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Gallup won’t be ready, Diggs’ floor is lava

Gallup won’t be ready, Diggs’ floor is lava

The Cowboys’ stars appear as hungry as ever. After linebacker Micah Parsons set lofty goals for himself, cornerback Trevon Diggs matched that mindset. When asked about his goals for 2022, the third-year corner plans to top his 11-interception sophomore showing. It’s a reflection of the personality Dan Quinn’s defense is building, including safety Jayron Kearse, whose dramatic rise is the embodiment of Dallas’ gritty defense.

On the other side of the line of scrimmage, quarterback Dak Prescott discussed age 29 being his “golden year” and didn’t hesitate to bring up the constant drive to win a Super Bowl when the microscope is on him as the Dallas quarterback.

To the sides of Prescott will largely be fresh faces come Week 1 of the regular season. Wide receiver Michael Gallup confirmed it’s far-fetched to see him Week 1 and the Cowboys have new pieces in Jalen Tolbert, James Washington and KaVontae Turpin to fill in for Gallup.

What positions still need the most help for Dallas, how Roger Staubach paved the way beyond the field and more in the latest News and Notes.

‘Beat my 11’: Dallas Cowboys All-Pro CB Trevon Diggs sets lofty goal for 2022 NFL season :: USA Today

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The young Dallas defense is hungry for more. Cornerback Trevon Diggs is no exception and the league-leading 11 interceptions from 2021 hasn’t quenched his thirst for more.

When asked about his goals for the upcoming season, Diggs didn’t hesitate to set the goal to top such an impressive number. Jori Epstein details Diggs’ continued ascension and an edge he’s instilling the whole defense with.

Cowboys, USFL MVP KaVontae Turpin expected to finalize deal for former TCU WR :: Cowboys Wire

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With questions swirling around the wide receiver room at the beginning of training camp, Dallas went and picked up USFL MVP KaVontae Turpin to boost the room.

While he’s undersized, Turpin is a return specialists that takes the pressure off of key offensive weapons in that role, and some added firepower for quarterback Dak Prescott isn’t bad either.

Cowboys trim RB room to make space for new WR :: Cowboys Wire

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With Turpin moving onto the roster, Dallas waived fullback Nick Ralston to make space for the USFL MVP. Ralston is a casualty of a two-back system where running back Ezekiel Elliott’s physical presence often removes the need of a fullback, and Dallas…

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