Jon Machota
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5 training camp storylines to follow as Cowboys try to end Super Bowl drought
The Cowboys head to training camp with big expectations for the season. Ever since their loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of... → Read More
Why wide receiver is the Cowboys' most interesting position group heading into training camp
Jon Machota, Cowboys beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your questions about the team in a live chat recently.... → Read More
'He truly is chasing greatness': As contract extension looms, Dak Prescott has put together his best offseason yet
FRISCO - Regular season predictions shouldn't be based solely off watching three organized team activity practices and three days of minicamp.But... → Read More
The most important play from the Dallas Cowboys' first minicamp practice
FRISCO -- Some of the best throws Dak Prescott has made as the Cowboys quarterback have come when a play has broken down.That was again on display... → Read More
The 'most improved' Cowboys player who stood out on final day of OTAs
FRISCO -- Reggie Davis picked a good time to have his best day of organized team activities.The third-year wide receiver out of Georgia stood out... → Read More
This was the most impressive aspect of the Cowboys' Wednesday OTA practice
FRISCO -- The most impressive aspect of the Cowboys' Wednesday OTA practice was that the deep ball was working for the first-team offense.Dak... → Read More
Cowboys RBs coach Gary Brown talked to Ezekiel Elliott about the Vegas incident: 'We all make mistakes'
FRISCO -- Ezekiel Elliott declined to speak with reporters during the three days of media availability over the last three weeks of organized team... → Read More
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott explains how
FRISCO -- Last Wednesday marked 1,000 days since Tony Romo suffered a compression fracture in his L1 vertebra and Dak Prescott became the Cowboys'... → Read More
3 key traits Dak Prescott possesses that make Cowboys believe they have their franchise QB
Is Dak Prescott everything a team wants in its franchise quarterback?Machota: Every quarterback has flaws. Dak obviously has areas where he needs... → Read More
Cowboys or bust? Jason Witten doesn't know if he could see himself in another uniform
FRISCO -- Jason Witten knew early on in the offseason that he had a chance to return to play his 16th season with the Cowboys.But what if that... → Read More
Jason Witten expects new contracts for Dak, Zeke and Amari; Cowboys are 'extremely loyal to signing their own'
FRISCO -- Dak Prescott is aware that Cowboys coach Jason Garrett is heading into the final year of his contract.The fourth-year quarterback says... → Read More
Why you shouldn't expect to see a prominent free agent, like Gerald McCoy, on the Cowboys' roster
The second week of organized team activities are under way as the NFL offseason rolls along for the Cowboys. In this week's installment of the... → Read More
Kris Richard 'pleased' with how the Cowboys are 'building the stable' at cornerback
Cornerback wasn't one of the Cowboys' biggest needs entering the offseason.They have the top four players on their depth chart all returning. But... → Read More
3 new Dallas Cowboys offensive weapons who have turned heads during OTAs
FRISCO -- It was only organized team activities. Players were in helmets but not pads. No one was being tackled to the ground.But Wednesday's OTA... → Read More
Dak Prescott on being mentioned in Post Malone's hit song: 'I might need to get Post to write ... Super Bowl songs'
FRISCO -- Dak Prescott doesn't recall exactly where he was when he first heard the song. He has listened to it too many times to remember.Post... → Read More
'It's one from each side': Contract talks between Dak Prescott and Cowboys are progressing
FRISCO -- Contract talks between the Cowboys and Dak Prescott have progressed.Dallas made the first offer. Prescott said Wednesday that his... → Read More
LB Leighton Vander Esch dealing with 'pelvic issue,' is among Cowboys not participating in OTAs
Leighton Vander Esch is among the Dallas Cowboys players not participating in organized team activities Wednesday, head coach Jason Garrett... → Read More
3 things to know about new QB coach Jon Kitna, including which mentors had the biggest impact on his career
The Cowboys are adding an experienced veteran to their quarterback room. Former Cowboy Jon Kitna has agreed to join the staff as quarterbacks... → Read More
The 2 keywords Kellen Moore uses that describe his approach as new Cowboys offensive coordinator
FRISCO -- Kellen Moore isn't exactly known for being loquacious. He laughed on Saturday when responding to a question about the differences of... → Read More
Cowboys' plan: Get other running backs involved so Ezekiel Elliott can be fresh for playoff run
FRISCO -- The Cowboys would like to reduce some of Ezekiel Elliott's workload.The two-time rushing champion had 304 carries last season, which was... → Read More