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Roster Reset: NFC East
Here is just the Cowboys info from the article.
4. Dallas Cowboys
Why they have regressed: Cap-strapped to the point of suffocation, the Cowboys have seen too much talent walk out the door this offseason.
A Dallas defense that crumbled to pieces in 2013 will get a healthy Sean Lee back at linebacker, but Ware and Hatcher have moved on. Signing defensive tackle Henry Melton to a team-friendly dealhelps, but the Cowboys have depth issues at every level.
On offense, we don't make much of the Brandon Weeden signing and wouldn't be surprised if he's out of work come September, with Kyle Orton expected to return as the backup quarterback. In the backfield, the 'Boys remain a candidate to add Chris Johnson to complement DeMarco Murray in the backfield.
Recapping:
Key arrivals: Henry Melton and QB Brandon Weeden
Key losses: WR Miles Austin, C Phil Costa, DT Jason Hatcher, DE DeMarcus Ware
What's next
» Add receiver help, extend Dez Bryant: Coach Jason Garrett told Around The League in March that Bryant is "certainly the type of player" Dallas wants to keep around long-term. That's a no-brainer, despite Dez's lingering back issues. We'd also like to see the Cowboys add talent at the position after parting ways with Miles Austin.
» Defensive line help: There's no replacing Ware, but Dallas better add bodies along the defensive front. Melton at tackle helps a unit that allowed a whopping 128.5 yards per game on the ground last season, but there's little depth at end after George Selvie.
» Safety position still a mess: Dallas allowed a franchise-record 4,589 passing yards in 2013. Barry Church is a reliable fixture at safety, but young J.J. Wilcox struggled after suffering a knee injury. Jeff Heath, meanwhile, was toasted with regularity.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000340515/article/roster-reset-nfc-east
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- By Marc Sessler
- Around the League Writer
- Published: April 13, 2014 at 02:59 p.m.
Here is just the Cowboys info from the article.
4. Dallas Cowboys
Why they have regressed: Cap-strapped to the point of suffocation, the Cowboys have seen too much talent walk out the door this offseason.
A Dallas defense that crumbled to pieces in 2013 will get a healthy Sean Lee back at linebacker, but Ware and Hatcher have moved on. Signing defensive tackle Henry Melton to a team-friendly dealhelps, but the Cowboys have depth issues at every level.
On offense, we don't make much of the Brandon Weeden signing and wouldn't be surprised if he's out of work come September, with Kyle Orton expected to return as the backup quarterback. In the backfield, the 'Boys remain a candidate to add Chris Johnson to complement DeMarco Murray in the backfield.
Recapping:
Key arrivals: Henry Melton and QB Brandon Weeden
Key losses: WR Miles Austin, C Phil Costa, DT Jason Hatcher, DE DeMarcus Ware
What's next
» Add receiver help, extend Dez Bryant: Coach Jason Garrett told Around The League in March that Bryant is "certainly the type of player" Dallas wants to keep around long-term. That's a no-brainer, despite Dez's lingering back issues. We'd also like to see the Cowboys add talent at the position after parting ways with Miles Austin.
» Defensive line help: There's no replacing Ware, but Dallas better add bodies along the defensive front. Melton at tackle helps a unit that allowed a whopping 128.5 yards per game on the ground last season, but there's little depth at end after George Selvie.
» Safety position still a mess: Dallas allowed a franchise-record 4,589 passing yards in 2013. Barry Church is a reliable fixture at safety, but young J.J. Wilcox struggled after suffering a knee injury. Jeff Heath, meanwhile, was toasted with regularity.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000340515/article/roster-reset-nfc-east
