Change is in the air

[Hadenough]

There seems to be change in the air at the Star these days. I don’t remember, in recent history anyway, they’ve been this active in attempting to fill holes. Don’t be quick to poo poo the free agents as they signed some quality depth there. Not top tier talent but better players than in the past. As everyone should know, you must have quality depth to compete for a Super Bowl because they will be put to the test at some point during the season. As an example of the changes just look at the 2024 RB depth chart compared to 2025:

2024 RB room

* Rico Dowdle
* Ezekiel Elliott
* Dalvin Cook
* Hunter Luepke
* Duece Vaughn

2025 RB room as of May 7th

* Jayden Blue
* Javonte Williams
* Miles Sanders
* Phil Mafah
* Hunder Luepke or Duece

That’s a solid upgrade to the running backs room. Bruisers as well as quickness. Exciting.

The Pickens trade has really got me excited not only becuase he’s one of the best WR’s in the NFL but it signals that theres a change underway in the philosophy of how Jerry and Stephen run the show.

Resigning Osa, Turpin and Hoffman show they got ahead of those contracts which is something they’ve had difficulty doing. Parsons is unsigned but so is Purdy, Trey Hendrickson and TJ Watt.

Trades:

• Acquired QB Joe Milton III and a 2025 seventh-round pick from the New England Patriots: in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick.
  
  
• Acquired WR Kaiir Elam from the Buffalo Bills: in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick.
  
  
• Acquired LB Kenneth Murray from the Tennessee Titans: in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick.
• Acquired WR George Pickens and a 2027 fifth round pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers: in exchange for a 2026 3rd round pick and 2027 fifth round pick

Free Agency Signings:

• Signed WR Parris Campbell .
• Signed OLB Dante Fowler Jr. .
• Signed G Robert Jones .
• Signed RB Javonte Williams .
• Signed DT Solomon Thomas .
• Signed RB Miles Sanders .

Re-Signings:

• Re-signed DT Osa Odighizuwa .
• Re-signed WR KaVontae Turpin .
• Re-signed RB Ty Johnson .
• Re-signed G Brock Hoffman .
• Re-signed DE Tyrus Wheat .
• Re-signed S Juanyeh Thomas .
• Re-signed CB CJ Goodwin .
• Re-signed LS Trent Sieg .
• Re-signed P Bryan Anger .
• Re-signed S Markquese Bell .

It’s starting to look like the Cowboys may have a playoff team this year that could go far with some luck with injuries which every team needs.

Enjoy the season!

Way to be positive! But I'm still not buying into this.

 

[Hadenough]

One and done. Nothing new under the sun.

I don't think they make the playoffs.

 

[CCBoy]

Way to be positive! But I'm still not buying into this.

Who begged you to?

 

[CCBoy]

I don't think they make the playoffs.

Who is they, fan?

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Serious question. If you say there’s no hope and never will be any hope, why are you here?

because I am a Cowboys fan. However, I am realistic about Cowboys chances and where they are. I am no pump sunshine up your arse type of fan and celebrate because cowboys players have learned to tie their shoes!!! I don't celeberate every little thing just because I am a fan of the team. I want this team to be a championship team, like their past history and we are no where close.

 

[Rockport]

He was a big part of the process. Took Jerry about 13 years to figure out he couldn’t coach.

As a Cowboys fan since Landry, the Garrett years have been the darkest.

 

[Rockport]

because I am a Cowboys fan. However, I am realistic about Cowboys chances and where they are. I am no pump sunshine up your arse type of fan and celebrate because cowboys players have learned to tie their shoes!!! I don't celeberate every little thing just because I am a fan of the team. I want this team to be a championship team, like their past history and we are no where close.

You’re not realistic LOL, you double down with all your negativity.

 

[Rockport]

Way to be positive! But I'm still not buying into this.

I didn’t ask you to. Just pointing out the facts.

 

[JoeKing]

There seems to be change in the air at the Star these days. I don’t remember, in recent history anyway, they’ve been this active in attempting to fill holes. Don’t be quick to poo poo the free agents as they signed some quality depth there. Not top tier talent but better players than in the past. As everyone should know, you must have quality depth to compete for a Super Bowl because they will be put to the test at some point during the season. As an example of the changes just look at the 2024 RB depth chart compared to 2025:

2024 RB room

* Rico Dowdle
* Ezekiel Elliott
* Dalvin Cook
* Hunter Luepke
* Duece Vaughn

2025 RB room as of May 7th

* Jayden Blue
* Javonte Williams
* Miles Sanders
* Phil Mafah
* Hunder Luepke or Duece

That’s a solid upgrade to the running backs room. Bruisers as well as quickness. Exciting.

The Pickens trade has really got me excited not only becuase he’s one of the best WR’s in the NFL but it signals that theres a change underway in the philosophy of how Jerry and Stephen run the show.

Resigning Osa, Turpin and Hoffman show they got ahead of those contracts which is something they’ve had difficulty doing. Parsons is unsigned but so is Purdy, Trey Hendrickson and TJ Watt.

Trades:

• Acquired QB Joe Milton III and a 2025 seventh-round pick from the New England Patriots: in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick.
  
  
• Acquired WR Kaiir Elam from the Buffalo Bills: in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick.
  
  
• Acquired LB Kenneth Murray from the Tennessee Titans: in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick.
• Acquired WR George Pickens and a 2027 fifth round pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers: in exchange for a 2026 3rd round pick and 2027 fifth round pick

Free Agency Signings:

• Signed WR Parris Campbell .
• Signed OLB Dante Fowler Jr. .
• Signed G Robert Jones .
• Signed RB Javonte Williams .
• Signed DT Solomon Thomas .
• Signed RB Miles Sanders .

Re-Signings:

• Re-signed DT Osa Odighizuwa .
• Re-signed WR KaVontae Turpin .
• Re-signed RB Ty Johnson .
• Re-signed G Brock Hoffman .
• Re-signed DE Tyrus Wheat .
• Re-signed S Juanyeh Thomas .
• Re-signed CB CJ Goodwin .
• Re-signed LS Trent Sieg .
• Re-signed P Bryan Anger .
• Re-signed S Markquese Bell .

It’s starting to look like the Cowboys may have a playoff team this year that could go far with some luck with injuries which every team needs.

Enjoy the season!

Don't underestimate Javonte Williams ability to make the 53-man roster.

 

[Rockport]

Don't underestimate Javonte Williams ability to make the 53-man roster.

He’ll probably start out as RB1.