well, I think then you have to look at the over all roster (defensive roster) and what might work better. Neal was OK in his role and needed to be protected on that side by DE. he was decent in coverage, perhaps a slight upgrade there someone like Kwon Alexander....with a true WILL LB that side would be better protected.
Lawrence doesn't get many sacks any more, specially from strong side, so having a DE that can stop the run, might be easier to find. we were very suspect to outside run containment. Armstrong, Golston, Basham, Watkins none as good in pass rushing, but perhaps with a little focus on run game and run game containment. plus Lawrence has been injured almost every year over the past few years....he is also hitting 30.
I rather spend the money on RDE, DTs that can push the pocket.
I think it would be money better spent.
also, I would actually cut both Cooper and Lawrence. I think we can resign Gallup and Wilson for same money as Cooper. It doesn't mean I don't like cooper. I do. I do think he is a little soft, but he is a technician....again, just looking at over all roster.....if we keep cooper, then we have to allocate extra money to at least keep Wilson which means less money for the rest of the roster.
don't mention Dak. its water under the bridge. can't be cut right now. we have to wait at least two years.