Stephen Jones says Dallas Cowboys have not closed door on free agent LB Anthony Barr

[GimmeTheBall!]

The Dallas Cowboys have been flirting with the idea of signing free agent linebacker Anthony Barr to bolster their depth at the position since May.

And although they opened training camp without making a move on Barr, vice president Stephen Jones said the four-time Pro Bowler remains a viable option for the Cowboys.

He said the team wanted to take a look at second-year linebacker Jabril Cox and other linebackers in training camp before making a final decision on Barr, who has played eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

Cox played seven games last year before suffering a season-ending torn ACL. His recovery has gone so well that he was not put on physically unable to perform list to start camp and is a full participant, though the Cowboys plan to be cautious when him.

If all goes well, the athletic Cox, a 2021 fourth-round pick, could push Leighton Vander Esch for the starting spot opposite Micah Parsons.

But given the injury histories of Cox and Vander Esch, who returned on a one-year deal, the Cowboys are looking at veteran insurance options.

Stephen Jones says Dallas Cowboys have not closed door on free agent LB Anthony Barr (msn.com)

Develop Cox.
Forget the JAG Barr.

Barr better not be the splash of our FA.

 

[Typhus]

Doesn’t work like that. He will want starter money.

The only way I see Barr being signed is if LVE were to go down, they would have Barr on speed dial.
Barr could replace LVEs role but not really any of the others.
Malik Jefferson is the bubble LB worth paying attention to in camp, he will be Giffords comp if either make final cuts.

 

[Typhus]

Develop Cox.
Forget the JAG Barr.

Barr better not be the splash of our FA.

Quinn is wanting Cox to be the starter that fits the profile of what he wants playing down hill from WLB in base nickel sets.
I know that sounds funny to most saying "base" nickel sets, but thats the killer D, and Qs dream come true if he finds his guy there.
Cox is the leading candidate to finally do that with this defense.

 

[CowboyRoy]

The only way I see Barr being signed is if LVE were to go down, they would have Barr on speed dial.
Barr could replace LVEs role but not really any of the others.
Malik Jefferson is the bubble LB worth paying attention to in camp, he will be Giffords comp if either make final cuts.

If Barr was asking for 3 or 4 million we probably sign him already. But he probably wants to be a starter and wants starter money.

 

[Bobhaze]

I swear if someone asks SJ about signing Dick Butkus, he would say “that hasn’t been ruled out” and “we’re keeping our powder dry”, “we feel great about this team”, yada, yada, yada.