Despite being with the Dallas Cowboys for the better part of a decade, Defensive Lineman Tyrone Crawford's time in Dallas could be coming to an end here shortly. It may be in the best interest of the Cowboys to go ahead and cut ties with the veteran in order to do what's best for the team.
Make no mistake though, if the Cowboys decide to part ways with Tyrone Crawford it would strictly be a business move, not at all based on performance. Defensive Coordinator Rod Marinelli values Crawford's versatility to play defensive tackle or defensive end, but with a plethora of younger/cheaper options currently on the roster it's very possible to think we've seen the last of No. 98 wearing the star.
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I think I'd only do it to keep a younger guy we have on contract for next year on this year's 53. Crawford may be a little expensive, but we have him under contract for next year.
Collins, Covington, and Hyder are all gone next year. Beyond Hill and Woods, I don't see anything else at DT for next year if we don't keep Crawford. Ross looks like a possible alternative, but I haven't heard anything about him this year, positive or negative.
We're still light on DT pass rush snaps this year, moreso next year when Collins leaves. If we drop Crawford, we're betting on the draw. On the other hard, Crawford will be yet another year older, and another year more expensive next year. A *worse* deal in terms of the market, but we'll be in a worse position next year with guys we have signed.
It's a tough one. DT is a weakness for us. Getting weaker next year when Collins leaves. On the other hand, Crawford is a meh deal getting worse. Coming off pup for *hip* surgery. That's core. I wouldn't be surprised to see him limited this year.
Adding the surgery into it, "better a year early than a year late" sounds right.
I don't think we need to be deleting one of the steadiest parts of our line.
