About this episode
The episode discusses the Cowboys' 2026 schedule release and evaluates the team's new defense and rookie players.
Isaiah Stanback, Josh Rodriguez, and Cowboys StoryLine host Nick Eatman react to the Cowboys’ 2026 schedule release, discussing the biggest surprises, a late bye week, lighter December matchups, and the games that could define the season narrative. The crew also debates how long it may take to evaluate the new-look defense and reacts to growing excitement surrounding rookie safety Caleb Downs after praise from Cowboys vets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Nick Eatman
Guests: Isaiah Stanback, Josh Rodriguez
Topics covered
- 2026 schedule
- Cowboys defense
- rookie safety
- season narrative
- bye week
- December matchups
Keywords
- Cowboys
- 2026 schedule
- defense evaluation
- Caleb Downs
- bye week
- December games
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dallas Cowboys
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