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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With the start of the OTA workouts just one week away, the guys dive into the Cowboys roster, talking potential nose tackle Jonathan Bullard, defensive backs and that position of still need. Then wide receiver candidates not named Lamb or Pickens, but finished centering on that middle linebacker position, a couple of undrafted free agents like TE Michael Trigg and reminding June 1 NFL roster decisions on same day as next Mick Shots.

Mick Shots: Roster Ramp Up

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So much has taken place since our last Mick Shots, so the guys sounded off on just how difficult the Cowboys schedule will be, what with the travel and the two taxing stretches of games. Then there’s been the Home Run Derby and what Dak had to say about his work on the side with George Pickens who is not attending these voluntary workouts, the strength of the NFC East and its elite quarterbacks and positions still in need.

Mick Shots: Catching Up

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While the 2026 full schedule comes out on Thursday, the Cowboys at least know they will play football on Sunday night, Sept. 13, against the Giants in the season opener now 18 weeks away as the Cowboys offseason moved into the phase where footballs and rookies were back on the field during Monday’s workout that should please rookie Jaishawn Barham, whose favorite interview answer has been “I play football."

Mick Shots: They Play Football

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Talk about a deep dive into this past weekend’s Rookie Mini Camp, the guys pulled the curtain way back giving impressions not only of Caleb Downs but high marks for Jaishawn Barham and Malachi Lawrence, looking the part and their versatility. And with Nate joining the show, certainly putting emphasis on getting these young guys on the field as soon as possible.

Mick Shots: Major Mini Review

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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.

Mick Shots: Down With Downs

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Sharing final thoughts before the start of Thursday’s NFL Draft, starting with the range of possibilities with the 12th pick in the first round, naming the middle linebacker position as being hopeful, and analyzing what might happen with the first 11 picks. Then what to do at 20, ,maybe trade down a tad. Plus, pointing out the Cowboys draft success when selecting between 1-17 in the first round, and possibilities in later rounds.

Mick Shot: Feeling A Draft

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NFL Draft excitement hitting feverish pitch, now just 10 days away, and after a little Masters talk, the guys hit the draft hard, starting with analyzing the Cowboys 20th pick, then middle linebacker talk as biggest need at 12 and Bill emptying his Big Green Notebook on an undersized cornerback saying why not.

Mick Shots: Can’t Wait

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