Awuzie and Lewis - Contract Seasons

robjay04

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I dont think either one will get a big contract anywhere, regardless of how they look this year.

Byron Jones went from a first round bust to an all pro/franchise player in one season. A lot can change fast in the league.
 

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Won't miss either player really. I can see Awuzie earning a small contract somewhere else.
 

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Lord Byron was the best DB and he was only good, not great. He could cover in that first critical 2 seconds when the QB is checking his hot read and while he wasn't a picker, he was a real value to that secondary and pass rush.

The Cowboys D seems to be a mystery every season but this one is extra special. Got 3 new FA DL and don't know what they have left and let the only real pass rusher walk. Based on production, have the most over priced DL in the league who's only talent seems to be thinking up stupid names and then exacerbating that by sharing them. Don't know about the health on one LB and another is always a candidate for the injury report.

Changed out half the secondary, and not a good one to begin with, and don't know if it is even as good as the last underperforming one. The two best players on the D form 2019 are gone. And to top that off, the new DC didn't even hold that title in his last two stops and his claim to fame is having a famous coach father.

This Cowboys team is no different than the others in the previous 10 seasons, they will go only as far as the offense can take them.
 

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Lord Byron was the best DB and he was only good, not great. He could cover in that first critical 2 seconds when the QB is checking his hot read and while he wasn't a picker, he was a real value to that secondary and pass rush.

The Cowboys D seems to be a mystery every season but this one is extra special. Got 3 new FA DL and don't know what they have left and let the only real pass rusher walk. Based on production, have the most over priced DL in the league who's only talent seems to be thinking up stupid names and then exacerbating that by sharing them. Don't know about the health on one LB and another is always a candidate for the injury report.

Changed out half the secondary, and not a good one to begin with, and don't know if it is even as good as the last underperforming one. The two best players on the D form 2019 are gone. And to top that off, the new DC didn't even hold that title in his last two stops and his claim to fame is having a famous coach father.

This Cowboys team is no different than the others in the previous 10 seasons, they will go only as far as the offense can take them.
Very fair and realistic assessment.

We have to hope the scheme helps considerably and they gel as a unit.

On paper as individuals theres plenty to be desired, although I think they did ok as far as upgrading the DL without breaking the bank.

The 2016 defense wasnt all that great. They just spent so much time on the sidelines it all added up to a big success story (until the second one seed choke).

Three and outs need to be severely limited.
 

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Today I agree with this. Especially Lewis. 6 months from now who knows about Chido. He needs to show something more this year.
I think they played chido out of position day 1. Chido was dominant in the slot in college coming on blitzes and against the run. He plays very physical. But our defensive coaches strike again playing guys away from their strengths
 

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hell if they make an impact some here will say don't re-sign them they only did it during a contact year...

Both should be signed before 2020, not after they play out the last year of their contract. Now if one of them plays lights out, he's going to want a king's ransom. And Dallas can't give them an extension, it would have to be a more costly new contract. Both would probably not cost too much right now.
 

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Byron Jones went from a first round bust to an all pro/franchise player in one season. A lot can change fast in the league.
Byron Jones was never a franchise player here. If not for Taco, he’d be the most forgettable first round pick here since Claiborne.
 

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Byron Jones was never a franchise player here. If not for Taco, he’d be the most forgettable first round pick here since Claiborne.

He received the “franchise tag” Is what I meant and went on to get a huge contract all while he was considered a bust going into his fourth year.

Actually most people are probably higher on Awuzi and Lewis today than they were two years ago with Jones.
 
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