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Cowboys 2016 Free Agent Big Board: Getting Some Push From Inside
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...-getting-some-push-from-inside-defensive-line
It has long been preached that the Cowboys need an upgrade in the middle of the defensive line. But year-after-year, this position doesn't get a lot of attention in the off-season. A couple years ago, the Cowboys took a chance on free agent Henry Melton and he had a real strong first-half of the season before wearing down late. The Cowboys declined to throw additional money his way as they let Melton find work elsewhere. Moving Tyrone Crawford from end to tackle gave the team a strong presence inside, but he's still just one guy. That left the team once again relying on Nick Hayden to absorb the workload in the middle. If the defensive line is to take the next step forward, the Cowboys are going to need a stronger playmaker in the middle.
If Dallas decides to invest in the defensive tackle position in 2016, this is the year to do it. There are a lot of good quality DTs in the draft. The Cowboys have an early second-round pick and with the talent pool of defensive tackles, they could be in position to land one of the good ones. I would be astonished if the Cowboys didn't take a defensive tackle by the third round...
...Corbin Bryant
With such a strong draft class of defensive tackles the Cowboys may only be looking for a bargain-price add from free agency at this position. The Buffalo Bills DT Corbin Bryant falls into that category. He's just a rotational guy, but has demonstrated that he's a solid player. He wouldn't be a sexy move by any means, but strengthening the depth guys is still a necessity. The Cowboys were hoping to get this type of solid play when they signed Terrell McClain a couple years ago, but McClain has had problems staying healthy. That's not an issue with Bryant has he's played in all but one game over his last three seasons.
Prediction: Good chance. While Bryant might not be the DT that gets signed, a player of that caliber would be the most probable fit for Dallas...
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...-getting-some-push-from-inside-defensive-line
It has long been preached that the Cowboys need an upgrade in the middle of the defensive line. But year-after-year, this position doesn't get a lot of attention in the off-season. A couple years ago, the Cowboys took a chance on free agent Henry Melton and he had a real strong first-half of the season before wearing down late. The Cowboys declined to throw additional money his way as they let Melton find work elsewhere. Moving Tyrone Crawford from end to tackle gave the team a strong presence inside, but he's still just one guy. That left the team once again relying on Nick Hayden to absorb the workload in the middle. If the defensive line is to take the next step forward, the Cowboys are going to need a stronger playmaker in the middle.
If Dallas decides to invest in the defensive tackle position in 2016, this is the year to do it. There are a lot of good quality DTs in the draft. The Cowboys have an early second-round pick and with the talent pool of defensive tackles, they could be in position to land one of the good ones. I would be astonished if the Cowboys didn't take a defensive tackle by the third round...
...Corbin Bryant
With such a strong draft class of defensive tackles the Cowboys may only be looking for a bargain-price add from free agency at this position. The Buffalo Bills DT Corbin Bryant falls into that category. He's just a rotational guy, but has demonstrated that he's a solid player. He wouldn't be a sexy move by any means, but strengthening the depth guys is still a necessity. The Cowboys were hoping to get this type of solid play when they signed Terrell McClain a couple years ago, but McClain has had problems staying healthy. That's not an issue with Bryant has he's played in all but one game over his last three seasons.
Prediction: Good chance. While Bryant might not be the DT that gets signed, a player of that caliber would be the most probable fit for Dallas...
