Brad Sham and Taylor Stern sit down with linebackers Leighton Vander Esch and Damien Wilson on this week's Miller Lite Cowboys Hour.

Kyle Youmans, Patrik Walker, Isaiah Stanback, and Josh Rodriguez bring Cowboys Nation bold takes, smart analysis, and plenty of laughs. It’s barbershop banter meets film room—your daily dose of Dallas Cowboys talk.

<p>Kyle Youmans, Patrik Walker, Isaiah Stanback, and Josh Rodriguez bring Cowboys Nation bold takes, smart analysis, and plenty of laughs. It&rsquo;s barbershop banter meets film room&mdash;your daily dose of Dallas Cowboys talk.</p>

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Cowboys Hour: Leighton Vander Esch & Damien Wilson

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Isaiah Stanback, Josh Rodriguez, and Cowboys StoryLine host Nick Eatman react to the Cowboys’ 2026 schedule release, discussing the biggest surprises, a late bye week, lighter December matchups, and the games that could define the season narrative. The crew also debates how long it may take to evaluate the new-look defense and reacts to growing excitement surrounding rookie safety Caleb Downs after praise from Cowboys vets.

Talkin’ Cowboys: The Road Ahead

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Josh Rodriguez, Tommy Yarrish, and Isaiah Stanback react to the announced 2026 games, including the season opener against the Giants, a matchup with the Ravens in Brazil, and a Thanksgiving showdown with the Eagles. The crew also discusses the transition to a 3-4 defensive scheme, whether the current roster can support a turnaround under Christian Parker, and Tommy’s Tape Talk segment of the rookie class.

Talkin’ Cowboys: Save the Dates — Birds, Brazil & the Big Apple

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Kyle Youmans, Patrik Walker, and Josh Rodriguez react to Rookie Minicamp, including early impressions of Jaishawn Barham at MIKE linebacker and what the “green dot” decision could look like moving forward. The crew also discuss coaching takeaways from Brian Schottenheimer and Christian Parker, and whether the linebacker room is truly ready — plus identifying the Cowboys’ second-biggest roster need.

Talkin’ Cowboys: Red Light on the Green Dot

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Cowboys Hour: Leighton Vander Esch & Damien Wilson

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