The Dallas Cowboys defensive line was a major area of need heading into free agency and they addressed that by signing two former Panthers defensive tackles Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe. Both players are a little long in the tooth and both came relatively cheap but they should be an upgrade at a position that has long been neglected by the front office. What is most encouraging about these two…
Front and Center
As Travis Frederick fades off into the sunset, so to may the Dallas Cowboys hopes for the 2020 season. In a shocking turn of events, Travis Frederick retired from the NFL this week at only 29 years of age. The former Dallas Cowboys standout center had played only 6 seasons in the NFL, making the Pro-Bowl 5 years and being named an All-Pro 3 times. Now the Dallas Cowboys have…
Have the Dallas Cowboys changed their approach to NFL free agency?
The Dallas Cowboys have been notoriously prudent when it comes to spending money on free agents ever since they ran into salary cap issues several years ago. This year the Cowboys finally have a substantial amount of cap space to play with but they also have a long list of free agents they need to resign. In addition to that they also intend to negotiate a long-term contract with QB…
Target Free Agents for the Dallas Cowboys
The list of current Dallas Cowboys free agents is notable and goes well beyond Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, and Byron Jones. The team has already made it known that they will not bring back Bryon Jones but there are several other players that will need to be replaced as well. The Cowboys will look to address some of those departures in the draft but they will also have to be…
Full 2020 First Round NFL Mock Draft 1.0
The following first round mock draft differs from my previous Dallas Cowboys 7 round mock draft in that the Cowboys draft a replacement for free agent Cornerback Byron Jones instead of selecting a ball hawking Free Safety. Other things of note are an early run on Offensive Tackles, a stud run stuffing Defensive Tackle falling down the draft board, and in a surprise addition to the first round, a small…
2020 NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys 7 round mock draft 1.0
The 2020 NFL Draft will be the first draft for the Dallas Cowboys under Mike McCarthy. For Mike McCarthy it will mark his first NFL draft removed from the Green Bay Packers organisation where he had virtually no say in the draft process. That means that any previous patterns or tendencies can be thrown out the window and Cowboy fans can expect the unexpected. For this 2020 Dallas Cowboys 7…
Dallas Cowboys NFL Draft: Expect the Unexpected in 2020.
With regards to the NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys have been one of the most predictable teams in the league the past few years. It was well known that they avoided drafting Nose Tackle’s early, spending premium picks on safeties, and that they avoided players that did not fit their scheme. They also tended to prefer bigger schools and place special value on all of the following: “Hand in the…
Who’s more replaceable, Amari Cooper or Byron Jones?
Of all the unrestricted free agents carrying over from the Dallas Cowboys 2019 roster, there are three that are the biggest priorities and will demand the highest market value. Those players are Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, and Byron Jones. None of these players will be easy to replace and some would argue that the Dallas Cowboys have enough cap space to resign all of them. Regardless of that, it appears…
Who has more leverage, Dak Prescott or the Dallas Cowboys?
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys remain at odds over contract talks. The unrestricted free agent quarterback does not have a long term deal in place and the franchise tag is likely to be tendered before a deal is struck. There is certainly a sense of urgency for both parties to get a deal done but both sides reportedly remain far apart in their negotiations. Something has got to give….
What to do about Dak Prescott?
The Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach and an entirely new coaching staff, the NFL draft is coming upon us, and yet the biggest story remains Dak Prescott’s contract negotiation. The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott were unable to agree to terms on a long term deal last season and have still not reached a deal to date. The Cowboys missed the playoffs last year but Dak Prescott did…