This is what I would do in the offseason!

[Cowboyny]

I totally agree with adding a vet I'm just souring on Trey with his price tag we know its going to be high right? The Bengals and him couldn't agree on a price this yr right or am I thinking of some one else?
I could be a silly little girl but I feel that Jerry is going to open his wallet this Fa and get some help for EB yes he will keep him he wont admit defeat on Eb I don't see him going first tier but I see him going after several of the second tier. In his mind he has two one's. I also wont be surprised if he moves one of those ones for day two to make himself visible on day two lol.

You would think is price has come down somewhat after an injury plaqued season. We have to add an impact pass rusher now and can ill afford to wait on a player's development as Dak's window is probably at most 3 more seasons.

 

[Cowboyny]

BPA at a position of need is not BPA.

I understand that, but when they say BPA, it's BPA at a position of need.

 

[Cowboyny]

Agree mostly what your saying so Williams replaces Wilson?

Do they offer Clowney a two year deal?

I would go ahead and offer Q an extension for cap space

But the biggie for me and I’m staying defense only and the players I would like to see go and it’s gut that side of ball

Murray
Fowler
Houston
Bell
Wilson
Diggs on your list
Not good with the cap sites to know exactly whose contract is up and changing DC again which needs to happen but finding players to fit. It just my belief that group isn’t good enough either way. There is also a disruptive heady safety at Washington and name escapes me

You prefer styles over downs or were thinking of availabilty

Long reply but I had been thinking of this exact topic for about a week and liked/agreed with most of it so thanks for starting it

-I would like to keep both Wilson/Williams if possible as we cannot trust Overshown staying healthy. Styles has a unique skillset that none of these backers possess, excellent in coverage. Turn a weakness into a strength.

-My biggest concern is finding an impact edge rusher. Yes, they can draft and develop a future starter, but if they really want to take advantage of Dak's window, they are going to have to go get such a player on the open or trade market.

The offseason priority should be about finishing the front 7, which in turn will help the secondary.

 

[gtb1943]

you do not win a championship without a good secondary; BOTH CB AND Safety

Keep Pickens which is a no brainer
GET a Vet OT that is good in FA
We need to upgrade our RB one way or another

Replace Everflop for a DC that can work with what we have

Keep Clowney
Keep Kenny
acquire another edge rusher

Get rid of Murray
SIGN A GOOD MLB
add another for depth
Liafu should be used to blitz which would help the pass rush

Diggs is the big question; see how he does the rest of the season
We need another good CB

Clean out the safety room; frankly this needs to be the priority offseason for Defense

 

[ColoradoCowboy]

The perfect Jerry Jones acquisition.




Report: Trey Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery on Tuesday morning
By Myles Simmons

Published December 9, 2025 11:22 AM

As expected, Trey Hendrickson’s 2025 season has come to an end.
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery on Tuesday morning. With a six-week recovery time and only four weeks remaining in the regular season, he will not be able to return.
Hendrickson hasn’t played since the Bengals’ Week 8 loss to the Jets. He’s been listed with hip and pelvis injuries.
The NFL’s sack leader in 2024, Hendrickson held out for most of the offseason and training camp before agreeing to a re-worked contract for 2025.
In seven games, Hendrickson recorded 16 total tackles with three for loss, eight QB hits, and 4.0 sacks.

 

[gtb1943]

The perfect Jerry Jones acquisition.




Report: Trey Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery on Tuesday morning
By Myles Simmons

Published December 9, 2025 11:22 AM

As expected, Trey Hendrickson’s 2025 season has come to an end.
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery on Tuesday morning. With a six-week recovery time and only four weeks remaining in the regular season, he will not be able to return.
Hendrickson hasn’t played since the Bengals’ Week 8 loss to the Jets. He’s been listed with hip and pelvis injuries.
The NFL’s sack leader in 2024, Hendrickson held out for most of the offseason and training camp before agreeing to a re-worked contract for 2025.
In seven games, Hendrickson recorded 16 total tackles with three for loss, eight QB hits, and 4.0 sacks.

yep damaged goods cheap is NGM's favorite deal

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

We all know why he wouldn't hire him!!!!! He's got facial hair!!!!

Lol

 

[spice]

-I would like to keep both Wilson/Williams if possible as we cannot trust Overshown staying healthy. Styles has a unique skillset that none of these backers possess, excellent in coverage. Turn a weakness into a strength.

-My biggest concern is finding an impact edge rusher. Yes, they can draft and develop a future starter, but if they really want to take advantage of Dak's window, they are going to have to go get such a player on the open or trade market.

The offseason priority should be about finishing the front 7, which in turn will help the secondary.

We share a lot of the same concerns in trying to fix the problems and it’s pleasant to just discuss. When I mention willliams I meant Qs brother you suggest as a possible free agent who I have no opinion on. #35 is just Murray 2.0 for me. Absolutely agree with keeping with resigning Javonte williams

 

[Rockport]

This is what I would do this offseason, not what I think the Cowboys might do:

-Fire DC Matt Eberflus, we need to bring in a modern defensive scheme. Brain Flores would be my top target if he fails to land a HC job. He runs a modern, hybrid scheme and has gotten results without stars. Jim Leonard from the Broncos would be my fall back option.

-Time to open up the books and move some money to the post Dak years. They have the ability to create over 100 million in space. Franchise Tag George Pickens. Give him one more season to prove himself. Resign Javonte Williams, Stewart Move on from Diggs, Steele, Hooker.

Free Agency

-Trey Hendrickson Cincy Edge (his value is about 22 million right now)
-Quincy Williams Jets LB (reunite him with his brother)
-Reed Blankenship Eagles S (solidifies the deep secondary)
-Boye Mafe Seattle Edge (young, inexpensive rotational piece)
-Kelvin Beechum Swing Arizona Swing Tackle (inexpensive, experience Tackle, Guyton/Thomas can still improve)

Draft

Sonny Styles LB Ohio State (rangy, athletic, elite coverage type of linebacker)
Dillion Thieneman Safety Oregon (a versatile safety prospect)
Add another #2 RB for competition, more trench depth

I can’t talk about next season when this season isn’t over yet. Not in my DNA.

 

[Cowboyny]

I can’t talk about next season when this season isn’t over yet. Not in my DNA.

We thought that happened until the Eagles losing 3 in a row

 

[Cowboyny]

We share a lot of the same concerns in trying to fix the problems and it’s pleasant to just discuss. When I mention willliams I meant Qs brother you suggest as a possible free agent who I have no opinion on. #35 is just Murray 2.0 for me. Absolutely agree with keeping with resigning Javonte williams

I meant signing Quincey and keeping Wilson. Want to overhaul the unit

 

[IceStar-D7]

Nope. Don't want anybody from the Bengals. We need to draft well DE-LB- corner and safety. Free agent another DE -RT-and get another tight end. Ferguson is not the answer. I'd pick up another running back also. All Spring and Summer I'd be bringing in defensive players free agents.

 

[75boyz]

You would think is price has come down somewhat after an injury plaqued season. We have to add an impact pass rusher now and can ill afford to wait on a player's development as Dak's window is probably at most 3 more seasons.

Good call. Especially the part on NOT having the time to wait on player development.

 

[chagus]

If Jerry wants one last chance of a SB before he retires, this is the time to make it happen. When Dak leaves or retires, that's when a full rebuild is expected to happen.

Obviously.

 

[CowboyoWales]

You would think is price has come down somewhat after an injury plaqued season. We have to add an impact pass rusher now and can ill afford to wait on a player's development as Dak's window is probably at most 3 more seasons.

Every time you circle back to Hendrickson......its not happening. His price isnt determined by past injuries, it's determined by what the highest bidder will offer. Yes, yes we can create space, but so can most every other team.....teams with greater 'Space' in subsequent years.

 

[ScotsCowboy]

This is what I would do this offseason, not what I think the Cowboys might do:

-Fire DC Matt Eberflus, we need to bring in a modern defensive scheme. Brain Flores would be my top target if he fails to land a HC job. He runs a modern, hybrid scheme and has gotten results without stars. Jim Leonard from the Broncos would be my fall back option.

-Time to open up the books and move some money to the post Dak years. They have the ability to create over 100 million in space. Franchise Tag George Pickens. Give him one more season to prove himself. Resign Javonte Williams, Stewart Move on from Diggs, Steele, Hooker.

Free Agency

-Trey Hendrickson Cincy Edge (his value is about 22 million right now)
-Quincy Williams Jets LB (reunite him with his brother)
-Reed Blankenship Eagles S (solidifies the deep secondary)
-Boye Mafe Seattle Edge (young, inexpensive rotational piece)
-Kelvin Beechum Swing Arizona Swing Tackle (inexpensive, experience Tackle, Guyton/Thomas can still improve)

Draft

Sonny Styles LB Ohio State (rangy, athletic, elite coverage type of linebacker)
Dillion Thieneman Safety Oregon (a versatile safety prospect)
Add another #2 RB for competition, more trench depth

Agree wholeheartedly with this. Been thinking pretty much the exact same for a while.

I’d also trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick and cut Donovan Wilson though. We can also save a lot of cap space by cutting Steele, which might allow us to sign Braden Smith from Colts as a replacement starting RT. I love the idea of Beechum as swing - he’s worked with Klayton Adams before.
Would like us to trade down at least one of the first round picks and get ourselves a CB too. Thieneman projected second round anyway.

 

[ScotsCowboy]

Every time you circle back to Hendrickson......its not happening. His price isnt determined by past injuries, it's determined by what the highest bidder will offer. Yes, yes we can create space, but so can most every other team.....teams with greater 'Space' in subsequent years.

Ok, whatever, but the dude’s point still stands: we need a rusher now. I don’t at all agree with you on Hendrickson - it totally could happen - but let’s say you’re right and for some reason we just can’t get him: Joey Bosa will be available for far less money. There are options out there.

At this moment in time, we can’t afford to wait around for draft picks to develop.

 

[kskboys]

I understand that, but when they say BPA, it's BPA at a position of need.

Ah well, it's me, I know. Just have an issue w/ people screaming BPA all day every day.

It's way too simplistic. No one drafts using just one simplistic strategy, there's a ton more to it.

 

[CowboyoWales]

Ok, whatever, but the dude’s point still stands: we need a rusher now. I don’t at all agree with you on Hendrickson - it totally could happen - but let’s say you’re right and for some reason we just can’t get him: Joey Bosa will be available for far less money. There are options out there.

At this moment in time, we can’t afford to wait around for draft picks to develop.

If you dont want to wait to develop an Edge, we'd be better off trading the picks for someone we value rather than pinning our hopes on injured top of the tree FA's (with injury concerns) and both of whom are having years where their stats are pretty similar to Clowney's.