No matter what else happened in this 2026 NFL Draft, the fact Ohio State “football player” Caleb Downs unexpectedly fell into the Cowboys lap made this entire draft process wildly successful. That began an extensive look at the two first round picks, along with adding players the Cowboys previously traded for with what would have been picks in this draft.

Join Mickey Spagnola, Bill Jones, Everson Walls, and Hek'ma Harrison for fast-paced Cowboys talk, expert insight, and spirited debate on the latest news and storylines surrounding the Dallas Cowboys.

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Mick Shots: Down With Downs

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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.

Mick Shots: Final Possession

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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.

Mick Shots: OTA In Review

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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 position

Mick Shots: Let OTAs Begin

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Mick Shots: Down With Downs

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