Cowboys Wire Podcast

The guys preview the marquee game on the NFL’s slate for wild-card weekend: Cowboys vs. 49ers. Topics include an age-old rivalry renewed, why the analytics love Kyle Shanahan, the formula to make life miserable for Jimmy G and betting predictions against the spread and total. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

The guys discuss Dallas’ frustrating loss to Arizona and reset their thoughts on the team’s playoff path. Would a rematch with Arizona in the wild-card round of the playoffs be a worst-case scenario in terms of potential matchups? Topics include Kellen Moore’s job interview, Greg Zuerlein’s shakiness and what to expect in Week 18 between the Cowboys and Eagles. Dallas is expected to play its top players in the season finale; what about Philly? Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

The guys discuss Dallas’ breezy win over the Giants, Arizona’s stunning loss to the Lions, Tampa Bay’s no-show at home against the Saints and what that all means for the Cowboys in their pursuit for a top playoff seed. Topics include Jaylon Smith resurfacing with the Giants, Amari Cooper’s recent string of quiet games and a Cowboys-WFT betting preview with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

The guys break down another defensive gem by the Cowboys’ defense in Sunday’s win over Washington. Topics include the case for Micah Parsons as the Cowboys’ most valuable player and what to make of Dak Prescott’s recent struggles. Also, a Cowboys-Giants preview with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

The guys tackle topics on Kellen Moore’s recent play-calling, Ezekiel Elliott’s health, Micah Parsons’ case for Defensive Rookie of the Year and more! Also, a Dallas-Washington preview with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

The guys open up with a discussion on Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, who’s often the forgotten man when things go well for Dallas. Other topics include Dan Quinn’s influence, Connor Williams’ penalties and the No. 1 stud and dud from Dallas' first half of the season. Also, a Cowboys-Chiefs preview with picks against the spread and total. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

They guys break down Sunday’s ugly loss to the Broncos and reset their thoughts on the NFC playoff picture. This week’s show includes takes on the Cowboys’ path to the No. 1 seed and a Cowboys-Falcons preview with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

The guys reset their thoughts on the Cowboys coming out of the bye week. Could this season be Dallas’ best chance to win the Super Bowl? Also, thoughts on La’el Collins’ return as a backup, potential trade deadline moves and a Cowboys-Vikings preview with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

Steve Bortstein, filling in for Ryan O'Leary, Thoughts on last weekend's win over the Patriots, the work of head coach Mike McCarthy, a focus on CeeDee Lamb and what Cowboys fans watch when the Cowboys aren't playing...

The guys discuss the Cowboys’ win over Carolina and why this offense under Kellen Moore is near impossible for teams to stop. Also, does Dallas need a lesson in putting teams away in the fourth quarter? They also look ahead to Cowboys-Giants this week with predictions against the spread and total. Note: This week’s episode was recorded before the Cowboys released LB Jaylon Smith. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL).

The guys discuss the Cowboys’ Monday night romp of the Eagles and what it means for the team’s standing in the NFC East and entire conference moving forward. Also, more on Mike McCarthy’s clock management and a Cowboys-Panthers preview with picks against the spread and total. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL).

The guys break down last week’s crazy ending between the Cowboys and Chargers ,and discuss offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s role in Dallas' strong start. Topics include Tony Pollard’s touches, Damarcus Lawrence’s broken foot and predictions for Cowboys-Eagles on Monday Night Football. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

The guys break down last week’s opening night thriller between the Bucs and Cowboys, including Dak’s superhuman return to the field. Topics include Anthony Brown's long night, Mike McCarthy’s questionable clock management and a Cowboys-Chargers preview with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

The guys break down potential moves the Cowboys could make after Ezekiel Elliott’s contract restructure, Also, thoughts on Cam Newton and Nahshon Wright, the Cowboys tight end that’s most worth rostering in fantasy football leagues, and an early look at the Cowboys-Bucs betting line in the NFL’s Season Kickoff Game. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL)

Back for another season, the guys open up by discussing the latest episode of Hard Knocks featuring the Cowboys. Could the lack of camera time for struggling linebacker Jaylon Smith during the show be a sign of something bigger? Also, thoughts on the Cowboys’ COVID issues, rookies Micah Parsons and Jabril Cox, and more! Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Cowboys Wire Managing Editor KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL).

It was a strange draft for the Cowboys who moved back and still landed their guy in Penn State LB Micah Parsons on Day 1, but made a few head-scratching decisions on Day 2. Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond breaks down Dallas’ new 11-player draft class, with takes on Stephen Jones, Mike McCarthy and more!

Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling, with host Ryan O’Leary, give their final takes on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. Could Micah Parsons tumble to the Steelers at pick No. 24? Are the Patriots poised to make a move for their quarterback of the future? Will Patrick Surtain make it past the top 10 picks after the Broncos’ trade for QB Teddy Bridgewater? Elijah Moore or Alex Leatherwood for the Packers at pick No. 30? Happy draft weekend everybody!

The Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling joins the program to discuss all things Draft Weekend, from Stephen Jones’ recent comments on trading back, to the most underrated (and overrated) players we could see selected on Day 1.

The sportsbooks tell us that the Cowboys are most likely to land Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II at No. 10 overall. But what if Surtain, Florida TE Kyle Pitts, and their other top targets are already off the board? The guys discuss some realistic trade-back scenarios based on picks 1 through 9, including a series of first-round trades that could leave the Cowboys with seven picks inside the top 100.

The guys reset their thoughts on the top 10 of the draft after Carolina’s trade for Sam Darnold, and tackle an interesting topic surrounding the Cowboys at pick No. 10 overall: Positional value. Also, Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond on why he gave the team a C+ for its full body of work in free agency to date.

Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond reacts to the team’s new additions on defense. Spoiler alert: KD’s seen enough shopping on the clearance rack by the Cowboys at key defensive positions of need. With that in mind, the guys turn their attention to the draft and discuss what the recent blockbuster trades between the 49ers, Dolphins and Eagles mean for the Cowboys at pick No. 10 overall.

With the first big wave of free agency behind us, the guys discuss the two most talked about names in regard to the Cowboys first-round pick at No. 10 overall: Alabama CB Patrick Surtain II, and Florida TE Kyle Pitts. Also, reaction to the latest Cowboys moves and news in free agency, and the one national media narrative that provoked a response from Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond.

The guys relive some of the memorable moments of Dak Prescott’s press conference, and react to the Cowboys’ deliberate start to free agency. Also, Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond tells us how the team can make major improvements on defense with the right middle-tier free agent signings.

The guys react to the NFL's biggest offseason story of 2021: Dak Prescott’s record-breaking contract that will keep him in Dallas for at least the next three seasons. From the numbers, to the clauses, to what Dak’s deal means for soon-to-be-paid QBs like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond breaks the whole thing down. Also, with Dak’s deal finally behind them, what’s next for the Cowboys in free agency?

In the return of the Cowboys Wire Podcast for the 2021 season, the guys discuss the team’s decision to appoint Dan Quinn as the new defensive coordinator. Also, the latest on Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations, and what a second franchise tag would mean for the team entering the start of free agency.

The Cowboys are officially on to 2021, which means, for the third straight offseason, they can get back to work on Dak Prescott’s new contract. Will Jerry Jones make Dak one of the highest paid players in the league? The guys tackle that topic and so much more, including Mike McCarthy’s difficult first season, the 2021 NFL Draft, and what this team should do about its long list of pending free agents. The 19th and final episode of the Cowboys Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.

Entering Week 17 of the regular season, the Cowboys suddenly sit a simple parlay away from clinching the NFC East title: win and get some help from rival Philadelphia. Once a last-place, 3-9 football team, Dallas will be the division champ and the NFC’s No. 4 seed if it can beat the Giants, and then see the Eagles knock off the Washington Football Team. Hey, crazier things have happened during this crazy NFL season! The guys react and pose a serious question: Do Cowboys fans really want to give up a potential top-10 pick to host a playoff game this season? Also, learn why this team could be searching to replace both of its coordinators in the offseason. Episode 18 of the Cowboys Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Cowboys have a 5-9 record with two games to go, but believe it or not, there’s still a path to the NFC East title. The guys discuss Dallas’ playoff chances and Pro Bowl snubs, while looking ahead to this week’s rivalry game against Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. Episode 17 of the Cowboys Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Cowboys will reportedly move on from defensive coordinator Mike Nolan after this season. Did new head coach Mike McCarthy set his team back by hiring Nolan in the first place? Host Ryan O'Leary and Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond discuss Nolan, the 2021 draft, and stat comparisons between a young Tony Romo and the Saints' Taysom Hill. Episode 16 of the Cowboys Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

Back-to-back losses to Washington and Baltimore have knocked the Cowboys to 3-9, good for last place in the NFC East. For Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond and host Ryan O’Leary, it’s time for Mike McCarthy and Co. to empty the bench, secure the highest draft pick possible and start looking ahead to 2021. The guys also give their takes on Cowboys legend Troy Aikman, who once again showed us he’s not afraid to roast his former franchise from the broadcast booth. Episode 15 of the Cowboys Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.

The Dallas Cowboys played their traditional Thanksgiving Day home game last Thursday. They won’t play again until next Tuesday. Host Ryan O’Leary and Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond discuss the schedule, Mike McCarthy’s head-scratching coaching decisions, and weigh whether the team might be better off trading its draft pick next year, especially if it lands inside the top-five. Episode 14 of the Cowboys Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.

Less than 24 hours after the death of strength and conditioning coordinator Markus Paul, the Cowboys got set to play their traditional Thursday evening football game on Thanksgiving Day. Host Ryan O’Leary and Cowboys Wire KD Drummond react to Coach Paul’s tragic passing, and discuss Dallas’ prospects of winning the NFC East. This podcast is powered by USA Today Sports and includes fantasy picks of the week from The Huddle, and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Cardinals’ wild finish against the Bills on a hail mary in the final seconds got us thinking: What’s the memorable win in recent Cowboys history? What’s the most memorable loss? Host Ryan O’Leary and KD Drummond discuss all that and more as Dallas gets set to return from its Week 10 bye. This podcast is powered by USA Today Sports and includes fantasy advice from The Huddle, as well as a sports betting pick of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.

The Cowboys’ Week 9 loss to Pittsburgh featured everything the guys wanted to see. Garrett Gilbert rectified their problems under center. The defense continued to show strides. The effort and drive to win was all there … and the Cowboys lost to move up into the No. 3 draft spot. If Dallas is indeed focusing more on 2021 than the remainder of this season, games like that are what host Ryan O’Leary and Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond want to see. As they discuss, there’s a right way and a wrong way to tank for draft position. Powered by USA TODAY Sports with fantasy advice from The Huddle and the sports betting pick of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.

DiNucci's dreadful NFL debut, Dallas' surprising defensive strides, and Mike McCarthy the cheerleader?

The guys discuss Jerry Jones' crispy radio interview, the Cowboys' weak response to an illegal hit that left QB Andy Dalton with a concussion, and the Cowboys' overall lack of leadership. It can only get better from here, right? With Ryan O'Leary and Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond.

Ezekiel Elliott continues to struggle through the worst stretch of his career, and the Andy Dalton era got off to a rough start in Monday night's blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Ryan O'Leary and Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond talk Dalton, Zeke and the downright embarrassing NFC East.With Week 7 fantasy football advance from USA TODAY's The Huddle, along with sports bettering picks of the week from the Sportsbook Wire.

The guys listen and react to Tony Romo's emotional commentary on Dak Prescott's gruesome ankle injury, and discuss where the superstar QB goes from here. After playing this season on the franchise tag, Dak's future with the Cowboys and beyond is, literally, the million dollar question. Host Ryan O'Leary discusses with Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond, who provides insight on exactly why contract negotiations between Dak and the Cowboys failed over the summer. (With fantasy football advice from the Huddle.com, and sports betting picks of the weeks from USA TODAY's Sportsbook Wire.)

Mike McCarthy? Mike Nolan? Jerry Jones? Host Ryan O'Leary and Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond play the blame game on what has been an unacceptable start to the 2020 season. Dallas' defense has been historically bad through four weeks. Is there any light at the end of the tunnel?

Host Ryan O'Leary and Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond vent after another frustrating Cowboys loss. This one, to the Seahawks in Week 3, was littered with turnovers, special teams gaffes and porous defense.

Days later, host Ryan O'Leary and Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond can barely believe what they saw on Sunday. The Cowboys did everything they could to give the Falcons a W. They fumbled three times in the first quarter, trailed 20-0, and at one point in the fourth quarter had a 99.9% probability of falling to 0-2 on the season. But some late Dak and Zuerlein magic (and some terrible football by the Falcons) helped the Cowboys literally steal a win from the jaws of defeat. Join the guys in reveling in the game of the year!

From the poor execution, costly injuries, questionable coaching and downright disgusting officiating, there was plenty for host Ryan O'Leary and Cowboys Wire editor KD Drummond to rant about after the Cowboys' 20-17 loss to the L.A. Rams on Sunday night.

An exciting season of Dallas Cowboys football kicks off Sunday night with the Cowboys taking on the Rams in L.A. Host Ryan O'Leary and Cowboys Wire editor K.D. Drummond discuss QB Dak Prescott's contract situation and give their takes on the betting line.