3/12 Offseason and Mock

[J-man]

You can afford them, the math is pretty easy.

They're making almost nothing. The number of guys who can give you capable WR3 play for less than Cedrick Wilson is basically 0, unless they're rookies. You can maybe save a bit on Brown, but not much. Both those guys have value because they're proven cheap depth, anyone else is basically a rookie.

Wilson isn't a WR 3. he's a back up, a 4 at best, he absolutely can be replaced easily (w/ a rookie) and for a lot less $ than $6m

 

[Aven8]

Like it a lot, outside of Holland who I believe will be more of a slot corner, not a free safety which we really need most.

That’s why he has us getting John Johnson to team with Wilson.

 

[Aven8]

Lawson on a 60 million dollar contract says starter over Gregory. I don’t see it.

 

[Future]

Wilson isn't a WR 3. he's a back up, a 4 at best, he absolutely can be replaced easily (w/ a rookie) and for a lot less $ than $6m

He's a WR3 if one of the guys gets hurt...

And again, he costs you $3m, not 6.

 

[Future]

Lawson on a 60 million dollar contract says starter over Gregory. I don’t see it.

Eh, doesn't really matter who is the starter. You need at least 3 edge rushers.

 

[Landryhat73]

He's a WR3 if one of the guys gets hurt...

And again, he costs you $3m, not 6.

Wilson will be cheaper then that because the team still has a little control over his contract.

 

[Future]

Like it a lot, outside of Holland who I believe will be more of a slot corner, not a free safety which we really need most.

Eh, maybe. I don't see him as more of a corner, but I know some think that way.

But with Johnson, it allows you to just play Holland where he's best..and to a lesser extent the same is true for Robinson and Williams.

 

[Landryhat73]

Think if Dallas is able to sign a starting CB in free agency then it’s possible to go offense in the 1st round.

 

[Future]

Wilson will be cheaper then that because the team still has a little control over his contract.

Yea he's RFA, but I'd rather get him for two years than one. Means a little bit more money for him, and Dallas gets the extra year.

 

[Sydla]

Don’t like the first two picks. Slater at 10 is a non starter with me.

 

[Cowboyny]

Eh, maybe. I don't see him as more of a corner, but I know some think that way.

But with Johnson, it allows you to just play Holland where he's best..and to a lesser extent the same is true for Robinson and Williams.

Holland is more of a modern chess piece then he is a traditional free safety, which Quinn's scheme requires. Don't hate the player, just wonder about his fit for the Cowboys. I feel the same with Molden, think he is more of a slot corner.

 

[Cowboyny]

That’s why he has us getting John Johnson to team with Wilson.

I get it, just not a big fan of Holland and question his fit.

 

[bodi]

Slater is not even in on my mind at 10

 

[Teague31]

Chido needs to hit the street

 

[Creeper]

I'd give you an A for creativity, but I would be dumbfounded if the Cowboys do anything near what you proposed for free agency. I have no heard the Cowboys are negotiating with Chido or Lewis at all, has anyone else heard anything? This tells me unless those player can't find another team the Cowboys are not interested in keeping them. And Anthony Brown, got $5.75 million average from the Cowboys last year, do you really think Chido will get $9 million? I am not so sure, but what teams are willing to pay some players never surprises me anymore.

As for your draft, I would love it a lot if not for Slater at #10. But it depends on who else was available, or not available. If Slater is the BPA then maybe a trade down makes more sense, if you have a trading partner. I may be in the minority but I like Werner. He

Cap: $182.5m
Current Space: $19.6m

Cut:
Jaylon Smith (Post June 1) - $7.2m
Chris Jones - $2m

Restructure:
Amari Cooper - $14.3m

Re-Sign:
Chido Awuzie, CB - 2 years, $18m
Noah Brown, WR - 3 years, $6m
Cedrick Wilson, WR - 2 years, $6m
Antwaun Woods, DT - 2 years, $5m
Andy Dalton, QB - 1 year, $2m
Justin March, LB, CJ Goodwin, CB - 1 year, $1m

FA Signings:
John Johnson, S - 4 years, $55m
Carl Lawson, DE - 4 years, $60m
Malcom Brown, DT - 2 years, $12m
Avery Williamson, LB - 2 years, $10m
Ted Karras, C - 1 year, $2.5m

Going to need to play with signing bonuses to be cap compliant, but should be fine.

Draft:
1 (10) - Rashawn Slater, OT. Starts at LG on day 1, serves as a swing tackle as well.
https://twitter.com/Marcus_Mosher/status/1369367651215114247
2 (44) - Jevon Holland, S. Getting slept on, probably because he opted out. As talented as any safety in the draft, and has some ability to play slot corner. Should be an immediate contributor in sub-packages and eventual starter.

3 (75) - Alim McNeill, DT. Don't really buy that he's going to sneak up into the second, should be a solid rotational piece right away.

3 (99) - Pete Werner, LB. Probably starts in 4-3 base packages, but is athletic enough to play shorter zones in nickel. Smart, fluid against the run. Ability to stack and shed.

4 (115) -Tommy Tremble, TE. Replaces both Blake Bell and Jamize Olawale as an H-Back, good enough WR to replace Schultz if his contract gets out of whack. Smart, tough type player, underrated as an athlete.

4 (139) - Trill Williams, CB/S. Lots of physical tools, so has some upside, but I like him because he's just a gamer. Like any CB late, going to have some flaws, but should give teams value right away. Might be a bit of wishful thinking to be available here, but there are a lot of more polished corners.

5 (179) - Charles Snowden, Edge. Might need to put on weight, to be a consistent edge, but tools and movement are there.
https://twitter.com/VirginiaSports/status/1320394689162346496
6 (192) - Larry Borom, G/T. Big, moves well. Developmental guy, but will probably be a guard in the NFL.
https://twitter.com/FarabaughFB/status/1355454781163233280
6 (227) - Shi Smith, WR. Could contribute in the slot right away, probably not an outside guy, but should be a Beasley-type player.
https://twitter.com/DillySanders/status/1355725348734951424
7 (238) - Isaiah Kaufusi, LB. Probably a ST player, maybe decent depth. Not a ton of upside, but a character guy.
https://twitter.com/Merk256/status/1367255242337898502

Roster:
QB (2) - Dak, Dalton
RB (3) - Zeke, Tony, Dowdle
TE (3) - Jarwin, Schultz, Tremble
OT (5) - Tyron, La'el, Erving, Borom, Knight
G (4) - Martin, McGovern, Slater, Williams
C (2) - Biadasz, Karras
WR (6) - Cooper, Lamb, Gallup, Brown, Wilson, Smith

DE (5) - DLaw, Gregory, Armstrong, Carter, Lawson
DT (5) - Woods, Brown, Gallimore, Hill, McNeill
LB (6) - LVE, Werner, Williamson, Gifford, March, Bernard
CB (5) - Awuzie, Diggs, Brown, Robinson, Williams, Goodwin
S (4) - Johnson, Holland, Wilson, Thompson

K - Guy
P - Guy
LS - Guy

I'd give you an A for creativity, but I would be delighted if the Cowboys do anything near what you proposed for free agency. I have not heard the Cowboys are negotiating with Chido or Lewis at all, has anyone else heard anything? If not, this tells me unless those players can't find another team the Cowboys are not interested in keeping them, or they think they will be priced out of the Cowboys level of interest. Anthony Brown got $5.75 million average from the Cowboys last year, do you think Chido will get $9 million? I am not so sure, but what teams are willing to pay some players never surprises me anymore. I don't think they keep Brown and Wilson at WR. They seem to love Wilson, I like Brown more to keep on the team because he blocks well in the run game and he is tougher. The Cowboys WRs in general are not good blockers. I don't see the point in signing Dalton. Garrett Gilbert looks fine as a backup and I'd rather use the money on free agents even though I know the Cowboys will never sign them.

As for your draft, I would love it a lot if not for Slater at #10. But it depends on who else was available, or not available. If Slater is the BPA then maybe a trade down makes more sense, if you have a trading partner. I just think the Cowboys can upgrade the LG spot other ways instead of using a top 10 p ick on a G. Holland is not a bad pick and they need a S so badly. McNeill may be Dalvin Tomlinson in a few years. I like the pick there as well, but I think he may go earlier and surprise a lot of people. I have a feeling we may see 6 DT goin in round 2 (and none in round 1). I may be in the minority but I like Werner. He's a football player. Trill Williams is another good pick.

I would love to see some of the free agent moves, but we are talking about the "build through the draft" Cowboys so we can forget about it.

 

[charron]

Alot of things to possibly like but taking a CB only in the 4th really puts them back. We can't afford good starting quality and only have 2 starters coming back. This has to be addressed with more than a single 4tg round pick. Will need at least 2 guys, some combo of free agency and the draft.

 

[RS12]

They should cut Jaylon but wont. Dont think Dalton is back either. Solid draft though.

 

[Killerinstinct]

I like what you did at DT and safety
I don't want to go offense in the 1st but if I did it would be Pitts
CB looks as weak as it does currently