SportsDay Cowboys
SportsDay Cowboys from The Dallas Morning News is a lively conversation about all things Dallas Cowboys. Each Thursday, our beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken (and frequent contributor David Moore) will bring you the biggest stories from inside the locker room and beyond. You’ll also hear interviews from Cowboys executives, coaches and current and former players. Join us as we explore and debate what makes the Cowboys the world’s most valuable, and interesting, sports franchise.
Episodes
March 9, 2023 • 50 mins
After a short break, beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken are back with a new episode. To kick off the show, [1:45] Calvin and Michael reveal what they learned about the club’s free agency strategy at the NFL Scouting Combine. The guys then go down the list of Cowboys free agents and give their analysis of who will return and who will sign other teams. Dalton Schultz, Donovan Wilson, Leighton Vander Esch? All three ...
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February 16, 2023 • 53 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode [1:28] with a review of the big Cowboys news of Super Bowl week: an accusation of misconduct against former wide receiver Michael Irvin and his $100 million lawsuit in response. Calvin and Michael assess the unusual situation based on their experience covering Irvin through the years. The guys also give their Cowboys-related takeaways from the big game and d...
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February 9, 2023 • 40 mins
Beat writers Michael Gehlken and Calvin Watkins, who is back from assignment at the Senior Bowl, kick off this episode [1:45] by detailing their key takeaways from the week in Mobile, Ala. The Cowboys’ coaching shakeup shows that Mike McCarthy’s fingerprints will be all over the offense, Michael says. The guys decipher comments from Jerry and Stephen Jones about Ezekiel Elliott. Calvin calls the decision to trade Amari Cooper ...
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February 2, 2023 • 36 mins
Staff writer Michael Gehlken kicks off this episode [1:52] by reviewing the Cowboys’ coaching shakeup. Out is offensive coordinator Kellen Moore plus the quarterbacks, offensive line and running backs coaches. The front office would never say it publicly, but Michael notes these moves make it clear QB Dak Prescott’s 2022 performance was not good enough. [5:50] Michael also examines whether it’s time to extend Trevon Diggs’ dea...
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January 26, 2023 • 40 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode [1:45] with a detailed obituary for the Cowboys’ season. What are the key takeaways after the Cowboys were eliminated by the San Francisco 49ers for the second straight year? Calvin and Michael agree the Cowboys’ receiving corps was a season-long issue. [12:20] The guys don’t let QB Dak Prescott, who had two interceptions against the 49ers, off the hook. Cal...
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January 19, 2023 • 52 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken [1:53] begin this episode reviewing the Cowboys’ dominant win over the Buccaneers. Despite all of the positives, it seems everyone wants to talk about kicker Brett Maher and the four straight missed extra points. [7:30] The guys also discuss the physicality needed for the matchup with the 49ers, Dak Prescott’s dramatic improvement from Week 18 to the playoffs, and more changes al...
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January 12, 2023 • 49 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode [1:45] with a recap of the debacle in D.C. and what it portends for Monday’s playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cowboys’ recent weaknesses showed in a big way against the Commanders. Can the Cowboys straighten out their running game or find a starting cornerback opposite Trevon Diggs? Can Dak Prescott curb his interceptions streak? Time is ru...
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January 5, 2023 • 42 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode [1:42] by breaking down Sunday’s playoff scenarios for the Cowboys. [3:35] The guys also review how the team answered some of its biggest questions entering this season: Who will be the kicker? How will the receivers perform without Amari Cooper? And what about coach Mike McCarthy’s job security? There is one more week remaining in the regular season, but fo...
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December 29, 2022 • 45 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode [2:05] by looking at the immediate impact receiver T.Y. Hilton made during his debut against the Eagles. Is it sustainable? [6:35] The guys also discuss the Cowboys’ waning pass rush. Should fans be concerned, particularly about the heavy usage rate for do-everything linebacker Micah Parsons? [11:35] And what are the goals for the Cowboys in the final two ga...
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December 22, 2022 • 37 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken go straight to the main event, [1:55] kicking off this episode with a preview of the highly anticipated Cowboys-Eagles matchup on Christmas Eve. [1:55] The Cowboys are dealing with adversity (and injury) after blowing a late lead to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Who will start at cornerback opposite Trevon Diggs? The crew examines the options. [6:50] The guys also discuss the differe...
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December 15, 2022 • 44 mins
Beat writers Michael Gehlken and Calvin Watkins offer their takeaways [1:58] from the Cowboys’ narrow escape against the Houston Texans. The injuries are starting to pile up, with right tackle Terence Steele and nose tackle Johnathan Hankins out for the remainder of the regular season. Which area has been weakened the most by injuries: offensive line, the secondary or the run defense? Our guys discuss. [9:29]. The crew also ex...
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December 8, 2022 • 42 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode reviewing the Cowboys’ improved offense since QB Dak Prescott’s return. The Cowboys appear to be building in advance of the playoffs, as opposed to last season when the offense fizzled out. And reinforcements are on the way, beyond the potential addition of free agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The guys discuss OBJ’s visit with the Cowboys and break down the...
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December 1, 2022 • 38 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode by offering their takeaways from the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving victory against the NY Giants, beginning with the team’s continued penalty problems. How big of an issue it? Our duo also discusses the Cowboys’ unique use of four tight ends and what it means for Dalton Schultz’s future, plus the continued improvement by cornerback Trevon Diggs. In our featured segm...
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November 23, 2022 • 30 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this special Thanksgiving episode with the latest on the Odell Beckham Jr. sweepstakes. A decision could be coming soon. Next, we review the game in Minnesota, where the Cowboys kicked the stuffing out of the Vikings. Calvin and Michael say they are believers in the Cowboys’ running game, QB Dak Prescott and the Dallas defense overall, even though stopping the run could ...
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November 17, 2022 • 43 mins
Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode with a review of the Cowboys’ loss to the Packers, which exposed Dallas’ run defense as its No. 1 weakness. Can the Cowboys get it fixed? Dallas owner Jerry Jones and the coaches are confident, but our team says the jury is out.
We also answer a listener question about the recruitment of Odell Beckham Jr. and kicker Brett Maher.
In our fe...
We also answer a listener question about the recruitment of Odell Beckham Jr. and kicker Brett Maher.
In our fe...
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November 10, 2022 • 41 mins
Calvin and Michael kick off this episode [1:00] discussing the big story of the week — coach Mike McCarthy’s return to Green Bay. Listen as McCarthy gets emotional when asked by Michael what he misses most from his time in the frozen tundra. [6:42] Our beat writers then pivot to analyze whether the Cowboys should sign free agent Odell Beckham Jr. and what it might look like should the club land the high-profile wide receiver.<...
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November 3, 2022 • 33 mins
The Cowboys are 6-2 at the bye week, a much-needed break for the team and, maybe, some beat writers. It’s also a perfect time to reflect. [1:02] Calvin and Michael kick off the episode by choosing what has impressed and disappointed them the most in the first half of the season. In our featured segment, [11:05] Calvin interviews Cowboys running backs coach Skip Peete, who details his philosophy for splitting the workload betwe...
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October 27, 2022 • 34 mins
Beat reporters Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode [1:10] discussing the importance of speed in today’s NFL. They break down both key plays. [6:44] Calvin and Michael also explain how the element of speed, as it relates to defending the running game, will factor prominently in the upcoming game against QB Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears. In our interview segment, [9:08] SportsDay columnist Tim Cowlisha...
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October 26, 2022 • 27 mins
Cowboys beat writer Calvin Watkins takes us back 20 years ago, to the week Emmitt Smith surpassed Walter Payton to become the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. It was an amazing achievement for Smith, who grew up in Pensacola, Fla., dreaming he’d break one of the most cherished records in sports. In honor of Smith’s accomplishment, Calvin spoke to the people who lived it, from Smith himself to teammates Daryl Johnston, Darren Woo...
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October 20, 2022 • 42 mins
Cowboys reporters Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken begin the episode with a moment of reflection, pausing to review their favorite Cooper Rush moments during the five games played without quarterback Dak Prescott, who appears ready to reclaim his starting role. The conversation pivots to a breakdown of the unique play the Eagles used to exploit the Cowboys’ defense. Will other teams try to copy Philadelphia’s success? In our...
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