Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones have done their jobs

[StarBoyz83]

The filled holes like they usually do. It's been a normal offseason.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

The filled holes like they usually do. It's been a normal offseason.

I think Cobb and Quinn are more than just "filling holes". Those were excellent moves that should get us to the next level. Then, getting DLaw resigned was excellent news.

 

[Flamma]

No doubt they're going for it this season. You can tell by the moves made they think the Cowboys are in striking distance. The one thing that worries me is Dak. Not his play as much as his pay. If we're going to keep him I think they have to pay him now. Just my opinion. If the Cowboys win a SB and he tears it up along the way they'll have to open up Fort Knox to pay him. Don't think he can't do it. I've been very critical of him but the man has talent.

 

[Flamma]

I think Cobb and Quinn are more than just "filling holes". Those were excellent moves that should get us to the next level. Then, getting DLaw resigned was excellent news.

Yes. More than filling holes. These are moves to put us over the top.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Yes. More than filling holes. These are moves to put us over the top.

Exactly, and without breaking the bank.

 

[StarBoyz83]

I think Cobb and Quinn are more than just "filling holes". Those were excellent moves that should get us to the next level. Then, getting DLaw resigned was excellent news.

Leaning more toward lateral moves. If they can stay healthy it might be an upgrade.

 

[beware_d-ware]

FO's been taking care of business once again. Free agency continues to be their kryptonite, and I'm anxious to see if they've improved on that this year. But as far as cap management, contracts/re-resignings, and cap management, no complaints from me at all. And refusing to trade a second for ET, while anteing up a 1st for Amari Cooper, in hindsight looks absolutely brilliant.

Honestly, I think the coaching staff is the weak link at this point. We've got a young team that finished the season top-quarter in the NFL, so the talent on the roster is there, and again I think the FO is doing great. Garrett, Linehan, and Marinelli are what's holding things back.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Leaning more toward lateral moves. If they can stay healthy it might be an upgrade.

Well, I think the ceiling is high. The question is, can Garrett do his job? He's got the tools now.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

FO's been taking care of business once again. Free agency continues to be their kryptonite, and I'm anxious to see if they've improved on that this year. But as far as cap management, contracts/re-resignings, and cap management, no complaints from me at all.

And I think the moves in FA this year and in trades have been splendid.

 

[Rockport]

The filled holes like they usually do. It's been a normal offseason.

You obviously have no clue do you.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

You obviously have no clue do you.

I think some are sour that we didn't spend oodles of money on Earl Thomas. I think, depending on who we draft, we will find that this was a good choice.

 

[Rockport]

I think some are sour that we didn't spend oodles of money on Earl Thomas. I think, depending on who we draft, we will find that this was a good choice.

I would have loved to get ET but not at the price he got. Not even close.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

For me, my favourite moves, in no particular order, far have to be losing Beasley, trading for Quinn, signing Cobb, and extending DLaw.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I would have loved to get ET but not at the price he got. Not even close.

Exactly. Now, I'd like for us to extend Cooper. I've seen some wanting Suh. I don't like him and hope there are better options. But, I wouldn't mind a 1 year deal for him with incentives. That's a way to take more pressure off of our defence. Still, excellent off-season this year, and the draft should be fun.

 

[CapnB]

Well, this Fo has been making interesting and, dare I say, unusual moves for our normal off-season. Maybe we will get a 1T. Hope so anyway.

Not really, they've done this every offseason for a while now. spending on their own and getting small deals with FA's. SJ hit it on the head when he said during FA good players get paid like HOF players... so-so guys get paid like good players. Its a boring approach but its the smart one. and it does drive me insane sometimes. I think Rober Quinn move might have been a lil different.. but thats about it.. they still didnt spend a butt load on him

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Not really, they've done this every offseason for a while now. spending on their own and getting small deals with FA's. SJ hit it on the head when he said during FA good players get paid like HOF players... so-so guys get paid like good players. Its a boring approach but its the smart one. and it does drive me insane sometimes. I think Rober Quinn move might have been a lil different.. but thats about it.. they still didnt spend a butt load on him

And I think Cobb will turn out to be another brilliant move. We shouldn't need to pay through the ear for FA to be successful. I like what we've done. I think it'll work out well for us.

 

[lukin2006]

If anyone wants to add in other additions that I forgot, feel free to do so. This has been a massively successful off-season imo, and we're not even drafting yet!

Getting fredbeard back next season is huge...

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Getting fredbeard back next season is huge...

Yes, which means that Looney can go back to guard, and we can move Williams to RT where I think he's best.

 

[Jumbo075]

So, we're not at the draft yet, and let's have a look at what we've gotten done this off-season.

• Needed a FA Safety? Got George Iioka
• Needed a DT? Got Hyder
• Lost a slot receiver in Beasley? Got Cobb who can also be used on the outside
• Need a TE? Persuade Witten to return
• Need Lee to take a paycut? Done!
• Need a DE to help with losing Gregory to suspension? Done! Get Quinn!
• Trouble with DLaw's contract? Not to worry! Problem solved today!

And, again, this is all without the draft. This is what I've been asking for from the FO! This is more like it! Still would like a 1T DT and a full on safety in the draft. However, as far as I'm concerned, Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones have done their job. I think we're right now on the fringe on a Super Bowl contender roster. Now it's time for Jason Garrett to do his job. Coach them up, and let's get this assembled team to the Super Bowl. I've never seen us in the NFCC, but I think the time has now come for us to get number 6! For how this off-season has gone and how I think this season will go, as TO said, get your popcorn ready! Do your job, Garrett! Bring one back to Dallas!

You forgot about Christian Covington, the 1TDT they signed away from Houston.

 

[Bigdog]

Hyder is a DE
Covington is a 1Tech

All in all— some solid work was done. Quinn trade is an A+. Cobb is a savvy signing— B+. Covington and Hyder are nice depth B-.

Iloka is an average S... C-.

Witten and Lee moves are good for leadership and veteran depth.

Resigning Law is an A+.

Walterfootball who usually doesn’t give the Cowboys any love ( I know an Eagles fan runs the site) has this off season. If memory serves me correct they gave Covington, Hyder, and Cobb signing an A. They gave the Quin trade an A or A+ while the Lawrence signing a B+. Would have given the Lawrence signing an A but I believe the reason we’re injuries and they couldn’t let one of the top 5 pass rusher go. Just FYI.