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Cowboys Free Agent Big Board: Part One – Assessing The Needs
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...-agent-big-board-part-one-assessing-the-needs
...TIER ONE - The Magnificent Seven
Our pal, KD Drummond coined the phrase, "the money five" as he referred to the QB, WR, LT, CB, and DE positions, but I will see his money five and raise him two more spots to create the "magnificent seven." Looking at the money distribution of the top 70 players in the league, more and more linebackers and defensive tackles are starting to be included with these other positions. Having a stud linebacker is crucial and we are seeing more high priced guys like Luke Kuechly and Bobby Wagner running around the league. Similarly, a strong presence in the middle of the defensive line is also important as players like Ndamukong Suh and Haloti Ngata are cashing in and jacking up the defensive tackle market value. Eight DTs had an average salary of at least $9 million last season, with the Cowboys' Tyrone Crawford bring up the rear. And if you look at the top paid players for Dallas in 2015, you'd find all seven of these positions in the top eight spots, with the ultra-special Jason Witten also in the mix.
TIER TWO - The high snap-count starters
Essentially, every other starting position that is on the field for most of the game falls into the second tier. The backup quarterback is the only exception. There is such a large range between the value of a backup quarterback because it is so dependent on the status of the team's starting QB. Considering all the other #2 options of the "magnificent seven" fall into this tier, the #2 quarterback should be no different. If he's out on the field playing, he's extremely important.
TIER THREE - The low snap-count starters
These players have their playing time cut back a bit depending on the type of package the team is employing on any given play. Second tight ends, slot receivers, pass rushing specialists, and third-down/change-of-pace running backs all fall into this group...
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...-agent-big-board-part-one-assessing-the-needs
...TIER ONE - The Magnificent Seven
Our pal, KD Drummond coined the phrase, "the money five" as he referred to the QB, WR, LT, CB, and DE positions, but I will see his money five and raise him two more spots to create the "magnificent seven." Looking at the money distribution of the top 70 players in the league, more and more linebackers and defensive tackles are starting to be included with these other positions. Having a stud linebacker is crucial and we are seeing more high priced guys like Luke Kuechly and Bobby Wagner running around the league. Similarly, a strong presence in the middle of the defensive line is also important as players like Ndamukong Suh and Haloti Ngata are cashing in and jacking up the defensive tackle market value. Eight DTs had an average salary of at least $9 million last season, with the Cowboys' Tyrone Crawford bring up the rear. And if you look at the top paid players for Dallas in 2015, you'd find all seven of these positions in the top eight spots, with the ultra-special Jason Witten also in the mix.
TIER TWO - The high snap-count starters
Essentially, every other starting position that is on the field for most of the game falls into the second tier. The backup quarterback is the only exception. There is such a large range between the value of a backup quarterback because it is so dependent on the status of the team's starting QB. Considering all the other #2 options of the "magnificent seven" fall into this tier, the #2 quarterback should be no different. If he's out on the field playing, he's extremely important.
TIER THREE - The low snap-count starters
These players have their playing time cut back a bit depending on the type of package the team is employing on any given play. Second tight ends, slot receivers, pass rushing specialists, and third-down/change-of-pace running backs all fall into this group...
