Best Coast Boys Pod

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BCB-190418 Apr 18, 2019

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and John Owning will welcome guest host Marcus Mosher to conduct the Dallas Cowboys draft room simulation, where the guys will go through a full Cowboys mock draft while role playing as top coaches and executives.

The “Best Coast Boys” podcast is a Cowboys-centric podcast that will delve into many other topics. Whether it is the NFL, Cowboys, movies, music, comics, food or Mixed Martial Arts, nothing is off limits on the “Best Coast Boys” podcast.

After the pleasantries, the guys dive into their simulation of the Cowboys’ draft room. Landon is playing the role of Jerry and Stephen Jones while Marcus handles the Will McClay role and John acts as the voice for the coaching staff.

In the second round, the guys grapple with which position provides them the most immediate return on their investment. They debate the merits of several players across a couple of positions. In the third round, the guys narrow their focus as they are trying to still grab a contributor in the late third round. In the fourth round, the guys decide to shift their attention to offense. In the fifth round, the guys have a lively debate over drafting a tight end over a developmental offensive tackle. In the seventh round, the guys are looking for developmental traits while trying to grab play who they think will have robust interest in underrated free agency.

The “Best Coast Boys” podcast will be back next week to discuss more about the Cowboys offseason. You won’t want to miss it.

BCB-190412 Apr 12, 2019

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and John Owning will conduct dueling 7-round Dallas Cowboys mock drafts.

"The “Best Coast Boys” podcast is a Cowboys-centric podcast that will delve into many other topics. Whether it is the NFL, Cowboys, movies, music, comics, food or Mixed Martial Arts, nothing is off limits on the “Best Coast Boys” podcast.

After the pleasantries, Landon and John first dive into the latest news surrounding the Cowboys. The guys then shift their focus toward the NFL Draft and begin their dueling mock drafts.

John starts off his mock by grabbing a reliable safety who would provide an immediate upgrade over Jeff Heath in the second round. In the third round, John looks to continue building the depth of the Cowboys defensive line by taking a versatile defensive lineman who can play multiple spots. With the first of Dallas’ two fourth-rounders, John grabbed an oft-injured but incredibly talented running back who can back up Ezekiel Elliott. With the latter of the fourth-rounders, John continued his assault on the defensive line by grabbing a high-ceiling three-technique. In the fifth round, John may have grabbed the steal of the draft, as he took a well-rounded wide receiver. In the seventh round, John gambles on an athletic linebacker who can make an impact on special teams.

Landon, on the other hand, starts his mock off by selecting a dynamic receiver who can become an important part of the DAL offense. In the third down, Landon looks to upgrade the interior defensive line of the cowboys with a talented and athletic defensive tackle. In the fourth round, Landon adds a well-develop running back who would be an excellent back up to Elliott. Also in the fourth, Landon grabs a well-rounded safety who can further improve Dallas depth in the secondary. In the fifth round, Landon adds a developmental offensive tackle who could pay off it a big way. In the seventh, Landon adds one of the more intriguing receiver prospects in the draft.

The “Best Coast Boys” podcast will be back next week to discuss more about the Cowboys offseason. You won’t want to miss it!

BCB-190405 Apr 05, 2019

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Winter is Coming on the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, as hosts Landon McCool and John Owning welcome Marcus Mosher to the podcast to compare NFL Draft prospects to Game of Thrones characters.

After the pleasantries, Landon, John and Marcus begin with their comparisons to Game of Thrones characters. John starts off with an interesting comparison to Jorah Mormont. Meanwhile, Marcus introduces a comparison for Kyler Murray while Landon discuss which NFL Draft prospect reminds him of Bran Stark. In the next round, John states the NFL Draft prospect who reminds him of Torment Giansbane while Landon details which character reminds him of Nick Bosa. Marcus details why Daniel Jones reminds him of a certain Northern character. To finish, John gives him comparison for Christian Miller while Landon makes an appropriate comparison to Jachai Polite.

After 3 rounds of comparison, the guys each give their three favorite comparisons. After the votes are tallied, the winner is easy to see. Tune in to find out!

The “Best Coast Boys” podcast will be back next week to discuss more about the Cowboys offseason. You won’t want to miss it!

BCB-190329 Mar 29, 2019

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and John Owning dive into the latest Cowboys news, including the trade for Miami Dolphins DE Robert Quinn.

After the pleasantries, Landon and John dive into the latest news surrounding the Cowboys. The guys start by discussing the Byron Jones hip surgery. The guys discuss how the issue may have hampered Jones down the stretch of last season. On top of that, the guys goes through a potential recovery timeline for Jones. After that, the guys discuss the ramifications of the new pass interference replay rules that were passed at the owner’s meetings. Both Landon and John discuss their concerns with such a radical change.

The guys then move onto the Cowboys trading for Robert Quinn. John breaks down what Quinn adds to the Cowboys defense while also giving a full report on Quinn’s strengths and weaknesses as a player. Landon discusses how the Quinn trade affects the Lawrence negotiations while also taking a look at Dallas’ potential depth chart on the defensive line.

The “Best Coast Boys” podcast will be back next week to discuss more about the Cowboys offseason. You won’t want to miss it!

BCB-190321 Mar 21, 2019

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"In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and John Owning dive into the latest Cowboys news, including recent signings and trade buzz.

After the pleasantries, Landon and John dive into the latest news surrounding the Cowboys. The guys start by discussing the Cowboys signing of Christian Covington. John details why Covington can aid the Cowboys run defense as a DT. The guys then divert to the Robert Quinn trade rumors. John details Quinn’s skill set and why he’d be a great fit in the Cowboys defense. Landon discusses how the Quinn trade could potentially affect DeMarcus Lawrence’s potential extension.

The guys then move onto the Cowboys signing Randall Cobb. Landon discusses how Cobb is different from Cole Beasley and how Dallas can potentially use the former Packers WR. John discusses the vertical element Cobb can provide while discussing his talent after the catch. The guys then touch on the signing of Kerry Hyder, who John thinks could be one of the most underrated moves of free agency.

To finish the show, the guys break out a Nerd Alert to discuss the recent Captain Marvel movie along with the Avengers: Endgame trailer.

The “Best Coast Boys” podcast will be back next week to discuss more about the Cowboys offseason. You won’t want to miss it!

BCB-190314 Mar 14, 2019

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and John Owning dive into the latest Cowboys news, including signing of former Houston Texans defensive tackle Christian Covington.

After the pleasantries, Landon and John dive into the latest news surrounding the Cowboys. The guys start by discussing the Cowboys re-signing Jamize Olawale. Landon tells the listeners why this was a good move for Dallas and what Olawale brings to the Cowboys. After that, the guys move on to the re-signing of Tavon Austin. John details why Austin is NOT a Cole Beasley replacement while discussing what Austin adds to the Cowboys offense and special teams. The guys then talk about Cam Flemining being re-signed as Dallas’ swing tackle. The guys talk about how it may look ugly, but Fleming is still effective.

To finish the show, the guys discuss the Christian Covington signing. Landon states why he liked the signing while discussing Covington’s skill set. John details why the Cowboys decided to go after Covington and how he’s going to help make life easier on Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch.

The “Best Coast Boys” podcast will be back next week to discuss more about the Cowboys offseason. You won’t want to miss it!

BCB-190307 Mar 07, 2019

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and John Owning dive into the latest Cowboys news, including the return of Jason Witten reviewing the NFL Scouting Combine.

After the pleasantries, Landon and John continue discussing what Jason Witten’s return means for the Cowboys offense. John discusses how a change in expectations may lead to Witten being a better mentor for the young tight ends while Landon discusses how Witten’s usage could help the Cowboys offense.

After that, the guys turn their attention toward a review of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. Landon starts by giving his top performers on offense from Indianapolis while John gives analysis of the players on the field. The guys discusses standouts such as Emmanuel Hall, Andy Isabella, Deebo Samuel and Justice Hill while discussing their potential chances of being selected by the Cowboys.

To finish the show, the guys discuss the winners and losers on defense from the NFL Scouting Combine. John discusses why Zach Allen’s performance indicates that he should switch from edge defender to defensive tackle. The guys also discuss the potential defensive back who fit the Cowboys measurement thresholds.

The “Best Coast Boys” podcast will be back next week to discuss more about the Cowboys offseason. You won’t want to miss it!

BCB-190228 Feb 28, 2019

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and John Owning dive into the latest Cowboys news, including the return of Jason Witten and Randy Gregory’s indefinite suspension, while also previewing the NFL Scouting Combine.

After the pleasantries, Landon and John dive into the news of Jason Witten returning from retirement. The guys discuss their immediate thoughts on the move while discussing how it can help or hurt the Cowboys offense. Landon discusses how Witten’s usage can drastically affect his feelings on this move.

After that, the guys turn their attention toward Randy Gregory’s suspension and how that will affect the Cowboys defense. The guys start by letting optimism reign about the timeline of Gregory’s potential return. Landon makes the argument that Dallas should actually look to improve the interior pass rush rather than allocating a lot of resources toward finding Gregory’s replacement. John discuss a few low-cost options in free agency who would be great values for Dallas.

To finish the show, the guys dive into their preview of the NFL Scouting Combine, discussing players who have the most to gain or lose in Indianapolis.

The “Best Coast Boys” podcast will be back next week to discuss more about the Cowboys offseason. You won’t want to miss it!

BCB-190214 Feb 14, 2019

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and John Owning dive into their first joint Cowboys mock draft of the offseason using The Draft Network’s Mock Draft Machine, which debuts to the public on February 25 at TheDraftNetwork.com.

After the pleasantries, Landon and John dive into their seven-round mock draft. With Dallas’ first pick (second round), the guys decide whether to attack the tight end, wide receiver or defensive tackle positions. The guys settle on an ultra-talented defensive tackle who can improve Dallas’ interior pass rush right away. In the third round, the guys discuss adding a running back but decide on adding an athletic tight end whose best days are in front him.

After that, the guys turn their attention to Rounds 4-7, In Round 4, the Cowboys decide to grab a running back who would compliment Ezekiel Elliott extremely well. In the fifth round, John gets his nerd on as he uncovers one of the biggest sleepers in the draft and selects him in the fifth round. In the sixth round, the guys add a Cole Beasley replacement. To finish, Landon makes the argument why a certain running back’s skill set is too good to pass up in the seventh.

The “Best Coast Boys” podcast will be back next week to discuss more about the Cowboys offseason. You won’t want to miss it!

BCB-190207 Feb 07, 2019

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and John Owning dive right into Cowboys offseason talk.

After the pleasantries, Landon and John play a game of Free Agency Weather Report, where they forecast the Cowboys’ interest level in a variety of free agents. The guys begin by discussing why Grady Jarrett won’t come to Dallas before moving onto why Early Thomas may be the one high-priced free agent the Cowboys target. After that, John details why Sheldon Richardson likely wouldn’t be a target while Landon discusses why Adrian Amos could be a great addition if he gets out of Chicago.

After that, the guys look lower tier free agents and if Dallas should target them in free agency. John discusses why he thinks Henry Anderson would be a valuable addition while Landon makes a great case for the Cowboys going after Tyler Eifert.

To finish the show, the guys break out a Nerd Alert to discuss the recent Super Bowl trailers from Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame. The guys discuss little details they noticed while also giving their overall thoughts on both movies.

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