RandyOh
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Bored so i used my time to be a productive member of society and make an offseason mock 
This mock is a mixture of what I want & what I think we will & would be willing to do
Cuts:
1. Zeke- post June 1st cut.
2. Jordan Lewis
Extensions:
1. Dak Prescott
Restructure candidates:
1. Zach Martin
2. Demarcus Lawrence
Zeke and Lewis cuts will get us back under the cap and the very least get us the money needed to sign the draft class. A Dak extension is most likely to happen whether you like it or not. And I don't know if we restructure both, but I think we at the very least restructure one of Tank or Martin to open up the remaining money needed to sign our own and do some work in free agency.
Priority Cowboy free agents:
Pollard- Franchise tag
Steele- 2nd round tender
LVE- incentive based 3 year deal.
Hankins- 1 year deal similar to his last deal.
Free Agency:
DT Fletcher Cox- 2 year deal
CB Patrick Peterson- 1 year deal for 5-6 mil
WR Darius Slayton- 2 year deal
Everyone Wants Payne or Hargrave, but I think both will stay with there current teams. I do think Fletcher Cox could be a serious option though. We have shown interest in Cox in the past and think we finally land him. He may not be a top 3 DT like he once was and he is technically past his prime, be he is still a very good pass rusher and would do wonders for an already great defense. Patrick Peterson is still a solid corner and could step in and be our CB2 for next season. Darius Slayton shouldn't cost too much at 3-4 mil a year and brings some much needed speed to our WR group. Could be a decent #3 WR or a great #4 WR on our depth chart.
Trade: a 2023 5th round comp pick traded to Tampa Bay for Shaq Mason.
We have 9 picks this year and could use one of our late day 3 picks to trade for a vet like Shaq Mason to solidify the O line for next season and allows us to not have to force a O line pick early. Especially in this draft that is weak in guard talent.
DRAFT:
1st. WR- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State- I think JSN will be one of our main targets at 26. Gives Dak another big time weapon to pair with Lamb and hopefully a fully healed Gallup.
2nd. CB Deonte Banks, Maryland- Not sure if Banks actually makes it to our pick but i think there is at the very least a chance even if only a slim chance. If not Banks there is still potentially Ringo, Forbes, Ricks, Jaylon Jones. Very deep CB class and I think team will be looking to go corner and WR in rounds 1 and 2.
3rd. RB Tank Bigsby, Auburn- Explosive one cut back who is very tough to bring down and is an underrated pass catcher. Will eventually take over as our starting RB once Pollard leaves next year.
4th. OG Atonio Mafi, UCLA- Mafi is still kinda new to playing Oline. Started as a DT before being moved to Guard a couple seasons ago. Still kid is very strong and a mauler in the run game. Future starter at LG.
5th. QB Clayton Tune, Houston- Tune has solid throwing mechanics and aim, is a smart player, and has enough speed to move out the pocket and make plays with his legs. Has average at best arm strength and nothing about him is elite. Tune could be a solid backup who can win you few games and keep your season alive. Dane Brugler really likes Tune and think he could go as early as the top of the 4th round. I trust Danes analysis.
5th. LB Dorian Williams, Tulane- Solid all around LB who brings Special teams experince
6th. TE Brevy Spann- Ford- The poor mans Darnell Washington. Measures in at 6'7" 270lbs with long arms and huge hands. Is a very good blocker and his huge catch radius making him a big red zone threat. Not the overall athlete or receiver Darnell Washington is though.
7th. DT Cameron Young, Mississippi State- A big strong run defender and space eater who will compete with Bohanna to backup Hankins. Pure Nose Tackle.
Post Draft:
Dante Fowler Jr
Donovan Wilson
Dante Fowler Jr and Donovan Wilson are the 2 players I would wait to sign till after the draft if still unsigned. Would love to have both back, but I'm willing to let both test there value on the open market. We have good depth at both DE and safety so neither player are a priority. Not to mention it seems other teams now realize Fowler only plays good under Quinn and after watching Kearse get little to know attention in free agency last year after a great season, I'm rolling the same dice with Wilson in hopes of getting for cheap as well.
This mock is a mixture of what I want & what I think we will & would be willing to do
Cuts:
1. Zeke- post June 1st cut.
2. Jordan Lewis
Extensions:
1. Dak Prescott
Restructure candidates:
1. Zach Martin
2. Demarcus Lawrence
Zeke and Lewis cuts will get us back under the cap and the very least get us the money needed to sign the draft class. A Dak extension is most likely to happen whether you like it or not. And I don't know if we restructure both, but I think we at the very least restructure one of Tank or Martin to open up the remaining money needed to sign our own and do some work in free agency.
Priority Cowboy free agents:
Pollard- Franchise tag
Steele- 2nd round tender
LVE- incentive based 3 year deal.
Hankins- 1 year deal similar to his last deal.
Free Agency:
DT Fletcher Cox- 2 year deal
CB Patrick Peterson- 1 year deal for 5-6 mil
WR Darius Slayton- 2 year deal
Everyone Wants Payne or Hargrave, but I think both will stay with there current teams. I do think Fletcher Cox could be a serious option though. We have shown interest in Cox in the past and think we finally land him. He may not be a top 3 DT like he once was and he is technically past his prime, be he is still a very good pass rusher and would do wonders for an already great defense. Patrick Peterson is still a solid corner and could step in and be our CB2 for next season. Darius Slayton shouldn't cost too much at 3-4 mil a year and brings some much needed speed to our WR group. Could be a decent #3 WR or a great #4 WR on our depth chart.
Trade: a 2023 5th round comp pick traded to Tampa Bay for Shaq Mason.
We have 9 picks this year and could use one of our late day 3 picks to trade for a vet like Shaq Mason to solidify the O line for next season and allows us to not have to force a O line pick early. Especially in this draft that is weak in guard talent.
DRAFT:
1st. WR- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State- I think JSN will be one of our main targets at 26. Gives Dak another big time weapon to pair with Lamb and hopefully a fully healed Gallup.
2nd. CB Deonte Banks, Maryland- Not sure if Banks actually makes it to our pick but i think there is at the very least a chance even if only a slim chance. If not Banks there is still potentially Ringo, Forbes, Ricks, Jaylon Jones. Very deep CB class and I think team will be looking to go corner and WR in rounds 1 and 2.
3rd. RB Tank Bigsby, Auburn- Explosive one cut back who is very tough to bring down and is an underrated pass catcher. Will eventually take over as our starting RB once Pollard leaves next year.
4th. OG Atonio Mafi, UCLA- Mafi is still kinda new to playing Oline. Started as a DT before being moved to Guard a couple seasons ago. Still kid is very strong and a mauler in the run game. Future starter at LG.
5th. QB Clayton Tune, Houston- Tune has solid throwing mechanics and aim, is a smart player, and has enough speed to move out the pocket and make plays with his legs. Has average at best arm strength and nothing about him is elite. Tune could be a solid backup who can win you few games and keep your season alive. Dane Brugler really likes Tune and think he could go as early as the top of the 4th round. I trust Danes analysis.
5th. LB Dorian Williams, Tulane- Solid all around LB who brings Special teams experince
6th. TE Brevy Spann- Ford- The poor mans Darnell Washington. Measures in at 6'7" 270lbs with long arms and huge hands. Is a very good blocker and his huge catch radius making him a big red zone threat. Not the overall athlete or receiver Darnell Washington is though.
7th. DT Cameron Young, Mississippi State- A big strong run defender and space eater who will compete with Bohanna to backup Hankins. Pure Nose Tackle.
Post Draft:
Dante Fowler Jr
Donovan Wilson
Dante Fowler Jr and Donovan Wilson are the 2 players I would wait to sign till after the draft if still unsigned. Would love to have both back, but I'm willing to let both test there value on the open market. We have good depth at both DE and safety so neither player are a priority. Not to mention it seems other teams now realize Fowler only plays good under Quinn and after watching Kearse get little to know attention in free agency last year after a great season, I'm rolling the same dice with Wilson in hopes of getting for cheap as well.
