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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.

EXPERTISE:

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

Raiders lose to Colts in Jeff Saturday's debut thanks to porous defense

The Raiders allowed 415 yards of total offense.

Watch: Russell Wilson throws 66-yard touchdown to undrafted rookie

Perhaps Russell Wilson is starting to cook.

Watch: Courtland Sutton makes incredible one-handed catch

Courtland Sutton inserted himself into the catch-of-the-year conversation. He made an incredible one-handed snag against the Titans.

Carr trouble in Las Vegas?: Colin Cowherd predicts QB is not in the Raiders' future plans

The bold FOX Sports host predicts that Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will not be with the team next season because he's failed to click with the new regime.

Jackpot! Ex-NFL player's father-in-law sells $2.04 billion Powerball ticket

America's newest billionaire has at least a tenuous connection to the NFL. 

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott plans to deliver belated birthday gift to HC

Mike McCarthy, who turned 59 years old Thursday, returns to his former stomping grounds this week.

Historically bad supporting cast mischaracterizing Derek Carr's legacy

Derek Carr's supporting cast mischaracterizes his legacy. According to CBS Sports, Carr has never played with a defense ranked above No.20 in nine seasons.

Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson: 'Bill Belichick is gonna be mad' at Micah Parsons take

If Parsons keeps sabotaging opposing offenses, he'll show that Johnson's eye for talent remains uncanny.  

How Dre'Mont Jones can earn an exorbitant reward vs. Derrick Henry

If Dre'Mont Jones can help prevent Derrick Henry, the NFL's rushing leader, from demolishing Denver's (3-5) defense, he will earn an exorbitant reward.  Jones, a fourth-year defensive end, is having his best season to date.

Micah Parsons wants Aaron Rodgers' jersey in his collection

Micah Parsons wants to add Aaron Rodgers' jersey to his collection this Sunday.

When will it be the 'right time' for Raiders TE Darren Waller?

Waller, a former Pro Bowler, hasn't played since Week 5 after suffering a hamstring injury.

Russell Wilson's reputation-saving clash with the Titans

Russell Wilson can save his reputation in a clash with the Titans.  Wilson is the subject of ridicule thanks to the Broncos (3-5) tumbling into the AFC's pit.

Three reasons OBJ makes perfect sense for Cowboys

The starry-eyed Cowboys believe free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. is a fit for a role with the Cowboys.

Time for Raiders to move on from QB Derek Carr

Barring a miraculous turnaround, the Raiders should consider parting ways with Carr this offseason, letting him go to another team where he can succeed. 

Pat Surtain II is playing like Defensive Player of the Year despite Broncos' struggles

Cornerback Patrick Surtain II doesn't have an interception this season, but he should be considered for  NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Jerry Jones has stars in his eyes when talking about Odell Beckham Jr.

Jerry Jones thinks Odell Beckham Jr. needs a new outfit, a silver and blue one with a star. 

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy still has a soft spot for Green Bay

McCarthy, who normally shows little emotion, struggled to hold back tears when discussing what he missed about Green Bay in a Monday news conference.

Raiders' Davante Adams, Derek Carr all fizzle, no sizzle

In the second half Sunday, QB Derek Carr and WR Davante Adams fizzled like a failed chemistry experiment. In the Raiders 27-20 loss against the Jaguars, Carr was 1-for-8 when targeting Adams in the second half.

Raiders blow another big lead against Jaguars

Big leads have slipped through the Raiders' fingers like a wet bar of soap.

Bradley Chubb trade suggests Broncos have given up on 2022

General manager George Paton refutes the give-up notion and promises he's building a championship contender. 

Jerry Jones: Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott will be 'back against the Packers'

Ezekiel Elliott needs to bounce back against the Packers next Sunday.

Raiders GM wants to stick with plan, but change is required after 2-5 start

The Raiders are in last place in the AFC West, a disappointment because they have talent on both sides of the ball.

Will the Cowboys get a second chance to acquire Brandin Cooks?

The Cowboys tried to trade for Cooks at the trade deadline but failed to come to an agreement.

Raiders' Chandler Jones looks like a major free-agent flop

The Raiders have had several free agency flops over the past decade.