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As a result, the bulk of the contracts we must follow closely are those slated to expire at the end of the 2016 season. Let’s see which Cowboys are expected to hit free agency at the end of the league year:
Offense: Ron Leary, OG; Charles Brown, OT; Gavin Escobar, TE; Terrance Williams, WR; Brice Butler, WR; Kellen Moore, QB; Darren McFadden RB; Lance Dunbar, RB
Defense: Terrell McClain, DT; Rolando McClain, MLB; Andrew Gatchkar, OLB; Mo Claiborne, CB; Josh Thomas, CB; Barry Church, SS; J.J. Wilcox, FS; Jeff Heath, FS
A quick perusal of this list shows some positions where more than one player has an expiring contract: wide receiver (2); running back (2); linebacker (2); cornerback (2); and safety (3). Each of these includes a starter.
With that in mind, if the Cowboys are to avoid either paying top dollar for starter-quality replacements next or being forced to draft specific positions next offseason, and then start rookies at those positions, they will have to find replacements in the upcoming draft.
The obvious positions of need are quarterback (where they need more than a year to groom Tony Romo's replacement) and defensive line, where another talented player or two will help Rod Marinelli's rotation. Beyond those, don’t be surprised when and if the Cowboys not only number running backs, wide receivers, linebackers, cornerbacks or safeties among their 30 visits, but also spend premium picks on those positions in late April.
Heck, all you gotta do is to follow the money...
http://www.wfaa.com/sports/dallas-cowboys-nfl-draft-strategy/122770649
Offense: Ron Leary, OG; Charles Brown, OT; Gavin Escobar, TE; Terrance Williams, WR; Brice Butler, WR; Kellen Moore, QB; Darren McFadden RB; Lance Dunbar, RB
Defense: Terrell McClain, DT; Rolando McClain, MLB; Andrew Gatchkar, OLB; Mo Claiborne, CB; Josh Thomas, CB; Barry Church, SS; J.J. Wilcox, FS; Jeff Heath, FS
A quick perusal of this list shows some positions where more than one player has an expiring contract: wide receiver (2); running back (2); linebacker (2); cornerback (2); and safety (3). Each of these includes a starter.
With that in mind, if the Cowboys are to avoid either paying top dollar for starter-quality replacements next or being forced to draft specific positions next offseason, and then start rookies at those positions, they will have to find replacements in the upcoming draft.
The obvious positions of need are quarterback (where they need more than a year to groom Tony Romo's replacement) and defensive line, where another talented player or two will help Rod Marinelli's rotation. Beyond those, don’t be surprised when and if the Cowboys not only number running backs, wide receivers, linebackers, cornerbacks or safeties among their 30 visits, but also spend premium picks on those positions in late April.
Heck, all you gotta do is to follow the money...
http://www.wfaa.com/sports/dallas-cowboys-nfl-draft-strategy/122770649