Best Coast Boys Pod

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BCB-210119 Jan 20, 2021

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In the long awaited return of the "Best Coast Boys Pod", hosts Landon McCool and the Dallas Morning News’ John Owning take inventory on a lost season.
The “Best Coast Boys Pod" 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 Pod".
After a quick re-introduction, Landon and John go straight to work breaking down what happened last season. First they discuss their pre-COVID expectations versus the reality of what they saw from the Cowboys in 2020. After that they discuss the unique challenges the COVID protocols presented to the newly hired coaching staff.
The guys then go position by position, reflecting on the 2020 season, and where each group looks as we move forward in 2021. Can Dallas find balance in Running Back touches? What is the Dallas offensive line going to look like in 2021? Can the defense improve its defensive interior enough to finally lift the run defense over the famed "McMosher Line"? All these questions and more are explored in the Boys' triumphant return to the Pod!
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BCB-200906 Sep 06, 2020

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and the Dallas Morning News’ John Owning take a look at the Dallas Cowboys roster after their cutdown to 53.
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, position by position look at the Cowboys after roster cutdowns. The guys begin with the QB position, where they discuss Ben DiNucci and why the team kept 3 QBs. After that, they move onto to RB, where they discuss how Rico Dowdle made the roster. At WR, John breaks down Malik Turner, who was claimed off waivers from the Packers. At TE, they discuss their thought on Dallas keeping four TEs. On the OL, the guys discuss the team’s roster management.
On the defensive side of the ball, Landon and John start on the defensive line, where they discuss their excitement around the team’s pass rush. At LB, the discuss why the Cowboys went light at the position. At DB, the guys discuss Brandon Carr’s return along with the volume of players the team kept on its practice squad at the position.
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BCB-200814 Aug 15, 2020

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and the Dallas Morning News’ John Owning take an updated look at the Dallas Cowboys roster by checking in with each position to see where the team stands at the start of training camp.

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 positional check-in, starting with the QBs. Landon and John delve into their opinions surrounding Dak Prescott’s contract while also commenting on Andy Dalton and the rest of the QBs on the roster. Then the guys dive into RB, where John gives a dark horse RB that he enjoys while Landon discusses the potential answers for the Cowboys at FB with Jamize Olawale opting out. At WR, the guys discuss the embarrassment of riches the Cowboys have in their top 3 while discussing their favorites to fill in the spots behind the top 3. At TE, the guys discuss how Blake Jarwin could perform as the starter while also discussing the overall depth at the position. Finishing up the offensive side of the ball, the guys dive into the LG and C competitions while heaping praise on Tyron Smith and La’el Collins.

On the defensive side of the ball, Landon and John start on the defensive line, where the discuss the new additions at DT and DE. John elaborates on why signing Everson Griffen was such a savvy move by Dallas and Landon discusses how Aldon Smith can fit into the rotation. At LB, the guys discuss whether Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon can bounce back from a slightly disappointing season. At DB, the guys discuss how the CB competition could shake out while providing some expectations on Trevon Diggs. They finish up with the safety position.

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BCB-200502 May 02, 2020

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and the Dallas Morning News’ John Owning dive into latest news and notes surrounding the Dallas Cowboys along with a position by position look at the roster.

After the pleasantries, the guys discuss the latest news and notes surrounding the Cowboys. First, the Cowboys discuss Chidobe Awuzie potentially switching the safety and Jaylon Smith transitioning to outside linebacker. John details what they potential moves tell us about Dallas’ future defense while Landon discusses how their skill sets could potentially fit at the new positions.

The guys then discuss Mike Fisher’s tweet about how some in the organization believe Trevon Diggs could potentially be Dallas’ best corner immediately. John breaks down why this isn’t that crazy given the potential scheme changes.

The guys then finish the show by taking an updated look at Dallas’ roster, by breaking things down position by position. Of note, the guys discuss rookie QB Ben DiNucci’s college film and why he has impressive upside for a 7th rounder. After lavishing the Utah LB with praise, John reveals one aspect of Bradlee Anae that does give him his concern. The guys also discuss Aldon Smith’s potentially role, a camp competition at fullback, a UDFA LB who could vie for a roster spot plus much, much more.

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BCB-200426 Apr 26, 2020

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and the Dallas Morning News’ John Owning dive into a full review on the Dallas Cowboys haul in the 2020 NFL Draft.

After the pleasantries, the guys begin by giving their overarching thoughts on the draft. Both guys marvel at the value Dallas collected at each pick while acknowledging the role luck played into everything.

After that, the guys dive into their analysis of each pick, starting with Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb. Landon describes Lamb’s potential role in the offense while John gives a quick and dirty scouting report on Dallas new WR. The guys take another moment to marvel at how Lamb fell right into the Cowboys lap. The guys then moved their attention to Dallas’ second-round pick, Alabama CB Trevon Diggs. Landon discusses what this pick reveals about the team’s priorities at cornerback while John breaks down Diggs’ strengths and weakness as a player.

The guys then shifted their attention to Neville Gallimore. The guys discuss why they loved the value of Gallimore in the third round while also breaking down his skill set. The guys then discuss what the Gallimore pick means for Trysten Hill while also comparing both players’ skill sets. Landon then gives praise to the Cowboys for selecting Tulsa CB Reggie Robinson in the fourth round while John discusses why Robinson is a high-upside pick who could pay off big for the Cowboys.

The guys then discuss the Cowboys trading up for Wisconsin C Tyler Biadasz. The guys discuss his injury history while discussing his strengths and weakness as a prospect. John almost combusts over excitement when discussing Dallas selecting Utah DE Bradlee Anae in the fifth round. John reveals why he think Anae can carve out a role in the Cowboys defense.

To finish the show, the guys discuss Dallas intriguing QB selection in the seventh round while also revealing their early favorite UDFA signing.

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BCB-200419 Apr 19, 2020

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and the Dallas Morning News’ John Owning dive into some mock draft mania to work through some scenario that may arise this week at the 2020 NFL Draft.

After the pleasantries, the guys begin by discussing the latest news and notes surrounding the Dallas Cowboys, including the Cowboys potentially trading a late-rounder for a WR such as Christian Kirk or Marquise Goodwin. After that, the guys get into their dueling mock drafts. Landon and John will partake in three separate four-round mock drafts.

In the first mock draft, the guys will work through a scenario where the Cowboys select a cornerback in the first round, where the guys find one of John’s favorite pass-rusher in the second round to go with a versatile safety in the third.

In the second mock draft, the guys will work through a scenario where the Cowboys select LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson at pick No. 17 in the first round. In that scenario, the guys looks at the likelihood that a cornerback of value drops to 81 while also looking at the potential options in the third and fourth rounds.

And in the final mock draft, Landon and John run through a scenario where the Cowboys trade back in the first round, where they are able to accumulate talent but also notice where their may be a steep drop off in talent in the third round.

To finish the show, the guys discuss rank and discuss which of the scenarios they think set the Cowboys up most to have success.

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BCB-200410 Apr 10, 2020

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and the Dallas Morning News’ John Owning welcome Locked On’s Marcus Mosher to dive into the all of the offseason news and notes surrounding the Dallas Cowboys and NFL as a whole.

After the pleasantries, the guys begin their discussion with the Aldon Smith signing. The guys detail their expectations for the talented DL. Landon wonders whether Smith will play at the 287 pounds he reportedly weighs while John and Marcus detail why he could be exactly what the DAL defense needs if he returns to his OAK form. After that, the guys move on to Randy Gregory applying for retirement by discussing the wide range of outcomes that could happen when Gregory returns - from him not making the team to being a bonafide impactful pass rusher.

Next, the trio moves on the interior offensive line, which was thrown a curveball when Travis Frederick retired. The guys detail why it’s important to not panic, as the Cowboys have potential replacements on the roster. The trio predicts who will win the center and left guard positions while also reminding fans of a potential dark horse who could win the center job.

The guys finish the show by diving into the NFL Draft. First, the guys give their thoughts on some of the infringing cornerbacks in this class, including Florida’s CJ Henderson, Alabama’s Trevon Diggs, Utah’s Jaylon Johnson plus more. The guys then give their best and worse case scenarios for the Cowboys in the first and second rounds.

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BCB-200327 Mar 27, 2020

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and the Dallas Morning News’ John Owning dive into the all of the offseason news and notes surrounding the Dallas Cowboys and NFL as a whole.

After the pleasantries, the guys dive into the latest news surrounding the Cowboys, including some of their most recent signings. The guys then give their overarching views on the Cowboys offseason thus far, while Landon makes sure to mention that it’s not finished yet, as a lot can still be done.

The guys then give their updated look at the Cowboys roster, going position by position. The guys start at QB, where it appears as if an extension for Dak Prescott could be on the horizon. The guys contemplate improving the backup QB position but quickly move on to RB. The guys break down how great Pollard and Zeke can be when used together, and they wonder what type of back DAL will acquire to fill the No. 3 role. At WR, the guys discuss losing Cobb and the Amari Cooper extension while also discussing how Dallas can improve the slot receiver position. Moving on to TE, the guys discuss Blake Jarwin contract and the recent addition of Blake Bell. At OL, the guys discuss how big of a loss Travis Frederick is and whether it should alter the team’s draft plans.

On the defensive side of the ball, the guys take a minute to discuss the new look DL and how they may be deployed under Jim Tomsula. The guys don’t think the Cowboys are done adding talent there. The guys discuss why LB could be a sneaky need for the Cowboys because of the potential future issues with Leighton Vander Esch’s neck. To finish up, the guys take a look at the secondary, breaking down how to replace Byron Jones and whether it’s the biggest need on the roster.

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BCB-200221 Feb 21, 2020

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After the pleasantries, the guys begin by discussing the CBA talks between the NFL owners and NFLPA. The guys dive into the current CBA proposal by discussing their biggest takeaways. Most notably, the guys discuss how the new CBA changes the NFL’s stance on marijuana while also discussing the changes in practice times. The guys also give you their personal feelings on what a new CBA would mean for them.

The guys then turn their attention to how the CBA affects Dallas’ negotiations with Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper and Byron Jones. Landon details how the new CBA could have a negative affect on Dallas’ ability to retain their notable free agents.

After that, the guys look ahead to next week’s NFL combine by discussing some of the interesting changes they’ve made to be a more viewer-friendly product. John praises some of the changes while detailing why he’s particularly looking forward to the new timed figure-eight drill for defensive linemen.

To finish the show, the guys run through some interesting draft scenarios, including Grant Delpit vs Xavier McKinney and Zack Baun vs Yet Gross-Matos.

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BCB-2010120 Jan 20, 2020

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In the latest episode of the “Best Coast Boys” podcast, hosts Landon McCool and the Dallas Morning News’ John Owning discuss the hiring of Mike McCarthy and his coaching staff. .

After the pleasantries, the guys dive into their thoughts on the McCarthy hire. Landon and John detail why they think McCarthy will be an upgrade over Jason Garrett as Cowboys head coach. John discusses how McCarthy can improve the offense while Landon touches on McCarthy’s humbleness to give up play-calling.

From there, the guys go position by position to look at each new member of the McCarthy’s coaching staff. They start with new ST coordinator John Fassel, who Landon and John think will be a major upgrade over Keith O’Quinn.

Then, the guys turn their attention to Kellen Moore. The guys mention how they are excited about the potential melding of McCarthy and Moore’s offensive philosophies. New QB coach (and old TE coach) Doug Nussmeier is next up, and the guys reveal why it makes sense even if the team had to jettison the well-liked Jon Kitna. Turning their attention to Adam Henry being hired as the WR coach, the guys detail why they’re not surprised about Sanjay Lal being fired but wonder whether Henry truly is an upgrade. Landon and John then detailed why they’re happy with Skip Peete being hired to once again coach the Cowboys RBs. Finishing up on offense, the guys give their thoughts on Lunda Wells as TE coach and Joe Philbin as OL coach.

Turning their attention toward defense, Landon reveals why he’s come to appreciate Mike Nolan as defensive coordinator while John details some of the potential scheme change that could come in effect. After that, John and Landon lavish the Jim Tomsula hiring (as DL coach) with praise. The guys then question the Scott McCurely hire on account of the lack of information available on him. To finish the show, the guys discuss Maurice Linguist as DB coach, where John details why Linguist won him over.

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