Kevin Brady

Die-hard Cowboys fan from the Northeast, so you know I am here to defend the 'boys whenever necessary. Began writing for a WordPress Cowboys Blog, and have been with ITS since 2016.

Is Chaz Green Set For a Collins-Like Climb?

The Dallas Cowboys added two offensive linemen in two different ways during the 2015 NFL Draft. First, they shocked many in the football world by drafting Florida Gators offensive tackle Chaz Green in the third round. Then, after the draft had concluded, they signed LSU Tigers offensive lineman La’el Collins as an undrafted free agent. While Green started his 2015 season with hip surgery, Collins immediately climbed up the depth chart, impressing coaches, players, and fans alike en route to his first game action week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles. During that fateful week 2 showdown which saw the first of two collarbone injuries to Tony Romo, Collins split time with veteran guard Ronald Leary.

Photo of author

Written by: Kevin Brady

Published on:

The Cowboys Past Two Draft Classes Are Unrivaled

Admittedly, May and June can be tough months for football fans. We are almost stuck in football limbo as the draft has ended and training camp is still months away. So, when something as simple as a tweet proposing a hypothetical scenario arises, we all dive in head first to talk about that topic. Respected NFL Draft analyst and Dallas Cowboys’ fan Dan Turner proposed one of these hypothetical scenarios last week. Turner asked how you would rank the Cowboys five major selections of the past two drafts if they were all in the same draft class?

Photo of author

Written by: Kevin Brady

Published on:

Cowboys Film Review: Defensive Lineman Rodney Coe

The Cowboys have made their qualifications for an ideal defensive lineman pretty clear over these past few seasons. Rod Marinelli likes guys who are big, but can move. He looks for athleticism in all of his defensive linemen, especially quick lateral movements and take-offs. He values SPARQ scores, testing, and overall athleticism in all of his defensive players, but especially in his linemen. If Marnielli was a sculptor, his “David” would look a lot like Rodney Coe.

Photo of author

Written by: Kevin Brady

Published on:

Sacks Coming? Cowboys Look To Interior Rushmen

At this point, we all understand the dire situation that is the Dallas Cowboys pass rush. The already questionable group has lost two projected week 1 starters, Randy Gregory and Demarcus Lawrence, to four game suspensions, and will be looking to fill these holes with rookies and inexperienced players. Dallas let Greg Hardy, 2nd on the team in sacks last season, walk and then decided to bypass on potential additions to the defensive line during the free agency period. While I was behind both of these decisions for moral and monetary reasons, it does leave the team with some serious question marks at defensive end this season. Typically when we think of sack leaders and pass rush, we think of edge rushers.

Photo of author

Written by: Kevin Brady

Published on:

Building A Winner: NFL Execs, Scouts Praise Cowboys

The common thread which has tied all Cowboys haters together for the better part of the last 20 years has been the perceived incompetence of Jerry Jones. Nobody wants to believe that the Owner and General Manager of the Dallas Cowboys has any idea what he is doing when it comes to football decisions. They point to failed experiments with players such as Adam “Pacman” Jones or, more recently, Greg Hardy to illustrate that Jerry and the Cowboys are simply reckless and “stupid.” Or, they point to the Cowboys lack of postseason success since 1995 as an indication that Jerry Jones is simply lost in this football world. All of a sudden, these detractors are being clearly proven wrong.

Photo of author

Written by: Kevin Brady

Published on:

UDFA Film Review: Cowboys WR Chris Brown

Going into the 2015 season there weren’t too many people would have identified Wide Receiver as a major position of need for the Dallas Cowboys. But, injuries to Tony Romo and Dez Bryant exacerbated the lack of playmakers on the offensive side of the ball a season ago. Terrance Williams had rather high expectations going into last season, considering his stellar playoff performances in 2014. I thought he could be the Alvin Harper to Dez Bryant’s Michael Irvin, but without Romo on the field Williams was quiet, to say the least. Cole Beasley and Lucky Whitehead can produce for Dallas, but they aren’t the type of players who are meant to provide a consistent outside threat.

Photo of author

Written by: Kevin Brady

Published on:

What’s To Be Learned From Past Top-Ten RBs?

As soon as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the Dallas Cowboys’ intentions to draft Ohio State Buckeyes Running Back Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth overall pick, the projections for his rookie season numbers began. Fans, analysts, and writers alike all began predicting incredible feats for Zeke’s rookie year. We heard it all from 2,000 yards to being a lock for Rookie of the Year. It was almost impossible to temper our excitement and expectations. But, without reeling in our expectations a bit is it possible we are setting Zeke up for failure before he even takes a snap as a Cowboy?

Photo of author

Written by: Kevin Brady

Published on:

Draft Film Review: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

For the majority of this Draft Film Review series, I have followed the order which the Cowboys drafted. Meaning, I reviewed the players drafted in the first four rounds before I reviewed those taken in the sixth. In the case of fourth round selection and former Mississippi State Bulldogs Quarterback Dak Prescott, however, I decided to wait until the end. I did this for a few different reasons. First of all, I find him to be possibly the most intriguing of all the Cowboys rookies.

Photo of author

Written by: Kevin Brady

Published on:

Draft Film Review: Cowboys RB Darius Jackson

The Cowboys running back carousel seemed to finally stop turning when the franchise decided to draft Ohio State stud Ezekiel Elliott with the 4th overall selection of this years draft. Following the addition of Alfred Morris, drafting Zeke added another formidable back to an already crowded position group. Then, in the sixth round, the Cowboys added yet another running back by selecting Eastern Michigan Eagles speedster Darius Jackson. Though the addition of a second running back in one draft class, especially considering the quality of back which was added in the first round, raised some questions and concerns among fans, Jackson could actually have an impact as a Cowboy. Darius Jackson is a zone-blocking type of running back who brings a good mix of power and speed.

Photo of author

Written by: Kevin Brady

Published on:

Draft Film Review: Cowboys FS Kavon Frazier

The safety position has been characterized by inconsistent play for the Cowboys for the past few seasons. The team seems to think that Byron Jones has a chance to solidify himself as the starting Strong Safety as early as next season, and I tend to agree with this assessment of Jones. However, while Barry Church and JJ Wilcox have their strong points, they also have a ton of deficiencies which are evident whenever you turn on the tape. Both Church and Wilcox have struggled with taking poor angles, resulting in missed tackles and big plays for the offense (see CJ Spiller’s overtime touchdown). Due to these deficiencies, we knew that the Cowboys needed to address the safety position at some point in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Photo of author

Written by: Kevin Brady

Published on:

Prev Next