An aggressive two year plan to be competitive

[Bobhaze]

The roster Brian Schottenheimer has inherited as of this moment is not going to strike fear in any opponents eyes. There are obviously a few talented players here but if we plan on getting to at least that elusive conference championship, here‘s a mini-vision to get that done. Holes are abundant but they can be addressed fairly quickly. I think it will realistically take two years to develop.

Heres the big picture plan and it starts in the trenches where all great teams are built. Quite simply, the Cowboys need to get waaaaaay more physical. The two teams playing the SB this year (and most years) have a dominant DT (chiefs have Chris Jones, egirls have Jalen Carter) Time for us to recognize this and take action.

• Here’s a truth long forgotten in Dallas: The fastest way to build a great roster is to start with the trenches. A dominant OL/DL is a foundation! Focus on developing a monster of an OL and DL. We need at least 2 new starting OL and at least 2 beast DL run stoppers/pocket collapsers. This year’s draft is deep in DTs who could immediately have an impact.
• Don’t take the bait in drafting a RB at 12. Don’t do it. This is a deep draft for RBs and we can get a really good one on Day 2. Drafting a RB in round one is a waste because unless you find a generational talent, they will be washed in 5-6 years. Hello Zeke.
• Add at least two upgrades a year with FAs. I don’t care what a talking Jones guy tells us that we are a “draft and develop” team only, without at least 2-3 mid-level FAs a year added to your roster, you cannot be a serious contender. The next two years we should look at adding help at LB, WR, and perhaps OL if the draft doesn’t give us immediate impact.
• Since we are stuck with Dak for at least 3 years, build a monster OL and running game. The top 6 rushing teams in this league all made the playoffs in 2024 and it‘s a trend. A strong running game is exactly what Dak needs. A great running game opens play action back up, something we haven’t been able to use effectively in a while.
• Consider two key June 1 cuts that can save future cap space. Many won’t like this but I would release Trevon Diggs as a June 1 cut and Terance Steele in 2026 as a June 1 cut. Diggs IMO will never be the same with his knee and he costs way too much to be just above average. Deron Bland is better anyway. Steele is already in decline and we could possibly move Tyler Guyton to RT at some point which is a more comfortable position for his skills. Tough decisions have to made and this FO isn’t ruthless enough with its roster.

Amazingly, the fundamentals of football still matter, especially if you don’t have an elite QB, which very few teams do. (Jalen Hurts is nothing special but he’s surrounded by a great OL and running game) The teams that can block and tackle the best are always going to be competitive. So let’s build a big, physical monster of a team the next two years!

 

[sjmike]

The roster Brian Schottenheimer has inherited as of this moment is not going to strike fear in any opponents eyes. There are obviously a few talented players here but if we plan on getting to at least that elusive conference championship, here‘s a mini-vision to get that done. Holes are abundant but they can be addressed fairly quickly. I think it will realistically take two years to develop.

Heres the big picture plan and it starts in the trenches where all great teams are built. Quite simply, the Cowboys need to get waaaaaay more physical. The two teams playing the SB this year (and most years) have a dominant DT (chiefs have Chris Jones, egirls have Jalen Carter) Time for us to recognize this and take action.

• Here’s a truth long forgotten in Dallas: The fastest way to build a great roster is to start with the trenches. A dominant OL/DL is a foundation! Focus on developing a monster of an OL and DL. We need at least 2 new starting OL and at least 2 beast DL run stoppers/pocket collapsers. This year’s draft is deep in DTs who could immediately have an impact.
• Don’t take the bait in drafting a RB at 12. Don’t do it. This is a deep draft for RBs and we can get a really good one on Day 2. Drafting a RB in round one is a waste because unless you find a generational talent, they will be washed in 5-6 years. Hello Zeke.
• Add at least two upgrades a year with FAs. I don’t care what a talking Jones guy tells us that we are a “draft and develop” team only, without at least 2-3 mid-level FAs a year added to your roster, you cannot be a serious contender. The next two years we should look at adding help at LB, WR, and perhaps OL if the draft doesn’t give us immediate impact.
• Since are stuck with Dak for at least 3 years, build a monster OL and running game. The top 6 rushing teams in this league all made the playoffs in 2024 and it‘s a trend. A strong running game is exactly what Dak needs. A great running game opens play action back up, something we haven’t been able to use effectively in a while.
• Consider two key June 1 cuts that can save future cap space. Many won’t like this but I would release Trevon Diggs as a June 1 cut and Terance Steele in 2026 as a June 1 cut. Diggs IMO will never be the same with his knee and he costs way too much to be just above average. Deron Bland is better anyway. Steele is already in decline and we could possibly move Tyler Guyton to RT at some point which is a more comfortable position for his skills. Tough decisions have to made and this FO isn’t ruthless enough with its roster.

Amazingly, the fundamentals of football still matter, especially if you don’t have an elite QB, which very few teams do. (Jalen Hurts is nothing special but he’s surrounded by a great OL and running game) The teams that can block and tackle the best are always going to be competitive. So let’s build a big, physical monster of a team the next two years!

I understand your feeling about not taking Jeanty but that dude is a generational talent and would be hard to pass on if he was sitting there at 12. I know that most RBs only last 5-6 years at most but Derrick Henry just played his ninth season and was fantastic so there are exceptions. A compromise would be to trade down to 15 or 16, still get Jeanty because the teams from 13 to 15 already have their RB and move up in the second or third round or get an extra pick in the first few rounds and get your DT or offensive lineman

 

[Denim Chicken]

Trenches easier said than done. Last 4 first round picks went on OL / DL.

 

[shabazz]

I've never understood why this FO has had so much sucess with the offensive line yet has failed building the interior defensive line.

Part of it has been the 30 year drought of taking a DT in the 1st round and the other part is the refusal to aquire a blue chip DT via free agency and the last part is whiffing on the ones they have drafted.

Those alleged top 10 defenses under Quinn were fools gold as they ran up stats with the easiest schedules in the NFL for years but we're exposed badly by the better teams.

Having said that, don't be surprised when Jerry takes his RB with our first pick as you warned against

 

[big dog cowboy]

An aggressive two year plan to be competitive

The Cowboys went 7-10 in the clusterfest of what was last season. Just one good off season and they can be competitive again.

It's all up to the Jones clan. Which path are they going to take? Another 2024 approach to FA would likely give the Cowboys a top 4-5 pick.

And I'm not drafting a RB at 12 either. I'd prefer a trade down and stock up on day 2 picks.

 

[Nova]

Agree with RB at 12. It’s a luxury we’re not ready for.

Sign Chubb or JK Dobbins in FA to address the RB position.

Then take Best Available Front 7 player in the draft at 12.

 

[StarOfGlory]

I understand your feeling about not taking Jeanty but that dude is a generational talent and would be hard to pass on if he was sitting there at 12. I know that most RBs only last 5-6 years at most but Derrick Henry just played his ninth season and was fantastic so there are exceptions. A compromise would be to trade down to 15 or 16, still get Jeanty because the teams from 13 to 15 already have their RB and move up in the second or third round or get an extra pick in the first few rounds and get your DT or offensive lineman

We were literally dog walked on the ground in our big losses. I posted this in another thread. It's ugly. We need a big bad DT now. If you draft Jeanty, you must fix the o-line as well. The #1 reason the Eagles is in the Super Bowl is not Barkley. They actually scored more points during their last Super Bowl run. The Eagles are in the Super Bowl because their defense gave up 125 less points then they did in 2023.

 

[shabazz]

The Cowboys went 7-10 in the clusterfest of what was last season. Just one good off season and they can be competitive again.

It's all up to the Jones clan. Which path are they going to take? Another 2024 approach to FA would likely give the Cowboys a top 4-5 pick.

And I'm not drafting a RB at 12 either. I'd prefer a trade down and stock up on day 2 picks.

The thing to keep in mind is that the Eagles probably won't regress and the Commanders will most likely improve more than we will because they have a rookie qb not making 60 million a year.

The Commanders will utilize FA to its fullest and we pick up mediocre talent.

We will be battling the Giants for the cellar

 

[atlantacowboy]

I've never understood why this FO has had so much sucess with the offensive line yet has failed building the interior defensive line.

Part of it has been the 30 year drought of taking a DT in the 1st round and the other part is the refusal to aquire a blue chip DT via free agency and the last part is whiffing on the ones they have drafted.

Those alleged top 10 defenses under Quinn were fools gold as they ran up stats with the easiest schedules in the NFL for years but we're exposed badly by the better teams.

Having said that, don't be surprised when Jerry takes his RB with our first pick as you warned against

It's like safety. They just refuse to invest money and draft picks in some positions.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Three years.........

• Shotty got a 4-year deal
• 3-years was a deal breaker between Jerry and MM
• Dak's contract has an out in three years
• Lamb's contract has an out in three years
• Parsons new deal will likely have 3 years of guaranteed money

In other words, 3 years for NFCCG or Super Bowl......otherwise they may blow it up

 

[KingCorcoran]

I understand your feeling about not taking Jeanty but that dude is a generational talent and would be hard to pass on if he was sitting there at 12. I know that most RBs only last 5-6 years at most but Derrick Henry just played his ninth season and was fantastic so there are exceptions. A compromise would be to trade down to 15 or 16, still get Jeanty because the teams from 13 to 15 already have their RB and move up in the second or third round or get an extra pick in the first few rounds and get your DT or offensive lineman

If Jeanty had done what he did in the B1G or SEC, maybe he could be looked as a “generational talent”. He played in the Mountain West Conference. And I’m a big MWC (UNR) fan, it’s better than its reputation, but it’s a gamble thinking Jeanty is going to be very productive in the NFL. Certainly too big a gamble for a top 20 pick in the draft.

 

[Creeper]

The roster Brian Schottenheimer has inherited as of this moment is not going to strike fear in any opponents eyes. There are obviously a few talented players here but if we plan on getting to at least that elusive conference championship, here‘s a mini-vision to get that done. Holes are abundant but they can be addressed fairly quickly. I think it will realistically take two years to develop.

Heres the big picture plan and it starts in the trenches where all great teams are built. Quite simply, the Cowboys need to get waaaaaay more physical. The two teams playing the SB this year (and most years) have a dominant DT (chiefs have Chris Jones, egirls have Jalen Carter) Time for us to recognize this and take action.

• Here’s a truth long forgotten in Dallas: The fastest way to build a great roster is to start with the trenches. A dominant OL/DL is a foundation! Focus on developing a monster of an OL and DL. We need at least 2 new starting OL and at least 2 beast DL run stoppers/pocket collapsers. This year’s draft is deep in DTs who could immediately have an impact.
• Don’t take the bait in drafting a RB at 12. Don’t do it. This is a deep draft for RBs and we can get a really good one on Day 2. Drafting a RB in round one is a waste because unless you find a generational talent, they will be washed in 5-6 years. Hello Zeke.
• Add at least two upgrades a year with FAs. I don’t care what a talking Jones guy tells us that we are a “draft and develop” team only, without at least 2-3 mid-level FAs a year added to your roster, you cannot be a serious contender. The next two years we should look at adding help at LB, WR, and perhaps OL if the draft doesn’t give us immediate impact.
• Since are stuck with Dak for at least 3 years, build a monster OL and running game. The top 6 rushing teams in this league all made the playoffs in 2024 and it‘s a trend. A strong running game is exactly what Dak needs. A great running game opens play action back up, something we haven’t been able to use effectively in a while.
• Consider two key June 1 cuts that can save future cap space. Many won’t like this but I would release Trevon Diggs as a June 1 cut and Terance Steele in 2026 as a June 1 cut. Diggs IMO will never be the same with his knee and he costs way too much to be just above average. Deron Bland is better anyway. Steele is already in decline and we could possibly move Tyler Guyton to RT at some point which is a more comfortable position for his skills. Tough decisions have to made and this FO isn’t ruthless enough with its roster.

Amazingly, the fundamentals of football still matter, especially if you don’t have an elite QB, which very few teams do. (Jalen Hurts is nothing special but he’s surrounded by a great OL and runn8ng game) The teams that can block and tackle the best are always going to be competitive. So let’s build a big, physical monster of a team the next two years!

I agree with a lot of this, especially building in the trenches first. But I need to know more about Guyton before I spend draft picks or CAP space on that spot. Does he come back better in 2025? I would take my chances that Guyton and Beebe will improve over last year. I would start with the defensive line. I think the Cowboys need to spend a couple of draft picks on DT, one of the top 2.. Then they can let Osa go because he is going to cost them too much money. Every mock draft I run, I find DTs on day 2 and 3 that look like they could help. I don't put much faith in mocks but the fact is, there are a lot of DTs in the draft which is perfect timing for the Cowboys.

I also think taking an Edge guy early is not the worst decision in the world if that impact DT is not there for them. If Walker is there for example, having him play opposite Parsons might make the pass rush much more effective.

I absolutely agree on not taking a RB at 12. I know a lot of people will hate passing on Jeanty, if he is there, but I would. There are guys who will get the job done later in the draft. And your point about RBs being washed up in 5 years is spot on. There is the option to take 2 RBs in this draft. One quick and speedy RB1 and maybe later a pounder. The one thing that might be different this year, is watching the Eagles success with Barkley may convince some teams that taking a RB would make them a better team and the RBs could go early.

I agree on the free agents. We don't have to go big either. Guys in the second tier of free agency will help. Maybe we find a Zack Baun type who gets paid nothing but turns out to have a breakout year. I don't mean a LB, I am talking about the contract. The point is we don't need to sign 20 guys like WAshington did. But adding two solid players will help.

I disagree with the June 1 cuts. First, June 1 cuts don't help much in 2025. I understand why you would want to cut both Diggs and Steele, but perhaps that could wait one more season. Also, I hate cutting players with good reputations like Diggs. Let him come back from injury then see if he can get us anything in return in a trade. Even if he gets us a 3 it's better than nothing. If we are going to rebuild, then draft picks are needed and getting them in trades is how the Eagles and Lions got it done. Cutting him doesn't even get us a comp pick. I am not convinced Diggs is done. I would have to know a lot more about his medical condition.

Steele's contract is another problem. Why they chose to extend him for the money they did after he had 1 decent year is yet another Jerry Jones mystery. But he showed improvement towards the end of last year so maybe he is worth keeping. They can restructure his contract to save about $9 million in 2025 and only add about $3 million to his 2026 CAP number. That means they can still cut him or trade him after 2025 and get a CAP save should they find a replacement. Right now they do not have a replacement. Of course they could move Guyton to RT, but how do we know he will get it done there. That is pure conjecture at this point. And that leaves a gaping hole at LT. They can use a late round pick on a OG or OT hoping it works out like Steele did, but IMO DL is the higher priority. If the Cowboys are going to truly turn into a run first offense, then a guy like Steele, who is better in run blocking than pass blocking, would be good to have around. This would be a no brainer if that idiot in charge did not make him the 12th highest paid RT in the league.

I have said multiple times, they are not going to turn this thing around in one year. It will take at least 2 and maybe 3. That means make a plan on how to get it done. What do they need and where will they get it? What they do not get in 2025, because opportunity does not present itself, or they don't have the CAP room, they can put off to 2026.

 

[blueblood70]

I understand your feeling about not taking Jeanty but that dude is a generational talent and would be hard to pass on if he was sitting there at 12. I know that most RBs only last 5-6 years at most but Derrick Henry just played his ninth season and was fantastic so there are exceptions. A compromise would be to trade down to 15 or 16, still get Jeanty because the teams from 13 to 15 already have their RB and move up in the second or third round or get an extra pick in the first few rounds and get your DT or offensive lineman

yeah, but here's the counterpoint to that,

I worry about a player that had all that mileage ,that was dependent on so much from his team, that he's coming from in college the man has an excessive amount of carries, and not only that one of his upside, you know the thing that makes him what you potentially seeing him as a generational talent , that's remains to be seen is the fact that he's broke so many tackles he's had so much contact... the man has been absolutely ran to death, and I have a bad feeling in my gut that we're going to see the same thing that happened with Ezekiel Elliott .. Sometimes this happens with running backs ,now you got to get into the next level against bigger and more premium defenders, and it's gonna get tougher and harder and you can get worn down by year 3 or 4..​

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do we really wanna spend another pick on a running back in the first round and only have them be really good for three to four years?​

Now. look at the running backs that share the backfield and they didn't get to have a season like that because they weren't giving the ball like the two players from OSU judkins who reminds me of Ezekiel Elliott and Henderson who would be one of my picks and the same thing if they came out which they're not coming out but the Penn State backfield those two dudes are really good but get this they split carries they split the mileage on their legs and their bodies and that's important we need a dude that's going to have long speed and we want him to play at a high level for longer than three years or four years at the most...

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So, I hesitate and while I agree with Bob a little bit I wouldn't call it take the bait you got to take the best player available now if that is him then you do pick him but if there's a guy of equal talent OR equal grade like a wide receiver or a pass rushing linebacker or a straight pass rusher that's who I'm taking because you get a running back similar quality and treats in the second or third round now I think I would want one in the second round if we went away from him...​

And lastly my argument on AJ is if it's generational how is he slipping down to 12? If he's being overhyped then how will he ever even make it to the Cowboys and if he does then maybe some of you guys are wrong and they are seeing what I'm saying is I have anxiety that this guy is going to be a quick hitter and a fizzle out type player and I could be wrong ,because I thought that about Henry too and he was taking in the second round and that dude is an anomaly but we don't know if that's the type of player we're getting that takes care of his diet and his body and his workouts that most players can't do or won't do that commitment is big time Terrell Owens did it but these arguments need to be heard by the real people in the war room that's putting these boards together...

 

[Hawkeye0202]

The thing to keep in mind is that the Eagles probably won't regress and the Commanders will most likely improve more than we will because they have a rookie qb not making 60 million a year.

The Commanders will utilize FA to its fullest and we pick up mediocre talent.

We will be battling the Giants for the cellar

Especially Commanders free agency.......they have over $100M. Quinn has them eating out of his hand. Look for him to be aggressive coz a Super Bowl buys him 2-3 extra years extension. I'm expecting them to add top RB ( draft ), WR ( Higgins) and/or Edge ( Crosby). You are right.......we are battling the Giants for the basement

 

[Aven8]

I think this thing gets turned around fairly quickly if BS and company have the right stuff. Of course it all depends on the FO signing quality FA’s and killing the draft. For the 12th pick, I’m taking Jeanty and not looking back. Ride him for 5 years and send him off on his way. His rookie contract coincides with Dak and BS’s contracts. If we miss out on him take BPA. Then refocus on getting the next best RB at 44. This team needs weapons just as much as they need DT’s.

Philly is loaded with not only an Oline but playmakers galore on offense.

 

[Bobhaze]

I've never understood why this FO has had so much sucess with the offensive line yet has failed building the interior defensive line.

Part of it has been the 30 year drought of taking a DT in the 1st round and the other part is the refusal to aquire a blue chip DT via free agency and the last part is whiffing on the ones they have drafted.

Those alleged top 10 defenses under Quinn were fools gold as they ran up stats with the easiest schedules in the NFL for years but we're exposed badly by the better teams.

Having said that, don't be surprised when Jerry takes his RB with our first pick as you warned against

I agree with a lot of this, especially building in the trenches first. But I need to know more about Guyton before I spend draft picks or CAP space on that spot. Does he come back better in 2025? I would take my chances that Guyton and Beebe will improve over last year. I would start with the defensive line. I think the Cowboys need to spend a couple of draft picks on DT, one of the top 2.. Then they can let Osa go because he is going to cost them too much money. Every mock draft I run, I find DTs on day 2 and 3 that look like they could help. I don't put much faith in mocks but the fact is, there are a lot of DTs in the draft which is perfect timing for the Cowboys.

I also think taking an Edge guy early is not the worst decision in the world if that impact DT is not there for them. If Walker is there for example, having him play opposite Parsons might make the pass rush much more effective.

I absolutely agree on not taking a RB at 12. I know a lot of people will hate passing on Jeanty, if he is there, but I would. There are guys who will get the job done later in the draft. And your point about RBs being washed up in 5 years is spot on. There is the option to take 2 RBs in this draft. One quick and speedy RB1 and maybe later a pounder. The one thing that might be different this year, is watching the Eagles success with Barkley may convince some teams that taking a RB would make them a better team and the RBs could go early.

I agree on the free agents. We don't have to go big either. Guys in the second tier of free agency will help. Maybe we find a Zack Baun type who gets paid nothing but turns out to have a breakout year. I don't mean a LB, I am talking about the contract. The point is we don't need to sign 20 guys like WAshington did. But adding two solid players will help.

I disagree with the June 1 cuts. First, June 1 cuts don't help much in 2025. I understand why you would want to cut both Diggs and Steele, but perhaps that could wait one more season. Also, I hate cutting players with good reputations like Diggs. Let him come back from injury then see if he can get us anything in return in a trade. Even if he gets us a 3 it's better than nothing. If we are going to rebuild, then draft picks are needed and getting them in trades is how the Eagles and Lions got it done. Cutting him doesn't even get us a comp pick. I am not convinced Diggs is done. I would have to know a lot more about his medical condition.

Steele's contract is another problem. Why they chose to extend him for the money they did after he had 1 decent year is yet another Jerry Jones mystery. But he showed improvement towards the end of last year so maybe he is worth keeping. They can restructure his contract to save about $9 million in 2025 and only add about $3 million to his 2026 CAP number. That means they can still cut him or trade him after 2025 and get a CAP save should they find a replacement. Right now they do not have a replacement. Of course they could move Guyton to RT, but how do we know he will get it done there. That is pure conjecture at this point. And that leaves a gaping hole at LT. They can use a late round pick on a OG or OT hoping it works out like Steele did, but IMO DL is the higher priority. If the Cowboys are going to truly turn into a run first offense, then a guy like Steele, who is better in run blocking than pass blocking, would be good to have around. This would be a no brainer if that idiot in charge did not make him the 12th highest paid RT in the league.

I have said multiple times, they are not going to turn this thing around in one year. It will take at least 2 and maybe 3. That means make a plan on how to get it done. What do they need and where will they get it? What they do not get in 2025, because opportunity does not present itself, or they don't have the CAP room, they can put off to 2026.

Great responses, both.

 

[Jarntt]

The roster Brian Schottenheimer has inherited as of this moment is not going to strike fear in any opponents eyes. There are obviously a few talented players here but if we plan on getting to at least that elusive conference championship, here‘s a mini-vision to get that done. Holes are abundant but they can be addressed fairly quickly. I think it will realistically take two years to develop.

Heres the big picture plan and it starts in the trenches where all great teams are built. Quite simply, the Cowboys need to get waaaaaay more physical. The two teams playing the SB this year (and most years) have a dominant DT (chiefs have Chris Jones, egirls have Jalen Carter) Time for us to recognize this and take action.

• Here’s a truth long forgotten in Dallas: The fastest way to build a great roster is to start with the trenches. A dominant OL/DL is a foundation! Focus on developing a monster of an OL and DL. We need at least 2 new starting OL and at least 2 beast DL run stoppers/pocket collapsers. This year’s draft is deep in DTs who could immediately have an impact.
• Don’t take the bait in drafting a RB at 12. Don’t do it. This is a deep draft for RBs and we can get a really good one on Day 2. Drafting a RB in round one is a waste because unless you find a generational talent, they will be washed in 5-6 years. Hello Zeke.
• Add at least two upgrades a year with FAs. I don’t care what a talking Jones guy tells us that we are a “draft and develop” team only, without at least 2-3 mid-level FAs a year added to your roster, you cannot be a serious contender. The next two years we should look at adding help at LB, WR, and perhaps OL if the draft doesn’t give us immediate impact.
• Since are stuck with Dak for at least 3 years, build a monster OL and running game. The top 6 rushing teams in this league all made the playoffs in 2024 and it‘s a trend. A strong running game is exactly what Dak needs. A great running game opens play action back up, something we haven’t been able to use effectively in a while.
• Consider two key June 1 cuts that can save future cap space. Many won’t like this but I would release Trevon Diggs as a June 1 cut and Terance Steele in 2026 as a June 1 cut. Diggs IMO will never be the same with his knee and he costs way too much to be just above average. Deron Bland is better anyway. Steele is already in decline and we could possibly move Tyler Guyton to RT at some point which is a more comfortable position for his skills. Tough decisions have to made and this FO isn’t ruthless enough with its roster.

Amazingly, the fundamentals of football still matter, especially if you don’t have an elite QB, which very few teams do. (Jalen Hurts is nothing special but he’s surrounded by a great OL and running game) The teams that can block and tackle the best are always going to be competitive. So let’s build a big, physical monster of a team the next two years!

Agree but are they willing to spend on outside FAs
I'm not ready to let Diggs go just yet but if he doesn't bounce back this year I am fine with it in 2026. If it were me I am cutting one or both of the starting safeties. I didn't see enough from them to justify their cap hits and I want to see more of the younger guys we have behind them. I think the drop-off from Diggs to backup CB (Lewis is a FA and I liked what I saw of Butler but he tore his ACL in December) is much greater than the drop off at safety.

 

[Bobhaze]

I think this thing gets turned around fairly quickly if BS and company have the right stuff. Of course it all depends on the FO signing quality FA’s and killing the draft. For the 12th pick, I’m taking Jeanty and not looking back. Ride him for 5 years and send him off on his way. His rookie contract coincides with Dak and BS’s contracts. If we miss out on him take BPA. Then refocus on getting the next best RB at 44. This team needs weapons just as much as they need DT’s.

Philly is loaded with not only an Oline but playmakers galore on offense.

I hope things turn around quickly. But I still think the biggest overall problem for our Cowboys is we are soft. Big physical monsters like Filly and Det this year just slapped us around like the JV scout team. The egirls do have some great skill position talent but without a great OL they wouldn’t be that great. Hurts is just ok. But he has a great OL and running game which maximizes his talent.

We could have a great RB like Jeanty but w/out a great OL he gets wasted. (I think of Atl and Bijan Robinson. That guy is a top shelf talent but their OL is not that great) It is waaay harder to find a great DT than a great RB. And this draft is loaded with some good DTs.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Who else was shocked this list didn't include letting the quarterback go?

 

[Aven8]

I hope things turn around quickly. But I still think the biggest overall problem for our Cowboys is we are soft. Big physical monsters like Filly and Det this year just slapped us around like the JV scout team. The egirls do have some great skill position talent but without a great OL they wouldn’t be that great. Hurts is just ok. But he has a great OL and running game which maximizes his talent.

We could have a great RB like Jeanty but w/out a great OL he gets wasted. (I think of Atl and Bijan Robinson. That guy is a top shelf talent but their OL is not that great) It is waaay harder to find a great DT than a great RB. And this draft is loaded with some good DTs.

I agree with the Atlanta reference. That team is frustrating as they should be feeding Bijan every chance they get even with the Oline.

We do have some pieces on the Oline it just needs better coaching. Lots of questions as well. Guyton can he really play and stay consistent? What is Martin going to do? Once Martin went down the running game went off and Dowdle one of the highest yards per rush average in football.

We have so many needs that it’s hard to get everything. But we can’t just have Dak and Lamb again. It’s been two seasons of Dak and Lamb and no other offensive weapons.

I agree we need a DT. But we also need a DE and LB. IMO Guyton is the scariest player we have because what do you do with him if he can’t play?