While the majority of stories all week will be related to those two teams, reality is that this week brings with it a ton of NFL-wide stories. Players, coaches, and all sorts of league figures do tons of media appearances across Radio Row and Super Bowl coverage at large. It stands to reason that one of the more visible members of the Dallas Cowboys will say something interesting.
Tyler Guyton - It's been a mixed bag from Guyton in his young NFL career. He's been far from a bust, but also hasn't been as consistent or immediately impactful as you'd like from a first-round pick. Missing nearly all of last year's training camp with a knee injury, and then seven games last year with other issues, certainly didn't help. The Cowboys are banking on Guyton to blossom in his third season, and he's flashed enough at times that it's a reasonable expectation.
All signs are pointing to Parker having free rein to build his defensive staff on his terms, as the Cowboys have already parted ways with several key defensive assistants, most notably former defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton, who joined the Tennessee Titans as their new defensive line coach/run game coordinator. Whitecotten threw his name in the hat as a potential defensive coordinator hire, so many wondered if retaining him would be something the Cowboys organization would try to push onto Parker, or if the team's new coach would be calling the shots. Now, we know.
Love is a one-cut and go runner who hits creases fast and keeps his balance through contact. He's dangerous when the blocking gives him a lane because he accelerates quickly and can turn routine runs into chunk gains, and he's more than just a runner. The biggest improvement area is the pass protection and playing under control. He can also put himself in danger by trying to hurdle defenders, which he tries to do often.
The NFL is no stranger to innovation. Over the years, teams have adopted new strategies, technologies, and data-driven approaches to stay ahead of the competition. One of the most significant advancements in recent years is the rise of sophisticated analytics and modeling. These tools have become essential for teams seeking to improve player performance, game strategy, and overall team development.
Shortly after his playing career ended, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo followed Troy Aikman into the television booth in 2017. At first, Romo drew high praise for his work alongside Jim Nantz. Especially when he started accurately calling what the offenses were going to run. As good as his playing career was, even though his postseason record was less than great, Romo seemed to have found his calling.
Somehow, Shedeur Sanders actually got named to the Pro Bowl.... He started 7 games where the Browns went 3-4, averaged less than 200 yards passing per game, threw for 10 interceptions and 7 touchdowns and his QBR was a solid 18.9! I mean come on guys, what are we doing here? There is nothing you can do to justify trying to make the case for Sanders to make the Pro Bowl.
Year Review: After dealing away star edge rusher Micah Parsons less than a week before the start of the 2025 regular season, the Cowboys were scrambling to find some pass rush help. Dallas knew their pass rush group, minus Parsons, was not good enough to be a consistent threat, so they went outside the organization to get a much-needed upgrade.
Offense is always where draft hype gets out of control first. Arm strength, body type, and "tools" start carrying more weight than what actually happened on Saturdays. Before long, we're projecting guys into stardom they haven't earned yet.
The first step in getting this thing right is doing exactly what Jerry Jones did. Do the process like everyone else, get young names in the building, stop using old head coaches as your DC. That doesn't work as we have seen. Now, with getting Parker in the building, this could be great for their backend and maybe bring some guys in through free agency.