FA Needs and there is a lot of them!

[75boyz]

give me 2 immediate impact starters

1. Justin Simmons, FS
2. Dalvin Tomlinson, NT

2 problems solved

now trade down to 18-20 in rd 1 for an extra rd 2:

rd 1: Zaven Collins (starting LB)

Take the 2 rd 2 picks and trade up to get Barmore ( starting 3T) rotating with Gallimore

rd 3: take one of Shelvin/ Tonga/ McNeill ( to rotate at 1T DT with Tomlinson)

through only 3 rounds you gave the makings of a really really good defense

You rock bro. Crazy good defensive strategy and "vision". I still want an OT too though, lol

 

[jazzcat22]

Look for McCoy to be back as a strong possibility, also CJ Goodwin for ST's. I would not mind that at all.
Looney, Erving could be back. LP as the LS will be back. They need to release Jones and sign Niswander.
Joe Thomas could return, Bell at TE.
I would like to see Noah Brown come back also, but I bet he moves on.

Time for March, Woods, Lewis to move on down the road to where I do not care.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

give me 2 immediate impact starters

1. Justin Simmons, FS
2. Dalvin Tomlinson, NT

2 problems solved

now trade down to 18-20 in rd 1 for an extra rd 2:

rd 1: Zaven Collins (starting LB)

Take the 2 rd 2 picks and trade up to get Barmore ( starting 3T) rotating with Gallimore

rd 3: take one of Shelvin/ Tonga/ McNeill ( to rotate at 1T DT with Tomlinson)

through only 3 rounds you gave the makings of a really really good defense

+1

 

[Flamma]

Interesting question .....let say we $10-15M to spend ( after tagging or signing Dak ) but need to sign several free agents. Two options; you can fill all your free agent needs with all bottom feeders OR sign a couple of high-tier players ( Justin Simmons ) as starters but you're kinda forced to fill the rest of free needs with current backups and/or draft picks.

In other words, I'm thinking maybe it best just get a couple of quality day-one free-agent starters and fill the rest the best you can with our own backups and rookies.

As of right now Dallas has 10 million to spend before tagging or signing Dak. That's without signing any of our FAs. And that's with a projected 201 million dollar cap. It could be lower. I highly doubt Dallas will be spending a lot on any FA for 2021.

 

[RodeoJake]

FA needs will not be addressed in the first wave, the Cowboys are bottom feeders with FA's. The idiot son likes to use once bitten, twice shy as the excuse. He likes to point out FA failures because they are so average at evaluating not only the players but the needs on the team.

The Cowboys use FA to show they are using it but it is still the same mantra for this franchise. Good enough to sell out is good enough.

When they use 2/3 the cap on offense, they have to dumpster dive for free agents on defense.

 

[Beaker42]

Good piece. Very thorough. I don't expect the team to address 3T, that's just my opinion. I bet they roll w hill and gallimore. Not saying I agree, just what I expect to happen.

Imo,

Fs
Cb
Lb
1t

Are the 4 most critical needs of this team. In that order.

CB
LB
FS
1T

We still have McCoy. If he can rehab and come back healthy he’s our “1T”.

 

[fivetwos]

Reality check. The CAP dictates the Cowboys actions in free agency. If they franchise Dak be prepared for some no-name players being signed to fill the roster while their own free agents sign with other teams. we will see a purge similar to what we saw a just a few years ago. There will be no big names, unless they are over the hill players looking to squeeze out one more year before they retired.

Even if they sign Dak to a long term deal, it is going to be tough just to keep the players from their own roster. I am hoping they sign 1 of Lewis and Awuzie but I am thinking that's not going to happen. The Cowboys offseason is going to be about the draft. I believe they will have 10 draft picks and they need to hit on at least half of them.

I think their best strategy is CB in the 1st round (assuming they cannot sign either of their CBs), S in the 2nd round, LB in the 3rd and OL or Edge with their 3rd round comp pick. Although, if there is a Gallimore type DT there in the 3rd, take him. The rest of the draft should include more DBs and LBs and possibly a speedy RB or WR. If there was a Derrick Brown type DT in the draft, I would go that route instead of CB, but there is no player like him in this draft class. If the Cowboys cannot get one of the top CBs in round 1 I expect them to draft a DE. I don't think they are going to sign Aldon Smith and it looks like Anae is struggling to bring his college game to the NFL.

If they make one move in free agency, let it be DT. Dalvin Tomlinson or Sheldon Rankins would be good additions, but both are going to want good money so I don't think the Cowboys will look at either one of them. I will be shocked if the Cowboys solve all of their defensive problems in one off-season. It would not surprise me if they wait till the 4th round to draft a safety, and we wind up with Wilson and some other scrub playing safety next year.

And btw. I am not convinced Donovan Wilson is the answer yet. Remember, after their rookie seasons we thought Lewis and Xavier Woods were keepers too. In 3 years we found out Lewis is inconsistent and Woods is a flat out liability when he is on the field, and he does not believe in giving 100% on every down. Let's give Wilson another year before we declare him a solution to the safety problem.

Good post. Good points..

I agree with all except the idea of strategizing position and draft round...although my ideal scenario (Farley and Moehrig) is similar to yours.

I like pointing out the idea that Wilson is far from a sure thing. He played well but we were all very starved for decent safety play.

The second they resign Woods and decide to roll with him and Wilson is the time I realize there will be no improvement next season.

Third time I'm saying this.....Wilson is a capable NFL starter as long as the other safety is better than him

 

[Malhavoc]

People won’t like it but I think Thomas is going to be in play for sure.

 

[KingintheNorth]

When they use 2/3 the cap on offense, they have to dumpster dive for free agents on defense.

They can still make better choices.

Last off-season they paid out $9,187,500 in guaranteed money to Clinton-Dix, McCoy, and Poe which resulted in all of 316 snaps (all Poe). That level of failure should get people fired. At the very least, it should cause you to try a different direction and mute the authorities behind the previous decisions.

If you signed Simmons to a slightly higher contract than Budda Baker just signed:

Budda Baker signed a 4 year contract extension worth $59 million with the Cardinals on August 27, 2020. Baker received $33.1 million in guarantees, $22.1 million of which is fully guaranteed. The full guarantee consists of Baker's 2020 and 2021 salaries, a $10 million signing bonus and a protected $7.1 million option bonus due in 2021. Baker's 2020 cap charge increases by just over $1.6 million as part of the extension.

Simmons could have a 1st year cap # of approx. $8 million. Give me the All-Pro at $8M versus signing three washed up veterans (Clinton-Dix, McCoy, and Poe) at $9.1875M.

If you want to argue that's only 1 player versus 3 potential starters, you have a ton of draft picks this year to address the other two positions. Also, remember that that last year's "strategy" resulted in just 7 starts (all Poe).

 

[KingintheNorth]

The second they resign Woods

It really is a harbinger that nothing has changed.

Feeds into their own ego and them wanting to be right about all of their proclamations that he was a star in the making.

Guy can't play, move on.

 

[fivetwos]

It really is a harbinger that nothing has changed.

Feeds into their own ego and them wanting to be right about all of their proclamations that he was a star in the making.

Guy can't play, move on.

Mods.....need the hundred like feature activated for this.

Thank you...

 

[Beaker42]

Look for McCoy to be back as a strong possibility, also CJ Goodwin for ST's. I would not mind that at all.
Looney, Erving could be back. LP as the LS will be back. They need to release Jones and sign Niswander.
Joe Thomas could return, Bell at TE.
I would like to see Noah Brown come back also, but I bet he moves on.

Time for March, Woods, Lewis to move on down the road to where I do not care.

No need for Looney, Bell, or Brown to come back. One of Erving or Knight need to go as well, but preferably Knight. Just not good enough which is a shame because I like him.

 

[stilltheguru]

Canady and rashard robinson are signed next year. Thats 4 corners

 

[Beaker42]

They can still make better choices.

Last off-season they paid out $9,187,500 in guaranteed money to Clinton-Dix, McCoy, and Poe which resulted in all of 316 snaps (all Poe). That level of failure should get people fired. At the very least, it should cause you to try a different direction and mute the authorities behind the previous decisions.

If you signed Simmons to a slightly higher contract than Budda Baker just signed:

Budda Baker signed a 4 year contract extension worth $59 million with the Cardinals on August 27, 2020. Baker received $33.1 million in guarantees, $22.1 million of which is fully guaranteed. The full guarantee consists of Baker's 2020 and 2021 salaries, a $10 million signing bonus and a protected $7.1 million option bonus due in 2021. Baker's 2020 cap charge increases by just over $1.6 million as part of the extension.

Simmons could have a 1st year cap # of approx. $8 million. Give me the All-Pro at $8M versus signing three washed up veterans (Clinton-Dix, McCoy, and Poe) at $9.1875M.

If you want to argue that's only 1 player versus 3 potential starters, you have a ton of draft picks this year to address the other two positions. Also, remember that that last year's "strategy" resulted in just 7 starts (all Poe).

Dude you are right on dee monay. Simmons would immediately turn this secondary into too 15 or so by himself. Add a CB with 1st or 2nd pick and now we’re cooking with gas.

 

[JBS]

CB
LB
FS
1T

We still have McCoy. If he can rehab and come back healthy he’s our “1T”.

No, Mccoy isn't what we want or need at the 1t

Fs is the most important position of this scheme..how about we don't ignore it again.

 

[big dog cowboy]

People won’t like it but I think Thomas is going to be in play for sure.

 

[Bluefin]

They need to release Jones and sign Niswander.

Hunter Niswander is already under contract through 2022.

Just need to axe Chris Jones and then find a young, undrafted punter for competition in training camp.

 

[fansince68]

You can add Gregory to the list of defensive talent. So we have 4 players. We need 7 more.

Gregory is a bright spot. I do worry about him as a starter. I like the idea of rotating him to keep him fresh and explosive. I fear if they flood him with snaps, ala Tank, he will lose his effectiveness.

 

[kevinhickey]

FA needs will not be addressed in the first wave, the Cowboys are bottom feeders with FA's. The idiot son likes to use once bitten, twice shy as the excuse. He likes to point out FA failures because they are so average at evaluating not only the players but the needs on the team.

The Cowboys use FA to show they are using it but it is still the same mantra for this franchise. Good enough to sell out is good enough.

I would have to agree with you. I realize there are many holes on our team; however, I would love for the team to just go out and sign a stud free agent instead of players on the down years of their career.

 

[Mannix]

Chuckles keeps tabs on Boogers FA money....as long he has a say in what FA's get signed, we will continue wasting money on trash.