The Cowboys Shift

The Cowboys Shift

Join Mickey Spagnola, Bill Jones, Everson Walls, and Hek'ma Harrison for fast-paced Cowboys talk, expert insight, and spirited debate on the latest news and storylines surrounding the Dallas Cowboys.

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The Cowboys Shift: Pair Of 5s

August 25, 2026 • 50 mins
In the first chance to review the 34-13 preseason victory over Arizona, the conversation centers on the play and potential of Jaishawn Barham, the Cowboys third-round draft choice, No. 55 at middle linebacker. And if you add those 5s together, you get 10, and that is Joe Milton, who is giving the Cowboys something to consider at the backup QB position vs. Sam Howell. Plus, other upcoming roster decisions.

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The Cowboys Shift: Roster Emphasis

August 20, 2026 • 44 mins
With Mickey still in Oxnard and Hek’ma at The Star for the final podcast from training camp, they concentrate on where some of the positional battles are taking place to win a spot on the 53-man roster and Mickey’s impression on a few players like Caleb Downs, Cam Brown, Otito Ogbonnia, Julius Woods and the overall running back position, where several deserving players will be battling for a roster spot during the upcom...

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The Cowboys Shift: It’s Miller Time

August 18, 2026 • 48 mins
Breaking down all angles of the Cowboys signing sure-fire Hall of Fame edge rusher Von Miler on Tuesday morning, what this means for the defense, what he brings to the Cowboys and how the 37-year-old player will be used. Other thoughts on breakout receiver Cam Brown, impressions from Preseason Game 1 against the Seahawks and anticipation for scrimmage against the Saints.

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The Cowboys Shift: Looking Both Ways

August 12, 2026 • 49 mins
With the guys all at The Star and Mickey still at training camp in Oxnard, the talk turned to Tuesday’s scrimmage against the Rams where the defense held its own against the NFL’s No. 1 ranked offense last year. The defense played well against the run for sure, which has been shortcoming in past meetings with the Rams, and then talk turned to facing the world champion Seahawks Saturday in the first preseason game.

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The Cowboys Shift: Switching Gears

August 10, 2026 • 47 mins
Almost all back together, Hek’ma and Everson join the show from The Star back in Frisco, with Mickey still here and Bill traveling back to Dallas today, but the guys get a comprehensive report from out here in Oxnard, talking upgraded defensive personnel, new DC Christian Parker, some of the top draft choices, along with the evolving offense, including the progress of guys like Tyler Guyton, Jaydon Blue and for sure No. 1 pic...

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Cowboys Shift: What A Sunny Day

August 6, 2026 • 49 mins

The guys got sidetracked with Bill asking Dak during an interview if he would be in favor of tinting the glass at AT&T Stadium, but quickly turned to Mickey’s personnel changes with the defense, the confidence Dak is exhibiting with the entire team, the retooled defensive coaching staff and Nate on how Norv Turner turned around their offense.

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Cowboys Shift: Real Football . . . Sorta

August 4, 2026 • 48 mins
Finally with the pads coming on for the first time in training camp on Monday, some real football, or at least as close to real as it comes in training camp. The guys breaking it down, with the defense showing improvement against run, assignment sound in the secondary, then injury update on TE Princeton Fant and look where WR Ryan Flournoy is now.

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Cowboys Shift: Impressions So Far

July 31, 2026 • 49 mins
The Cowboys have completed two of their three ramp-up training camp practices, and the guys have been impressed with what they have seen so far, including from Dak, GP, CeeDee and guys like Jaydon Blue. And oh, the defensive remake appears on schedule, plus they couldn’t say enough about DT Quinnen Williams in his first training camp with the Cowboys after playing just 7 games last year after the trade deadline move.

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The Cowboys Shift: Opening Day Excitement

July 29, 2026 • 47 mins
Well, Cowboys training camp is officially underway with the first podcast of camp, Bill, Nate and Mickey kicking things off with an overview of the Cowboys camp opening press conference, dealing with some position battles, the theme of training camp and all owner Jerry Jones had to say.

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Mick Shots: Final Possession

June 15, 2026 • 65 mins
With Cowboys three-day minicamp starting Tuesday, this is the final Mick Shots podcast until at least the start of training camp, and the energy was high covering NBA Finals, World Cup at AT&T Stadium, George Pickens mandatory attendance, the middle linebacker position and DeMo’s role at LB. Then heavy talk on the defense, the safety position, potential UFL signings and don’t forget about Rashan Gary. All that, unti...

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Mick Shots: OTA In Review

June 8, 2026 • 66 mins
After a quick weekend update, full steam ahead on what took place in Thursday’s OTA practice, including where guys were lining in the secondary, at linebacker, on the defensive front, along with Schotty’s attention to defense and emphasizing open competition at left tackle. Then the need of more from special teams, Bass at backup center and what seemed to be the curious absence of GP at last week’s OTAs.

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Mick Shots: Let OTAs Begin

June 1, 2026 • 62 mins
There was noticeable renewed energy today thanks to the June 1 arrival, signifying the Cowboys beginning the first of two weeks' worth of OTA practices, and increased NFL roster activity. With Nate joining the show, talk of George Pickens,. Giant moves, the Cowboys cornerback position, along with insistence on seeing Malachi Lawrence, Shavon Revel, Jaishawn Barham and, oh, the backup QB position

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Mick Shots: Roster Ramp Up

May 26, 2026 • 63 mins
With the start of the OTA workouts just one week away, the guys dive into the Cowboys roster, talking potential nose tackle Jonathan Bullard, defensive backs and that position of still need. Then wide receiver candidates not named Lamb or Pickens, but finished centering on that middle linebacker position, a couple of undrafted free agents like TE Michael Trigg and reminding June 1 NFL roster decisions on same day as next Mick Shots...

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Mick Shots: Catching Up

May 18, 2026 • 67 mins
So much has taken place since our last Mick Shots, so the guys sounded off on just how difficult the Cowboys schedule will be, what with the travel and the two taxing stretches of games. Then there’s been the Home Run Derby and what Dak had to say about his work on the side with George Pickens who is not attending these voluntary workouts, the strength of the NFC East and its elite quarterbacks and positions still in need.

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Mick Shots: They Play Football

May 11, 2026 • 63 mins
While the 2026 full schedule comes out on Thursday, the Cowboys at least know they will play football on Sunday night, Sept. 13, against the Giants in the season opener now 18 weeks away as the Cowboys offseason moved into the phase where footballs and rookies were back on the field during Monday’s workout that should please rookie Jaishawn Barham, whose favorite interview answer has been “I play football."

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Mick Shots: Major Mini Review

May 4, 2026 • 64 mins
Talk about a deep dive into this past weekend’s Rookie Mini Camp, the guys pulled the curtain way back giving impressions not only of Caleb Downs but high marks for Jaishawn Barham and Malachi Lawrence, looking the part and their versatility. And with Nate joining the show, certainly putting emphasis on getting these young guys on the field as soon as possible.

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Mick Shots: Down With Downs

April 27, 2026 • 62 mins
No matter what else happened in this 2026 NFL Draft, the fact Ohio State “football player” Caleb Downs unexpectedly fell into the Cowboys lap made this entire draft process wildly successful. That began an extensive look at the two first round picks, along with adding players the Cowboys previously traded for with what would have been picks in this draft.

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Mick Shot: Feeling A Draft

April 20, 2026 • 60 mins
Sharing final thoughts before the start of Thursday’s NFL Draft, starting with the range of possibilities with the 12th pick in the first round, naming the middle linebacker position as being hopeful, and analyzing what might happen with the first 11 picks. Then what to do at 20, ,maybe trade down a tad. Plus, pointing out the Cowboys draft success when selecting between 1-17 in the first round, and possibilities in late...

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Mick Shots: Can’t Wait

April 13, 2026 • 62 mins
NFL Draft excitement hitting feverish pitch, now just 10 days away, and after a little Masters talk, the guys hit the draft hard, starting with analyzing the Cowboys 20th pick, then middle linebacker talk as biggest need at 12 and Bill emptying his Big Green Notebook on an undersized cornerback saying why not.

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Mick Shots: Jersey Number Changes

April 9, 2026 • 51 mins
Mickey Spagnola, Everson Walls, Hek' ma Harrison, and Bill Jones debate key NFL Draft strategy questions for the Cowboys two weeks out from draft day, discuss jersey number changes and the Cowboys' defensive needs heading into the draft.

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