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Finally with the pads coming on for the first time in training camp on Monday, some real football, or at least as close to real as it comes in training camp. The guys breaking it down, with the defense showing improvement against run, assignment sound in the secondary, then injury update on TE Princeton Fant and look where WR Ryan Flournoy is now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys have completed two of their three ramp-up training camp practices, and the guys have been impressed with what they have seen so far, including from Dak, GP, CeeDee and guys like Jaydon Blue. And oh, the defensive remake appears on schedule, plus they couldn’t say enough about DT Quinnen Williams in his first training camp with the Cowboys after playing just 7 games last year after the trade deadline move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, Cowboys training camp is officially underway with the first podcast of camp, Bill, Nate and Mickey kicking things off with an overview of the Cowboys camp opening press conference, dealing with some position battles, the theme of training camp and all owner Jerry Jones had to say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Cowboys three-day minicamp starting Tuesday, this is the final Mick Shots podcast until at least the start of training camp, and the energy was high covering NBA Finals, World Cup at AT&T Stadium, George Pickens mandatory attendance, the middle linebacker position and DeMo’s role at LB. Then heavy talk on the defense, the safety position, potential UFL signings and don’t forget about Rashan Gary. All that, until we return.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a quick weekend update, full steam ahead on what took place in Thursday’s OTA practice, including where guys were lining in the secondary, at linebacker, on the defensive front, along with Schotty’s attention to defense and emphasizing open competition at left tackle. Then the need of more from special teams, Bass at backup center and what seemed to be the curious absence of GP at last week’s OTAs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was noticeable renewed energy today thanks to the June 1 arrival, signifying the Cowboys beginning the first of two weeks' worth of OTA practices, and increased NFL roster activity. With Nate joining the show, talk of George Pickens,. Giant moves, the Cowboys cornerback position, along with insistence on seeing Malachi Lawrence, Shavon Revel, Jaishawn Barham and, oh, the backup QB positionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the start of the OTA workouts just one week away, the guys dive into the Cowboys roster, talking potential nose tackle Jonathan Bullard, defensive backs and that position of still need. Then wide receiver candidates not named Lamb or Pickens, but finished centering on that middle linebacker position, a couple of undrafted free agents like TE Michael Trigg and reminding June 1 NFL roster decisions on same day as next Mick Shots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much has taken place since our last Mick Shots, so the guys sounded off on just how difficult the Cowboys schedule will be, what with the travel and the two taxing stretches of games. Then there’s been the Home Run Derby and what Dak had to say about his work on the side with George Pickens who is not attending these voluntary workouts, the strength of the NFC East and its elite quarterbacks and positions still in need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the 2026 full schedule comes out on Thursday, the Cowboys at least know they will play football on Sunday night, Sept. 13, against the Giants in the season opener now 18 weeks away as the Cowboys offseason moved into the phase where footballs and rookies were back on the field during Monday’s workout that should please rookie Jaishawn Barham, whose favorite interview answer has been “I play football."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talk about a deep dive into this past weekend’s Rookie Mini Camp, the guys pulled the curtain way back giving impressions not only of Caleb Downs but high marks for Jaishawn Barham and Malachi Lawrence, looking the part and their versatility. And with Nate joining the show, certainly putting emphasis on getting these young guys on the field as soon as possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.