DC: Here’s The Complete List Of 2017 Cowboys Free Agents To Be

[jobberone]

Here’s The Complete List Of 2017 Cowboys Free Agents To Be
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 8:07 AM CST

By Rob Phillips
@robphillips3



FRISCO, Texas – ***Snip***

“There will be some changes, there will be some personnel, there will be some new guys here next year, there will be some guys that are here that won’t be here,” head coach Jason Garrett said. “That’s all part of this National Football League. But I do believe we have a great core, a great foundation coming back and I believe they’ll be determined to take the next step next year.”

NFL free agency begins March 9, and the Cowboys will have decisions to make this offseason on whether to try to retain 21 free agents to be, including starters Terrance Williams, Ronald Leary, Terrell McClain, Brandon Carr, Barry Church and Morris Claiborne.

Here’s the complete list of impending free agents below.

Unrestricted:

QB Kellen Moore
QB Mark Sanchez
RB Lance Dunbar
RB Darren McFadden
WR Brice Butler
WR Terrance Williams
TE Gavin Escobar
G Jonathan Cooper
G Ronald Leary
DT Richard Ash
DT Jack Crawford
DE Ryan Davis
DT Terrell McClain
LB Andrew Gachkar
LB Justin Durant
LB Rolando McClain
CB Brandon Carr
S Barry Church
CB Morris Claiborne
S J.J. Wilcox

Exclusive Rights:

DE David Irving

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/01/19/here’s-complete-list-2017-cowboys-free-agents-be

 

[jobberone]

This should be moved to the roster zone when activity in the thread slows.

 

[jobberone]

QB Kellen Moore-keep unless they keep Romo
QB Mark Sanchez-let him seek employment elsewhere
RB Lance Dunbar-he'll be back but I've moved on from him.....not enough production or snaps
RB Darren McFadden-backup RB
WR Brice Butler-I'd keep if on the cheap
WR Terrance Williams-ditto
TE Gavin Escobar-let him go
G Jonathan Cooper-keep for a year
G Ronald Leary-love to keep him and move Collins out to RT but doubt we can afford or Collins can play tackle
DT Richard Ash-IDK enough about the player
DT Jack Crawford-see no need to keep
DE Ryan Davis-IDK enough about the player
DT Terrell McClain-definitely keep if the price is right
LB Andrew Gachkar-probably keep
LB Justin Durant-bring him in on a no or low guarantee contract....he's good backup
LB Rolando McClain-pfft
CB Brandon Carr-keep if the price is right
S Barry Church-keep to compete
CB Morris Claiborne-keep if cheap enough
S J.J. Wilcox-ditto

 

[big dog cowboy]

At least half return.

 

[jobberone]

At least half return.

At least although I'd love to replace some. We can only fill so many holes per year. If they don't address DE I'll be mildly disappointed.

 

[ShiningStar]

QB Kellen Moore dump, we re going to need a decent back up.
QB Mark Sanchez dump, some posters need to own up that this signing was bad
RB Lance Dunbar dump, come on playing time is over, want to get good, each roster spot must count
RB Darren McFadden retain
WR Brice Butler dump
WR Terrance Williams retain
TE Gavin Escobar dump, we have enough, Hanna, Swaim, Mr I still get open but i dont need to start every game Witten
G Jonathan Cooper retain
G Ronald Leary many feel he ll go elsewhere,
DT Richard Ash dont know enough
DT Jack Crawford dump
DE Ryan Davis retain
DT Terrell McClain retain
LB Andrew Gachkar keep, our LB line might be bad depending on Lee and Smith
LB Justin Durant dump
LB Rolando McClain gone
CB Brandon Carr retain
S Barry Church keep -- keep him cheap
CB Morris Claiborne keep -- keep him cheap
S J.J. Wilcox dump, we gotta bring in one through draft or Fa, either way they go, someone has to go.

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

QB Kellen Moore dump, we re going to need a decent back up.
QB Mark Sanchez dump, some posters need to own up that this signing was bad
RB Lance Dunbar dump, come on playing time is over, want to get good, each roster spot must count
RB Darren McFadden retain
WR Brice Butler dump
WR Terrance Williams retain
TE Gavin Escobar dump, we have enough, Hanna, Swaim, Mr I still get open but i dont need to start every game Witten
G Jonathan Cooper retain
G Ronald Leary many feel he ll go elsewhere,
DT Richard Ash dont know enough
DT Jack Crawford dump
DE Ryan Davis retain
DT Terrell McClain retain
LB Andrew Gachkar keep, our LB line might be bad depending on Lee and Smith
LB Justin Durant dump
LB Rolando McClain gone
CB Brandon Carr retain
S Barry Church keep -- keep him cheap
CB Morris Claiborne keep -- keep him cheap
S J.J. Wilcox dump, we gotta bring in one through draft or Fa, either way they go, someone has to go.

I agree with most of these, and would like to retain Carr and Claiborne to prevent immediate needs in the secondary. Church is underrated, but I also think he will command more than some of us think. If thats the case you may see Wilcox back. LB wont be a bad as we have some good depth in players like Damian Wilson and Anthony Hitchens who are really turning into productive players. If Jaylon is healthy and is as advertised this could end up being one of the best lb groups in the NFL.

 

[big dog cowboy]

If they don't address DE I'll be mildly disappointed.

Mildly?

Your and my expectations level aren't very close my friend.



BTW thanks for the list.

 

[gimmesix]

Forget about all the defensive ones and sign CB A.J. Bouye, S Tony Jackson and DE Melvin Ingram/Chandler Jones/JPP instead. (I'd draft a rushman in the first as well). I'd like Terrell McClain to return, but I think we can handle that loss.

Offensively, I'd love to bring McFadden back as a cheap backup, grab a receiver like Kenny Stills and keep Leary by cutting Free and allowing Collins and Green to compete at RT.

 

[jobberone]

Mildly?

Your and my expectations level aren't very close my friend.



BTW thanks for the list.

Ok,

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Here’s The Complete List Of 2017 Cowboys Free Agents To Be
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 8:07 AM CST

By Rob Phillips
@robphillips3



FRISCO, Texas – ***Snip***

“There will be some changes, there will be some personnel, there will be some new guys here next year, there will be some guys that are here that won’t be here,” head coach Jason Garrett said. “That’s all part of this National Football League. But I do believe we have a great core, a great foundation coming back and I believe they’ll be determined to take the next step next year.”

NFL free agency begins March 9, and the Cowboys will have decisions to make this offseason on whether to try to retain 21 free agents to be, including starters Terrance Williams, Ronald Leary, Terrell McClain, Brandon Carr, Barry Church and Morris Claiborne.

Here’s the complete list of impending free agents below.

Unrestricted:

QB Kellen Moore
QB Mark Sanchez
RB Lance Dunbar
RB Darren McFadden
WR Brice Butler
WR Terrance Williams
TE Gavin Escobar
G Jonathan Cooper
G Ronald Leary
DT Richard Ash
DT Jack Crawford
DE Ryan Davis
DT Terrell McClain
LB Andrew Gachkar
LB Justin Durant
LB Rolando McClain
CB Brandon Carr
S Barry Church
CB Morris Claiborne
S J.J. Wilcox

Exclusive Rights:

DE David Irving

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/01/19/here’s-complete-list-2017-cowboys-free-agents-be

Gotta try to keep TWill, Leary and Church and Wilcox. McFadden would be great at a reasonable price.

 

[gmoney112]

Carr and Church are locks. They'll get this year's salary probably as a signing bonus to keep cap low this year.

The "others" that might be worth keeping will just depend on the price.

Leary is gone though. Wilcox is probably gone too.

 

[BAZ]

I wonder if Escobar will even be picked up by a team.

 

[TNCowboy]

I didn't think Cooper was a free agent.

 

[noshame]

I would keep 7-8 tops. But since we're ready to compete. I think Leary is a must, along with a handful of others. What would it cost to tag Leary?

 

[Silver N Blue]

Leary and Church are the only two who come to play each and every week. With that I would retain Wilcox over Church based on age and very similar playing styles. While it won't happen everyone else should be replaced with a better player esp on the DEF side of the ball. I was in ATL last week for our annual McDonald's who can flip the burger the best meeting....made me sick just sick.....still not over not beating the Pack!!!

 

[Stash]

Unrestricted:

QB Kellen Moore - I've changed my tune on him. With Romo and Sanchez gone, I think he's back
QB Mark Sanchez - played his way out of a job, and possibly the league
RB Lance Dunbar - no need to waste any more time or snaps
RB Darren McFadden - I think he comes back as the primary backup
WR Brice Butler - little development from him and came up smallest when it mattered most, bye
WR Terrance Williams - will cost too much for mediocre production
TE Gavin Escobar - time for everyone to admit this pick was a failure
G Jonathan Cooper - I'd try to bring him back on a multi-year deal to possibly replace Leary
G Ronald Leary - out of the Cowboys price range
DT Richard Ash - no impact, easily replaced
DT Jack Crawford - strictly a rotation guy, I'd offer vet minimum and let him shop around
DE Ryan Davis - did little, then got hurt, I'd look for better options
DT Terrell McClain - did a nice job inside with Collins, I'd bring back for little guaranteed
LB Andrew Gachkar - not worth the price tag, another vet minimum offer
LB Justin Durant - likely to retire
LB Rolando McClain
CB Brandon Carr - I'm making an offer for him to finish his career in Dallas, mutually beneficial
S Barry Church - I'll make an offer, but not a big one
CB Morris Claiborne - I offer him a one-year deal just like last year, can't stay healthy
S J.J. Wilcox - offer the same deal I offer Church. Whoever takes it first, gets it.

Exclusive Rights:

DE David Irving

 

[Biggems]

Escobar will sign with NE and become a perennial pro bowler.

 

[xwalker]

Here’s The Complete List Of 2017 Cowboys Free Agents To Be
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 8:07 AM CST

By Rob Phillips
@robphillips3



FRISCO, Texas – ***Snip***

“There will be some changes, there will be some personnel, there will be some new guys here next year, there will be some guys that are here that won’t be here,” head coach Jason Garrett said. “That’s all part of this National Football League. But I do believe we have a great core, a great foundation coming back and I believe they’ll be determined to take the next step next year.”

NFL free agency begins March 9, and the Cowboys will have decisions to make this offseason on whether to try to retain 21 free agents to be, including starters Terrance Williams, Ronald Leary, Terrell McClain, Brandon Carr, Barry Church and Morris Claiborne.

Here’s the complete list of impending free agents below.

Unrestricted:

QB Kellen Moore
QB Mark Sanchez
RB Lance Dunbar
RB Darren McFadden
WR Brice Butler
WR Terrance Williams
TE Gavin Escobar
G Jonathan Cooper
G Ronald Leary
DT Richard Ash
DT Jack Crawford
DE Ryan Davis
DT Terrell McClain
LB Andrew Gachkar
LB Justin Durant
LB Rolando McClain
CB Brandon Carr
S Barry Church
CB Morris Claiborne
S J.J. Wilcox

Exclusive Rights:

DE David Irving

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/01/19/here’s-complete-list-2017-cowboys-free-agents-be

The most difficult decision is TWill, IMO. They really need to have a veteran #2 outside WR but TWill is going to be a lot more expensive than what fans or the Cowboys would prefer. The options to replace him in FA seem very limited. Butler is not reliable enough to be the replacement.

CB is also difficult. Do they keep Carr and/or Claiborne or go after a better and more expensive free agent. I guess they could take the risk that Scandrick and Brown can be the starters with a draft pick being the 3rd CB but that just seems to risky. If they sign Carr or Claiborne, they are highly unlikely to also sign an expensive free agent like Trumaine Johnson.

If DT McClain leaves they'll manage with either of these combinations:
Thorton 1-tech
Collins 3-tech
or
Collins 1-tech
TCrawford or Irving 3-tech

At Safety, I'm not sure Heath would be much different than Church or Wilcox if he had to start. He is more likely to get INTs.

At LB, those players need to go anyway. Lee/Hitchens/Wilson is good enough and Jaylon Smith and Nacho are possibilities. Without Jaylon Smith, Wilson might compete with Hitchens for at MLB.

They might as well just save money and make Moore the backup QB. They're probably dooming if the backup has to play more than a couple of games regardless of Moore, Sanchez, or some outside free agent. The Cowboys could ask for a young QB in return when they trade Romo. Trevor Siemian or Paxton Lynch would be good backups to Dak.

There should be plenty of RBs in either FA or mid/late draft to backup Zeke. At worst case they have Morris under contract. I'm OK with McFadden returning at a low salary or even Dunbar at the minimum with no guaranteed money.

I hate hate hate losing Leary, especially considering that he'll probably be great value relative to the contract that he receives. Cooper is very interesting but he'll likely want a legit chance to compete for a starting job. We've all debated the Collins to RT issue ad nauseam but it seems unlikely that they would move him just to re-sign Leary.

At TE they were not going to use Escobar regardless of his pass catching abilities. If the Cowboys had Jimmy Graham I think he would have received minimal snaps because they can't scheme to use a 2nd pass catching TE and they continue to play Witten on 100% of offensive snaps. They have Witten and Swaim with Hanna (injury) and Rico as possibilities with likely only 3 spots. Hopefully Rico wows everybody this off-season and in training camp.

If these players are still on the team, then they likely have not upgraded as much as we would prefer.
DT Richard Ash
DT Jack Crawford
LB Andrew Gachkar
LB Justin Durant


I thought DE Ryan Davis flashed some upside but was also terrible on occasion. He has more upside but way less consistency than Jack Crawford. I would bring Davis to training camp on a minimum type contract.

It's fun to be an arm chair GM, but I'm not sure I would want to be the guy making all of these decisions. You're always going to be wrong on occasion.

 

[xwalker]

Escobar will sign with NE and become a perennial pro bowler.

I do think he will become a decent player on another team. Several TEs have departed the Cowboys and had some amount of success with other teams.