6 new starters, how are we going to fill them?

[Cowboyny]

Piggy backing on a Hawkeye response, Cowboys have these open starting positions based on contracts expiring:

-WR2-Cooks isn't expected back, they don't have another starting caliber receiver on this roster excluding Lamb
-RB-Dowdle is 50/50 to return and likely would be in a 2 back system
-RG-Martin is expected to retire, do they fill this in house?
-DT-Osa is an unrestricted fa, his price might be too high to retain.
-Slot-Lewis is an unrestricted fa, earned a larger contract
-MLB-Kendricks is an unrestricted fa and came here cause of Zimmer.

Also need to factor in, both Diggs/Overshown are expected to miss time next season. Diggs might just miss the 1st month depending on his rehab, Overshown could miss the entire season.

This is 8 starters needed in a offseason and can expect 2 starters to come out of the draft.

-WR-bringing Cooper back makes sense if MM was the reason why they traded him away. His market shouldn't be #1 WR any longer. Diggs brother also could be in play. Could also look to draft a starter, but that would have to come very early.
-RB-great running back class where they need little to no development, draft priority.
-RG-that do have some in house options to consider: Richards, Bass, Hoffman
-DT-think even if Osa returns, this is a draft priority due to lack of depth at the position
-Slot-in my opinion, Lewis is an important resign, he is a quality slot corner and leader
-MLB-you don't want a 2nd yr player with a rookie starting next to him, veteran and draft priority
-Corner-they need an veteran insurance policy if Diggs takes time to recover, a player similar to Gilmore, experienced aging type of starter who can fill in.

Draft

RB, DT, LB would be my focus if they address those other needs via fa.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Piggy backing on a Hawkeye response, Cowboys have these open starting positions based on contracts expiring:

-WR2-Cooks isn't expected back, they don't have another starting caliber receiver on this roster excluding Lamb
-RB-Dowdle is 50/50 to return and likely would be in a 2 back system
-RG-Martin is expected to retire, do they fill this in house?
-DT-Osa is an unrestricted fa, his price might be too high to retain.
-Slot-Lewis is an unrestricted fa, earned a larger contract
-MLB-Kendricks is an unrestricted fa and came here cause of Zimmer.

Also need to factor in, both Diggs/Overshown are expected to miss time next season. Diggs might just miss the 1st month depending on his rehab, Overshown could miss the entire season.

This is 8 starters needed in a offseason and can expect 2 starters to come out of the draft.

-WR-bringing Cooper back makes sense if MM was the reason why they traded him away. His market shouldn't be #1 WR any longer. Diggs brother also could be in play. Could also look to draft a starter, but that would have to come very early.
-RB-great running back class where they need little to no development, draft priority.
-RG-that do have some in house options to consider: Richards, Bass, Hoffman
-DT-think even if Osa returns, this is a draft priority due to lack of depth at the position
-Slot-in my opinion, Lewis is an important resign, he is a quality slot corner and leader
-MLB-you don't want a 2nd yr player with a rookie starting next to him, veteran and draft priority
-Corner-they need an veteran insurance policy if Diggs takes time to recover, a player similar to Gilmore, experienced aging type of starter who can fill in.

Draft

RB, DT, LB would be my focus if they address those other needs via fa.

I think Jihaad Campbell could be a target of theirs

 

[Dalmations202]

I agree with draft focus, and the thought process on the rest of them.

Question? Can we trade down and pick up a 3-4, and still get Graham, Nolen, Harmon, DWalker, or Grant?

I would love to see a trade down and JWalker, ACarter, or another excellent "pressure player" in one, one of the ones above in 2, bellcow RB in 3, and a MLB (Campbell, Barton, Knight) with the trade down pick.

Yes I know ACarter, and MGraham probably would not be there if they traded down (or even at 12), but you never know who falls.

 

[baltcowboy]

Piggy backing on a Hawkeye response, Cowboys have these open starting positions based on contracts expiring:

-WR2-Cooks isn't expected back, they don't have another starting caliber receiver on this roster excluding Lamb
-RB-Dowdle is 50/50 to return and likely would be in a 2 back system
-RG-Martin is expected to retire, do they fill this in house?
-DT-Osa is an unrestricted fa, his price might be too high to retain.
-Slot-Lewis is an unrestricted fa, earned a larger contract
-MLB-Kendricks is an unrestricted fa and came here cause of Zimmer.

Also need to factor in, both Diggs/Overshown are expected to miss time next season. Diggs might just miss the 1st month depending on his rehab, Overshown could miss the entire season.

This is 8 starters needed in a offseason and can expect 2 starters to come out of the draft.

-WR-bringing Cooper back makes sense if MM was the reason why they traded him away. His market shouldn't be #1 WR any longer. Diggs brother also could be in play. Could also look to draft a starter, but that would have to come very early.
-RB-great running back class where they need little to no development, draft priority.
-RG-that do have some in house options to consider: Richards, Bass, Hoffman
-DT-think even if Osa returns, this is a draft priority due to lack of depth at the position
-Slot-in my opinion, Lewis is an important resign, he is a quality slot corner and leader
-MLB-you don't want a 2nd yr player with a rookie starting next to him, veteran and draft priority
-Corner-they need an veteran insurance policy if Diggs takes time to recover, a player similar to Gilmore, experienced aging type of starter who can fill in.

Draft

RB, DT, LB would be my focus if they address those other needs via fa.

I hate to fall for it again but that press conference was embarrassing for the Joneses. I think they might make have no choice but to go after good free agents. The last thing the Cowboys need is for Washington to take all the quality free agents while we dumpster dive.

 

[ThrowUpTheX]

Piggy backing on a Hawkeye response, Cowboys have these open starting positions based on contracts expiring:

-WR2-Cooks isn't expected back, they don't have another starting caliber receiver on this roster excluding Lamb
-RB-Dowdle is 50/50 to return and likely would be in a 2 back system
-RG-Martin is expected to retire, do they fill this in house?
-DT-Osa is an unrestricted fa, his price might be too high to retain.
-Slot-Lewis is an unrestricted fa, earned a larger contract
-MLB-Kendricks is an unrestricted fa and came here cause of Zimmer.

Also need to factor in, both Diggs/Overshown are expected to miss time next season. Diggs might just miss the 1st month depending on his rehab, Overshown could miss the entire season.

This is 8 starters needed in a offseason and can expect 2 starters to come out of the draft.

-WR-bringing Cooper back makes sense if MM was the reason why they traded him away. His market shouldn't be #1 WR any longer. Diggs brother also could be in play. Could also look to draft a starter, but that would have to come very early.
-RB-great running back class where they need little to no development, draft priority.
-RG-that do have some in house options to consider: Richards, Bass, Hoffman
-DT-think even if Osa returns, this is a draft priority due to lack of depth at the position
-Slot-in my opinion, Lewis is an important resign, he is a quality slot corner and leader
-MLB-you don't want a 2nd yr player with a rookie starting next to him, veteran and draft priority
-Corner-they need an veteran insurance policy if Diggs takes time to recover, a player similar to Gilmore, experienced aging type of starter who can fill in.

Draft

RB, DT, LB would be my focus if they address those other needs via fa.

Who would be your top draft choice if Jeanty is off the board (hearing some buzz Ben Johnson might bring him to Chicago)? Wondering if going after Tyreek Hill could be a good move. Can't imagine Ceedee would be happy about another "WR1" in the room but I certainly wouldn't mind it.

 

[Cowboyny]

I think Jihaad Campbell could be a target of theirs

I agree, he is clearly the top off the ball linebacker in the class, but think he is more of a late 1st/early 2nd rd prospect.

 

[Cowboyny]

I agree with draft focus, and the thought process on the rest of them.

Question? Can we trade down and pick up a 3-4, and still get Graham, Nolen, Harmon, DWalker, or Grant?

I would love to see a trade down and JWalker, ACarter, or another excellent "pressure player" in one, one of the ones above in 2, bellcow RB in 3, and a MLB (Campbell, Barton, Knight) with the trade down pick.

Yes I know ACarter, and MGraham probably would not be there if they traded down (or even at 12), but you never know who falls.

I think you could trade back and land a Grant or a Nolen, it would depend upon who is on the board.

 

[Cowboyny]

I hate to fall for it again but that press conference was embarrassing for the Joneses. I think they might make have no choice but to go after good free agents. The last thing the Cowboys need is for Washington to take all the quality free agents while we dumpster dive.

Still not a believer that they will sign any fa's outside of their own.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I could see him at this stage being a trade down in the 1st or trade up in the 2nd. I could even see him being a riser. Excellent athleticism, football IQ, and 3 down versatility

 

[Cowboyny]

Who would be your top draft choice if Jeanty is off the board (hearing some buzz Ben Johnson might bring him to Chicago)? Wondering if going after Tyreek Hill could be a good move. Can't imagine Ceedee would be happy about another "WR1" in the room but I certainly wouldn't mind it.

They need another alpha receiver opposite Lamb to take all the pressure off of him. I am open in taking Burden at 12 if they fail to address it in fa.

 

[Cowboyny]

I could see him at this stage being a trade down in the 1st or trade up in the 2nd. I could even see him being a riser. Excellent athleticism, football IQ, and 3 down versatility

Dane has him going in our 2nd rd range. Certainly could rise. However, you would not like to have a rookie and a 2nd yr player as your top 2 linebackers, have to add a veteran starter.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I agree with draft focus, and the thought process on the rest of them.

Question? Can we trade down and pick up a 3-4, and still get Graham, Nolen, Harmon, DWalker, or Grant?

I would love to see a trade down and JWalker, ACarter, or another excellent "pressure player" in one, one of the ones above in 2, bellcow RB in 3, and a MLB (Campbell, Barton, Knight) with the trade down pick.

Yes I know ACarter, and MGraham probably would not be there if they traded down (or even at 12), but you never know who falls.

Graham wont be there at our pick. He probably goes top 6. Harmon its hard to say, but probably not. His stock is probably going to wind in the top 15. Grant and Nolen are possible. Either might wind in up in pic range too though. Walker is probably a 2nd rounder

Im not that high in Jalon Walker. I think he ends up a Bruce Irvin. He'll be a good player but not worth pick 12. Carter will be long gone. If you want a demon off the edge, James Pearce is your guy

 

[darthseinfeld]

They need another alpha receiver opposite Lamb to take all the pressure off of him. I am open in taking Burden at 12 if they fail to address it in fa.

I feel Diggs is destined to be here. Checks alot of boxes for them. The good thing is his game ages well

 

[darthseinfeld]

Dane has him going in our 2nd rd range. Certainly could rise. However, you would not like to have a rookie and a 2nd yr player as your top 2 linebackers, have to add a veteran starter.

Personally, I dont know that Liufau is quite ready for a major role on a team looking to compete. I think he might need one more year as a role player

 

[darthseinfeld]

Still not a believer that they will sign any fa's outside of their own.

I think they will, but in the Eric Kendricks mold

 

[darthseinfeld]

I think you could trade back and land a Grant or a Nolen, it would depend upon who is on the board.

Grant's stock is going to he an interesting watch. Huge, plays hard, amazing athelete, but no pass rush plan to speak of.

How much we look at him could actually be a tell tale off how high he could go. In this scheme, we arent going to be looking at strictly A gap players

Really, Im not stalking you lol

 

[cnuball21]

Resign Osa, Jlew and Rico. Sign LBr Greenland / Bolton / Wagner.

Trade down and add a 3rd and 4th.

Find a WR, DT and RB early.

 

[Cowboyny]

I feel Diggs is destined to be here. Checks alot of boxes for them. The good thing is his game ages well

He will come at a discount cause of the injury, even if he if losing a step, still very productive.

 

[Cowboyny]

Personally, I dont know that Liufau is quite ready for a major role on a team looking to compete. I think he might need one more year as a role player

They used him as a strong-side backer, but I think he will be in competition to become 1 of the two starters in the nickel. With so little at the position, almost a must to sign a veteran starter. They also have to improve their depth as it's a position that usually gets hit hard. Perhaps he adds his version of Kendricks and then we use a top 100 pick at the position.

 

[Cowboyny]

Grant's stock is going to he an interesting watch. Huge, plays hard, amazing athelete, but no pass rush plan to speak of.

How much we look at him could actually be a tell tale off how high he could go. In this scheme, we arent going to be looking at strictly A gap players

Really, Im not stalking you lol

haha! Grant is very interesting, super athletic and plays with a high motor. He has the ability to play multiple positions, but your are right has a long way to go as a pass rusher. Better then just a bull rusher, as he has a swim move, but still raw as a pass rusher. Graham is the ideal pick, but Harmon is probably the next one after him due to his rush abilities. He could play any interior position.