So was George Pickens really tipping plays? Not so fast. But do players give telltale signs? Nate and Jesse know. Also, is rookie Jaishawn Barham ready for the green dot? Permanently? And will Dak Prescott and his GOTI group break out this week? Plus, Jesse’s stat of the week and our predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frustration can no doubt occur during games, and we’ve got two guys in Nate and Jesse who can talk about what it’s like on the sideline between coach and player when things aren’t always going great. Plus, hot routes against the blitz and stopping Jayden Daniels and Washington’s offense … which might just rely on one key player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cowboys couldn’t penetrate the Giants’ defensive front last week. What do they need to do against Washington to get Javonte Williams going? Also, why were we so surprised by the defensive communication struggles? Did they hype it up too much? Did our eyes deceive us? And do we need to be concerned about special teams?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all the changes to the defense during the offseason – new defensive coordinator, new scheme, new players – why did Week 1 look so much like last year? And should we be more concerned about the communication struggles or the lack of physicality? Can they learn and improve in both areas?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What the heck did we witness in the season opener against the Giants? Expectations were more or less shattered when the Cowboys came out flat, looked unprepared and got bullied throughout the night, all of which led to a disappointing loss. Were there any bright spots in the game? Let’s break it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Flournoy and Brevyn Spann-Ford got extensions, a nice surprise for two depth guys who have worked hard. But does that affect the George Pickens situation at all? (Hint: Nah.) But what about Pickens? Coach Schottenheimer said they would be moving him around more. Will they really? (Hint: Nah.) Plus, our predictions for the game and upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since most of the starters never touched the field during the preseason, do we really know how good the Cowboys or Giants will be? Won't Christian Parker’s defense need a few games to gel? Will they be ready for the physicality that New York is expected to bring? Plus, it’s time to make a few predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been a lot of talk about the improved culture around the Cowboys, but with John Harbaugh now coaching the Giants, will they perhaps have a different, more physical culture as well? Plus, New York has one of the best pass rushes in the NFL. Will the Cowboys try to balance things out with the ground game? We better hope so.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh, boy. No Tyler Smith? What happens now on the offensive line? What does T.J. Bass bring? Will this alter the team’s play calling? And if they knew this was an issue, why didn’t they do the surgery sooner? Plus, just days before the first game, are there really still questions about who is starting at cornerback?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate Newton, Jesse Holley, and Shannon Gross discuss the release of Joe Milton and what it signals about Brian Schottenheimer's philosophy of bringing in professional, consistent adults. They debate the value of the preseason-to-regular-season break for players, discuss Camden Brown's role as a sixth wide receiver, and break down Christian Parker's defensive secondary strategy including the use of six safeties and Caleb Downs' expected impact in the run game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.