mrconner

Matthew Conner

Joined: Feb 10, 2015

Matthew is a national college sports writer for FanSided, and has been covering football, basketball and other sports for ten years. Matthew is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development. Matthew is also an avid photographer who loves spending time in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

Apr 29, 2016; Irving, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys number one draft pick Ezekiel Elliott answers questions with owner Jerry Jones (center) and head ooach Jason Garrett (right) at Dallas Cowboys Headquarters Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys are not significantly improved after three rounds of the draft

Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs the ball during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys would be crazy to draft Ezekiel Elliott at No. 4

Dallas Cowboys can’t afford to draft out of desperation

The Dallas Cowboys have a poor history when drafting defensive ends

Sep 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; A Dallas Cowboys flag carrier runs on the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium. San Francisco beat Dallas 28-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Rumor: Dallas Cowboys negotiating for the No. 1 pick

Sep 27, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Joey Bosa (97) celebrates after forcing a turnover that led to a safety by the Cincinnati Bearcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Dallas Cowboys may pass on Joey Bosa

Oct 4, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) carries the ball as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eric Rowe (32) attempts the tackle in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Alfred Morris rolls old school on and off the field

Rod Marinelli could be most important Cowboy in 2016

Nov 8, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the sidelines prior to a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys must draft better middle-to-late rounds

Nov 8, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy (76) leaves the field following a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Eagles won 33-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Cowboys desperate enough to re-sign Greg Hardy?

Dec 6, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) runs the ball after a catch while being defended by Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams (94) during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys should sign defensive end Mario Williams

The NFL should allow players like Randy Gregory to use marijuana

Will Randy Gregory’s suspension change the Cowboys plans?

Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) catches a pass against Washington Redskins linebacker Carlos Fields (59) in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Washington won 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Cowboys host the Redskins every Thanksgiving?

Sep 5, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey (8) during pregame before the game against the Texas State Bobcats at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft Rumors: Dallas Cowboys have DB Jalen Ramsey atop draft board

The Dallas Cowboys are no longer the NFL’s most hated team