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Sturm’s big special teams plays: Titans kickoff return had ripple effect for...

comments ()Next up in our “Big Special Teams Plays of 2010″ series, here is the return conceded by the Cowboys that brought about changes to the bottom of the roster. 2. Week 5 vs Tennessee – Marc...

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Bob Sturm: Data shows why Cowboys are reluctant to pay running backs much

comments ()Last week, we attempted to investigate who is playing the most plays on the defense. The reason for the exercise is so that we may discuss the real football issue that not all positions are...

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Sturm’s big special teams plays: How Percy Harvin’s kick return killed...

comments ()Let’s continue our series on the big special teams plays of the season. Already this year we have covered the following plays: 1. Week 2 – Dez Bryant’s Punt Return vs Chicago 2. Week 4 –...

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Bob Sturm: Some still aren’t sure how Rob Ryan will do with Cowboys

comments ()Yesterday, I had another opportunity to chat a little football with Sam Monson from Pro Football Focus. I wanted to keep things primarily on the defense this time, and work our way through a...

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Bob Sturm: Analyzing Dez Bryant’s punt return against the Giants

comments ()Let’s continue our series on the big special teams plays of the season. Already this year we have covered the following plays: 1. Week 2 – Dez Bryant’s Punt Return vs Chicago 2. Week 4 –...

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Bob Sturm: Analysis of Bryan McCann’s fumbled kickoff return at Green Bay

comments ()Let’s continue our series on the big special teams plays of the season. Already this month we have covered the following plays: 1. Week 2 – Dez Bryant’s Punt Return vs Chicago 2. Week 4 –...

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Bob Sturm chats with blogger about Cowboys’ draft needs

comments ()Rafael Vela is one of my favorite Cowboys Bloggers and he runs Cowboysnation.com and focuses plenty on the same topics I love to talk about: X’s and O’s during the season and breaking down...

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Sturm’s big special teams plays: Cowboys beat Lions with Brian McCann’s punt...

comments ()Let’s continue our series on the big special teams plays of the season. Already this month we have covered the following plays: 1. Week 2 – Dez Bryant’s Punt Return vs Chicago 2. Week 4 –...

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Catching up on Bob Sturm’s Cowboys profile series

comments ()As I am sure you may have deduced already, I have been asked to write a profile on all of the Dallas Cowboys players (at least those who have enough information to work with). These profiles...

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Bob Sturm answers Cowboys draft questions: Few risks with Tyron Smith

comments ()From here until the draft I want to make sure that we talk out the draft and Cowboys’ issues that are on your mind on a regular basis so I will be attempting to answer your emails...

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Bob Sturm’s YouTube Cowboys scouting: Views of prospects Watt, Smith and Solder

comments ()I want to make sure you have some level of familiarity with many of the names in this draft class that the Cowboys are linked to. Admittedly, this is dubious for a few reasons. First,...

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Bob Sturm, Rafael Vela discuss Jay Ratliff, Felix Jones and trading down

comments ()Today, it is time for another chat with Rafael Vela of Cowboysnation.com and his large brain on all things Cowboys and Cowboys draft. Hope you enjoy our sparring session: Bob Sturm: Let’s...

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Bob Sturm’s YouTube Cowboys scouting: Views of Carimi, Quinn and other prospects

comments ()I hope you had a chance to take a look at our first batch of videos in Episode #1 of our Youtube Scouting Series . On that entry, we examined JJ Watt, Cameron Jordan, Tyron Smith, and Nate...

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New Profiles for Newman, Brent, Ratliff

comments ()Wanted to make sure that those of you that have the Cowboys blog bookmarked (great idea, by the way) knew about some of the newer Cowboys profiles that I have finished on the Cowboys page....

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Sturm’s big special teams plays: Cowboys’ Jesse Holley strips Reggie Bush

comments ()Let’s continue our series on the big special teams plays of the season. Already last month we have covered the following plays – so please review any and all of those if you missed them: 1....

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Mike Jenkins Fun Facts from 2010

comments ()I am spending plenty of time tonight reviewing the career of Mike Jenkins as I write his profile for the website that should appear late tomorrow morning. It is truly shocking how he can...

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Cowboys Chat at 9am Today!

comments ()Hurry, and join in – It will help you pass the time at work in the cubicle. http://sturminator.blogspot.com/2011/04/cowboys-chat-9am-join-in.html See you there. If you can’t join me, then I...

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ESPNU offers Cowboys fans a chance to scout draft prospects

comments ()I will get another batch of Youtube videos up for you very soon, but I also want you to see full games of some of the draft’s finest prospects. Thankfully, ESPNU is about to roll out several...

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Today’s chat reading – Safety, RB, Von Miller, and Michael Huff

comments ()Time again for another chat with the Cowboys fans who were available for an impromptu Cowboys chat this morning. Next time, I will try to give more warning. Enjoy! 3300 more words for your...

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Sturm: Why Rob Ryan has the ideas, ability to revive Cowboys defense

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Sturm’s big special teams plays: Colts’ Taj Smith blocks Cowboys punt

comments ()Today, we finally finish our series on the big special teams plays of the season. Already last month we have covered the following plays – so please review any and all of those if you missed...

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More Draft Prospect Viewing

comments ()Here is a fresh batch of draft prospects for you to view during games that will now be rebroadcast here in the weeks before the draft on ESPNU. Try to roll your DVR on some of these games...

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Bob Sturm: ‘Best player available’ strategy at No. 9? No, Cowboys

comments ()Given that the draft is now just 9 days away, you can see the adrenaline building for those of us who love the draft. You see the columns written and the interviews on the radio. Everyone...

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Thursday Morning Draft Chat

comments ()Let’s do a live 60-minute draft chat tomorrow morning. Would love to answer your questions and concerns about the Cowboys and the entire NFL Draft. Be at the link below at 9am and let’s do...

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Bob Sturm’s YouTube Cowboys scouting: Views of nose tackles

comments ()I have spent quite a bit of time on the issue of the Cowboys 3-4 over the last several months and my concern about the way they deploy Jay Ratliff and attempt to play the 3-4 in a way that...

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Bob Sturm: Could Cowboys have a shot at TCU’s Andy Dalton?

comments ()In preparation for the Cowboys on the clock at #9 on Thursday, I have been doing my draft reading and since I haven’t seen this discussed much, I want to make sure you are aware of this...

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Bob Sturm: Trading with Mike Holmgren to move up might appeal to Cowboys

comments ()Here is another scenario to cover for Thursday “just in case”. The #6 pick is something to keep an eye on if Patrick Peterson or, perhaps, Marcel Dareus are on the board. Would the Cowboys...

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Sturm: Draft chat with Rafael Vela on Cowboys picks and who’s looking to move

comments ()This is our 3rd or 4th occasion to chat with one of my buddies who is equally obsessed with Cowboys topics – Rafael Vela of www.Cowboysnation.com. Here is our last chance prior to the draft...

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Bob Sturm: Why the Cowboys should take Tyron Smith: Solid now, special later

comments ()Today’s Email of the Day (new feature?) is from Brent: Hey Bob. I’ve been reading/hearing your take on the Cowboys taking Tyron Smith. I’m sorry, but from the videos I’ve seen (especially...

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Bob Sturm: See what Cowboys get if they take Tyron Smith

comments ()Tons and tons of feedback on yesterday’s post about Tyron Smith and my feelings that he is “my guy” at #9. There are a number of issues with looking at a player on youtube that are obvious...

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Bob Sturm: Cowboys draft scenarios: Trade up to take Peterson? What if Smith...

comments ()The glorious morning of the NFL Draft has arrived and the time for speculation and over-analyzing has finally ended. In what will likely be my final post until the pick is made at #9, let’s...

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Sturm: Cowboys did what they could on Day 1; Defenders available on Day 2

comments ()As you can imagine, I was quite pleased with how the Cowboys made out in the 1st Round by selecting USC T Tyron Smith to be part of this franchise moving forward. Given his current ability...

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Bob Sturm: Bruce Carter Tape

comments ()The Cowboys take Bruce Carter from Butch Davis’ North Carolina in the 2nd Round at Pick #40. I will readily admit I don’t know much about his work and therefore would not pretend to have...

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Bob Sturm: Saturday Morning Draft Thoughts

comments ()Unlike Thursday’s 1st round, Friday’s 2nd and 3rd round selections for the Dallas Cowboys were not met with approval from all precincts and therefore is on my mind as we try to sort out what...

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Bob Sturm: Cowboys draft depth, special teams help on Day 3

comments ()The Cowboys continued to fill in some gaps on their roster over the weekend in Rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft, and despite not knowing too much about any of these players, we should readily...

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Bob Sturm: Butch Davis praises Bruce Carter as ‘rare linebacker’

comments ()Over the weekend, my colleague, Norm Hitzges interviewed former Cowboys defensive coordinator and North Carolina head coach, Butch Davis about Bruce Carter – the Cowboys 2nd Round pick. Here...

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Bob Sturm: Post Draft Chat with Rafael Vela

comments ()Monday morning, I wanted to follow-up with Rafael Vela who I have chatted with plenty leading up to the draft. We talk plenty about Rounds 2-7 as the Cowboys continue to build up the roster....

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Bob Sturm: Email – Carter to SS?

comments ()For today’s email, I am using just this one from John. But, I have received a very similar email from about a dozen readers/listeners. Here it is: What about having Bruce Carter shave ten...

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Tashard Choice Player Profile is up!

comments ()Up now in the Cowboys section is the brand-spanking new player profile look at Cowboys’ RB Tashard Choice. You may access it here without any problems… That is #39 in our trip through the...

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Bob Sturm’s Email Bag: Cullen Jenkins at DE?

comments ()Today’s email of the day is actually a tweet that I thought I should share with you. You can follow me on Twitter by clicking here and feel free to bounce Cowboys questions off me anytime. I...

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Bob Sturm: Send Me Your Requests For X’s And O’s

comments ()This is the equivalent of the DJ asking for requests on your favorite FM station. As someone who really enjoys breaking down plays from a strategic standpoint to see what we can learn, I am...

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Bob Sturm: Breaking Down Meachem’s 55-yard Bomb

comments ()Over the last few weeks, it has been suggested to me by many of you that we should break down some different moments from the season. As you may or may not know, I am interested in the...

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Alan Ball Profile is up!

comments ()It is time for the Alan Ball profile in case you missed it. This is player profile #40 and I would invite you to check it out and comment below. Here is the link to said profile. And, if you...

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Bob Sturm: X’s and O’s – More Rob Ryan Study

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Bob Sturm: X’s, O’s, and Whys – The Kitna Bootleg

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Bob Sturm: The Cowboys Explosive Problem

comments ()When examining a defense and its ability to win games – rather than lose them, one must always keep track of the NFL statistic known as the “explosive”. The explosive is defined in NFL...

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Sturm: Check Out the Gerald Sensabaugh Profile

comments ()Just wanted to make sure that you have a chance to look at the player profile for the Strong Safety Gerald Sensabaugh. Also, we have our previous profiles archived below: Previous Profiles:...

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Bob Sturm’s Email Bag: Romo vs Kitna

comments ()This morning, let’s address an interesting email about the Cowboys QB Situation: Hey Bob Could you cover the QB production from 2010 from a standpoint of when Tony Romo was playing versus...

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Bob Sturm: X’s, O’s, and Why – The Screen Pass

comments ()In answering your X’s and O’s questions about the Cowboys and their strategies, sometimes I find that we can knock out several that all pertain to the same concept. Such is the case today as...

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Bob Sturm: I’m shocked Cowboys just clobbered the heavyweight NFL champion

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29,right) is congratulated by his teammates including guard Ronald Leary (65) after scoring the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field...

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