We’ve got some thoughts (and one concern) after viewing today’s OTA practice. Plus, there were a couple of big contracts handed out recently to wide receivers. What does that mean for George Pickens? And how about a Myles Garrett scrimmage?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under Jimmy Johnson, Nate didn’t have a choice about going to summer practices, but what are OTAs like now? Plus, after talking to the rookies, Jesse came away impressed. And is the Cowboys' secondary good to go?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Holly, Nate Newton, Shannon Gross, break down the Dallas Cowboys' brutal road-heavy schedule, two stints of three games in 11 days, the late December 13th bye week, player safety concerns, the tight-knit culture of the offensive line, and what the Cowboys need to do to compete in the NFC East division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You ready for the schedule release? Do the players get all that excited about it? Plus, could lower offensive numbers be a good thing for the Cowboys? Yes, if the defense is better. And for Nate, there were no friends on the football field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much impact can Caleb Downs have as a safety? Well, it’s up to Christian Parker to figure out how to use him. Plus, after all the offseason moves, is this still just an average team? And Nate and Jesse take a deep dive into what it takes to be a team leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it good the Cowboys drafted players that defensive coordinator Christian Parker wanted? Also, we know Caleb Downs is a day-one starter, but is Malachi Lawrence? He’s a first-round pick, after all. And has anything really changed regarding George Pickens?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was the news about the Cowboys deciding to let George Pickens play on the franchise tag just a negotiating ploy? Could we now possibly see them draft a receiver in the first round? And does the Giants’ recent trade affect Dallas’ draft? Let’s pick ’em!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the Cowboys take into consideration whether a player fits the defensive system? Should the coaches be able to develop that player no matter what? Or is it on the player himself to figure it out? Plus, could Dallas really trade up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the Cowboys trade up in the draft? Should they trade back and add a Day 2 pick? Then again, have you seen their recent second-round selections? We have (hint: it ain’t pretty). Plus, what happens if the team plays hardball with Pickens?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew discusses the George Pickens franchise tag situation, Pickens’ agent’s stance on long-term deals, the impact of a potential holdout on the Cowboys offense and locker room and various offseason topics including a fan-favorite voicemail from Nate Newton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.