Episodes
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Part of the Problem
Is there a disconnect between Dak Prescott and Brian Schottenheimer when it comes to the play-calling? Why was an offense that was clicking last year still trying to find its identity this season? Are there too many distractions for the head coach? Plus, Jesse’s stat, our predictions and, um, oil...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Today's Buzzword
We heard the word “execution” used by several players yesterday, most notably Quinnen Williams. As good as he’s playing, does he get frustrated when others aren’t doing their job, like setting the edge? Plus, is there a problem with leadership in the locker room? And as a rookie, does Jaishawn...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Talkin' about practice
Why would execution still be a problem nine weeks into the season? Doesn't that mean they’re not executing well in practice? Plus, the Cowboys run one offensive formation more than any other NFL club. Is it a sign that maybe the scheme is a bit antiquated? And how come we’re seeing fewer passes…
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Conversations of the Elite
So does the coach’s pay have no correlation with winning? Can a great coach get you an extra win or two? Plus, the offense isn’t carrying the team as expected, but if they’re playing to avoid turnovers, does that mean they’re playing not to lose? Shouldn’t they be playing to win? And we haven’t...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Herky Jerky
Why can’t the Cowboys put together a complete game? One minute they look great, the next they look awful. How come whenever they really need to go get it, the offense seems to just get more conservative? Did they really need to run the ball 39 times? Plus, why aren’t they using George Pickens…
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Containment on Three!
We’ve expected blowouts before, so will it be different this time? CeeDee Lamb said energy vs. the Cardinals has been a problem in the past. Why? Also, after three straight night games, will playing a noon matchup on a short week be an issue? Can the Cowboys finally stack up a couple of wins?…
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Not Out of the Waters
Has the Cowboys defense improved any? Somewhat. Would they be better if they blitzed more? The stats say they could be, so why don’t they? Especially on third down, where the unit has really struggled to get off the field. Plus, why is containment on the edges such an issue? The problem is well...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: In the Phone Booth
As great as he is, did Tyler Smith need a couple of games to get him and the offensive line back in the flow? Nate gives us a great breakdown of why he did. Plus, was Brian Schottenheimer really spending too much time with the defense? We’ve got first-hand knowledge of how former coaches like...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: A Do Run Run, Please
People have been asking for the run, and Brian Schottenheimer gave them the run, to the tune of 204 rushing yards. Will the Cowboys now continue with a balanced offensive attack, or will the ground game in Philly be an outlier? Plus, we dig into why George Pickens and Jaishwan Barham saw fewer...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Scoring Touchdowns Over Field Goals
Shannon Gross, Nate Newton, and Jesse Holley break down the upcoming Eagles Monday Night game, discussing the Cowboys' struggles, Brian Schottenheimer's play calling, George Pickens' blocking controversy, taking calls from fans and concludes with score predictions for the Cowboys-Eagles game.
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Hangin' with the Boys: Coverage Downs
Caleb Downs leads the team in tackles this season, but he’s also struggling in the passing game. How can they help him in coverage? Simple, get to the quarterback. Speaking of, do the Cowboys need to worry about Philly’s backup QB? What if Saquon Barkley returns? Plus, Jerry Jones has said he’d...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Reactionary
We’ve been hearing about how much the Cowboys need to run more. Will they now overcompensate against a stout Eagles front? Although is the Philadelphia defense as good as we seem to think? Their stats would suggest otherwise. Plus, with all the yards gained, why aren’t there more explosive plays…
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Stop Being Predictable
Both the Buccaneers and Packers blitzed like they knew how the Cowboys would react. So what is the Dallas offense going to do differently to change things up? And how can they overcome what seems to be confusion in trying to defend against the blitz? Plus, would running the ball more actually…
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Juiceless
The Cowboys had 10 days to prepare for this game against the Packers, so why did it look like they weren’t ready? Why do they look so out of sync on both sides of the ball? Maybe more importantly, can they figure out how to dig themselves out of this hole, and as Nate says, "Just do your job"?...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Swing it!
Should we be concerned when coordinator Klayton Adams says the offense is still trying to find its identity? If the passing game is their big punch, should the Cowboys just lean into it? Plus, why do we keep seeing the same mistakes on defense, like containment? Plus, playing at Lambeau, Jesse’s...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Who Can You Trust?
Sounds like Malachi Lawrence is going to be getting more snaps. Is that the right move? You bet it is. But what other changes could we see? Will Caleb Downs return to his nickel spot? Let’s hope so. And why has such a big deal been made about hiring Mike Pettine, or where Christian Parker will be...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Pack ’Em In
We’re getting into the Cowboys offense vs. the Packers defense today, as well as should Dallas be using more motion in its game plan. Plus, is the team’s roster too top-heavy? Are they developing young talent? And it’s story time with Nate and Jesse as they talk pregame meals, training room...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: The Wrong Packaging
We were sold on the idea that Christian Parker had all the answers, and that the Cowboys defense was immediately going to be better. But shouldn’t we have expected there would be a learning curve for a new coordinator with new players? Now, here comes Mike Pettine. What happened? What’s ahead?...
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Hangin’ with the ‘Boys: Where Are The Stars?
The Cowboys may have some defensive guys returning from injury soon, but will it really matter if the team’s top players aren’t consistently making an impact? Plus, at this point, what tweaks should the Cowboys consider making? Is it time to take a hard look at tight end? How about defensive end?...
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Hangin’ with the ‘Boys: No Backup Plan
What the heck happened against the Buccaneers? The Cowboys just couldn’t get things figured out on either side of the ball. Is the defense ever going to be able to stop the run? Why did the offense struggle so much against the blitz? Was the team once again unprepared? Time to commiserate over...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Are They Surprised?
Fans and media alike are surprised that the Cowboys defense so far in this young season hasn’t really been any better than last year. Are the players surprised as well? And could Joey Porter travel with the opponent’s top receiver? Not in this current system. Plus, containing running…
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Appreciating Greatness
Nate Newton, Jesse Holley and Shannon Gross break down the upcoming Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday night game, discuss Bijan Robinson's elite talent, the Cowboys' offensive strengths with Prescott and Lamb, Tyler Smith's injury status, and concerns about the Cowboys' defense and...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Cookin’ With Lamb
CeeDee Lamb was incredible, but why did the Texans seem to focus on George Pickens? Are we seeing improvement along the defensive front? How did Joey Porter do in his first game with the team? Plus, are quarterbacks often just throwing to spots? Let’s celebrate a resilient and much-needed win!
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Keys to Beating the Texans
Nate Newton, Jesse Holley, Shannon Gross analyze the Cowboys' run game, the secondary situation with Joey Porter Jr., key matchups and the offensive line, and wrap up with weekly predictions.
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Trade Reactions
Nate Newton, Jesse Holley, Shannon Gross react to the Cowboys trading for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh. The crew discusses how Porter fits into the Cowboys' zone defense as a boundary corner, the team's secondary improvements, contract implications for Porter, and CJ Stroud's...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Battle of Weaknesses
Nate Newton, Jesse Holley, Shannon Gross, and Josh Rodriguez break down the upcoming Texans matchup, analyzing Houston's disciplined defense, discussing offensive strategies for Dak Prescott, and addressing the Cowboys' defensive injuries and play heading into week four.
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: To Blitz or not to Blitz
The Cowboys are having trouble getting pressure on the quarterback. Should they blitz more? Maybe. Do they have the personnel to do it? Maybe not. Plus, there was plenty of frustration after the disappointing loss. Are we starting to see cracks in the wall? And does this team still trust its kicker?
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Over-coached?
They fooled us again, thinking victory was at hand, only to suffer heartbreak. And unfortunately, the question has to be asked whether coaching was the key reason for that painful loss. Especially when telling an 11-year veteran quarterback, one of the best in the league, what to do.…
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Knock ‘Em Back
Are the Cowboys wearing out Quinnen Williams? Do they need more from backups like Jonathan Bullard and LT Overton? Regardless, it’s time for the defensive line to show what it can do against the Ravens. Also, is the field really going to be a factor? Both teams have to deal with it, after all....
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Light in the Box
The Cowboys have been using a lot of defensive packages with only six players in the box. Is that going to work against Derrick Henry and the Ravens? And then what about Lamar Jackson? What’s the bigger concern, his arm or his legs? And can you use a spy against him? Needless to say, the Cowboys...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Same But Better
For the third week in a row, the Cowboys offense will be facing a similar 3-4 hybrid defense. The problem is, the Ravens have more talent and veteran experience. So how does Dak Prescott and company attack one of the top units in the league? Can they get the run game going? Will it take short...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Getting In Line
We’re talking about the big men up front and the run game today, both how to stop it on defense and how to get things going on offense. So is Quinnen Williams living up to expectations? Mind you, it’s a high bar. What about on the other side of the ball? How much are the Cowboys missing Tyler...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Feeling Better
It looked ugly at times, but was the defensive line better than we might have thought? Even with their struggles to contain the quarterback? And how about the two rookies? Are they the best players on the defense right now? Plus, a big shout-out to Dak Prescott. He’s playing at a whole new level...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Urgent Times?
So was George Pickens really tipping plays? Not so fast. But do players give telltale signs? Nate and Jesse know. Also, is rookie Jaishawn Barham ready for the green dot? Permanently? And will Dak Prescott and his GOTI group break out this week? Plus, Jesse’s stat of the week and our predictions.
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Passion Play
Frustration can no doubt occur during games, and we’ve got two guys in Nate and Jesse who can talk about what it’s like on the sideline between coach and player when things aren’t always going great. Plus, hot routes against the blitz and stopping Jayden Daniels and Washington’s offense … which...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Breaking Through the Wall
The Cowboys couldn’t penetrate the Giants’ defensive front last week. What do they need to do against Washington to get Javonte Williams going? Also, why were we so surprised by the defensive communication struggles? Did they hype it up too much? Did our eyes deceive us? And do we need to be...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Gotta Come Downhill
With all the changes to the defense during the offseason – new defensive coordinator, new scheme, new players – why did Week 1 look so much like last year? And should we be more concerned about the communication struggles or the lack of physicality? Can they learn and improve in both areas?
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Humbled?
What the heck did we witness in the season opener against the Giants? Expectations were more or less shattered when the Cowboys came out flat, looked unprepared and got bullied throughout the night, all of which led to a disappointing loss. Were there any bright spots in the game? Let’s break it...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Pick ‘Em
Ryan Flournoy and Brevyn Spann-Ford got extensions, a nice surprise for two depth guys who have worked hard. But does that affect the George Pickens situation at all? (Hint: Nah.) But what about Pickens? Coach Schottenheimer said they would be moving him around more. Will they really? (Hint…
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: First Time Live
Since most of the starters never touched the field during the preseason, do we really know how good the Cowboys or Giants will be? Won't Christian Parker’s defense need a few games to gel? Will they be ready for the physicality that New York is expected to bring? Plus, it’s time to make a few...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Let’s Run!
There’s been a lot of talk about the improved culture around the Cowboys, but with John Harbaugh now coaching the Giants, will they perhaps have a different, more physical culture as well? Plus, New York has one of the best pass rushes in the NFL. Will the Cowboys try to balance things out with…
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Stuck in the Middle
Oh, boy. No Tyler Smith? What happens now on the offensive line? What does T.J. Bass bring? Will this alter the team’s play calling? And if they knew this was an issue, why didn’t they do the surgery sooner? Plus, just days before the first game, are there really still questions about who is...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Coaching Autonomy
Nate Newton, Jesse Holley, and Shannon Gross discuss the release of Joe Milton and what it signals about Brian Schottenheimer's philosophy of bringing in professional, consistent adults. They debate the value of the preseason-to-regular-season break for players, discuss Camden Brown's role as a...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Cutting It Close
It’s time to react to the recent moves the Cowboys made. Were there any surprises? Jaydon Blue? Sam Williams? Keeping both Joe Milton and Sam Howell? Plus, what’s up with Dallas trading for an offensive lineman to compete for the starting right tackle job? And is this now a more no-nonsense team...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Peanut Butter Jelly Time
We dig into some of the great insight Will McClay shared in a recent interview with The Athletic, including the focus of this year’s team and the impact of Caleb Downs. Plus, faced with some stiffer competition, Joe Milton has seemingly stepped up. And it’s story time with Jesse and Nate as they...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Adults in the Room
Competition across the board has been raised for the Cowboys. Why is that? Have they just brought in the right kind of players? Plus, they’ve got some tough decisions to make soon. Will they keep both Camden Brown and Jonathan Mingo? What about at running back? Safety? And what could the future...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Maybe A Little Rah-Rah
Nate calls in from training camp and gives us a scouting report on how the offensive line is doing, in particular Cooper Beebe and Terence Steele. Also, should we be worried about the lack of discipline some players are showing? And just what kind of teammate is Von Miller? How will he be able to...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Progress Helper
The Cowboys shake things up with the signing of Von Miller, so what kind of impact is he going to have, both on the field and off? Plus, there’s another scrimmage tomorrow, this time with the Saints. Will the offense continue to try different things, or will it remain pretty vanilla? And how…
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Scrimmage vs. Preseason Game
By all accounts, the Cowboys had a good showing in their scrimmage against the Rams. So first, how do those scrimmages work? And second, no matter how good the work is, does it compare to what the starters could experience in a preseason game? Plus, the first depth chart is out, and the Cowboys...
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Hangin' With The 'Boys: Competing With Intensity?
The last couple of years, the Rams have more or less bullied the Cowboys during their scrimmage. What happened this year? Was the attitude different? Nate calls in with a firsthand look. Plus, Jesse is back from camp. Who stood out to him? And who didn’t? Football is back and so are we!
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