Manwiththeplan
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Release:
Brandon Carr- Adds about $6.3 million in cap space
Terrell McClain- Adds about $1 million in cap space
Restructure:
Tyron Smith- Adds about $7.4 million in cap space
Dez Bryant- Adds about $6.2 million in cap space
Tyrone Crawford- Adds about $4.8 million in cap space
Resign:
Robert Turbin- To be honest, this would only be for a deal with almost no guarantees, because I don't think he'd make it through training camp.
Lance Dunbar- I think he can be signed for a modest amount. Brings a lot to the table, so I would bring him back.
Charles Brown- Another deal with no guarantees, depending on how good Chaz Green is, we can release Free and Brown can be the swing tackle.
Ronald Leary- RFA...no brainer, unless someone wants to trade for him, which I doubt.
Mackenzy Bernadeau- Good enough to start in a pinch and his flexability are enough reason to bring him back, however, if the draft provides an option to replace him, we should explore it.
Jack Crawford- Good rotational player, should definately bring back on a modest deal
Rolondo McClain- Willing to go one more season with McClain. Don't really want to, but I'd rather not go into the draft needing a starting ILB and there aren't any players in free agency that bring what he brings. It would be another 1 year, incentive based deal.
Kyle Wilber- I think James Hanna leaves for an opportunity to play more as a TE, and I don't think it will be smart to lose 2 special teams contributors in one offseason.
Jeff Heath- RFA...no brainer
Danny McCray- Another special teams contributor, makes no sense to not resign him given he will make only the vet minimum.
Sign:
DeMarcus Ware- I think it's a given that Ware is cut, he is not a $10 million dollar a year player, but his 17.5 sacks over the last two years are more than anyone else on the Cowboys. On top of that, I think his veteran leadership with young guys like Gregory would be invaulable.
Ahtyba Rubin- I think Seattle will really focus on bringing him back, but if we can steal him, I would definately attempt it. I think he's a huge upgrade over Hayden and he would not be that expensive.
Casey Heyward- As much as I would like Trumain Johnson, I think Heyward's demands will be much closer to what we want to pay. He's only been a part time starter, but may be a good #2 here. No ints last year, but 3 in 2014. 0 in 2013, but 6 in 2012.
Brandon Boykin- With Scandrick coming off injury and with Carr and Claiborne gone, we do need to add a second CB. Should also be cheap and has in the past been a play maker, logging 6 ints in 2013 (only 1 each of the last 2 years).
Draft:
1.) Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State- This can be Wentz or Goff depending on who Cleveland takes, but I just don't think it would be a good idea to pass on a QB. If the coaching staff does not believe any of the three posses the ability to lead a team to a championship, then by all means pass, but I think physically, all three poses the ability to be franchise QBs.
2a.) Williams Jackson III, CB, Houston- Really like him and his potential fit in this defense. This season he had 5 ints and 23 passes deflected, he has length and is an aggressive tackler. Right now CBS has him ranked 55th, but I think we will be lucky if he's there at 34. Would not suprise me to see Braxton Miller here or with the next pick, but I think Jackson is a better prospect.
2b.) Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama- I really think behind this o-line, Henry can be a dominant back. I think with our blocking he's going to punish defenders late in games and could have a Marion Barber III type season with quite a few redzone TDs. He falls a bit, but I'd trade up from our 3rd round (giving up our 4th and a Oakland's 6th) to get him.
4.) Javon Hargrave, DT, South Carolina State- Small school prospect, but he could provide a great return on investment. We are usually think at the 1 tech and coicidently we are a middle of the road team stopping the run, so I would like to see us draft a DT at some point.
Only mocking the first 4 pick, but with the remaining 3, I'd like to add an OT, WR and another CB. Order depends on the value at each pick
Brandon Carr- Adds about $6.3 million in cap space
Terrell McClain- Adds about $1 million in cap space
Restructure:
Tyron Smith- Adds about $7.4 million in cap space
Dez Bryant- Adds about $6.2 million in cap space
Tyrone Crawford- Adds about $4.8 million in cap space
Resign:
Robert Turbin- To be honest, this would only be for a deal with almost no guarantees, because I don't think he'd make it through training camp.
Lance Dunbar- I think he can be signed for a modest amount. Brings a lot to the table, so I would bring him back.
Charles Brown- Another deal with no guarantees, depending on how good Chaz Green is, we can release Free and Brown can be the swing tackle.
Ronald Leary- RFA...no brainer, unless someone wants to trade for him, which I doubt.
Mackenzy Bernadeau- Good enough to start in a pinch and his flexability are enough reason to bring him back, however, if the draft provides an option to replace him, we should explore it.
Jack Crawford- Good rotational player, should definately bring back on a modest deal
Rolondo McClain- Willing to go one more season with McClain. Don't really want to, but I'd rather not go into the draft needing a starting ILB and there aren't any players in free agency that bring what he brings. It would be another 1 year, incentive based deal.
Kyle Wilber- I think James Hanna leaves for an opportunity to play more as a TE, and I don't think it will be smart to lose 2 special teams contributors in one offseason.
Jeff Heath- RFA...no brainer
Danny McCray- Another special teams contributor, makes no sense to not resign him given he will make only the vet minimum.
Sign:
DeMarcus Ware- I think it's a given that Ware is cut, he is not a $10 million dollar a year player, but his 17.5 sacks over the last two years are more than anyone else on the Cowboys. On top of that, I think his veteran leadership with young guys like Gregory would be invaulable.
Ahtyba Rubin- I think Seattle will really focus on bringing him back, but if we can steal him, I would definately attempt it. I think he's a huge upgrade over Hayden and he would not be that expensive.
Casey Heyward- As much as I would like Trumain Johnson, I think Heyward's demands will be much closer to what we want to pay. He's only been a part time starter, but may be a good #2 here. No ints last year, but 3 in 2014. 0 in 2013, but 6 in 2012.
Brandon Boykin- With Scandrick coming off injury and with Carr and Claiborne gone, we do need to add a second CB. Should also be cheap and has in the past been a play maker, logging 6 ints in 2013 (only 1 each of the last 2 years).
Draft:
1.) Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State- This can be Wentz or Goff depending on who Cleveland takes, but I just don't think it would be a good idea to pass on a QB. If the coaching staff does not believe any of the three posses the ability to lead a team to a championship, then by all means pass, but I think physically, all three poses the ability to be franchise QBs.
2a.) Williams Jackson III, CB, Houston- Really like him and his potential fit in this defense. This season he had 5 ints and 23 passes deflected, he has length and is an aggressive tackler. Right now CBS has him ranked 55th, but I think we will be lucky if he's there at 34. Would not suprise me to see Braxton Miller here or with the next pick, but I think Jackson is a better prospect.
2b.) Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama- I really think behind this o-line, Henry can be a dominant back. I think with our blocking he's going to punish defenders late in games and could have a Marion Barber III type season with quite a few redzone TDs. He falls a bit, but I'd trade up from our 3rd round (giving up our 4th and a Oakland's 6th) to get him.
4.) Javon Hargrave, DT, South Carolina State- Small school prospect, but he could provide a great return on investment. We are usually think at the 1 tech and coicidently we are a middle of the road team stopping the run, so I would like to see us draft a DT at some point.
Only mocking the first 4 pick, but with the remaining 3, I'd like to add an OT, WR and another CB. Order depends on the value at each pick
