Cooper Beebe's mom is a surprising key to Dallas Cowboys offense

Cooper Beebe is learning to play center for the Dallas Cowboys and had some unexpected help during the offseason.

Randy Gurzi | Jul 28, 2024

Jun 5, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys center Cooper Beebe (56) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports / Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

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With the 73rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Cooper Beebe out of Kansas State University.

One of the top-rated guards in the class, Beebe could wind up being a steal for Dallas — especially since they added that selection by trading down just five spots in the first round. Of course, he wasn't added to play guard with Tyler Smith and Zack Martin locking down those spots.

Instead, the Cowboys made it clear they wanted him to learn center.

The key to Beebe's success in this transition will be snapping the ball. After some early struggles, Beebe is beginning to find his groove, and much of the credit goes to his mom. Beebe was recently on 105.3 The Fan and said that while his dad and brothers are big football guys, it was his mother who spent her lunch breaks playing quarterback while he practiced snaps.

#Cowboys Cooper Beebe talking about how his Mom helped him practice shotgun snaps this offseason.

“During her lunch break, we’re out in the backyard, she’d get in the ‘Here We Go!’”

S/o to @kciahawkeye and all of the Moms out there making their sons better 🤟

(🎥: @1053thefan) pic.twitter.com/fGhpwLdxrs
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) July 28, 2024

Moms are the best. They'll make any sacrifice possible to help their kids succeed. Here, we saw a mom spend her free time learning to emulate Dak Prescott's cadence — as well as the silent count.

At the same time, a good mom will let you know when you need to be better. That was the case here as Beebe's mom had no problem letting him know when she had to adjust to the snap. It might not seem like much to her but it's going to help the Cowboys' offense when he's snapping the

The best part of this all? There is video proof.