First off, I recently read that PFF projected Shultz to get 14.5 annually on the open market, if that's the case he has played his last game with the team. Shultz was Dak's security blanket and had a productive season, but if he's the team's #2 passing option we are in trouble. Reading the tea leaves, the Cowboys really want to fix their run game this offseason, having a strong TE is necessary, as he will be seeing a lot of passes off playaction and be expected to block in-line. Ferguson is similar to Shultz, although a better blocker, the depth behind him is unproven.
It wouldn't surprise me to see a high TE drafted, even as high as rd 1. All the scouting experts, claim this is an excellent draft for the position:
-Michael Mayer Notre Dame-elite option and a run to the podium prospect.
-Darnell Washington Georgia-similar Mercedes Lewis/Marty B, better blocker then a receiver
-Dalton Kincaid Utah-more of a oversized receiver, but very good in that department
-Luke Mustgrave Oregon State-highly athletic prospect
-Sam LaPorta Iowa-comes from a university known for producing high-level TE prospects
There are several more.
