Mick Shots: Cleaning Up

Looking back before looking forward, especially how the Cowboys defense survived in the win over Pittsburgh with another round of injuries. How so many young players participated, then a look the upcoming game against the Lions and CeeDee Lamb's second halves.

What a special weekend of football, first Texas-OU and then Cowboys-Lions. Few more Barry Switzer tales and then on to the Cowboys numerous injury concerns. Talk of the Cowboys improving running game and concerns with the Lions offense. Of course picks, and pick to click.

Talk of the Detroit Lions picks up, including QB Jared Goff, the first pick in the 2016 draft when Dak Prescott became the 135th pick. Then the Lions dual threat running attack to test the Cowboys run defense. And encouraging news on CB DaRon Bland.

Mickey, Bill, and Everson discuss the latest Dallas Cowboys news and notes from The Star in Frisco, TX.

Despite the injury challenges, some of their own mistakes and having to depend on some no-name players, the Cowboys showed a measure of toughness to beat the Steelers And just who stepped up, like Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Tyrus Wheat and the offense and defensive lines.

Mickey, Bill, and Everson discuss the latest Dallas Cowboys news and notes from The Star in Frisco, TX.

Great job of preparing for Cowboys-Steelers Sunday night. Comprehensive injury update, including what happened to Brandin Cooks, running game talk for both sides, what the Cowboys must do to neutralize T.J. Watt, the emergence of The Maz and some Cowboys-Steelers history, including the 2016 meeting.

The injuries continue to pile up. Bad enough the Cowboys will be without Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence, but now No. 2 receiver Brandin Cooks will miss the Pittsburgh game. So just who will be taking their places, and a little history on newcomer DE K.J. Henry and what happens at wide receiver.

After a brief discussion of win over the Giants, the guys moved on to Cowboys roster moves after visual evidence of injuries suffered by Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. Then a little Goff perfection, the Steelers up next, that Pittsburgh history, head coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers QB situation.

A Victory Friday after the Cowboys 20-15 win over the NY Giants on Thursday night and just how huge this win is for the Cowboys. So many parts to pulling even at 2-2, between the DBs and LBs recognition to Mazi Smith's improved play and the three offensive stars of the game.

So much to deal with, the Cowboys inability to stop the run, quick look at rookie QB Jayden Daniels, telling players to worry about themselves, Nate's soft rebuild, need to compete against an improving Giants team and defense needing to play better on first down. Oh, picks and picks to click, too.

No holds barred breaking down the disappointing loss to Baltimore, once again starting with the inability to stop the run and slow start on offense. And with Nate filling in for Everson, he was not happy with CeeDee Lamb's performance and attitude.

After some talk about Shohei Ohtani's great feat, the guys with Nate in Frisco joining the show got to the bottom line on this matchup with Baltimore. The Cowboys offensive and defensive lines will play a big part in deciding the outcome of this game. And of course picks and picks to click.

After a practice and injury update, attention turns to the Baltimore Ravens, the history between the two teams, the Ravens offensive line and running backs, their defense and the effects of September football on both teams.

Great job by the guys analyzing the play of the Cowboys offensive and defensive lines with Nate in Frisco joining the show and what needs to improve. This also includes the run game, the Ravens stout defense up front and a roster move. Then insight on how to deal with Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and the 0-2 Ravens desperation.

The NFL is like the Texas weather. If you don't like it, wait a day. And as bad as the Cowboys loss was on Sunday to the Saints, by the end of the next day the Cowboys are now tied for first place in the NFC East. Taking another look at key moments in the loss, along with an update on Jake Ferguson.

This defense failed its big test to see if the Cowboys can stop the run, which they didn't in this humbling loss to the Saints. But again there was no defense of the offense's inability to score touchdowns, instead once against kicking too many field goals.

Time to get ready for Sunday's home opener against the Saints, providing an extensive injury update for the Cowboys and Saints, the importance of the Cowboys being able to stop the run, and in the end further emphasized by walk-on guest Nate Newton, breaking down the importance of the 1-technique play.

After an extensive look at the Cowboys injury report and depth at TE and DE, the guys turned their attention to the Saints offense against the Cowboys defense, and the need for the defense to stop Alvin Kamara and the Saints running game.

Great the Cowboys won the season opener, but now as head coach Mike McCarthy says, got to improve for this second game against the Saints. Updates on the tight end position with Jake Ferguson nursing a knee injury, the Saints impressive start, Dak details, cap talk and senior Hall of Fame nominees.

With Everson participating in Charles Haley's charity golf tournament supporting "Tackle Tomorrow," Nate Newton steps in to give a great analysis of the Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe rookie debuts. Then it's on to Mazi Smith, Caelen Carson and Jerry's thoughts on Dak's contract.

What a team effort for the Cowboys in a season opener, offense, defense and special teams contributing to this victory over Cleveland on the road. How' bout that Eric Kendricks, DeMarvion Overshown, Caelen Carson and the rookie offensive linemen. And putting perspective on Dak's contract.

Finally, the season opener is here, and after discussing the Thursday night's NFL opener, the guys get into a deeper dive on Cowboys-Browns,, though cautiously speculating on a Dak extension, Caelen Carson on the injury report, potential cornerback backups and picks/picks to click.

After some Everson history with Stephen A., this became a heavy concentration on the Cleveland Browns, from how to defend such a precise route runner like Amari Cooper to that Browns defensive front up against two rookies starting on the Cowboys offensive line to Deshaun Watson's versatility and the Browns coaching staff.

Start with head coach Mike McCarthy revealing this year's theme to the season, then what shouldn't have been breaking news with the Cowboys depth chart revealed, the Rayfield Wright first start story and Everson taking on Stephen A.