Would you be mad if the Cowboys spent more on outside FA this year, than resigning their own?

[Coogiguy03]

if you aren’t good enough to win (I think we have too many holes) then let players leave and get more draft capital, then when “around the rim” spend. Going 15+ years without really spending in FA isn’t acceptable. Neither is drafting for need. Get some good players in here and the bring in plus FA’s around them to fill holes when the time comes. Drafting for need while hanging around the rim has knocked us out of contention in the short term unfortunately. Accept it and move forward.

you mentioned draft capital we're not trying to trade our FA's, can't do that, i'm just asking if we should spend more outside or focus on those inside that are FA

 

[CowboyFrog]

you mentioned draft capital we're not trying to trade our FA's, can't do that, i'm just asking if we should spend more outside or focus on those inside that are FA

the structure of the team building this FO has done is forcing a path they have to use now..which is draft for need and pray...the worst team building technique you could have.

 

[BrassCowboy]

Would not be mad, but would be surprised though

 

[Einstein]

Would it bother if you the cowboys lost the free agents on this team as we did last off season, if we were actively signing free agents from other teams? Not bottom barrel players, and not EVERY top free agent at each position, but some guys that could come in here and give us good play at a decent price point. What would your thoughts be on this???

I think we need a balance to this. For example to lose Turpin would be bad for the return game regardless of who were to sign for that part of the team.

 

[Coogiguy03]

the structure of the team building this FO has done is forcing a path they have to use now..which is draft for need and pray...the worst team building technique you could have.

looooooooool and then pay those drafted players as if they're GREAT!!!!!!!!

 

[Coogiguy03]

I think we need a balance to this. For example to lose Turpin would be bad for the return game regardless of who were to sign for that part of the team.

It would be bad to lose a player like that, and not try to replace him with someone that is known maybe in college or in FA that is a good/decent return man

 

[CowboyFrog]

looooooooool and then pay those drafted players as if they're GREAT!!!!!!!!

exactly because you have marketed how well the disfunctional team building system your using is going...if you let them walk then you need to admit your doing it wrong...

 

[Coogiguy03]

exactly because you have marketed how well the disfunctional team building system your using is going...if you let them walk then you need to admit your doing it wrong...

Frog they need to splash you with some water, you're on fire this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Nova]

The objective is to improve the talent on the roster not keep our pet cats.

Well said.

Obviously you have to re-sign some guys, but it doesn't make sense to only re-sign the same guys who aren't getting it done.

Unfortunately that's been the BS strategy the FO has had for years now.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Well said.

Obviously you have to re-sign some guys, but it doesn't make sense to only re-sign the same guys who aren't getting it done.

Unfortunately that's been the BS strategy the FO has had for years now.

Yesssssssss

 

[Nova]

Use the draft to fill positions that have a high success rate. Use free agency to target difference makers.

If there is a player that is a generational type talent, take him. But also prioritize the positions that are more important. Running back is important, but there are a lot of teams that make due with committees at running back. Look at the Chiefs. WR's are important, but nowadays it seems like scheme is more important. You have to develop strong lines. Right now Dallas does not have a strong offensive line or a strong defensive line. We have some pieces but not enough.

Develop a system that works and draft players for that system. If you want to be a road grading pound the ball team, draft and sign players that fit the mold. If you are gonna run a zone defense, don't target man corners. It's really not that hard.

People talk about Barkley and how he suddenly is unstoppable. He didn't just somehow power up over the last year. He went to a team with one of the best offensive lines there is. Same with Detroit, their O line is opening holes for whoever is in the backfield.

Our glory days were tied to having the best OL and DL. We prioritized those positions. It was successful. Fads come and go, but building the lines never goes out of style.

Another well stated post.

Everyone knows strong QB + OL + FRONT 7 is the key to success.

You can't expect the draft to fall perfectly to you to build this foundation, but that's what our FO does.

 

[Shannon1]

Would it bother if you the cowboys lost the free agents on this team as we did last off season, if we were actively signing free agents from other teams? Not bottom barrel players, and not EVERY top free agent at each position, but some guys that could come in here and give us good play at a decent price point. What would your thoughts be on this???

 

[Shannon1]

Hell no I want outside help

 

[Coogiguy03]

Another well stated post.

Everyone knows strong QB + OL + FRONT 7 is the key to success.

You can't expect the draft to fall perfectly to you to build this foundation, but that's what our FO does.

yeah but that's why you use free agency instead of using it after everything is gone and dried up

 

[Dools29]

you mentioned draft capital we're not trying to trade our FA's, can't do that, i'm just asking if we should spend more outside or focus on those inside that are FA

Yeah but spending to improve for middling results lowers your draft capital. I’d rather just be bad and have higher draft picks to work with to build for the future. Again, I don’t see a contending team this year because of all the holes so spending doesn’t really make sense to me right now.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Yeah but spending to improve for middling results lowers your draft capital. I’d rather just be bad and have higher draft picks to work with to build for the future. Again, I don’t see a contending team this year because of all the holes so spending doesn’t really make sense to me right now.

Remember we don't tank

 

[Dools29]

Remember we don't tank

We dont win either lol. I’ve disagreed with their “avoid FA” approach since they started spewing that garbage but I just don’t think now is the time. Roll the cap over, add more young talent, then spend to fill holes after we have a strong enough core.

 

[Coogiguy03]

We dont win either lol. I’ve disagreed with their “avoid FA” approach since they started spewing that garbage but I just don’t think now is the time. Roll the cap over, add more young talent, then spend to fill holes after we have a strong enough core.

lol we don't win either lol lol

 

[Pass2Run]

We lost so much depth last year to Washington. I want to keep what depth we have. If not, then we need to upgrade where we can, obviously. I feel like we lost a lot of depth on our defensive line. DL and LB is what worries me for next year.

 

[MarkP88]

So you're fine if we didn't retain our guys??? (Not bashing you in anyway) things happen! I'm not up to the idea of giving OSA possibly 20 million and paying him like he's a stud, giving Gholston over 10 million when he's a rotational player. Might as well draft or pick up someone that's possibly able to give you more at a better price if possible

Osa and Gholston can go bye-bye. It should not be a big lift to replace their production. We should be focused on improving on what we had there the last few years.