Can the Dallas Cowboys Win the Super Bowl? Let me tell you why the answer is yes going into training camp – Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Sports
When is the last time the Cowboys truly had three wide receivers that opposing defenses all had to worry about, plus a strong run game?
Cowboys WR room is deeper than you think
By now, you know all about CeeDee Lamb and Pickens. The duo terrorized defenses throughout 2025, and there’s little reason to believe that slows down in 2026. But the conversation should extend beyond those two.
Ryan Flournoy’s rise last season was one of the quieter storylines in the NFL. He was cut on roster cutdown day, cleared
waivers, and re-signed with the team. He wasn’t supposed to carry a significant role. And yet, when Lamb went down with an injury, Flournoy posted a 114-yard game against the New York Jets. By the end of the season, the Cowboys were even designing plays specifically for him. By midseason, he was the clear No. 3 receiver on the offense.
Contrary to last year’s offseason, Flournoy was already a big part of the Cowboys’ vision throughout OTAs and minicamp. The same will apply for training camp in late July.
The dangerous Cowboys wide receiver duo talk should shift to discuss a dangerous trio.
Then there’s Pickens, who is going to take on a larger role. Last year, the Cowboys initially leaned on what they had seen on his Pittsburgh Steelers film, but Lamb’s injury forced them to expand Pickens’ responsibilities. They asked him to be the No. 1 receiver temporarily, and he proved he could handle it.
Following an All-Pro caliber season, Dallas is talking about moving him around the formation, expanding his route tree, and adding to his repertoire. Year 2 in the system should unlock another level for one of the most exciting players on the team.
Role Call: Anthony Smith has rare combo of size and speed – Nick Eatman, DallasCowboys.com
The depth chart is not in seventh-round pick Anthony Smith’s favor, but it will be exciting to see how his speed can make a difference this summer season.
What’s Next:
For the Cowboys, seventh-round picks are certainly not locks to make the roster just because of draft status. However, speedy players who show up on tape, especially in preseason games, tend to find a spot on the roster, or at least the practice squad. And that’s what Smith has to do – make the most of his opportunities on the biggest stage.
What he has going for him is the combination of size and speed. The Cowboys have a few receivers with his height of 6-2, and they have some speedsters like him as well, but not many that possess both qualities. That’s what he has to use to his advantage of play big and play fast to make sure he secures a spot on the team.
Did You Know:
Anthony Smith’s final game in college will go down in the ECU record books. His 156 receiving yards in the Go Bowling Military Bowl not only earned him game MVP honors, but it set an ECU bowl-game record in the process.
During the 2025 season, Smith’s big-play ability allowed him to be added to the Biletnikoff Award Watch list for the nation’s top receivers.
With his speed, Smith has proven to be a big-play receiver. He had 20 catches last season of 15 yards or more and led his team with 359 yards after the catch. He also scored on a 45-yard run, the longest rush of his career.
Depth on Cowboys offensive line has already taken a hit – Shane Taylor, Inside The Star
Offense line depth was a strength for the Cowboys last season, but they already know they’ll be without backup guard/center Matt Hennessy this season.
The Cowboys still have T.J. Bass as their top backup at guard, but Dallas now has to decide who is going to step in at center if Beebe deals with injury again in 2026 And if there are injuries at both guard and center at any point, the Cowboys will have one less reliable veteran to step into one of those spots.
s you have probably heard, battles have been taking place at left tackle and right tackle, the two weakest links of the offensive line.
Matt was not battling for either of those spots, but Drew Shelton and Nate Thomas have had time against Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele.
Matt going down is the only injury that the team has had thus far, but training camp will soon be here and that is when things really start to get heated before preseason games start shortly after.
The depth on the offensive line is important and the fact that they are going to be down a guy that has been around the league for awhile is not the end of the world, but depth on the offensive line and defensive line are two very important things.
Special teams loss provides Cowboys with a new opportunity – Dan Rogers, Blogging The Boys
C.J. Goodwin earned a rare special teams only roster spot, but his retirement has opened up a path to keep even more depth in all three phases.
Goodwin’s importance to the team was so valued that he occupied a spot on the 53-man roster despite not playing another position. That made him unique because most special teamers also contribute on offense or defense. While he was listed as a defensive back, it was a rare thing to see him play that position. He logged zero defensive snaps last season and hasn’t logged more than 20 total defensive snaps over the last five seasons. In short, he was exclusively a special teams player.
But his run is over. While it was nice to have such a skilled specialist on the roster, this is also a great opportunity for the team to use that spot for a player who can impact multiple phases of the game. Quite honestly, the timing couldn’t be better because the team has a lot going on right now. Having an extra roster spot is a precious commodity this season.
Why is that? Well, the front office has added a slew of new defensive players this year. Just run through any position, and you’ll find fringe players fighting for a roster spot who are fan favorites. Inevitably, the Cowboys can’t keep them all, and being able to contribute on special teams could punch their ticket onto the roster.
An extra safety
Players like P.J. Locke and Alijah Clark are buried on the safety depth chart thanks to new additions like Caleb Downs and Jalen Thompson, but both bring great special teams value to the roster.
More pass-rushing depth
Marist Liufau, Sam Williams, and James Houston all saw extensive time on special teams last year, as did Tyrus Wheat during his time with the Lions.
An extra running back
The coaching staff needs to sort out who will be their options behind Javonte Williams, and having some extra room for guys like Phil Mafah or Malik Davis could come in handy.
Cowboys’ Cobie Durant is making an impossible-to-ignore impression – Levi Dombro, The Landry Hat
Having Cobie Durant be a steady, consistent presence at cornerback in his first season with the team would be such a nice thing for Christian Parker’s defense.
Cobie Durant made his presence known at Dallas Cowboys’ offseason program
Following the conclusion of mandatory minicamp, The Athletic’s Jon Machota provided some takeaways. In this piece, he touched on just about everything that a fan of America’s Team would be interested in, but his bit about Durant was particularly intriguing.
“The veteran stood out most among the Cowboys’ corners during OTAs and minicamp. He made a highlight diving interception of Prescott in OTAs, but there were also times when Lamb got the best of him. The coaching staff has been pleased with what it has seen. Durant is expected to have a significant role with his ability to play multiple cornerback spots. How that position group shakes out will likely depend on the health of DaRon Bland (foot) and Shavon Revel (knee). Both said last week that they are completely recovered and ready for training camp.”
Machota is right that injuries and availability will significantly impact how the cornerback room looks come Week 1. But Durant has clearly done enough so far during his Cowboys stint that he has secured a spot in the rotation, and probably a starting role if the season started today.
And Machota wasn’t the only one who noticed that Durant was impressing this offseason. Joseph Hoyt of the Dallas Morning News also reported that not only did Durant have a strong showing at OTAs and mandatory minicamp, but that he was the defensive MVP in his eyes.
“My defensive MVP from camp was Cobie Durant.
Daily discussion question: What did the Cowboys do this offseason that you have wanted to see them do for a long time?
