Cowboys Crunchtime

One loss. That's all it was, but a lot of Cowboys Nation is acting like the Wall is being melted by the Night King's dragon on all that is sacred. The loss to the Broncos was bad and embarrassing, but the reactions of a certain part of the community have been reprehensible. Those folks, they're going to have to catch this fade!

The Cowboys are caught in a wave of injuries, and it will test their front office's offseason. Position by position, we break down how the team addressed their biggest 2015 weakness, depth. We also check in with Cowboys' Insider Mike Fisher, who breaks down the circus-like handling of Dez Bryant's hairline fracture and all of the other major injury news surrounding the team, namely Tony Romo and Charles Tapper. All this on the brand new edition of Cowboys Crunchtime with KD!

What does Jay Novacek think about Rico Gather's path to the NFL and his chances of catching on? The legendary Cowboys tight end checks in with K.D. Drummond to discuss this, as well as Tony Romo and Jason Witten's legacy. The two also dive into a hot topic from the summer, whether or not coaching is a major factor in the ascenion of players or whether it's completely on the player himself. All this and more on the latest episode of Cowboys Crunchtime! For all other episodes, make sure to check out CowboysWire.com and the Cowboys Sports Radio app on your Apple or Android phones.

We go in-depth to talk the NFL Draft and the Cowboys fourth pick possibiities with the one and only Dane Brugler of CBSSports.com. From the group of quarterbacks that could make an impact to other skill position possibilities, we tackle the offensive targets Dallas could be eyeing. With the help of co-host Keith Mullins, Crunchtime dives into Jared Goff vs Paxton Lynch, Carson Wentz and the Senior Bowl, Treadwell at Z Receiver and more. Then, Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher steps in to join KD on an important conversation about race in the Cowboys front office, and the merits of Stephen A. Smith's ESPN piece. A podcast not to be missed.

There is no offseason; but there is a chance to refresh, regroup and reload. The Cowboys enter the final week of the season and are in full-fledged Organic Tanking mode. KD Drummond is joined by the usual suspects to discuss any and all things Cowboys. Who's being held out? Who's hot? What's the biggest disappointment of 2016? Where are the biggest defensive needs? Mike Fisher, Keith Mullins and Joey Ickes join to discuss. Chip Kelly got a jump on Black Monday, all of the fun Cowboys fans could ask for in a disappointing season. Ryan Burns jumps on to talk about the NFL coaching carousel. Let's get it

KD is flanked by Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher as they discuss the latest in Valley Ranch controversy, the team shutting down beat writers, releasing a player thought to be promising and refusing to oust depressing starter Matt Cassel. Then, Keith Mullins joins the fray as he and KD analyze the Cowboys offensive needs based on the performances of this season, looking ahead to free agency and more importantly the draft. The team might be lackluster, but this coverage is a winner, tune in!

Meaningful games in December! Dallas came from behind and with the game on the line made the plays necesary to pull out the win. Joey Ickes joins to break down the emergence of Demarcus Lawrence, the defense's prowess and the offensive roadblocks. The best recap you'll get on the trip to DC. 

3-7 vs 10-0... that's not a mismatch. What crazy record does a healthy Romo bring to his battle with MVP-contender Cam Newton? Why does Vegas like a bad team so much? How will the Dallas defense attempt to slow down the dual-threat offense of the Panthers? What inherent advantage do the Cowboys have on Thanksgiving? KD is joined by Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher and co-host Keith Mullins as they dissect and everything about the Dallas quest to turn their moribund season around. Listen in!   Also, don't forget to check out Part I of the Week 12 combo, our sit-down with Joey Ickes as we break down everything from the victory over Miami. 

You'll get no better recap of the Cowboys 24-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins than when KD is joined by X's and O's guru Joey Ickes of CowboysHQ to discuss the in's and out's of how Dallas snapped their seven-game losing streak. From Romo's return to the offensive line pseudo-struggles, from the pass rush to the exemplary linebacker play, it's all on the table. Join us as we dissect Week 11 in preparation for Week 12 and Carolina!

Is Romo that good of a superhero? After missing 7 games,the franchise QB returns,but is there enough time to enact a miracle comeback? KD is joined by Cowboys insider Mike Fisher to discuss this and several roster moves the team made. then,Dolphins writer Kevin Nogle checks in with an update on Sunday's opponent, before cohost Keith Mullins drops by with full analysis. e    

KD is flanked by the biggest and brightest stars of #CowboysNation, as Landon McCool and Rabblerousr join he and co-hosts Keith Mullins and Joey Ickes in a round table discussion on the entirety of the Dallas Cowboys 2015 season. From Tony Romo's absence and the lack of team foresight, to Sean Lee's 2nd concussion, the Greg Hardy long-term plans to midseason awards... everything and anything is covered here. Listen in as the guys pontificate to the State of the Dallas Cowboys!

What the hell went down with Joseph Randle? Is Dez healthy? Will the team still be in in when Romo returns? KD takes on all this and more when he's joined by Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher. From backup quarterbacks having no chance, to the complete evisceration of the passing game big play, Dallas is in a five-game losing streak that must stop for them to have a chance. Dive in feet first as we wade through the misery. Tune in!

In Part 2 of our Week 8 preview, Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher joins to discuss the return of Dez Bryant, compare Greg Hardy to J.J. Watt and dissect the running back situation. Co-host Keith Mullins joins to chop it up on the backup QB conundrum and Byron Jones maturation, and Joey Ickes gets in on the action to break down why Darren McFadden had the success he found, contrary to being a "bad fit" for what Dallas normally does in the run game. You don't want to miss this episode!

A whirlwind weekend spills over into Week 8. KD opens things up analyzing everything Cowboys, from Dez's "almost" to Hardy's tirade to the erroneous "AWOL" reports. How did Matt Cassel affect the entire offense and where exactly is the offensive line? He's joined by Danny Kelly of FieldGulls.com to bring everone up to speed on the 2x NFC Champs. Legion of Boom, but with Cary Williams? Offensive line a turnstile? What's the latest on the revenge-minded Seahawks? Ryan Burns then checks in.. who is Fugazi in the AFC and why are the Steelers still good? Any trade partners on the horizon for Dallas? All this and more on the latest episode of Crunchtime! Join us!

KD and Fish chop it up, discussing the in's and out's of Dez Bryant's possible return against the New York Giants. Dallas looks to end a three game losing streak on the backs of... their defense? Tony Romo gets to start practicing, when? The running back rotation looks like what? Greg Hardy said... oh yeah, you're going to need to tune in to the latest episode of Crunchtime!

Things could never be the same. After struggling to command the bus, Brandon Weeden has been reassigned to a less crucial route. Matt Cassell is in, but he isn't the only new player that will be in the lineup when Dallas returns from their bye week. Changes on the offense to go along with the infusion of talent on defense is the way the Cowboys are planning to achieve greatness in the second half of their season. Cowboys Blogfather Bob Sturm returns to the show to share his insights on Elite QBs and pedestrian ones, bad coaching and safety play and so much more. Then, Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher dishes on the behind the scene machinations that had to be fought for Cassell, Collins and Chrstine to make it to the lineup. Plus an update on Dez Bryant and Randy Gregory's return. It's Crunchtime! Nothing like it on the Interwebz!

Nothing is off limits as KD checks in with the latest episode of Crunchtime. Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain return and with them comes a firestorm of national controversy with our own Mike Fisher embroiled. Fish weighs in on the situation while Joey Ickes and Keith Mullins join KD in parsing through the strange Cowboys coaching decisions (and shortcomings) as well as the fits for the returning players and how things will look moving forward. It doesn't get any more hectic than Week 5, with the juggernaut offense of the New England Patriots coming to town scoring 40 points a game. Oh boy...      (Music: The Man Righ Chea - Mystikal, No Limit Records | Put Your Cups Up - What? Band Live Performance 2011)

No, it wasn't all Brandon Weeden's fault. Yes, Brandon Weeden showed serious limitations. No, Joseph Randle didn't have a bad game. Yes, the Cowboys should heavily consider getting Christine Michaels some snaps (and it looks like they intend to). KD is joined by Joey Ickes to discuss the Checkdown Game, Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher to talk the latest from the Ranch and ESPN 100.3 New Orleans' Scott Alexander to update on the Saints.

Tragedy struck the Dallas Cowboys quest for the Super Bowl as Tony Romo's broken left collarbone placed him on IR/DTR and will keep him out until late November. Dallas has traded for Matt Cassell as Brandon Weeden takes the reigns. Can they remain in contention while Romo and Dez Bryant battle back from serious injuries? KD Drummond of CowboysHQ is joined by Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher to discuss this and the latest from Valley Ranch. Also, Joey Ickes joins the show to talk the return of Sean Lee and the evolution of the Cowboys secondary as they prepare to try and shut down Julio Jones. Why should they be confident? Keith Mullins checks in to talk back-up QBs, and the running back rotation, whether or not Darren McFadden is in danger of seeing his snaps and possibly active status evaporate. All this and more as we go DEEP inside the Dallas Cowboys, only on Crunchtime!

Which is it, 4? 6? 8? 11 weeks? How long will Dez Bryant be out? Who's in line to take on the Cowboys in Super Bowl 50? What will the injuries do to the offensive system the Cowboys deploy? Who will step up in Dez's abscence? How many more hits can the defense take, already missing Scandrick, Hardy and McClain and now with rookie Randy Gregory out for a while? KD Drummond is joined by Mike Fisher, Ryan Burns, Joey Ickes and as always Keith Mullins to discuss the Cowboys and the NFL in general. Tune in now for the latest and greatest insight and analysis!

Are you ready for the regular season? While fans wait impatiently, the NFL dreams of over 300 players have hit a snag over the last 24 hours. The Cowboys and all 32 NFL teams are down to 75 players on their roster, with more cuts to come before Saturday. KD is joined by co-host Keith Mullins to look at the Cowboys roster moves and aniticipate the final battles over the next few days.

Panic set in amongst some media based on the Cowboys two preseason performances. KD is joined by Keith Mullins to talk about what's truly important in the preseason. Later, Ryan Burns chimes in on the state of the AFC and who is likely to be opposite Dallas should they make the desired SuperBowl run. CTC Sports' Cami Griffin checks in to discuss running backs and the new venture along with Patrik Walker and the cornerback situation. Finally, Cowboys insider Mike Fisher talks about the fallout of the Orlando Scandrick ACL tear, who will be a part of the dress rehearsal against the Vikings and much more. It's Crunchtime, get in on it!

KD is joined by Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher as they give the latest updates on Tony Romo's return, Dez Bryant returning kicks, Camp Battles and injuries with a live report from Oxnard, CA. Also, Keith Mullins returns to examine if this will finally be the year when position flex is more than just a reaction to injury needs. Joey Ickes discusses Cover 3 coverage straight from his new book, "Nuts and Bolts" and Patrik Walker discusses Banner Gate and what keys he is honing in on in camp and preseason. Crunchtime is back for an all new season. Buckle your seatbelts and come along for the ride!

Less than an hour before the NFL deadline, the Cowboys and Dez Bryant agreed to a long-term deal. KD Drummond takes a look at the salary cap impact of the deal, and then is joined by Mike Fisher to discuss the ins and outs of the negotiation. How did the last two weeks happen? What's the deal with national media coverage? Then the two move on to Greg Hardy, his appeal and potential on field impact. Finally, they revisit the newly suspended Rolando McClain and the myriad of transgressions in his short time with the club. It's the final show of the offseason, get in here and learn something! Breaking Down The Dez Contract | 01:35Impact on the 2015 Cap | 04:35How Cowboys View The Salary Cap | 05:37NFC Competition & Early 2015 Schedule | 06:10Commercial Insert | 08:27Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher | 08:33How The Last Two Weeks Went Down | 09:27How The National Media Covered The Negotiation | 12:20Greg Hardy’s Appeal, Future & Pass Rush Impact | 17:10Rolando McClain Doesn’t Love Football | 25:50Do Fish & KD Matter? | 33:05Tony Romo Update | 35:55Wrap Up & Outro | 38:00

In the final scheduled podcast of the offseason, KD and Fish chop it up to review the Dallas Cowboys Mandatory Minicamp. Dez Bryant, who still doesn't have a contract, showed up and pow-wowed with Owner/GM Jerry Jones. Morris Claiborne talked about his readiness for camp and his rehab. Sean Lee discusses being careful and we check in on Terrance Williams' arm injury. All this and more, only on Crunchtime!

The offseason is nearing its conclusion, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of conversation to have. KD is joined by Keith Mullins and Joey Ickes and the team dissects the four leading camp battles that they expect to play out once the team relocates to Oxnard at the end of July. Tune in, and get educated on the ins and outs of making it into the starting lineup, and the newfound depth Dallas has on its roster.

The Cowboys today concluded the third of three weeks of voluntary workouts. With Mandatory MiniCamp coming next week before a month-long break leading into training camp, questions still surround the team. Will Dez show up? What about Rolando McClain? What's the running back situation looking like? What was the NFL thinking with their "Debo" tactics on Tony Romo and the Fantasy Football Convention? Will the battle for the No. 2 receiver come to fruition? Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher joins the show to discuss these topics and much more.

Star player with a hush-hush surgery that will keep him out of unpaid Summer practices? Check. Star players returning from injuries? Check. Up and comer talking trash about the guy he's replacing? Check. It's just another day in the life of the Dallas Cowboys as the first of three OTA sessions kick off. KD Drummond of CowboysHQ.com is joined by Keith Mullins as they discuss the impact of Ro McClain missing the non-contact practices over the next month, and the return of Sean Lee. Then, KD is joined by Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher to run down the day of practice that was open to the media and kicked off with a Jason Garrett press conference. They also dive into the NFL's befuddling anarchy and lack of long-term concern over their current methodology. All this and more, as only we can do it. It's Crunchtime! Join us!

KD is joined by Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher to discuss the upshot of the recent practices and rookie minicamp. Why is everyone talking about Greg Hardy ON the field? What was the takeaway from the La'el Collins signing? How is the cornerback situation going to play out? Then, Keith Mullins joins the party as he and KD go over a roster projection and break down the few spots that are open to compeition. The Cowboys have improved the roster greatly over the years and now there is limited space for players with upside to make a deep roster. Position group by position group, things are dissected down to 53... err 54.

KD is joined by a veteran of the Cowboys media brigade, Clarence Hill, Jr. of the Forth-Worth Star Telegram. Chill drops knowledge bit after knowledge bit on the subject of judging morality of football players, the possiblity of guys changing and how it should be measured. He also weighs in on the transformation of Jerry Jones over the almost 20 years he's covered the team and then looks at the current state of the Cowboys compared to the playoff runs of '07 and '09. Then, co-host Keith Mullins joins the fray as he and KD dissect the lack of grabbing a running back or defensive tackle, and then one-by-one look at all eight of the draft picks the Cowboys have brought into the fold. It's your usual rock solid edition of Crunchtime, with everything you want to talk about concerning the Dallas Cowboys.

KD is joined by Joey Ickes to discuss the selection of Byron Jones from University of Connecticut in the first round of the NFL Draft.

KD brings it home with three hours of wall-to-wall guests discussing everything you want to hear about this weekend's draft. Where will the Cowboys go in the early rounds? What makes them move up, down? What about the red flag guys? How are they going to address running back, edge rusher, defensive tackle? The internet's best and brightest Cowboys minds converge to discuss the 2015 NFL Draft.  Sigmund Bloom Intro 3:22Trip  Around The League – 5:30Jay Ajayi’s Knee & NFL Subtrefuge: 10:30Lay of the Land Leading to Pick 27 – 14:11 Mike Fisher Intro – 29:25Cowboys Pre-Draft Presser Reactions- 31:48Media Big Boards Influencing Cowboys- 43:40Lee, Scandrick Dez and Workout Updates: 45:10 Emory Hunt Intro- 49:22Running Back Review- 50:50Small School Gems – 54:50Ty Montgomery Love – 1:00:15 Joey Ickes Intro – 1:04:25Big Board Breakdown – 1:07:10 Bob Sturm Intro – 1:30:03Longevity of Running Back – 1:31:25 How to Pick Rounds 1-3 – 1:37:13How To Win The Draft    - 1:51:10 Keith Mullins & Jeff Cavanaugh (105.3 The Fan) Intro – 1:55:50Moving Up? Moving Away From Who? – 1:58:10Red Flag Guys – 2:03:07Film Study Surprises, Wiped Out Options: 2:05:17Running Backs, Again – 2:12:53Mullins Final Thoughts – 2:19:43 KD Drummond Outro Favorite 5 Picks For 27 – 2:32:08

In a passing league, the only defense is to stockpile quality corners. Dallas is in need of an infusion at the position and we examine the top names they could be looking at. KD is joined by co-host Keith Mullins and special guest John Owning of DraftBreakdown.com as they dive deeper into the 2015 NFL Draft from a Dallas perspective. Is Trae Waynes really the best corner, at least from the Cowboys perspective? Who's next after the Top 4 Corners? Also, for the first time in years, the Cowboys are showing interest in quarterbacks available in the draft. First, what took them so long. Second, of all the years!?! Finally, the group discusses how many first round grades they've given the class and opine over the cutoff point where Dallas would look to bail from the 27 pick. All this and more, tune in!

KD is joined by co-host Keith Mullins, CowboysHQ's Joey Ickes and BloggingtheBoys Rabblerousr as the Knights of the Round Table's cabinet discuss the Dallas draft trends, tendencies and tells. They've been tried and true while Dallas has been a middle-of-the-pack team; will they continue now that Dallas is at the end of the round? Will the club trade up or down, and how far is too far in either direction? Will there be a player available at Pick No. 27 that will allow the club to continue their 5-year trend of selecting a guy who they consider the best in the draft at his respective position? WIll the pre-draft visit list continue as a solid reference point for the players they select, as it has in years' past? Will we be able to follow the money and see players meant to replace high-cost, or soon-to-command high salary vets? In the second half, we tackle the defensive tackle position. How much does Dallas value the position if they haven't brought any in? Do they even need one in the draft? Who are the standouts at the position and where is the sweet spot in the draft? How many different ways can the panel say Aaron Donald-esque? All this and more... join us!

KD checks in with "The Blogfather" Bob Sturm and gets his take on everything from draft strategy to ignoring the safety position. Bob weighs in with his favorites at multiple positions of need for the Cowboys. Following, Co-Host Keith Mullins joins to pile on the avoidance of the glaring safety need. Bob Sturm 02:17 Intro04:07 Cowboys Draft Strategy/Preferred Draft Strategy07:55 Dallas’ Needs Entering The Draft12:22 Defensive Tackle Favorites In The Draft16:52 Strategy For First Round Pick/ Trading Back19:53 Safeties In the Draft and Cowboys Needs/Approach to Position26:36 Linebackers in the Draft/ The OTTO?31:37 Glamour Posiion of Cowboys Draft: The Running Backs Keith Mullins 39:41 Intro40:39 Converting CBs to Safeties A No-No?52:37 Running Backs In Great Detail: Top 6 Backs1:17:30 Other Backs In the Draft1:24:25 Cowboys Fullback Obsession/ Special Teams Roles for Backs1:31:20 Todd Gurley and His Knee1:37:52 Outro

I jumped on "Red Zone with JB" host Josh Bertaccini today to talk about the Cowboys running back situation. The loss of Demarco Murray to the rival Eagles, and whether or not Darren McFadden has any juice left in the tank to compete for the starting gig. Also, they talk about the acquisition of Greg Hardy. 

Demarco Murray. Justin Durant. Jermey Parnell. Dwayne Harris. Trades Galore around the NFC. Huge deals everywhere. Keith Mullins joins KD to discuss all the of league's moves (to date) in the fast and furious action of the First Day of the New League Year in the NFL. We break down how it affects Dallas, and review deals to see if Dallas should have gotten in. Dallas sat out the first day of free agency, just as they told us they would. It's what they've done in the past, but is it prudent now that the team has become championship contenders? Is the window too small to sit back and let the defense develop naturally? What happened with Demarco Murray's twitter account? Is Greg Hardy a good fit for Dallas?  All this and more, on Crunchtime!

The second installment of the draft shows is here, as we have progress on the wideout front. KD is joined by Joey Ickes and Keith Mullins as they discuss the franchise tag put on Dez Bryant, the (predicted) new deal for Cole Beasley and then dive into the defensive side of the trenches. What are the Cowboys team needs on the line and at linebacker? Who are some early draft targets? All this and more on Crunchtime!

Crunchtime makes it's way into draft season, finally. The Scouting Combine is a wrap and there's plenty to discuss about the performances from all the NFL hopefuls. Was there some sort of impropriety with the stopwatch on the 40s? Has technology sullied the jump measurements?  The offseason is more than the draft, and free agency is just as important in filling team holes. KD is joined by Joey Ickes and Keith Mullins as they go position-by-position in evaulating the Cowboys offensive needs.

The NFL Calendar has made it's way to the opening of the scouting combine, but NFL vets are what we're still talking about. Mike Fisher joins KD Drummond to discuss the possibility of Dallas making a trade for Cleveland's in-rehab quarterback, Johnny Manziel. Also, Stephen Jones again reiterated Dallas' plans to franchise tag Dez Bryant, what does that mean for the rest of free agency? All this and more as we speed towards draft season on Cowboys Crunchtime With KD. 

CowboysHQ's KD Drummond and Mike Fisher go toe-to-toe in discussion the obsession over Marshawn Lynch not talking. Fish makes his living based on interactions with players, coaches and team personnel and  has a big issue with the hypocrisy Lynch appears to be portraying. KD is an internet columnist that is disgusted with the fact that we are even talking about Lynch. Then, the two tackle the recent "news" about Adrian Peterson and the Cowboys. Plus, how likely is it that Jerry will be spending his pennies over the course of the spring? All this and more as Crunchtime talks NFL football.

What better way to prepare for a shootout than learning everything about the other person carrying a weapon? Crunchtime checks in with Sports Illustrated's NFL Analyst Aaron Nagler to get the ultimate insight on his Green Bay Packers. The Cowboys have had severe trouble with 3-4 defenses, but why does he think they have an advantage over Dom Capers' D? With both teams coming off of wins over Detroit, what can be learned? Next, Cowboys Insider and CowboysHQ lead man Mike Fisher checks in with the latest from Valley Ranch. Which of the sideline players will make their way to the field on Sunday? How much will things depend on the defensive front? Also, a few kind words for the late Justin Pugh. All this and more on Crunchtime!

The world and the NFL won't let it die. The non-penalty heard around the world has now led to mea culpa's about other penalties missed. For what? To distract the world from this Cowboys team that is playing great, resilient ball. Joey Ickes and Keith Mullins are not impressed as they join KD Drummond of CowboysHQ for Part 2 of The Divisional Round Trifecta. What were the Lions doing with their blitzes to confuse Dallas? What defensive techniques have befuddled Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay? Just how big are Jason Garrett's balls? Pause. We answer all of these questions and more on Crunchtime!

The Cowboys are on a mission, and it's not a small time thing. Facing a 14-0 first quarter deficit and bad play from both sides of the ball, Dallas righted the ship and was able to pull out a 24-20 victory over the Detroit Lions, paying them back for their come-from-behind wins in '11 and '13. Tony Romo had another great performance, with a passer rating over 110 and the defense tightened up to only allow 6 points on the Lions final 9 posessions. Patrik Walker joins CowboysHQ's KD Drummond to discuss the ins and outs of the game, as Dallas prepares to turn the page to the divisional round and the Green Bay Packers. 

KD Drummond of CowboysHQ.com is joined by Sigmund Bloom (FootballGuys.com) and co-host Keith Mullins as they look back on the surprise 12-4 season of the Cowboys and look ahead to this weekend's Wild Card matchups and the playoffs in general. Does Dallas have what it takes to win it all? What kind of growth has there been and what's left to accomplish? How badly did the club want revenge on Washington and do they feel the same about the Detroit Lions? How much will their playoff inexperience hurt them? All this and more as Cowboys Crunchtime makes their first foray into the Playoff Zone.

Just 48 hours after securing their first NFC East championship since 2009, the Cowboys have a lot left on their plate. KD and Mike Fisher go over the finer points of whether the team should rest their starters with little in their control in the way of playoff positioning. Tony Romo's worthiness of the MVP comes up, and Jerry's talking Dez Bryant contract again. Also, Rolando McClain's mansion in Alabama burned down and something seems troubling. Tune in to hear the latest and greatest on the 2014 Dallas Cowboys as they prepare for the regular season finale.

The Cowboys are as hot as any team in the NFL at just the right time, as evidenced by their throttling of AFC South Champions Indianapolis Colts. Dallas dismantled them 42-7, their third straight blowout victory and firmly put themselves as serious contenders to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. The win clinched the NFC East title for the team for the first time since 2009, and boosted the argument for Tony Romo as the league MVP. Can he win it? The narrative is against him, but the stats sure aren't. We take a look at that. Also, as Patrik Walker of Landry Hat joins KD in the virtual studio, they explore the concept of resting players with seeding still up in the air, as well as play a game of Slice of the Pie: Who deserves the most credit for the Cowboys turnaround season? Join the celebration of analysis, sit back and enjoy the conversation.

KD Drummond of CowboysHQ.com checks in with the weekly podcast. After a dominating victory over the Eagles to pull ahead in the NFC East race, the Dallas Cowboys return home to face the equally tough (10-4) Indianapolis Colts. KD takes a look at the Cowboys offense for 2014, is it elite? Is Romo an MVP candidate? He's also joined by CHQ's Mike Fisher to get the latest updates from Valley Ranch, including Dallas' injury situation and running back plans. Everything you need in a podcast, and this week, in a neat 30 minute package.

KD Drummond and Mike Fisher chop it up with the latest and greatest on the 2014 Dallas Cowboys. Sitting at 9-4, Dallas is in prime position to win their way into the playoffs, but have a tough schedule. That starts with a rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles this coming Sunday. How will they go about changing the result from Thanksgiving? Also, what's the latest on Romo, for this game, this season and his future? Also, what's the deal with the Jason Garrett extension talk? KD and The Fish dive into all of this and more, on this latest version of Crunchtime.

The Dallas Cowboys have reached their bye week with a record not many expected them to achieve, 7-3. KD Drummond of CowboysHQ.com is joined by Patrik Walker and Keith Mullins as they chop it up over Dallas' victory over Jacksonville and the remaining games on the schedule. Why all the fretting over Dez Bryant's contract? Why isn't Tony Romo getting more recognition for fighting through a broken back?  What does Dallas have to do to secure a playoff spot? What's the landscape around the rest of the NFC? What holes do the Cowboys still need to plug up and secure?  All this and more as Cowboys Crunchtime takes you inside the Cowboys Bye Week.  

When is a three point, overtime defeat a butt-whooping? When a talented team like the Dallas Cowboys get defeated by their arch-rivals. Cue the roaches! All the naysayers and haters have risen from the dead! KD Drummond and his crew of experts take on the Dallas loss to the Washington team, and break down everything that broke down. They spin it forward to see how the team bounces back against the first place Arizona Cardinals this coming Sunday. Another DeMarco Murray fumble keeps points off the board, while the coaching staff and Tony Romo fail to adjust to Jim Haslett's blitzing nature. To top it off, the defense fell down and couldn't get up. Blogging The Boys' Joey Ickes drops in along with co-hosts Keith Mullins, Patrik Walker and Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher to drop knowledge on the masses. Join us on Crunchtime as we bring real sports talk radio to your podcatcher. Let's work!