Former Cowboys' QB Steve Beuerlein joins the show to talk Cowboys season preview and new draft picks

Former Pro Bowl quarterback Steve Beuerlein joins Shan and RJ on The Fan to break down the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 offseason and draft strategy. Beuerlein expresses high excitement about the team's purposeful moves, particularly their defensive focus in the draft with the selection of safety Caleb Downs and edge rusher Malachi Lawrence. He praises the Cowboys' roster improvements, especially the addition of Quinnen Williams, and believes the team now has the talent to compete with any opponent. However, he emphasizes that the Cowboys' success hinges on Dak Prescott staying healthy and delivering in high-pressure playoff moments—a challenge Beuerlein believes Prescott is ready to meet. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Vic Fangio’s defensive philosophy, highlighting consistency, physicality, and mental toughness as defining traits. Beuerlein shares personal insights from his time with Fangio in the 1990s, underscoring the defensive coordinator’s relentless mindset. The segment concludes with a heartfelt message from Beuerlein about HeartFlow, an AI-powered cardiac screening tool aimed at reducing cardiovascular deaths among former NFL players, a cause he champions through the Game Film Registry.