After failing to select a wide receiver during NFL Draft weekend, the Dallas Cowboys are in dire need of a breakout season from one of their current pass catchers.
Given the current roster, former Pro Bowler Jake Ferguson stands out as the Cowboys’ second-best receiving option.
Ferguson was determined to take the next step in 2024, but his season was ultimately derailed by injuries.
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In an interview with DallasCowboys.com’s Patrik Walker, Ferguson shared his plan for the most pivotal season of his career, as well as his newly formed relationship with head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson breaks the tackle of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon / Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Walker asked Ferguson about his plan heading into what is often considered the most pivotal season of a player’s career — his contract year.
“Yeah, I think it’s almost like every other year, maybe a little bit more, but I know what it takes,” Ferguson said.
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“I was [in the] Pro Bowl one year and, last year, not the year that I wanted to have. Just going through, going back and reassessing myself after this season, just knowing what it’s gonna take. I’m cutting out some of the bad things in my life —whether it be food, whatever it may be — and I am really locking in with Dak and making sure I’m keying on all the offensive keys with the new coaching staff.”
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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson runs with the ball / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Ferguson is looking to get back to his Pro Bowl self and is completely buying into his new relationship with his new head coach.
“You can tell he loves the game of football and he loves the guys he coaches,” said Ferguson. “To me, that’s something I can easily buy into. Personally, I’m just really excited and I’m happy as h-e-double hockey sticks to go in there every single day.”
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Ferguson is taking the right approach by building strong relationships with coaches and teammates while focusing on his health.
With his talent and determination, he’s bound to come into his own in 2025.
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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson runs after a catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers. / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Dallas Police Central Business District officers recovered 39 bags of crack cocaine during an arrest Tuesday.
The officers, working with the U.S. Marshal’s North Texas Fugitive Task Force, seized the drugs when they arrested 40-year-old Velisa Purvis, who was wanted on four outstanding felony warrants.
Officers spotted Purvis in the 1500 block of Garrett Avenue near Old East Dallas and took her into custody.
In addition to the cocaine, officers recovered two bags of suspected methamphetamine, drug packaging, money and marijuana.
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She now faces additional charges of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance between four grams and 200 grams and manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance between one and four grams for the crack cocaine, methamphetamine, currency, and individual packages with the intent to distribute.
DALLAS – The warm and muggy weather will give way to much cooler temperatures in the Dallas-Fort Worth area over the next few days.
Thursday Forecast
According to the FOX 4 Weather team, rain chances return on Thursday as a disturbance moves through the Plains.
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The best chance for showers and storms will be north of Interstate 20. There’s a marginal risk for severe storms for the areas northwest of DFW and along the Red River.
A southwest wind will also keep things very warm throughout the day. Expect highs to climb into the upper 70s to 80s. Wind gusts may reach as high as 25 to 30 mph.
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Weekend Forecast
The next cold front swings through on Friday afternoon. Ahead of it, there are rain chances, especially southeast of DFW.
Behind this front, noticeably colder air moves in for the weekend. Expect lows in the 30s and afternoon highs in the 50s.
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7-Day Forecast
A slow warm-up is expected heading into early next week.
The Source: The information in this story comes from FOX 4 Weather Meteorologist Ali Turiano’s weather report.
