On this episode of the Cowboys Beat powered by BetOnline.AG Ari Temkin talks about the importance of OTA's and how they are a huge part in building a team, and the biggest question mark as the Cowboys head into the season. Ari then welcomes the voice of the Dallas Cowboys, Brad Sham. Brad gives his opinions on OTA's, the Cowboys draft picks this year, and the Cowboys defense.

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Guest: Brad Sham

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2:15

Organized Team Events are important for the Team, and build a foundation for what is to come. It is too early to know what this team will look like based on pre, pre, pre season things.

7:25

The offensive line is the most important group, but they still have a big question mark.

9:45

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11:15

In his many years of covering the Cowboys, what has he taken away from offseason OTA's? Are they important?

18:30

Brad Sham's thoughts on the Cowboys draft picks this year.

 27:18

Brad Sham: "I'm not optimistic at all until I see the defense better. I mean, right now all I know is what my eyes saw."

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The Cowboys Schedule for the 2021 season has been announced and on this episode of the Cowboys Beat powered by BetOnline.AG, Ari Temkin shares the most important thing to know about the schedule release. Plus, Ari is joined by his good friend RJ Ochoa from Blogging the Boys to give his thoughts on the schedule including the things that stand out the most about the Cowboys schedule in 2021. 4 out of the last 5 games are against division opponents, plus the Cowboys are only one of a handful of teams to have 3 consecutive roads games.

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Guest: RJ Ochoa

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2:37

Ari Temkin: "There is major turnover each and every year in the NFL with good teams."

3:54

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5:45

It is not a unique take that the NFL continuously finds ways to lengthen their season. Everyone knows that.

6:58

What is the first thing RJ Ochoa does when he sees the released NFL schedule?

9:04

Four out of the last 5 of the Cowboys regular season games are against divisional opponents. 

9:50

What stands out about the Cowboys schedule this season? Is the Washington Football team the Cowboys biggest threat?

13:20

The Cowboys have 7 games after Thanksgiving, 3 of them are away. What will those 7 games look like?

18:46

Week 8 vs. The Vikings. Will Kellen Mond get his first start?

21:48

Who will be the starting quarterback for the Washington football team when the Cowboys play them? Why didn't they draft a QB?

26:39

Since 1982 five teams have won their division with a below 500 record. The last 2 were coached by Ron RIvera.

27:30

Cowboys win the division?

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The 2021 Cowboys roster is now basically set after the NFL draft this past weekend, so have they been truly reflective about their previous shortcomings? On this episode of the Cowboys Beat powered by BetOnline.AG, Ari discusses the 2021 roster including free agent signings and draft to dissect if the Cowboys have improved. Can the Cowboys get to the Super Bowl? Plus, Jon Machota from The Athletic with his thoughts on the draft, and any other concerns he may have for the 2021 season.

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Guest: Jon Machota

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2:20

This is the 2021 Cowboys roster. 

5:30

Have the Cowboys been reflective on their failures of last season?

12:56

Ari Temkin: "The Cowboys don't need their defense to be great, they just need their defense to not be the worst defense in the history of the Dallas Cowboys organization."

16:46

What was Jon Machota's impression on the draft?

18:40

Micah Parsons over Jaycee Horn, what was the Cowboys thought process in the first round. What did Jon learn about Micah after he was drafted?

22:50

Does Jon think the Cowboys are in a better position than they were last year?

26:20

Biggest offensive line concerns.

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Round one of the NFL draft is over and the Cowboys were able to upgrade their defense and add a 3rd pick in the 3rd round. On this episode of the Cowboys Beat powered by BetOnline.AG, Ari talks about the newest member of the Dallas Cowboys, an athletic hybrid linebacker, Micah Parsons from Penn State. Micah was arguably the best defensive player in the first round of the draft, and the extra pick in the third round can really help the Cowboys move up, possibly earlier in the 2nd round.

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1:13

Weird top ten

4:00

When the Cowboys were up at 12, Ari was leaning towards Rashawn Slater, but there is a lot to like about Micah Parsons.

6:48

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8:40

Ari Temkin: "Micah Parsons, i'm pretty confident, was the best player on the Cowboys board at that time."

The Cowboys have been really good in the draft, we have to trust them.

10:20

The Cowboys have 3 third round picks, they should use them to move up and get 2 good players.

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 On this episode of the Cowboys Beat powered by BetOnline.AG, Ari Temkin on why the Cowboys need to stay at 10 and not trade down and the best four offensive options for the team with their first round pick. Ari then welcomes draft expert Voch Lombardi to discuss who he would want at ten, the fact that good players are still available later on in the draft, embracing hybrid players and the importance of a run defense.

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Guest: Voch Lombardi

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1:30

The progression of this draft season.

3:55

Ari Temkin: "Take the best available player at 10."

5:06

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8:30

Out of Voch Lombardi's top ten in the draft, how many are offensive players?

9:45

Who does Voch want at ten, and who does he not want at 10?

15:30

If the Cowboys pick an offensive player first, who would be a good defensive pick deeper in the draft?

19:55

Do the Cowboys value the run defense now?

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 On this episode of the Cowboys Beat powered by BetOnline.AG, Despite some of the moves the Cowboys haven't made this offseason, there is plenty of reason for optimism heading into the 2021 season. If we're being honest, the expectations for the Cowboys in 2020 were inflated and the adjusted expectations heading into 2021 are more in line with reality. Ari Temkin takes stock of realistic expectations for the Cowboys in 2021. Even without a splash signing, the Cowboys defense has gotten better, and the offense is still elite.

Cowboys draft expert, Dalton Miller from 105.3 the fan discusses his thoughts on the offseason, who he wants them to select at 10, and where the Cowboys stand skill wise compared to the end of last season.

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Guest: Dalton Miller

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2:50

Aldon Smith signs to Seahawks. The Cowboys are sticking to their approach.

6:00

You can find immediate difference makers in the draft but the fallacy of the draft is the impact the rookies can make.

7:18

Ari Temkin: "The Cowboys in their current constitution are a pretty good football team."

"The offense is loaded and the defense has improved."

14:46

Ari Temkin: "I think the Cowboys are Super Bowl contenders."

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18:16

Who does Dalton Miller have his eye on for the Cowboys in the draft?

23:03

Who does Dalton think is the best defensive player in the draft.

25:09 

The value of the 10th pick and who Dalton wants at 10.

29:30

People are narrow minded when it comes to the draft. They want things immediately fixed.

31:00

Are the Cowboys better now than they were at the end of the season?

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The definitive answer on who the Cowboys should take at 10. We've been discussing and debating the merits of taking an offensive player at 10, on this episode of the Cowboys Beat powered by BetOnline.AG, Ari gives his two rules, no matter what, that you need to follow when drafting a player. Ari then welcomes his co-host on the Cowboys pre and postgame shows, from 105.3 The Fan and G Bag nation, Bryan Broaddus. Bryan gives his thoughts on Kyle Pitts, his preference at ten, and some players deep in the draft that have his attention.

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Guest: Bryan Broaddus

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4:17

Always take the best available player on your draft board.

6:30

Football is about three things. The quarterback, protecting the quarterback, and rushing the quarterback.

8:45

Ari Temkin: "My guess is, Kyle Pitts...is going to be the best available player on your board at 10 if he is there."

11:00

You cannot have too many mouths to feed on offense.

14:13

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16:25

Approach in free agency. Is Bryan surprised that the approach has not changed much, and can the Cowboys improve enough in the draft in order to make up for their deficiencies?

19:52

Ari Temkin: "It's not like they have to have an elite defense...they just can't be the worst scoring defense in the history of the organization."

21:30

What are Bryan's thoughts if Kyle Pitts is available at ten?

25:29

Top 15 players are all offensive players.

26:32

Bryan's preference at 10.

28:52

Who are some guys deep in the draft that Bryan likes?

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The Cowboys are finally spending money to upgrade the safety position, and there is nobody else to thank besides Dan Quinn. There is some good moves in the works, and Ari starts this episode by discussing them, including the Cowboys finally having a plan in the offseason besides watching tape. Ari then welcomes his co-host on SiriusXM Big 12 This Morning, and color commentator/ former quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, Dave Archer. Dave gives his thoughts on Don Quinn the defensive coordinator, and some of the new picks by the Cowboys.

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Guest: Dave Archer 

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2:18

Let's start with Dan Quinn.

7:10

On Thursday, Mike McCarthy met with the media, and mentioned that at this point the Cowboys are planning on doing a virtual offseason. The Cowboys have a plan.

10:08

A way that the Cowboys have "dramatically" changed their defense is by changing their rush defense and signing Brent Urban.

11:30

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13:05

Dave Archer gives his take on Dan Quinn the defensive coordinator.

16:30

The Cowboys signed an all around great guy, Keanu Neal.

21:20

What does Dave think of Damontae Kazee?

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