CFZ Here's what I'd like to see them do the rest of FA

[Sandyf]

Poona Ford would be a very good NT to sign. Add Dalton Risner would be a good LG to sign also.

 

[AsthmaField]

I agree we can certainly use an upgrade at DT but our run defense wasn't as bad as some will have to believe. Notice the 2022 run defense stats for all 32 teams. There were 497 rushing attempts for 2198 yards against the Cowboys D all of last season, but let's take look at the there other teams in the division ( all having elite DTs on their Dline)

• Eagles had 446 rushing attempts for 2068 yards against their D ......... 130 yards less than the Cowboys
• Commanders had 441 rushing attempts for 1926 yards against their D........272 yards less than the Cowboys
• Giants had 469 rushing attempts for 2451 yards against their D............. 253 yards MORE than the Cowboys

So at the end of the day, our rush D was better than the Giants, just as good as the Eagles but pretty far off from being as good as the Commanders but they missed the playoffs. My point is there is some give and take, never as bad as it appears.

https://www.nfl.com/stats/team-stats/defense/rushing/2022/reg/all

And the team made some adjustments to their run D later in the season, making it good by the playoffs. SF is one of the best running teams in the league and they just couldn’t do much on the ground against Dallas.

The run D no longer is really a concern.

 

[buybuydandavis]

The most obvious for me is finding a freaking DT. Geezus their blindspot to that position is mindnumbing. But I suspect they don't really care about the position all that much and will wait awhile and see what cheap bodies they can grab a week from now. I hate it but it is what it is. Getting Hankins back and then adding a guy like Robinson would be ideal at this point. I see nothing that would lead me to believe they have any interest in any of the few remaining decent DTs in FA.

Go get a vet TB. There are some good ones out there that can be pretty cheap. Yes, Pollard is likely the guy but having a quality vet backup would be pretty smart IMO, especially if Pollard takes time to get his feet under him (like Gallup). It also buys you insurance heading into the draft as you don't have to force a TB pick. The position is deep so if you have a vet already behind Pollard, you can just see what comes to you in the draft. I am afraid with what they are doing, they are considering using a first round pick on Gibbs or Robinson.

Assuming Fowler gets signed, I'd look for a vet LB. No, Wagner is a pipe dream although that would be awesome. But LVE, as decently as he played last year, is still an injury risk. Behind him are all inexperienced guys. Bad LB play could derail this defense.

Big, strong, blocking RB to replace Zeke without the cost or the drama of demotion.

Interior dline and oline.

But probably go back to dumpster diving.

The *draft* is where we should be reloading the interior oline and dline, and we're now well set up for it, having attended to the skill positions in free agency.

 

[charron]

No on the RB, wait till after the draft. Yes on signinb a DT now and draft one.

 

[buybuydandavis]

And the team made some adjustments to their run D later in the season, making it good by the playoffs. SF is one of the best running teams in the league and they just couldn’t do much on the ground against Dallas.

The run D no longer is really a concern.

It is for me.

Draft a legitimate starting NT. That's the clear missing piece in the defense.

 

[IceStar-D7]

Defensive tackle!!! Oline swingman!!! MLB.... Kicker...Free agency
Draft.... Running Back-WR-Corner- Pass Rusher....

 

[CowboyRoy]

DT, RB and LB all have to be on the list. Maybe OL too.

Easy to see where day 1 and day 2 draft picks will be spent.

Online has to be a priority in the draft.

 

[Aven8]

And the team made some adjustments to their run D later in the season, making it good by the playoffs. SF is one of the best running teams in the league and they just couldn’t do much on the ground against Dallas.

The run D no longer is really a concern.

Hankins and LVE helped coming back that day for sure. The D came to play that day.

 

[Sydla]

It's a very very little thing, but curious why use "TB" when talking about running backs. Are you abbreviating "Tailback"?

Yeah.

Running back could be a tailback or fullback. I’ve interchanged TB and RB.

 

[Sydla]

we traded for Hankins mid year. Just resign him. He fit in well. Resign him and Watkins.

So basically run it back with same guys.

Oh maybe throw a 6th round pick at DT.

Sounds lovely.

 

[TwoDeep3]

I don't like it one bit but as I said, it seems like this is a speeding train towards Jerry using a first round pick on a TB again.

This is where I seem to not understand your issues with a running back. I am assuming TB was tailback, and you are older than the average bear on this site, because us graybeards were around when that was the nomenclature of that position.

Let's say Ole Jerry took the Texas RB or TB. The guy would be on a five year rookie contract. That would surely take you through this team's date of expiration. So a featured back on a rookie contract, and an especially gifted back, would harm the team how? It would prevent you from bringing in another spare bargain basement defensive lineman that is just a guy.

But this is predicated by the fact the Cowboys must focus on the OL and make it the best going because that is essential. My opinion is the Cowboys need to seriously consider each move on the offense to find balance. What did the teams of the past who succeeded to the NFC Championship game have? Offenses that were a terror both in the passing game and running game. Now factor in the defense this team possesses, and that is a cocktail for great success. But having a middle of the rood running game and a passing game that is superior creates problems. First ball control when needed. But it also signals the intent of the team to use their best aspect when the situation is dire.

Just my opinion. But offenses, and defenses, for that matter, are built around playmakers. There are the other guys who support those guys. But look around the league, or even just this division. Who are the players you know their names without looking?

It's the guys you are most concerned about. The play makers.

Dallas could us a tandem set of TB's that are playmakers. Regardless of the fans here who think running backs are just plug and play.

If this was not about a tailback, then don't read this chapter of my thoughts. If that is the case then, mea culpa.

 

[Rayman70]

So basically run it back with same guys.

Oh maybe throw a 6th round pick at DT.

Sounds lovely.

Hankins was just fine.

 

[Cowboyny]

The most obvious for me is finding a freaking DT. Geezus their blindspot to that position is mindnumbing. But I suspect they don't really care about the position all that much and will wait awhile and see what cheap bodies they can grab a week from now. I hate it but it is what it is. Getting Hankins back and then adding a guy like Robinson would be ideal at this point. I see nothing that would lead me to believe they have any interest in any of the few remaining decent DTs in FA.

Go get a vet TB. There are some good ones out there that can be pretty cheap. Yes, Pollard is likely the guy but having a quality vet backup would be pretty smart IMO, especially if Pollard takes time to get his feet under him (like Gallup). It also buys you insurance heading into the draft as you don't have to force a TB pick. The position is deep so if you have a vet already behind Pollard, you can just see what comes to you in the draft. I am afraid with what they are doing, they are considering using a first round pick on Gibbs or Robinson.

Assuming Fowler gets signed, I'd look for a vet LB. No, Wagner is a pipe dream although that would be awesome. But LVE, as decently as he played last year, is still an injury risk. Behind him are all inexperienced guys. Bad LB play could derail this defense.

Clearly they still have to address NT. As for LB, heard they like Morrow from the Bears, he was a 100 tackle guy last season for them. Agree with adding a veteran running back, but also would like to add another veteran guard to the OL.

 

[baltcowboy]

The most obvious for me is finding a freaking DT. Geezus their blindspot to that position is mindnumbing. But I suspect they don't really care about the position all that much and will wait awhile and see what cheap bodies they can grab a week from now. I hate it but it is what it is. Getting Hankins back and then adding a guy like Robinson would be ideal at this point. I see nothing that would lead me to believe they have any interest in any of the few remaining decent DTs in FA.

Go get a vet TB. There are some good ones out there that can be pretty cheap. Yes, Pollard is likely the guy but having a quality vet backup would be pretty smart IMO, especially if Pollard takes time to get his feet under him (like Gallup). It also buys you insurance heading into the draft as you don't have to force a TB pick. The position is deep so if you have a vet already behind Pollard, you can just see what comes to you in the draft. I am afraid with what they are doing, they are considering using a first round pick on Gibbs or Robinson.

Assuming Fowler gets signed, I'd look for a vet LB. No, Wagner is a pipe dream although that would be awesome. But LVE, as decently as he played last year, is still an injury risk. Behind him are all inexperienced guys. Bad LB play could derail this defense.

Take a look at the Defensive tackle from Michigan, Masi Smith. I think he is exactly what we need and he will probably be there at 26. Fans will complain because he will have a second round grade but the guy reminds me of a young Payne.

 

[Xavier187]

I actually wonder if we can put togather a package for Grady Jarrett?

 

[gimmesix]

The most obvious for me is finding a freaking DT. Geezus their blindspot to that position is mindnumbing. But I suspect they don't really care about the position all that much and will wait awhile and see what cheap bodies they can grab a week from now. I hate it but it is what it is. Getting Hankins back and then adding a guy like Robinson would be ideal at this point. I see nothing that would lead me to believe they have any interest in any of the few remaining decent DTs in FA.

Go get a vet TB. There are some good ones out there that can be pretty cheap. Yes, Pollard is likely the guy but having a quality vet backup would be pretty smart IMO, especially if Pollard takes time to get his feet under him (like Gallup). It also buys you insurance heading into the draft as you don't have to force a TB pick. The position is deep so if you have a vet already behind Pollard, you can just see what comes to you in the draft. I am afraid with what they are doing, they are considering using a first round pick on Gibbs or Robinson.

Assuming Fowler gets signed, I'd look for a vet LB. No, Wagner is a pipe dream although that would be awesome. But LVE, as decently as he played last year, is still an injury risk. Behind him are all inexperienced guys. Bad LB play could derail this defense.

Can't see us getting both Hankins and Robinson. It's one or the other, and most likely Hankins because he'll be cheaper.

I also expect a cheap back, someone around the caliber of the one we brought in today, Ronald Jones II. Then, we'll probably take a back somewhere in the first three rounds.

The only vet linebacker they are going to get is a special teammer who has some starting experience.

Need to get a long snapper, kicker and possibly a cheap vet TE just in case our youngsters crash. The backup OL they are looking at is also a good idea unless you trust Farniok, Waletzko and Ball, which we should do right now.

 

[gimmesix]

We will carry 3 running backs. We have two already with Malik a solid #3.

This draft features one of the deepest, richest and diverse groups of Backs in decades. It's a Running Back candy story. It's simply the best aspect of this draft class. Quantity? Yes. Premium Quality? Yes.

I have absolutely no idea why some here want us to get our third RB from the free agency Goodwill store, when you can easily find a good back -- a shiny, young, new one.

Last time I remember the draft being considered RB-heavy and thought we'd draft one was 2015 after we signed old man McFadden to replace our too-expensive stud, DeMarco Murray. Then, crickets.

 

[T-RO]

Last time I remember the draft being considered RB-heavy and thought we'd draft one was 2015 after we signed old man McFadden to replace our too-expensive stud, DeMarco Murray. Then, crickets.

The league as a whole has completely rethought running backs since 2015. My hunch is that the Cowboys FO has also finally got the memo. Maybe that's wishful thinking.

Veteran backs aren't in vogue anymore.

 

[gimmesix]

The league as a whole has completely rethought running backs since 2015. My hunch is that the Cowboys FO has also finally got the memo. Maybe that's wishful thinking.

Veteran backs aren't in vogue anymore.

There have been eight first-round backs taken since then, though.

 

[conner01]

We will carry 3 running backs. We have two already with Malik a solid #3.

This draft features one of the deepest, richest and diverse groups of Backs in decades. It's a Running Back candy story. It's simply the best aspect of this draft class. Quantity? Yes. Premium Quality? Yes.

I have absolutely no idea why some here want us to get our third RB from the free agency Goodwill store, when you can easily find a good back -- a shiny, young, new one.

This really is a deep RB class
Some good players will be there in 3rd but I think you could get a really good future starter type in second round
Pollard is on the tag and may not be back. Take advantage of a good class and get a good RB seems logical to me