Episode Details

Joey Porter Jr. is a Dallas Cowboy. Dallas adds another piece to a defense desperately needing help, and Mike and Rudy break down why they like the move, what Porter could mean for the secondary and whether the Cowboys should eventually give him the massive contract he's looking for. The trade also creates an interesting question with George Pickens, because Dallas now has multiple talented players headed toward major contract decisions.

The defense remains the biggest story. JayShawn Barham has impressed enough for Mike to question whether DeMarvion Overshown should automatically get his starting job back, while the defensive line still needs more from Quinnen Williams and the pass rush. Then Christian Parker admits he would change his late-game defensive call against Baltimore, which sends Mike into another Cowboys coaching rant before the guys turn their attention to Cowboys vs. Texans.

Topics Covered:

• Cowboys trade for Joey Porter Jr.
• What Dallas gave up to acquire Porter
• Why the Cowboys desperately needed another legitimate corner
• Joey Porter Jr.'s potential impact on the secondary
• Porter vs. George Pickens when it comes to future contracts
• Whether Dallas could franchise tag Porter
• What the move could mean for Caleb Downs
• JayShawn Barham making his case for a permanent starting role
• DeMarvion Overshown's future role when he returns
• Quinnen Williams and the Cowboys defensive front
• The lack of production from the Dallas pass rush
• Christian Parker admits he'd change his late-game defensive call against Baltimore
• Mike's frustration with Cowboys coaches learning on the job
• Dallas' upcoming unrestricted free agents
• Will Anderson and the challenge waiting for Dallas in Houston
• Cowboys vs. Texans preview
• Mike and Rudy make their score predictions

Key Moments:

• Mike says he'd currently lean toward paying Joey Porter Jr. over George Pickens if Dallas ultimately had to choose between the two.
• The guys argue Porter could give Dallas more flexibility with the rest of its secondary, including how the Cowboys use Caleb Downs.
• Mike says JayShawn Barham has earned the right to start, even when DeMarvion Overshown returns.
• Christian Parker admits he overthought the late-game defensive situation against Baltimore and would make a different call if given another opportunity.
• Rudy predicts a 30-20 Cowboys win over Houston, while Mike predicts a 34-33 Texans win in another frustrating one-point game for Dallas.

Final Thoughts:

The Cowboys know the defense isn't good enough, and they're still trying to do something about it. Joey Porter Jr. gives Dallas another legitimate piece, but now it's on the players and coaching staff to turn all these moves into actual results as the Cowboys head to Houston.

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