possibly a playoff game or two. Expectations are always high for America’s Team, and considering the financial resources used to build this team, success is a must in 2021. Let’s take…

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The Dallas Cowboys are three games into their four-game preseason slate, and the most prominent remaining question is who will be backing up Dak Prescott come Week 1. Garrett Gilbert has looked less than impressive in his limited time with the starting unit, having yet to lead Dallas on a drive that resulted in a touchdown. While Cooper Rush had what’s been, by far, Dallas’ best performance in the Cowboys’ 20-14 loss to Houston, his physical limitations also leaves a lot to be desired at the backup position. In a perfect world, America’s Team would see Prescott play every meaningful…

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With the Dallas Cowboys now in Frisco for the duration of the preseason, the candidates for who is truly competing for a roster spot are starting to become apparent. Still, Dallas has had various young players step up in training camp, putting pressure on this front office and coaching staff when it comes to rounding out the final 53-man roster. Every year, decision-makers across the league are dealt scenarios where they have to decide between a young player with upside and an experienced veteran. The struggle to make decisions with the upcoming season and long-term plan in mind is always…

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With the Oxnard portion of training camp having wrapped up, it’s time to take a stab at how this roster is going to look come week one. There were several headlines during the Cowboys’ time on the west coast, with none being more crucial than the health of Dak Prescott. While Dallas continues to play down the seriousness of the strained shoulder that has kept him out since padded practices began, one can’t help feeling like a kid on the doctor to the doctor. No matter how many times the parent says you’re not getting a shot, you know you’re…

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With the Oxnard portion of Dallas Cowboys training camp having wrapped up, it’s time to take a stab at how this roster is going to look come Week 1. There were several headlines during the Cowboys’ time on the west coast, with none being more crucial than the health of Dak Prescott. While Dallas continues to play down the seriousness of the strained shoulder that has kept him out since padded practices began, one can’t help feeling like a kid on the doctor to the doctor. No matter how many times the parent says you’re not getting a shot, you…

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On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys opened their preseason slate with a 16-3 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Hall of Fame Game. Dallas took the field in Canton, Ohio, for the NFL’s annual preseason opener for the fourth time since 2010. The teams chosen for this matchup are always have representatives in the incoming Hall of Fame bunch. With two classes to honor after last year’s game was canceled, the Cowboys saw three former legends entered into pro football immortality. Former coach Jimmy Johnson, hard-hitting safety Cliff Harris, and the “Original 88,” Drew Pearson, were all honored for their…

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