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Dallas Cowboys Free Agency 2016: Formidable Options That Won't Break The Bank
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...gency-2016-formidable-options-that-wont-break
DE Jason Pierre-Paul, 27, NYG (PFF 81.1 grade)
JPP is an interesting name because of all the controversy surrounding his fireworks accident less than a year ago. Of course, that was a very unfortunate decision he made. However, he seemed to learn how to play well regardless of having a club on his hand. It's uncertain if the Giants are going to want to sign him back but he may be worth a look or two for a team like Dallas that needs help getting to the quarterback. In limited snaps last season, JPP got better as the season progressed and received positive marks by PFF standards. At 27, he's likely to get more comfortable with his situation and bounce back and improve as he goes along. For the Cowboys, JPP may be a less expensive option with upside to potentially return to a double-digit sack guy...
...DT Jaye Howard, 27, KC (PFF 80.8 grade)
Howard is a guy that could offer the Cowboys a little more push on the inside. For as solid as Nick Hayden has been, he's been nothing special and lacks athleticism. Howard can play both tackle positions but would be a better fit at the one-technique. In most of his time with the Chiefs, he played more of a rotational role. However, he was asked to start 13 games in 2015 and did not disappoint. Howard had 56 tackles and 5.5 sacks from the nose tackle position. The Chiefs have a lot of other issues to consider with Derrick Johnson and Tamba Hali and Howard will likely hit the open market. Howard may not command much money unless a 3-4 team overpays. Yet, he could offer the Cowboys a solid upgrade over Hayden and the oft-injured Terrell McClain.
...DT Nick Fairley, 28, LA (PFF 82.0 Grade)
He didn't light up the stat sheet in 2015, but he's an intelligent player that has shown the ability to play at both interior spots. The Cowboys need more athleticism from their defensive front and Fairley offers that to them. He's a big guy at 6' 4", 300+ lbs but has the ability to penetrate the pocket and hold up blockers. Fairley also got better for the Rams as the year went on and became a viable part of their defensive front. This is a former first-round pick from the Lions and that usually gets McClay's ears perked up. He's got a ton of upside and has the great awareness to sniff out screens and get to the ball-carrier. Fairley played well on his one-year deal but won't command high dollar on the market. He was on my radar last season and he remains another guy to keep in mind for the right price.
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