News and headlines: Colorado-to-Cowboys connection, mock draft WR

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Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will likely sandwich three consecutive 12-win seasons between two of the worst Cowboys seasons ever. His strange strategy is making the front page of this week’s Winners and Losers after Dallas dropped five in a row.

The Colorado-Cowboys connection is getting busier. The speech about Deion Sanders becoming the head coach in Dallas was followed by Buffalo’s quarterback and Sanders’ son, Sheduer Sanders, choosing to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl held at AT&T Stadium.

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If the season were to end today, the Cowboys would be tied for the eighth pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Missouri’s Luther Burden III is the latest name to be added as a possible selection to the Cowboys next spring.

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The Cowboys opened the practice window for several players placed on injured reserve. Dallas should get a much-needed boost to their defensive end and wide receiver position groups soon.

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Measuring how well a player performs goes beyond the box score. Expected Points Added (EPA) is perhaps the most accurate analytical measure and the Cowboys’ call for quarterback Trey Lance is backed up by their measurements.

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The fans have spoken, and while Dallas sold out months ago, the resale market, which usually comes with absurd prices, has fallen to the levels of midweek baseball games in some parts.

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Cowboys wideout Brandin Cooks is “feeling great” after battling an infection in his knee. The ordeal then landed him on injured reserve after the week four game against the Giants and he has not played in the last six games.

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A Cowboys linebacker at safety will reportedly miss the remainder of the season after suffering a dislocated shoulder in Monday Night’s loss to the Texans. The injury requires surgery and Dallas loses another player.

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With so many injuries affecting this year’s version of the Cowboys, it can be confusing to be aware of who will help the Cowboys the best. A quick look at this week’s available players, along with the 17-player practice squad eligible for a raise.

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Boise State running back and Texas native Ashton Jeanty are having a monster season and project to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The Cowboys need him on offense and it appears that Dallas is his preferred NFL destination.