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The Lions won their last 2 that year to finish 9-8. They were in the NFC Title game a year later. That’s the best example I can think of. If nothing else, I think Schotty would like to build the type of physical culture Dan Campbell has in Detroit: no quit, don’t give an inch.

I get Dak, Schotty and the Cowboys wanting to finish strong. I also get the fan opinion of protecting the franchise QB and thinking about draft position. I’m really not sure how much momentum can carry over 9 months from now. But you can argue it worked for Detroit in 2022.

Wild stat: Cowboys are 1-6 this season when they don’t score at least 30.

Huge thank you to @libraryjournal.bsky.social for the honor of Debut of the Month! Means a lot to a first-time author! 🙏

First industry review! A “fast-paced” story was my goal when I started writing, knowing how many entertainment/streaming options we all have these days. I should know—our house has Disney+ on loop like it’s going out of style. 😅

Stakeouts and Strollers is officially live on NetGalley! If you review books online, it’s free to sign up and request an advance digital copy. Can’t wait for readers to start diving in. And with that, here’s the Mad Dog vibing on a Friday. Hope everyone has a safe, fun weekend. #netgalley #booktok

The #Cowboys haven’t signed a veteran UFA as impactful as Javonte Williams since…?

Last year, I’m not sure the #Cowboys win this kind of game missing so many players on offense. Schotty’s scheme tweaks have been very effective

I’m gonna take a wild guess and say we just watched the highest-rated NFL regular-season game of the century.

Top 5 all-time Dak game. Pretty much unstoppable tonight

Football 🤝 Writing 🤝 Tolerable Temps

Draft Brandon Aubrey in the first round of your league next year

I don’t really think Jaxson Dart replaces Russ today, but the Romo Era began at halftime of #Cowboys and Giants here 19 years ago (can’t believe it’s been that long)

Sunday morning fantasy lineup stress is so back

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I’d say that’s a pretty good hit rate considering they don’t usually have first-round grades on 32 players—sometimes less than 20. Guess you can’t rule out bundling picks and moving up in the next two drafts either.

#Cowboys have some big hits/overall mixed results on late-ish first-rounders lately, assuming that’s where these two Packers picks land in 2026 and 2027: Guyton, Mazi, Tyler Smith, Taco, Byron Jones, Frederick, Dez.

#Cowboys training camp throwback from the Jason Garrett era. Could’ve used this for motivation during 300 pages of book edits last month (stacking good chapters together)

Get Over It by OK Go, because it was on the Madden soundtrack when I was in college 50 years ago 😂

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If they’re trying to win now, none of them make any sense. The defense goes up three levels when he’s on the field

Covered 16 training camps with the #Cowboys from ‘03-‘22. The wildest news story power rankings: 1. Quincy cut 2. Micah trade request 3. Zeke suspension 4. T.O. cycling jersey while riding the rehab bike (one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen) 5. “Is Romo overweight?” pic

33 days left, but yeah, not looking great, Bob…

Wasn’t sure the #Cowboys would re-sign Ferguson long-term, especially with Pickens on the last year of his deal. Maybe there’s room to re-sign both. I don’t think Ferguson totally looked himself after the knee injury in Week 1, so here’s to a bounce-back year.

Contract drama aside after two days of camp, there’s 44 days till the opener. If a new deal for Micah isn’t done before then, I’ll gladly eat crow 😂

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1. Two hours to fill daily 😂 2. Cowboys = ratings, no matter what

19 turnovers by an NBA team in one half is almost impossible lol. That’s like me trying to play Hall of Fame level in 2K 😂

Only a matter of time before the tush push ban passes, especially if the Eagles keep winning with it

Can’t believe the Mavs didn’t re-sign him (waaaaay before the Luka mess)

Looks like a pretty balanced Cowboys schedule with a nice middle-season bye and (on paper) a chance to stack some early wins. The Thanksgiving stretch on looks tough, but that’s usually the case. Thoughts?

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With Gregg Popovich's retirement, Mike Tomlin is now the longest-tenured active head coach in the four major North American sports.

I personally thought Golden would be huge for the offense, but they’re almost always going to stick to their board. If Booker’s grade was basically Zack’s from 2014, you see why he was the pick. #Cowboys have two chances to address skill positions tonight, so let’s see how it falls.

Zero sacks allowed on almost 400 pass attempts in the SEC works for me

Man, this is a fascinating draft for the Cowboys. This year they did a much better job of covering themselves in free agency, but they still have real needs. They can’t miss out on legit help at WR, CB, RB, DT, LB and say next week, nah we’re good. But they’ve got nice draft capital to work with.

Editing a 400-page manuscript, line by line, takes focus and caffeine. But I got good practice editing Mick’s Mail all those years 🤣

I might be the youngest person on the planet who still watches the old Matlock.

Get Up producers when they see this Micah-Tank back & forth

Gonna be so weird watching this team next season without Zack Martin on one line and D-Law on the other.

April 14, 1998: The last time before this afternoon that the Dallas Mavericks played a home game without Dirk Nowitzki or Luka Dončić on the roster. Still can't believe that sentence is fact ... but was at that one and heading out now to cover this one: www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/19...

I don’t know what it’s gonna take for Darren Woodson to get in the Hall of Fame. When we did the Deep Blue on Woody’s life and career in 2021, I don’t know how many people said in so many words — or better, this direct quote from Irvin — that Woody “was before his time” at the safety position.

To avoid getting punched in the face, I’ll be wearing my replica Cowboys helmet when I break the Luka trade news to my wife in the morning