The Players Lounge
The Players Lounge
Featuring Barry Church, Danny McCray, Hek'ma Harrison, and hosted by Newy Scruggs. The show covers topics around the Cowboys, the NFL and college football. The podcast enlightens fans on playing the game from a player’s perspective and includes current and former players as guests.Social links:
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Player's Lounge: Preseason Excitement
Newy Scruggs, Barry Church, Damontre Moore and Anthony Dorsett discuss which starters will sit out, the backup quarterback battle between Milton and Howell, position battles in the secondary featuring DaRon Bland, Cobie Durant and Revel, linebacker concerns, and the importance of special teams for …
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Player's Lounge: Learning Curve
Newy Scruggs, Barry Church, Damontre Moore and Anthony Dorsett break down the Cowboys joint practice against the Rams, discuss standout performances from Justin Baron, Jaydon Blue's fumble, Michael Trigg's development, Caleb Downs, the defensive line, the left tackle competition, Quinnen Williams' …
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Player's Lounge: Year Two Confidence
Barry Church, Anthony Dorsett and Newie Scruggs discuss the upcoming joint practice against the Rams, recapping last year's performance and what's at stake this time around, George Pickens' comfort level in his second year, Cobie Durant's impact in the secondary, Caleb Downs playing nickel, and a b…
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Player's Lounge: Challenge of Playing in the Secondary
Newy Scruggs, Barry Church, Damontre Moore and Anthony Dorsett discusses the left tackle competition, running back battles featuring Mafah and Jaydon Blue, Dak Prescott's mindset heading into year 11, defensive identity under new coordinator, standout rookies Cobie Durant, Caleb Downs, and Jaysha B…
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Player's Lounge: Time To Step Up
Newy Scruggs, Damontre Moore and Anthony Dorsett discuss the left tackle competition being won by Tyler Guyton, Princeton Fant's torn ACL and MCL injury, the new defense under Christian Parker, George Pickens' performance, the receiver corps featuring CeeDee Lamb and Ryan Flournoy, running back com…
56:53
Player's Lounge: Confidence and Manifestation
Newy Scruggs, Damontre Moore and Anthony Dorsett discuss offense's GOTI acronym, offensive line concerns, a potential Von Miller signing, cornerback Revel's development, and the financial reality of keeping both George Pickens and Quinnen Williams long term.
48:00
Player's Lounge: Rise As A Second Year Leader
Newy Scruggs, Barry Church, Damontre Moore and Anthony Dorsett discuss the 2026 Dallas Cowboys Leadership Council, Tyler Booker's rise as a second-year leader, the role of leadership councils across different franchises, Jerry Jones's Super Bowl comments at the Cowboys opening press conference, and…
41:19
Player's Lounge: Locker Room Unity
Newy Scruggs, Barry Church, Damontre Moore and Anthony Dorsett discuss George Pickens' appearance at mandatory mini camp, his agent's role in keeping him away from OTAs, the July 15th franchise tag deadline, and what his contract situation means for the Cowboys' roster moving forward and comparison…
41:52
Player's Lounge: Open Competition
Newy Scruggs, Barry Church, Damontre Moore and Anthony Dorsett discuss Cowboys OTAs including Tyler Guyton's competition at left tackle with Nate Thomas, Tyron Smith consulting on the offensive line, George Pickens' absence and Dak Prescott's comments, and the new defensive scheme under Christian P…
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Player's Lounge: Motivation vs. Risk
Newy Scruggs, Damontre Moore and Anthony Dorsett discuss rookie Drew Shelton at swing tackle, the Myles Garrett and AJ Brown trades, Micah Parsons injury timeline ahead of a Cowboys-Packers matchup and a debate on whether Russell Wilson and Eli Manning are Hall of Famers.
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