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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

First red-zone touchdown of season fuels Broncos victory

Thankfully for Denver, their defense did its job forcing three turnovers, two fumbles and an interception.

Can Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy be an offensive spark vs. 49ers?

Broncos need a spark to upset one of the best teams in the NFL, the 49ers. Broncos are 1-1, but not playing to their full potential, struggling against the Texans and Seahawks.

Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett, a 'darned good football mind,' has failed so far

Hackett must find these answers quickly. Through two games, Denver has made six trips to the red zone, scoring zero touchdowns.

Blabbermouth Skip Bayless believes Cowboys QB Dak Prescott needs competition

It’s not impossible for a backup to replace a starter — Prescott did it in 2016, supplanting Tony Romo — but it's unlikely.

'Got our ass kicked': Steelers fall to 0-6 without T.J. Watt

According to Next Gen Stats, the Steelers' pressure rate drops by 25.1 percent when Watt doesn't play, going from 39.5 percent to 14.4 percent.

Watch: Steelers rookie WR George Pickens makes incredible one-handed catch

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens channeled his inner Odell Beckham Jr. making an incredible one-handed catch, hauling in the ball as he went to the ground against the Browns on 'Thursday Night Football'.

K.J. Wright says Russell Wilson wasn't 'held to the same accountability' as rest of team

Wright, a former teammate of Wilson's with the Seahawks, thinks Wilson wasn't held to the same standard as the rest of the team.

Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor to attend MNF game to judge Cowboys' Micah Parsons

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith stirred the pot recently, saying Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons is "the second coming of Lawrence Taylor.”

Richard Sherman: Broncos must loosen reins on QB Russell Wilson

Richard Sherman, Russell Wilson's teammate in Seattle, believes the quarterback is off to a rocky start because the Broncos are trying to change his style of play.

John Elway backs Rod Smith's HOF candidacy, but is ex-Broncos WR worthy?

It's no surprise John Elway supports the Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacy of former Broncos teammate Rod Smith, one of 129 modern-era nominees for the 2023 class.

'100 yards waiting to happen': WR Michael Gallup's return could boost Cowboys' offense

Gallup is recovering from a torn left ACL he suffered in Week 17 last season.

Steelers great Alan Faneca: Put WR Hines Ward in Hall of Fame

Thirty-two Steelers have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the third most of any team. Former Pittsburgh offensive lineman Alan Faneca, a Hall of Famer himself, believes the Steelers should have another player enshrined: receiver Hines Ward.

NFL insider disputes Jerry Jones' optimistic take on QB Dak Prescott's return

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said quarterback Dak Prescott, recovering from a right thumb fracture, will only miss one more game and return in Week 4 against the Commanders.

'A hot mess': Denver columnist tears into Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett

Although the Broncos are only 1-1, Denver Post veteran columnist Mark Kiszla believes Hackett is off  to the worst start for a coach in team history.

Stephen A. Smith: 'Micah Parsons is the second coming of Lawrence Taylor'

Smith had high praise for the young Cowboys defender.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts 'has really evolved'

Jones praised Hurts following the quarterback's impressive showing in Monday's win over the Vikings.

Ben Roethlisberger: Don't blame Mitch Trubisky for Steelers' poor offense

In Week 2 against the Patriots, the Steelers' offense was anemic, averaging 4.2 yards per play.

Who's to blame for Broncos' woes — Nathaniel Hackett or Russell Wilson?

Denver Post columnist Mark Kiszla points the finger at Hackett, who he believes would have driven the Broncos into a ditch if it weren't for Wilson. 

Broncos receive good news on injured WR Jerry Jeudy, CB Patrick Surtain II

Each is considered "day-to-day," per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, which is good news given the Broncos are dealing with separate injuries at both WR and DB.

Jerry Jones: Cowboys QB Cooper Rush 'exceeded my expectations'

Cowboys backup QB Cooper Rush's performance in a 20-17 upset of the Bengals on Sunday gave Dallas owner Jerry Jones a jolt of confidence.

Frustration mounting as Steelers sputter offensively

The Steelers are facing criticism from the media and frustration from fans and it sounds like some plays may be equally upset with the way the offense is functioning.

Broncos booed multiple times in home victory over Texans

The Broncos beat the Texans on Sunday, but it was an ugly victory. They didn’t score a touchdown until the fourth quarter and had 13 penalties for 100 yards.

Cowboys' Cooper Rush leads Cowboys on winning drive against Bengals

Rush engineered some late-game magic leading the Cowboys on six play drive, in the final minute, resulting in Brett Maher’s winning field goal.

Steelers fans chant 'Kenny' as Trubisky, offense struggle in loss to Patriots

Fans decided they had seen enough, chanting for rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett to replace Trubisky in the third quarter.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to WR CeeDee Lamb: 'Beat double coverage'

In a Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb struggled as the team's No. 1 receiver. On Friday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it clear he expects more from the former first-round draft pick.