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Clark Dalton

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Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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NFL, AFC West, Dallas Cowboys, Men and Women’s College Basketball, MLB, NBA and Sports Media

Release of QB Derek Carr may be best option for Raiders

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported the Raiders benched veteran QB Derek Carr to preserve his trade value, but releasing him may be their best option. 

Moans about Dak Prescott's interceptions are overblown

Cowboys (12-4) quarterback Dak Prescott threw two interceptions against the Titans (7-9) in a 27-13 victory on Thursday, tying for the league's lead with Derek Carr.While becoming the interception king is a humiliating honor, Prescott's high volume is somewhat misleading. 

Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz bounces back against Titans

Dallas needs another weapon in the passing game. Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz flashed why he's still a trustworthy asset, scoring two critical second-half touchdowns in a 27-13 victory over the Titans, on Thursday. 

Three potential QB options for Raiders in 2023 NFL Draft

After benching quarterback Derek Carr, the Las Vegas Raiders may be in the market for a new signal-caller. Here are a few options that may be available to the Raiders in the upcoming Draft.

Dan Quinn's motivational tactic has Cowboys inching toward turnover rate not seen in 50 years

Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has an unusual motivational tactic. While it may sound like an odd tactic, the results dismiss skeptics who may scoff at it. Dallas' defense has reached a feat unmatched since the '70s. 

Derek Carr's benching could pave path for these free-agent QBs to Vegas

Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels on Wednesday announced the benching of Derek Carr for the remainder of the season, thus making the QB's return to Las Vegas in 2023 unlikely.

Incredible stat against the Eagles proves Dak Prescott inaccuracy claims were exaggerated

Dak Prescott was in the zone against the Eagles, unraveling their defense with pinpoint precision in a 40-34 victory on Saturday. It was a season-defining moment and proved early claims about his inaccuracy were exaggerated.

Broncos' epic coaching carousel plan: Risk it on Sean Payton

Whether it's giving Sean Payton control of football operations or the largest contract for a head coach in NFL history, the Broncos need an epic plan to land the most coveted choice in the coaching carousel.

Josh McDaniels signals potential end of Derek Carr era for Raiders

McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler are in their first year together after coming from New England. They're determined to leave a new imprint, which means they'll consider moving on from players even if they've played nine years for the Raiders.

Analyzing the recent defensive struggles for the Cowboys

The Cowboys defense has wandered from its dominant ways, allowing over 30 points per game over the past three games and struggling to get to the quarterback. Here we explore a potential cause of the downturn. 

Three early HC candidates who could be on Broncos wish list

Whoever the Broncos hire to replace Hackett will be facing a tall task in getting the team back on track, but team will have no shortage of intriguing options. 

Dak Prescott and Cowboys offense activating playoff mode

Dak Prescott activated a new mode in a 40-34 victory against the Eagles, one that can win playoff games. 

10 notable incidents during Nathaniel Hackett's embarrassing Broncos tenure

On Monday, the Broncos fired head coach Nathaniel Hackett, ending one of the more embarrassing coaching tenures in NFL history. Hackett, whose expertise is offense, engineered a scoring offense that ranks last in the league at 15.5 points per game.

It's clear who deserves blame for Broncos' loss of self-control

In a 51-14 loss against the Rams on Sunday, Broncos rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett lost command of his team, highlighting one of the biggest problems during his short-lived regime: an inability to maintain authority.

Baker Mayfield, Rams destroy Broncos in 37-point Christmas blowout

The Broncos (4-10) loss to the Rams (5-11) is fitting because Los Angeles shows it can bounce back from a lost season. The Rams' 2-1 record over their past three games is a small sign of improvement.

Steelers rally late to ice Raiders, 13-10

The Steelers iced the Raiders in Pittsburgh due to another late collapse. 

Watch: Miracle conversion lifts Cowboys past Eagles

A crucial third-and-30 conversion was the miracle Dallas needed, flipping the tides in a 40-34 Cowboys victory over the Eagles.

Can Dak Prescott be Cowboys' catalyst against Eagles?

Dak Prescott can prove he's a Cowboys championship catalyst, not an inhibitor if he leads Dallas to victory over Philadelphia without the aid of his highly-touted defense.

Three potential 2023 NFL Draft upgrades for struggling Broncos OL

The Broncos (4-10) have allowed 51 sacks in 14 games this season, tied for the most in the league with the Rams. It's clear they need to draft at least one offensive lineman to upgrade the struggling unit.

Micah Parsons' cold spell could cost him NFL Defensive Player of the Year

After recording 12 sacks in 11 games, Parsons has only recorded one over the past three weeks. Parsons' recent step back is a bit puzzling because he was dominant early in the season.

Role reversal for Russell Wilson, Geno Smith teaches important team lesson

For only the second time in his 11-year career, Denver QB Russell Wilson didn't make the Pro Bowl while his Seattle successor, Geno Smith, made his first in 10 seasons.

Cowboys RB Tony Pollard deserves a payday after making first Pro Bowl

The breakout campaign for Pollard reactivated a dynamic element in the Dallas offense. During Weeks 1-6, Pollard never reached 15 carries, and Dallas didn't score 30 or more points once. In Weeks 7-15, Pollard averaged around 15 carries per game, and Dallas reached the 30-point mark in four of its eight games.