Dallas Cowboys: 5 takes from Hard Knocks episode one

Mojo Moments

Head coach Mike McCarthy, created these mojo moments to give the offense and defense an opportunity to compete in game-like situations. And to help with confidence, charisma, and performance

McCarthy believes it’s another way to emphasize momentum-shifting moments in the game. These moments bring out the best in players as we saw wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, make a one-handed catch.

Sometimes in the dog days of camp, the team needs a boost to wake up and perform at a high level. I think the mojo moments give the players a gameday feel and bring out the best in each other.

Mike McCarthy addressing the team

“This is about winning. Winning the world championship. Period.” McCarthy gave his team a motivational speech before the hall of fame game about the importance of winning.

Many people wondered how McCarthy would address the team in meetings and how the players would respond. His pregame speech was straight to the point and it will hopefully resonate with the players.

He also made it a point to forget about the 2020 season. Obviously, things did not go as planned last year but that no longer matters. All that matters is what you do next.

He has one super bowl championship but he seems very hungry to bring the Lombardi back to Dallas. Something he was brought here to do.