Cowboys News: Best and Worst from 2020, takeaway review

With the Dallas Cowboys watching the playoffs from home, more attention is being paid to former Cowboys, at least for this weekend. Saturday night, Dez Bryant has a chance to get farther in the playoffs than he ever did in Dallas, as does Cole Beasley. Former Cowboys offensive coordinator Scott Linehan is the leading man to run Urban Meyer’s offense in Jacksonville, and former Cowboys TE Dan Campbell might potentially land his first head coaching gig with the Lions.

The Cowboys draft needs are abundant and clear, and the theme of the needs is defense. Get familiar with names of potential defensive prospects that Dallas could add come late April. A pair of young defensive backs were a bright spot for the Cowboys this season. The Cowboys staff writers going over their best and worst events from the 2020 season. Plus, is it already time for this young Dallas defender to switch positions again?

PFF's draft recommendations for Cowboys' 'ugly' defense :: Cowboys Wire

Link Our own Todd Brock goes over the list of potential prospects at the positions PFF deemed Dallas' biggest needs on draft night. Spoiler alert: it is defense all the way.

Further Review: Best & Worst From 2020 Season :: Dallas Cowboys

Link The Dallas Cowboys staff writers compiled a list of 10 of the "Best & Worst" events from the Cowboys 2020 season. Learn what the crew through of as the best win, worst loss, biggest disappointment, and more.

After further review: Two young defensive backs lead the Cowboys charge (VIDEO of all 23 takeaways) :: Blogging the Boys

Link Dan Rogers from Blogging the Boys reviews every Cowboys takeaway from the 2020 season. Two young members of the secondary, Donovan Wilson and Trevon Diggs, stand out while examining the film.

The Cowboys have interviewed these two candidates for defensive assistant roles :: Brianna Dix, Twitter

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Report: Former Cowboys OC Scott Linehan may join Urban Meyer in Jacksonville :: Cowboys Wire

Link Scott Linehan was a popular talking point during his stint with the Dallas Cowboys from 2014-2018. After parting ways with Dallas, Linehan hasn't coached again in the NFL, but he may be getting his chance very soon with Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Mailbag: Possible Position Changes On Defense? :: Dallas Cowboys

Link In the latest edition of Mailbag, Cowboys' staff writers Nick Eatman and Jonny Auping do their best to answer two fan questions. Today's question include should Reggie Robinson transition back to cornerback from safety, and how will a lower-than-expected salary cap impact the type of deals that are signed around the league this offseason.

Can Dez Bryant Finally Get to a Conference Championship Game? :: Inside The Star

Link Dez Bryant may be playing for the Ravens this weekend, but he'll always be a Dallas Cowboy fan favorite. The all-time leader in Cowboys receiving touchdowns got as close as one can get to a conference championship without actually playing in it during his run with Dallas. Can the former Cowboys star finally get to play in the most-critical games on the NFL schedule.

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Report: Ex-Cowboys TE now frontrunner for Lions' HC job :: Cowboys Wire

Link Former Cowboys TE Dan Campbell was once one of the best hard-nosed blocking tight ends in the early 2000's. Campbell has went on to have an impressive coaching career over the last decade, eventually becoming one of the Saints top assistants. Now, Campbell has emerged as a frontrunner for the vacant head coaching role with the Detroit Lions.