Talkin’ Cowboys – November 12, 2025

Hosts: Kyle Yeomans, Isaiah Stanback, Patrick “No C” Walker, Josh Rodriguez, Chris Beam (producer)
Location: The Star in Frisco, TX

Episode Overview

This lively, post-bye week episode of Talkin’ Cowboys brings the full crew back together to break down key Dallas Cowboys headlines. The team dives into injury updates and returns, crucial defensive additions, issues in the Cowboys secondary, and how the offense can get back on track heading into a Monday Night matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. As always, the team mixes playful banter with deep football insight, dissecting the Xs and Os from both a player and fan’s perspective.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bye Week Banter & Personal Highlights

• The show opens with friendly ribbing about Kyle’s recent TV appearance and "kiss cam" moment with his wife at a Texas Legends game.
  • “Our TV broadcast returns from break, so I’m, like, flustered, trying to get my read back in front of me. And I finished the read first because, you know, I’m a professional.” – Kyle (04:30)
• The feel-good moment—Texas Legends’ "Franchise of the Year" ring celebration—sets a positive tone before shifting to Cowboys football.

2. Cowboys Injury Updates and Activations

• [06:32 – 10:26]
  Patrick, after battling traffic, arrives to deliver the long-awaited good news:
  • DeMarvion Overshown (linebacker) has been activated from IR, returning from his torn ACL.
    • “Overshown … has been officially activated from injured.” – Patrick (07:06)
  • Sivone Revel (rookie DB, 3rd round pick) also returns from IR.
    • “He’s also officially activated from injured reserve by the Dallas Cowboys.” – Patrick (08:05)
  • Both young talents are commended for overcoming ACL tears—Patrick emphasizes the gravity of the recovery:

    “For those … used to hearing torn ACL, … it diminishes a little bit as far as when a fan hears it. But … when it comes to recovering from one of those things, it’s a pretty big damn deal.” – Patrick (08:36)

  • Game status: Overshown will play against the Raiders on Monday Night; Revel’s status is TBD, depending on practice reps and staff confidence.

3. Defensive Reinforcements & Locker Room Culture

• [10:26 – 16:00]
  The hosts discuss the influx of high-character, high-IQ players on defense, particularly through the middle ("the spine"):
  • Focus on veteran additions like Logan Wilson and Quinnen Williams, praising their leadership and work ethic.

    “There's a trend going on here… The maturity level that this defense is starting to transform into, I like that direction... There's an accountability level for that entire defense that's now raised.” – Isaiah (13:36)

  • Logan Wilson, newly acquired linebacker, is highlighted for his cerebral play and leadership.
  • The shift to a more demanding environment reminiscent of Isaiah’s transition from Dallas to New England is compared, emphasizing expectations of preparation.

4. Safety Woes & Roster Implications

• [16:01 – 18:00]
  • Bad News: The Cowboys’ safety group is in trouble. Wanye Thomas is moved to reserve list due to recurring migraines ("there’s very real concern as far as potentially this being season ending" – Patrick, 16:06).
  • Malik Hooker’s potential return is floated, but depth remains a concern.
  • Roster math: The return of Overshown and Revel is balanced by Thomas’s departure; a roster exemption could be granted due to Thomas’s medical situation.

5. Raiders Defensive Breakdown: “QB Vision" with Isaiah

• [22:16 – 29:05]
  Isaiah provides an in-depth, colorful scouting report on the Raiders D:
  • Simplicity: “This Raiders defense is trash. … It’s the most simplistic defense I’ve ever seen.” (22:46)
    • Scheme: Almost exclusively Cover 3 and Cover 1; key tells on safety deployment.
    • “They want you to take the five yards. … We saw it against Arizona.” (24:21)
  • Personnel Highlights:
    • Max Crosby: “He is as dominant of a pass rusher that's out there … has the motor of a Solomon Thomas, probably times two.” (27:00)
    • Devin White: Praised for his “dog” mentality and physical play (28:07).
    • Jamal Adams: Functions as a “box safety” lined up at linebacker depth—an opportunity for Cowboys TEs.
    • Outside of a few, the rest of the D is described as underwhelming, especially the interior line.

6. Raiders Player Evaluation

• [29:05 – 34:38]
  • Eric Stokes (CB): “He’s scrappy. He’s excellent in coverage … but … it won’t matter” (34:16) due to the Cowboys’ offensive firepower.
  • Tyree Wilson (edge): “He just doesn’t have it … it's a whiff for sure.” – Kyle on Tyree’s disappointing start as a high draft pick (31:13)
  • Defensive Line: Other than Crosby, the Raiders’ DL is criticized for a lack of production (“their interior defensive line … it's not very good”). (30:29)

7. Cowboys Offensive Keys: Getting Jake Ferguson “Back on Track”

• [39:21 – 45:10]
  • Jake Ferguson (TE): The group debates ways to reignite Jake’s productivity, focusing on seam routes and exploiting Jamal Adams in coverage.

    “Take advantage of those seam routes. … The Raiders just simply can’t and don’t defend the seams well.” – Patrick (40:13)

  • Yards After Catch (YAC): Ferguson’s YAC is about half what it was compared to top TEs; dropped balls and schematic limitations cited as factors.
    • “He feels more Jason Witten this season in that capacity.” – Patrick (43:48)
  • Potential Alternatives: Discussion on Brevin Span-Ford as a more dynamic YAC threat than Luke Schoonmaker.
    • “I do want to see more Brevin Span-Ford. I just don’t think it has to be at the sacrifice of Jake whom you’re trying to get back on track.” – Patrick (45:23)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Defensive Identity:

  “The maturity level that this defense is starting to transform into…I like that direction because… there’s an accountability level for that entire defense that’s now raised."
  – Isaiah (13:36)

• On Raiders Defense:

  "This Raiders defense is trash. It’s the most simplistic defense I’ve ever seen.”
  – Isaiah (22:44)

• On Eric Stokes vs. Cowboys Offense:

  "Love you, Eric, but it won’t matter. … Stokes is definitely willing [to tackle], it’s just, again, it might never be his strong suit."
  – Patrick (34:16–32:53)

• On Jake Ferguson’s Role:

  “He feels more Jason Witten this season in that capacity. Stop it. It just in the capacity of, of a sure handed guy…late career Jason.” – Patrick w/ Kyle’s agreement (43:48)

• ASMR Moment:
  Humorous segment where the crew jokes about doing an all-ASMR episode:

  “We need to do an all ASMR episode one day.” – Josh (46:23)
  “No, no, it’s not happening.” – Kyle (46:25)

Key Timestamps

• 06:32 – Patrick delivers the Overshown/Revel IR news
• 08:36 – Significance of ACL recovery for young players
• 13:36 – Isaiah on the “trend” of high-character defensive additions
• 16:06 – Update: Wanye Thomas placed on reserve with migraine concerns
• 22:44 – Isaiah declares “this Raiders defense is trash”
• 27:00 – Breakdown of Max Crosby’s impact and utilization
• 31:13 – Tyree Wilson’s struggles dissected; draft disappointment noted
• 34:16 – Patrick: “It won’t matter” for Stokes vs. Dallas WRs
• 39:25 – Kyle sets up discussion of Jake Ferguson’s offensive role
• 43:48 – Patrick likens Ferguson’s current year to Jason Witten’s late-career style

Style, Tone, and Atmosphere

The podcast balances friendly locker-room humor with genuine football analysis. Inside jokes, playful challenges (“say it with your chest!”), and quick-witted banter create a lively, approachable energy—even as the team dives deep into roster mechanics and film study. The hosts are candid about both strengths and shortcomings, never shying away from hard truths (“This Raiders defense is trash.”). Listener engagement via shout-outs and reference to the comment section keeps the show down-to-earth and connected with fans.

For New Listeners

Whether you’re catching up on Cowboys injuries, looking for insight on new defensive additions, or wondering how the offense can spark post-bye, this Talkin’ Cowboys episode delivers practical, plainspoken analysis with a good dose of fun. Expect real talk, straight football IQ, and a few laughs along the way.