So many needs this offseason, more then I can remember

[Cowboyny]

The front office has their work cut out for them this offseason, where there are many pivotal in-house free agents, along with outside needs:

-TE-Shultz market value come exceed 12 million, Jarwin cannot stay healthy, very little depth behind them.
-LB-both Lve, Neal are unrestricted fa's, have just special teamers under contract, outside of Parsons
-WR-Gallup, Wilson, Brown are all unrestricted and cannot play on low cost, rookie deals any longer.
-DE-Gregory/Armstrong are unrestricted, DLaw costs around 30 million against the cap, little depth
-S-I believe we just have Wilson under contract, Kearse is looking for a payday
-NT-Watkins/Urban are unrestricted, Bohanna showed very little as a rookie
-LG-Connor Williams isn't expected back, McGovern flopped when he was given a chance, Collins has been far better as a Tackle then a Guard.
-C-Biaz has his ups and downs last season, team has only unproven prospects behind him.
-Anger is a fa coming off a pro bowl yr, Zuerline needs to be replaced, even our LS is unrestricted.

At least a quarter of the starting roster has to be addressed. They aren't going to pay everyone top dollar to keep them nor have the funds to do so. The front office is going to have to find success with value free agents and hit on the majority of their picks.

 

[DasTex]

Turnover can be good for a team that has underachieved - however, I think Dallas issues start from the top down, which means we need as much talent as possible to succeed.
Gonna be an interesting offseason for sure!

TE - draft and Jarwin
LB - draft and vet FA - resign LVE if cheap short term deal (not likely)
WR - Wilson resigned, Cooper traded, and vet FA - Gallup might sign a one year deal - that would be best here. Have Simi that could take next step
DE - Tank restructure, resign Gregory if reasonable - if not, vet FA and possible draft
S - Resign Kearse and Hooker
NT - They hate NT's - Bohanna gonna improve hopefully
LG - Draft or vet FA
C - Biaz I think will improve with real offseason work - still hope for him
P - Anger needs to be resigned - Greg can retire

Adding in a possible Oline draft - that is your 6 draft picks - not including what you might get for Cooper

 

[Cowboyny]

Turnover can be good for a team that has underachieved - however, I think Dallas issues start from the top down, which means we need as much talent as possible to succeed.
Gonna be an interesting offseason for sure!

TE - draft and Jarwin (you would think they also sign some sort of veteran)
LB - draft and vet FA - resign LVE if cheap short term deal (not likely) (Veteran fa starter plus draft)
WR - Wilson resigned, Cooper traded, and vet FA - Gallup might sign a one year deal - that would be best here. Have Simi that could take next step (You would think it's either Cooper or Gallup gone, Wilson or Turner and a priority draft pick)
DE - Tank restructure, resign Gregory if reasonable - if not, vet FA and possible draft (This is the hope, but have to get cheaper, priority draft pick)
S - Resign Kearse and Hooker (this is the hope as well, but price for Kearse might alter plans)
NT - They hate NT's - Bohanna gonna improve hopefully (as they do each yr, sign a min, player here)
LG - Draft or vet FA (Another priority draft pick)
C - Biaz I think will improve with real offseason work - still hope for him (would like to upgrade, but team may still see him as the future)
P - Anger needs to be resigned - Greg can retire (veteran kicker would be the smart move)

Adding in a possible Oline draft - that is your 6 draft picks - not including what you might get for Cooper

Can we come away with LG, DE, WR, TE, LB via the draft in no particular order? Probably will not fill all holes and have to rely on some of our younger player to take on bigger roles.

 

[Acceptablename]

First 2 rounds I’d like to see LG & LB which ever order
WR i could see included in above wish , so first 3 rounds
The rest grab em when available and plug holes /FA

 

[Carson]

First 2 rounds I’d like to see LG & LB which ever order
WR i could see included in above wish , so first 3 rounds
The rest grab em when available and plug holes /FA

You can go

Dean / Lloyd in round one with Salyer / Kinnard in Round two. Follow it with Austin / Moore in round 3 and be pretty damn improved

 

[baltcowboy]

The front office has their work cut out for them this offseason, where there are many pivotal in-house free agents, along with outside needs:

-TE-Shultz market value come exceed 12 million, Jarwin cannot stay healthy, very little depth behind them.
-LB-both Lve, Neal are unrestricted fa's, have just special teamers under contract, outside of Parsons
-WR-Gallup, Wilson, Brown are all unrestricted and cannot play on low cost, rookie deals any longer.
-DE-Gregory/Armstrong are unrestricted, DLaw costs around 30 million against the cap, little depth
-S-I believe we just have Wilson under contract, Kearse is looking for a payday
-NT-Watkins/Urban are unrestricted, Bohanna showed very little as a rookie
-LG-Connor Williams isn't expected back, McGovern flopped when he was given a chance, Collins has been far better as a Tackle then a Guard.
-C-Biaz has his ups and downs last season, team has only unproven prospects behind him.
-Anger is a fa coming off a pro bowl yr, Zuerline needs to be replaced, even our LS is unrestricted.

At least a quarter of the starting roster has to be addressed. They aren't going to pay everyone top dollar to keep them nor have the funds to do so. The front office is going to have to find success with value free agents and hit on the majority of their picks.

The Cowboys will sign some of their free agents and bring in cheap veterans like last offseason. I do agree that a third of the team will turnover. Biadz was an average center and I get we fans miss Frederick but with so many needs, center will be low on team needs.

 

[Stash]

The front office has their work cut out for them this offseason, where there are many pivotal in-house free agents, along with outside needs:

-TE-Shultz market value come exceed 12 million, Jarwin cannot stay healthy, very little depth behind them.
-LB-both Lve, Neal are unrestricted fa's, have just special teamers under contract, outside of Parsons
-WR-Gallup, Wilson, Brown are all unrestricted and cannot play on low cost, rookie deals any longer.
-DE-Gregory/Armstrong are unrestricted, DLaw costs around 30 million against the cap, little depth
-S-I believe we just have Wilson under contract, Kearse is looking for a payday
-NT-Watkins/Urban are unrestricted, Bohanna showed very little as a rookie
-LG-Connor Williams isn't expected back, McGovern flopped when he was given a chance, Collins has been far better as a Tackle then a Guard.
-C-Biaz has his ups and downs last season, team has only unproven prospects behind him.
-Anger is a fa coming off a pro bowl yr, Zuerline needs to be replaced, even our LS is unrestricted.

At least a quarter of the starting roster has to be addressed. They aren't going to pay everyone top dollar to keep them nor have the funds to do so. The front office is going to have to find success with value free agents and hit on the majority of their picks.

At TE, right or wrong, the team is high on McKeon.

At LB, don’t forget about Jabril Cox. He was a steal in the draft and was coming on prior to injury. If fully recovered, I expect him to be the #2 linebacker on this team. But I also expect to draft at least one more this year, likely two.

WR will likely see significant turnover. But given how they came up small when it mattered most, I’m OK with that.

DE is likely up for huge changes. I place it as draft priority #1.

Some draft investment finally needs to happen at safety.

Not too worried about nose tackle. That’s down the list in my opinion. We can keep the Jags from last year or find new Jags.

I’m not ruling out Collins at LG as you are. I want my best five on the field.

I saw Farniok play well when given the opportunity but regardless I’d like to improve at center as well. If Linderbaum should be there at 24? I’m surely taking him.

Anger is great, but it’s a punter. I’m not fretting about the position.

 

[Stash]

First 2 rounds I’d like to see LG & LB which ever order
WR i could see included in above wish , so first 3 rounds
The rest grab em when available and plug holes /FA

I need a pass rusher. I see no way they’re keeping Lawrence and Gregory. Either or both will need to be replaced.

 

[Cowboyny]

At TE, right or wrong, the team is high on McKeon.-don't think he is ready to become a starter. Either they have to keep Jarwin or add another veteran starter.

At LB, don’t forget about Jabril Cox. He was a steal in the draft and was coming on prior to injury. If fully recovered, I expect him to be the #2 linebacker on this team. But I also expect to draft at least one more this year, likely two.-coming off of acl and zero NFL experience, highly doubt they hand him the starting job. Lve or another bridge starter and allow Cox to see sub package work to eventually promote to become a starter.

WR will likely see significant turnover. But given how they came up small when it mattered most, I’m OK with that.Like it or not, expect another high draft pick here.

DE is likely up for huge changes. I place it as draft priority #1.Even if both DLaw/Gregory return, they have to get younger at the position.

Some draft investment finally needs to happen at safety.-unless they hit it early, don't see them addressing the need again.

Not too worried about nose tackle. That’s down the list in my opinion. We can keep the Jags from last year or find new Jags.-they don't prioritize the position, again we will see minimum players signed here.

I’m not ruling out Collins at LG as you are. I want my best five on the field.-think if they wanted to move Collins, they would of tried it last yr. Yes, it's an option, but in my opinion, not the best way to address the need. People tend to forget he was an average Guard.

I saw Farniok play well when given the opportunity but regardless I’d like to improve at center as well. If Linderbaum should be there at 24? I’m surely taking him.-I have serious questions about Linderbaum, think I rather add another Center either fa or later in the draft to add competition.

Anger is great, but it’s a punter. I’m not fretting about the position.

 

[Cowboyny]

The Cowboys will sign some of their free agents and bring in cheap veterans like last offseason. I do agree that a third of the team will turnover. Biadz was an average center and I get we fans miss Frederick but with so many needs, center will be low on team needs.

The more I think about the Center position, less inclined to think it's a must need this offseason. They can protect an undersized center with better Guard play next to him. However, don't want to hand him the job either, bring in legit competition. Wouldn't mind a low level veteran signing to compete against him.

 

[Cowboyny]

My draft priorities (top 3 selections, depending on how the board shakes out):

LG, DE, WR

Developmental Starters at LB, TE (Think bridge, starters will be signed via fa)

If they can: S, DT (Team never cares about these positions, so I am expecting the fa route)

 

[Stash]

I expect them to keep Jarwin this year barring another injury.

I’ll disagree about Cox. He was gaining the staff’s trust prior to injury. They’ll bring in more cheap you g talent but I think he’s their #2 option right now.

I don’t expect a receiver to be drafted higher than third round.

Agreed on nose tackle. I think Bohanna gets more of a chance this year.

And cheaper at DE!

I’m hopeful that one of the in-house safety options line Mukuamu or Coyle steps up. There are you g guys that we need to fill roles this year.

I think Collins had his moments at left guard where he was better than average. And I think it’s easy to transition a lineman in the offseason than it is during the season. Sitting Steele to keep Collins at right tackle is a waste of resources in my opinion.

I think Linderbaum is another Jason Kelce. I’m not worried.

 

[Stash]

My draft priorities (top 3 selections, depending on how the board shakes out):

LG, DE, WR

Developmental Starters at LB, TE (Think bridge, starters will be signed via fa)

If they can: S, DT (Team never cares about these positions, so I am expecting the fa route)

My top three are DE, LB, and S. But if I can get a burner WR like Calvin Austin III in round 3 I’m doing it.

 

[Cowboyny]

My top three are DE, LB, and S. But if I can get a burner WR like Calvin Austin III in round 3 I’m doing it.

I think it's unrealistic to expect another defensive heavy draft, especially how the offense performed in the 2nd half of the season. Think we will see more of a balanced class this time around.

 

[Stash]

I think it's unrealistic to expect another defensive heavy draft, especially how the offense performed in the 2nd half of the season. Think we will see more of a balanced class this time around.

The offense STILL has the lion’s share of draft and cap investments. I don’t think dumping more resources into it because they clearly underachieved is the way to go.

The offensive line in particular grossly underachieves and people think the answer is to invest yet another #1 pick into the group? At guard no less? That wouldn’t be my first choice unless a top talent is there and a pass rusher isn’t.

 

[Cowboyny]

The offense STILL has the lion’s share of draft and cap investments. I don’t think dumping more resources into it because they clearly underachieved is the way to go.

The offensive line in particular grossly underachieves and people think the answer is to invest yet another #1 pick into the group? At guard no less? That wouldn’t be my first choice unless a top talent is there and a pass rusher isn’t.

They have to fix their run game or it won't matter how good the defense is. Underachieved or not, they have to figure it out.

 

[Stash]

They have to fix their run game or it won't matter how good the defense is. Underachieved or not, they have to figure it out.

No doubt. I think they have to get more power in there at left guard, no matter what route they take:

1. Collins
2. Draft
3. Free agent

The fact is that they simply couldn’t generate push inside. That’s unacceptable.

 

[Cowboyny]

No doubt. I think they have to get more power in there at left guard, no matter what route they take:

1. Collins
2. Draft
3. Free agent

The fact is that they simply couldn’t generate push inside. That’s unacceptable.

Bob Strum is expected to write a post breaking down how bad Collins was against the run last yr. I don't think he would be a major upgrade at Guard, just my 2 cents.

 

[Stash]

Bob Strum is expected to write a post breaking down how bad Collins was against the run last yr. I don't think he would be a major upgrade at Guard, just my 2 cents.

That’s all it is from any of us my friend. I’m enjoying the conversation and exchange of ideas.

 

[kskboys]

Turnover can be good for a team that has underachieved - however, I think Dallas issues start from the top down, which means we need as much talent as possible to succeed.
Gonna be an interesting offseason for sure!

TE - draft and Jarwin
LB - draft and vet FA - resign LVE if cheap short term deal (not likely)
WR - Wilson resigned, Cooper traded, and vet FA - Gallup might sign a one year deal - that would be best here. Have Simi that could take next step
DE - Tank restructure, resign Gregory if reasonable - if not, vet FA and possible draft
S - Resign Kearse and Hooker
NT - They hate NT's - Bohanna gonna improve hopefully
LG - Draft or vet FA
C - Biaz I think will improve with real offseason work - still hope for him
P - Anger needs to be resigned - Greg can retire

Adding in a possible Oline draft - that is your 6 draft picks - not including what you might get for Cooper

Time for the Jarwin love affair to end. Dude can't stay on the field and is a limited TE anyway.