Cowboys news: Noah Igbinoghene prayers answered, Stephen Jones backs Dak Prescott

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• on September 15, 2023 6:00 am

Igbinoghene on Cowboys debut: ‘It’s confirmation’ – DallasCowboys.com, Patrik Walker

One of the brand new Cowboys is grateful for a brand new get started.

Juanyeh Thomas, a second-year protection who delivered a profession sport in his first actual NFL get started, gave Noah Igbinoghene a possibility to get the Cowboys’ teach transferring early within the first quarter — a teach that at last ran throughout the Giants to the song of a 40-0 reckoning — after blockading Pro Bowl kicker Graham Gano’s 45-yard strive.

Igbinoghene grew to become it right into a scoop-and-score to present the Cowboys a 6-0 lead.

It marked the primary time in Igbinoghene’s profession that he’s scored an NFL landing, and let’s put that during point of view by means of noting how he took the sphere for the Dolphins a complete of one,009 instances — defensive and particular groups snaps blended — with no need felt pay grime.

“I think it is [confirmation], man,” mentioned Igbinoghene. “After that [touchdown] took place, and whilst it used to be taking place, I couldn’t consider it. In my head, afterwards, it kinda used to be like God mentioned, ‘Here.’ Man, I in point of fact wanted that. That used to be affirmation that I belong right here, and that is the place I’m intended to be.

Stephen Jones: Dak Prescott will be here “for many, many years to come” – Mike Florio, PFT

Once once more, the Cowboys backing Dak.

On Thursday, Cowboys government Stephen Jones addressed the location, downplaying the [Trey Lance] transfer as an effort to beef up the placement — and pointing out that Dak shall be going nowhere.

“We look at personnel around here as upgrading the room,” Jones mentioned in an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio. “And at each position, we’re always trying to make our roster better. We just felt like that Trey gave us something that improved that room, in terms of if something were to happen to Dak. We all know he’s missed 15 games over the last three years. So, you know, if something were to happen and you needed to make a run without Dak, then you wanna have given yourself every opportunity to go in there and have success without Dak.”

Yes, it’s good to have a high quality backup. They have already got one in Cooper Rush. Lance most likely gained’t leapfrog Rush this yr. And if Lance turns into the backup in 2024, he’s below contract for just one season.

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“Dak’s the unquestioned leader here on this football team,” Stephen Jones added. “He’s got rare skills in that area in terms of being able to lead the team. You know, we look at Dak as a guy who’s gonna be around here for many, many years to come. And I just really felt like Trey Lance, you know, upgraded the room and gives us a chance if something were to happen to Dak to stay in the mix like other teams have done in the past. I know Philly did it one year with Nick Foles. And sometimes you don’t get your Number One guy all the way through the year and it’s always nice to improve that room.”

‘About that life’: Cowboys, Dan Quinn launch new star in converted LB Markquese Bell – Cowboys Wire, Todd Brock

Dan Quinn has discovered any other one.

Looking up and down the gauntlet of ability that’s the 2023 Cowboys protection, there are many early-round draft alternatives. Eight of the unit’s beginning 11 on opening evening had been taken within the first 3 rounds in their respective draft categories. Another 3 first-rounders, a second-rounder, and two extra third-rounders had been ready to return in off the bench as wanted.

But it used to be an undrafted participant out of a small HBCU who led all of them in tackles as opposed to the Giants. What’s extra spectacular, Markquese Bell did it not up to a month after being thrust into a brand new place as an damage substitute.

“The fact that he’s just a few weeks in on the job shows what kind of instincts he has,” Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said this week following Bell’s eight-tackle efficiency within the staff’s 40-0 stonewalling of the Giants.

Brandin Cooks injury update: Cowboys WR dealing with MCL sprain, not ruled out for Week 2 vs. Jets, per report – CBS Sports, Garrett Podell

The Cooks damage might, or won’t, stay him out on Sunday.

FRISCO, Texas — Thursday marked the one padded apply of the week for the Dallas Cowboys, which means that it used to be the most efficient time to evaluate the place a few of their key injured avid gamers had been at relating to their development towards doubtlessly enjoying on Sunday. Safety Donovan Wilson (calf), left guard Tyler Smith (hamstring) and broad receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) all didn’t apply Wednesday.

Thursday used to be a special tale. Wilson suited up, stretched with the staff and took part in place drills.

Both Cooks and Smith as soon as once more didn’t apply, as a substitute operating off to the facet. Cooks is coping with an MCL sprain, according to the Forth Worth Star-Telegram. The veteran is coping with a Grade 1 pressure, however the staff isn’t viewing this as a multiweek damage, per the Dallas Morning News, and he nonetheless has a shot to play in opposition to the Jets.

Tyler Smith discusses hamstring injury, rehab process – DallasCowboys.com, Nick Harris

Takes adulthood to grasp when to decelerate and look forward to the best time to go back.

It’s been virtually 11 days since beginning left guard Tyler Smith suffered a hamstring damage in particular person drills that ended up sidelining him for the primary sport of the season, however spirits stay top for the second-year first-round pick of Tulsa amid his restoration.

Moving ahead, Smith’s standing nonetheless stays up within the air going into Sunday’s house opener in opposition to the Jets. While Smith is raring to go back, he is aware of that going throughout the entirety of the rehab procedure will permit him to be more fit when he does make his go back.

“Patience is a huge thing,” he mentioned. “It can be frustrating for any athlete to suffer a setback or a hiccup like that, but I’m being smart in my rehab. Improving my process is a part of it.”

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