Final Whistle: A Cowboys Rewind

Howdy, Cowboys Nation!

Another 365 days have flown by. This year, we’ve witnessed pride, hope, and frustration, some more than others. Before we step into the new year, we wanted to take a look at the highlights that marked the year that has passed. As of today, we’ve:

• Grown into a community of over 66K readers

• Welcomed over 38K new members

• Crossed 100 editions

Now, let’s look at the stories and players our community loved the most, and perhaps it’ll be just the boost you need to get right back to believing in America’s Team when the calendar flips.

Our readers are not shy about who they want to read about. Jerry Jones leads the charge, and it’s no surprise that the man at the helm of it all continues to be the center of attention.

Behind him, Dak Prescott and Brian Schottenheimer, two leaders on and off the field, kept readers busy (and maybe a tad anxious) during a season of highs and lows. With Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb rounding out the top five, we’ve got quite an interesting bunch here. While this lineup may not be getting brunch together anytime soon (we’re looking at you, Micah), they’ve stood out and dominated headlines consistently.

When we looked at the most-read stories of the year, it was safe to come to this conclusion: our readers have great taste. You zeroed in on Dak Prescott facing potential NFL discipline, and, if only briefly, let yourselves drift back to the glory days when Troy Aikman teased an unretirement plan.

But as in life, everything came to a standstill for Cowboys Nation with the passing of DE Marshawn Kneeland, a moment that united fans in grief.

Here’s a look at some of the other stories that captured your attention this year:

• Former Dallas Cowboys QB Offers to Unretire for Colts With Strong Comments on Philip Rivers 

• NFL Makes Final Punishment Decision on Dak Prescott Incident vs Chargers 

Up next are the stories that truly reeled in our readers—the ones you didn’t just click, but stuck with. While the numbers denote time spent on each piece, the takeaway is simple: these stories held your attention.

With 50 Mind-Blowing Numbers From NFL Week 13 topping the list, it’s clear this community has a real appetite for hard-core, data-driven breakdowns. Right behind it was yet another Troy Aikman appearance, because some names never lose their pull. And a piece hinting at Jerry Jones’ role in the Super Bowl drought proved especially magnetic, keeping readers glued to their screens.

A few other pieces that you enjoyed:

• Dan Marino Says Being Franchise QB Isn’t for Everyone Amid Dolphins’ Decision to Bench Tua Tagovailoa

• Troy Aikman Blames Jimmy Johnson as Cowboys Legend Reveals Decision That Ruined Their Relationship

Nothing keeps Cowboys fans engaged quite like a controversial poll. Our readers were intent on seeing Trevon Diggs go, with an overwhelming number of you glad he’s no longer on the team. We also witnessed an opinionated bunch push back against the President’s call to rename the league.

Here’s what’s next:

While we’ll continue bringing you the best storylines every single day, we also have some exciting things lined up for the year ahead. We’ve watched our readers deliver scathing critiques and passionate encouragement in the comments, and now we’d love to feature your takes in a weekly segment. We’ll be sharing more on this very soon, so keep your eyes peeled.