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Opening Remarks
Well, here we go, folks. After an extended hiatus—and at the urging of a few old friends around here—the Wulf Den is back. For those of you who may not know me, I’ve been kicking around various Cowboys forums and contributing articles of one kind or another for over a decade. In fact, some of those old friends I mentioned, above, have been fellow fans and colleagues almost since the beginning at one site or another. The Wulf Den, which is essentially an informed editorial, has been around for at least half of that time, and has appeared, with permission, in any number of locations. But even when the articles stopped awhile back, these forums have been home.
I will also let you know a couple of things about how I write. First, I do know a thing or two about football, which puts me ahead of a lot of people who get paid for a living to talk about it. Second, I will never knowingly pass on information that I have not verified with a credible source unless I specifically identify it as speculation, rumor, or unverified. There’s enough misinformation out there without adding to it. Third, just like all editorials, the content of my articles are opinions, and will NOT be met with agreement by everyone who reads them. In fact, I anticipate the opposite, and it’s the dialogue with intelligent fans who disagree that, in many ways, inspires me to put the effort into writing. Fourth, while my articles are opinions, I will not typically take one side of an argument without at least exploring the alternative perspective. In other words, I try not to see the Cowboys with “rose-colored glasses” as I write, but rather with a healthy dose of reality. Lastly, I will be happy to dialogue with any intelligent fans about anything in my articles, whether they are in agreement or adamantly opposed, as long as things are done in a respectful manner. Flamers, trolls, and those who resort to cheap insults or personal attacks as a way to hide their woeful lack of knowledge, intelligence, or common sense need not apply.
So with that, let’s talk a little about the Cowboys.
The Past
Some three months after the conclusion of the season, I am finally able to discuss it without needing to look up the phone number to the nearest prevention hotline. The fact is that this team simply did not do what they were capable of doing last season, and did just enough to come up short of the division title and the playoffs. Some will certainly argue that the ability level on the roster was not as high as anticipated, and that they played to the level of their ability. Some will even undoubtedly throw out a Parcells quote, saying that they are what they are, and what they showed they are is an 8-8 team. That’s fine. Say it if you want to. Heck, believe it, if you need to. But I say that’s a load of crap. They showed enough ability to beat some quality teams for a whole game, and others for three quarters of one. That’s not a lack of ability…that’s a lack of executing what your ability says you should be able to do. And WAY too often, they simply didn’t.
To fix the problem, however, you have to look at what worked and what didn’t work. So let’s break it down a little more. On offense, the Cowboys were able to move the ball and score, for the most part. There were certainly some massive holes on the offensive line at times, both opening up for DeMarco Murray AND allowing opposing defenses to get too much pressure—and contact—on Tony Romo. There’s no question they have to shore this area up in the offseason if they want Romo to make it through even most of the season. Our receiving corps was beat up most of the year, and, were it not for the emergence of Laurent Robinson, would have likely been one of the more disappointing things about the season. With him now gone, they’re either going to have to stay healthy with the starters or someone else is going to have to step up.
On defense, we simply didn’t get enough pressure on opposing QBs in key situations. I’d like to have a nickel for every time Ware or Spencer or Ratliff or one of the others almost got to the opposing passer, only to have him get the ball downfield to someone for a first down or a score. If I did, I might be able to afford season tickets to the Cowboys games along with the airfare to use them. For all of the exotic blitzing schemes we had come to expect from a Rob Ryan defense, there simply wasn’t enough of a push from the front seven in non-blitz situations. You live by the blitz and die by the blitz…and the Cowboys did more of the latter. Part of that was the decline of Terence Newman, especially over the second half of the year. I expect play to be better from Carr, but no one is going to cover NFL receivers forever, so the pressure has to get better.
The circus of kickers that came through Dallas last year was fairly absurd, to be honest, but did lead to the discovery of Dan Bailey. His emergence not only helped solidify the position, but allowed the experiment that was Buehler to be shown the door. The punting was less than we have come to expect with McBriar, mostly because of the injury that he suffered and tried to fight through. The Cowboys are monitoring his recovery, and could very well look to re-sign him if he shows it’s going well. While Chris Jones filled in okay last season, I doubt very seriously that the Cowboys’ front office is locked in on him as the long-term solution. The other aspect of special teams that was disappointing to me was the return game. For several years now, it’s been pretty pitiful, and those that have done the best in that regard have either stepped into more prominent roles with the team or are no longer on the roster. At some point, they need to find a guy who can be a legitimate game-changer in the return game and then stick with him.
The Present
I’m choosing not to speak about the travesty of justice that is the salary cap penalty here. It is a blatant mistake by the Commissioner and the NFL, and I expect the arbitration to be short and to the point—much like John Mara’s head. The only down side to it is that it’s going to help the Deadskins even more than it helps us. But it is what it is. Moving on.
We have now been through several weeks of free agency, and are a little less than a month away from the NFL draft. Jason Garrett has said that the Cowboys wanted to address their need areas as much as possible in free agency so they could approach that draft with as much of a “best-player-available” attitude as possible. And for the most part, they have been operating in that way. So what do we know about who we have and what we may still need? Let’s take a look at the roster.
With Kitna’s retirement, we needed to have a quality back-up for Tony Romo. It’s pretty obvious that the staff wasn’t comfortable with Stephen McGee taking on that responsibility, and they went out and pursued what was, in many respects, the best back-up QB on the market in Kyle Orton. So while I expect them to bring in an undrafted guy for training camp, I think those three will be on the roster barring an injury or a collapse by McGee in training camp.
The running game should be a huge part of the offensive plan this season, as long as two things were handled: better O-line play and having a legitimate lead blocker to create some holes. I’ll address the O-line in a minute, but the signing of Lawrence Vickers was huge, in my opinion. This guy knows and loves what it means to be a FB, and should open some significant holes for Murray and company.
The passing game, as mentioned previously, was hampered for much of the season with injuries. Even so, they put up good numbers, and there’s no reason to think that won’t continue assuming Romo can stay upright and the receivers can stay healthy. Again, at least part of that directly goes to the O-line, so let’s talk about them.
The Cowboys had to do two things, in my mind, to improve this group. The first thing was to switch the tackles. Doug Free simply was beaten too often last year for a starting LT in this league, but should be more than adequate on the right side. Smith, on the other hand, had a very good season, and has the athleticism to step over to the left side and be dominant for the next 10 years. The other thing they had to do was to shore up the interior of the O-line. They had WAY too much inexperience and inconsistency up front last year, and it wasn’t any one guy that was responsible for it. I know there are Costa bashers on here, but he wasn’t the only one who got pushed around up the middle. They have addressed this position—for now, anyway—with a couple of veteran guards from other teams. And despite the well-publicized comments by fans from their old teams, I’m willing to see what they’ve got before I throw them under the bus. At the very least, I think the Cowboys will target at least one interior lineman in the first 3-4 rounds of the draft, and hope that the veterans’ play will allow more development time for Bill Nagy, David Arkin, and Kevin Kowalski.
On the other side of the ball, they had to address a number of areas. First, with Anthony Spencer a free agent, they had to sign him long-term, franchise him, or let him walk and find a replacement somewhere. And while there were a number of folks who wanted to have everything they wanted, Mario Williams was NEVER coming to Dallas. They decided to franchise Spencer, at least for now. My guess is that they’re going to target an OLB in the draft and, if they get one, either let Spencer play out the year under the tag or remove it and let him walk. If not, they can potentially lock him up long-term, if they choose. I think they’d like for him to play out the year with his replacement getting drafted in the early rounds and rotating in for the year. Then they could let Spencer walk next year and have a starter ready to go opposite Ware.
Inside, they had to replace James and Brooking with at least some depth, covering themselves in the event that Bruce Carter isn’t ready to step up and start opposite Sean Lee. Dan Connor was a good choice, as he doesn’t break the bank and is a different type of player that can, at the very least, platoon with Carter. Meanwhile, Newman was released in what was one of the worst-kept secrets in the league, and with much venom from some fans. I don’t see the reason for that personally, as T-New was a quality player for us for a number of years. But he undeniably had lost a step and was no longer playing up to his contract. We’ll see if Carr can do so. Also, I like the Brodney Pool signing. I will say, however, that I don’t believe it in any way makes it less likely that the Cowboys take a safety in the draft.
The Future
With seven free agents added to the fold already, I think they may be near to done on that front. Oh they’ll still do their due diligence as they sift through the remaining TEs and potential third WRs in free agency, but I’ll be surprised if they pull the trigger on a deal with one prior to the draft. They would have done so with Kellen Davis, had he not chosen to re-sign with the Bears. But it doesn’t appear they are in a hurry to bring anyone else in, so I think they want to see how the draft falls. After all, they can always go get a Visanthe Shiancoe or Leonard Pope after the draft, if needed. The same could be said with a fourth CB, third WR, or D-lineman. (No, I didn’t forget about the D-line…just don’t think there’s going to be the changes there that many on these forums are looking for.)
So considering their remaining need areas, here are the players I think they’ll be looking at in the first four rounds with those five picks.
Round 1 – A lot will depend on whether they stay put or look to trade back a few spots for an additional pick. If they stay put and either OLB Melvin Ingram or OLB Courtney Upshaw are available, I think they’ll pull the trigger…especially if one of them is already gone. If they have multiple guys they like, however, and can move back a few spots while guaranteeing they get one of them, I could see them dropping back several spots—maybe as far back as #20. At that point (in the late teens), it could open the door for S Mark Barron, CBs Stephon Gilmore and Dre Kirkpatrick, G David DeCastro, or OLB Whitney Mercilus. Some of them will likely not be available there. Ingram, Upshaw, and DeCastro, specifically, may be gone if they go back past #16 or #17, with a mid-round run on CBs a possibility as well. They simply won’t know until they see who is still on the board when #14 rolls around. I’ll likely be posting a mock as a part of a future article, but I currently have them taking Upshaw.
Round 2 – This is where they have taken O-lineman frequently in the past, with mixed results. Don’t be surprised if they try it again, however, especially if they really like someone like G Kevin Zeitler and he’s still available. If they haven’t gone with Barron in the first round, I think another possibility is S Harrison Smith from Notre Dame. There is also great depth at the Defensive Tackle position this year, so there could be a guy available in the second round who has first round talent. Guys like Jerel Worthy of Michigan State, Kendall Reyes of Connecticut, or Brandon Thompson of Clemson could be available. Also, if the Cowboys have gone in a different direction than OLB in round one, someone like Andre Branch from Clemson could be on the radar. I currently have them taking Smith.
Round 3 – Again, a lot will depend on which positions have been picked over, and which have been selected by the Cowboys in the first two rounds. They could easily go with someone like C Ben Jones from Georgia here if they haven’t taken an interior O-lineman earlier, or a big NT like Alameda Ta’amu, if he’s still available. Likewise, they could look for someone to play the fourth corner spot and serve as a return man as well. Virginia Tech’s Jayron Hosley would fit both roles, and has the potential to step into a bigger role the following year if Jenkins leaves via free agency. I currently have them taking Hosley.
Round 4 – This is where I think the Cowboys are going to try to fill whatever “need” areas haven’t been marked off yet. And while I know it won’t please many on these forums, I’m not sure the Cowboys see the defensive line as a need area. Oh, I’m sure they'd snatch a good player if he slides to them (Dontari Poe at #20 would be much better than at #14, although neither would make me very happy), but I think they’re confident in the guys they have, especially with a full offseason in the scheme and the positive comments I’ve heard about Lissimore’s development. As such, their draft board at this point will dictate the best players available at several key positions, and whoever that is will be the pick. For me, having taken a pass rusher, a safety, and cornerback who can double as a return guy in the previous three rounds, I think interior OL, TE, and DL make the most sense. Players that I have rated in this area that could be possibilities in those positions include C Philip Blake of Baylor, TE Mike Egnew of Missouri, and DTs Hebron Fungapo from BYU and Derek Wolfe from Cincinnati (although I think Wolfe would be used more as a DE in the 3-4). Considering the fact that Egnew is much more comfortable catching passes than blocking, however, and the overall weak class of TEs in this year’s draft, I have them taking Blake with their first 4th-rounder and Wolfe with their compensatory pick.
They will, of course, take players that they think can help provide depth or contribute on special teams with their remaining picks, but depending on them for any significant roles during their rookie season wouldn't be reasonable. So if they have any areas that they were looking to address that didn't happen to this point in the draft--like a slot receiver or a blocking TE--I anticipate they'll look for a bargain in the free agent market after the draft.
Closing Thoughts
There is certainly a lot to be excited about as we approach the draft, and a lot of questions that will only be answered once training camp begins. There’s also more than enough areas that still need to be addressed before we’ll have any idea what this team will look like in the upcoming season. But one thing is for certain, as it always is for America’s Team: it will be an interesting ride.
Well, here we go, folks. After an extended hiatus—and at the urging of a few old friends around here—the Wulf Den is back. For those of you who may not know me, I’ve been kicking around various Cowboys forums and contributing articles of one kind or another for over a decade. In fact, some of those old friends I mentioned, above, have been fellow fans and colleagues almost since the beginning at one site or another. The Wulf Den, which is essentially an informed editorial, has been around for at least half of that time, and has appeared, with permission, in any number of locations. But even when the articles stopped awhile back, these forums have been home.
I will also let you know a couple of things about how I write. First, I do know a thing or two about football, which puts me ahead of a lot of people who get paid for a living to talk about it. Second, I will never knowingly pass on information that I have not verified with a credible source unless I specifically identify it as speculation, rumor, or unverified. There’s enough misinformation out there without adding to it. Third, just like all editorials, the content of my articles are opinions, and will NOT be met with agreement by everyone who reads them. In fact, I anticipate the opposite, and it’s the dialogue with intelligent fans who disagree that, in many ways, inspires me to put the effort into writing. Fourth, while my articles are opinions, I will not typically take one side of an argument without at least exploring the alternative perspective. In other words, I try not to see the Cowboys with “rose-colored glasses” as I write, but rather with a healthy dose of reality. Lastly, I will be happy to dialogue with any intelligent fans about anything in my articles, whether they are in agreement or adamantly opposed, as long as things are done in a respectful manner. Flamers, trolls, and those who resort to cheap insults or personal attacks as a way to hide their woeful lack of knowledge, intelligence, or common sense need not apply.
So with that, let’s talk a little about the Cowboys.
The Past
Some three months after the conclusion of the season, I am finally able to discuss it without needing to look up the phone number to the nearest prevention hotline. The fact is that this team simply did not do what they were capable of doing last season, and did just enough to come up short of the division title and the playoffs. Some will certainly argue that the ability level on the roster was not as high as anticipated, and that they played to the level of their ability. Some will even undoubtedly throw out a Parcells quote, saying that they are what they are, and what they showed they are is an 8-8 team. That’s fine. Say it if you want to. Heck, believe it, if you need to. But I say that’s a load of crap. They showed enough ability to beat some quality teams for a whole game, and others for three quarters of one. That’s not a lack of ability…that’s a lack of executing what your ability says you should be able to do. And WAY too often, they simply didn’t.
To fix the problem, however, you have to look at what worked and what didn’t work. So let’s break it down a little more. On offense, the Cowboys were able to move the ball and score, for the most part. There were certainly some massive holes on the offensive line at times, both opening up for DeMarco Murray AND allowing opposing defenses to get too much pressure—and contact—on Tony Romo. There’s no question they have to shore this area up in the offseason if they want Romo to make it through even most of the season. Our receiving corps was beat up most of the year, and, were it not for the emergence of Laurent Robinson, would have likely been one of the more disappointing things about the season. With him now gone, they’re either going to have to stay healthy with the starters or someone else is going to have to step up.
On defense, we simply didn’t get enough pressure on opposing QBs in key situations. I’d like to have a nickel for every time Ware or Spencer or Ratliff or one of the others almost got to the opposing passer, only to have him get the ball downfield to someone for a first down or a score. If I did, I might be able to afford season tickets to the Cowboys games along with the airfare to use them. For all of the exotic blitzing schemes we had come to expect from a Rob Ryan defense, there simply wasn’t enough of a push from the front seven in non-blitz situations. You live by the blitz and die by the blitz…and the Cowboys did more of the latter. Part of that was the decline of Terence Newman, especially over the second half of the year. I expect play to be better from Carr, but no one is going to cover NFL receivers forever, so the pressure has to get better.
The circus of kickers that came through Dallas last year was fairly absurd, to be honest, but did lead to the discovery of Dan Bailey. His emergence not only helped solidify the position, but allowed the experiment that was Buehler to be shown the door. The punting was less than we have come to expect with McBriar, mostly because of the injury that he suffered and tried to fight through. The Cowboys are monitoring his recovery, and could very well look to re-sign him if he shows it’s going well. While Chris Jones filled in okay last season, I doubt very seriously that the Cowboys’ front office is locked in on him as the long-term solution. The other aspect of special teams that was disappointing to me was the return game. For several years now, it’s been pretty pitiful, and those that have done the best in that regard have either stepped into more prominent roles with the team or are no longer on the roster. At some point, they need to find a guy who can be a legitimate game-changer in the return game and then stick with him.
The Present
I’m choosing not to speak about the travesty of justice that is the salary cap penalty here. It is a blatant mistake by the Commissioner and the NFL, and I expect the arbitration to be short and to the point—much like John Mara’s head. The only down side to it is that it’s going to help the Deadskins even more than it helps us. But it is what it is. Moving on.
We have now been through several weeks of free agency, and are a little less than a month away from the NFL draft. Jason Garrett has said that the Cowboys wanted to address their need areas as much as possible in free agency so they could approach that draft with as much of a “best-player-available” attitude as possible. And for the most part, they have been operating in that way. So what do we know about who we have and what we may still need? Let’s take a look at the roster.
With Kitna’s retirement, we needed to have a quality back-up for Tony Romo. It’s pretty obvious that the staff wasn’t comfortable with Stephen McGee taking on that responsibility, and they went out and pursued what was, in many respects, the best back-up QB on the market in Kyle Orton. So while I expect them to bring in an undrafted guy for training camp, I think those three will be on the roster barring an injury or a collapse by McGee in training camp.
The running game should be a huge part of the offensive plan this season, as long as two things were handled: better O-line play and having a legitimate lead blocker to create some holes. I’ll address the O-line in a minute, but the signing of Lawrence Vickers was huge, in my opinion. This guy knows and loves what it means to be a FB, and should open some significant holes for Murray and company.
The passing game, as mentioned previously, was hampered for much of the season with injuries. Even so, they put up good numbers, and there’s no reason to think that won’t continue assuming Romo can stay upright and the receivers can stay healthy. Again, at least part of that directly goes to the O-line, so let’s talk about them.
The Cowboys had to do two things, in my mind, to improve this group. The first thing was to switch the tackles. Doug Free simply was beaten too often last year for a starting LT in this league, but should be more than adequate on the right side. Smith, on the other hand, had a very good season, and has the athleticism to step over to the left side and be dominant for the next 10 years. The other thing they had to do was to shore up the interior of the O-line. They had WAY too much inexperience and inconsistency up front last year, and it wasn’t any one guy that was responsible for it. I know there are Costa bashers on here, but he wasn’t the only one who got pushed around up the middle. They have addressed this position—for now, anyway—with a couple of veteran guards from other teams. And despite the well-publicized comments by fans from their old teams, I’m willing to see what they’ve got before I throw them under the bus. At the very least, I think the Cowboys will target at least one interior lineman in the first 3-4 rounds of the draft, and hope that the veterans’ play will allow more development time for Bill Nagy, David Arkin, and Kevin Kowalski.
On the other side of the ball, they had to address a number of areas. First, with Anthony Spencer a free agent, they had to sign him long-term, franchise him, or let him walk and find a replacement somewhere. And while there were a number of folks who wanted to have everything they wanted, Mario Williams was NEVER coming to Dallas. They decided to franchise Spencer, at least for now. My guess is that they’re going to target an OLB in the draft and, if they get one, either let Spencer play out the year under the tag or remove it and let him walk. If not, they can potentially lock him up long-term, if they choose. I think they’d like for him to play out the year with his replacement getting drafted in the early rounds and rotating in for the year. Then they could let Spencer walk next year and have a starter ready to go opposite Ware.
Inside, they had to replace James and Brooking with at least some depth, covering themselves in the event that Bruce Carter isn’t ready to step up and start opposite Sean Lee. Dan Connor was a good choice, as he doesn’t break the bank and is a different type of player that can, at the very least, platoon with Carter. Meanwhile, Newman was released in what was one of the worst-kept secrets in the league, and with much venom from some fans. I don’t see the reason for that personally, as T-New was a quality player for us for a number of years. But he undeniably had lost a step and was no longer playing up to his contract. We’ll see if Carr can do so. Also, I like the Brodney Pool signing. I will say, however, that I don’t believe it in any way makes it less likely that the Cowboys take a safety in the draft.
The Future
With seven free agents added to the fold already, I think they may be near to done on that front. Oh they’ll still do their due diligence as they sift through the remaining TEs and potential third WRs in free agency, but I’ll be surprised if they pull the trigger on a deal with one prior to the draft. They would have done so with Kellen Davis, had he not chosen to re-sign with the Bears. But it doesn’t appear they are in a hurry to bring anyone else in, so I think they want to see how the draft falls. After all, they can always go get a Visanthe Shiancoe or Leonard Pope after the draft, if needed. The same could be said with a fourth CB, third WR, or D-lineman. (No, I didn’t forget about the D-line…just don’t think there’s going to be the changes there that many on these forums are looking for.)
So considering their remaining need areas, here are the players I think they’ll be looking at in the first four rounds with those five picks.
Round 1 – A lot will depend on whether they stay put or look to trade back a few spots for an additional pick. If they stay put and either OLB Melvin Ingram or OLB Courtney Upshaw are available, I think they’ll pull the trigger…especially if one of them is already gone. If they have multiple guys they like, however, and can move back a few spots while guaranteeing they get one of them, I could see them dropping back several spots—maybe as far back as #20. At that point (in the late teens), it could open the door for S Mark Barron, CBs Stephon Gilmore and Dre Kirkpatrick, G David DeCastro, or OLB Whitney Mercilus. Some of them will likely not be available there. Ingram, Upshaw, and DeCastro, specifically, may be gone if they go back past #16 or #17, with a mid-round run on CBs a possibility as well. They simply won’t know until they see who is still on the board when #14 rolls around. I’ll likely be posting a mock as a part of a future article, but I currently have them taking Upshaw.
Round 2 – This is where they have taken O-lineman frequently in the past, with mixed results. Don’t be surprised if they try it again, however, especially if they really like someone like G Kevin Zeitler and he’s still available. If they haven’t gone with Barron in the first round, I think another possibility is S Harrison Smith from Notre Dame. There is also great depth at the Defensive Tackle position this year, so there could be a guy available in the second round who has first round talent. Guys like Jerel Worthy of Michigan State, Kendall Reyes of Connecticut, or Brandon Thompson of Clemson could be available. Also, if the Cowboys have gone in a different direction than OLB in round one, someone like Andre Branch from Clemson could be on the radar. I currently have them taking Smith.
Round 3 – Again, a lot will depend on which positions have been picked over, and which have been selected by the Cowboys in the first two rounds. They could easily go with someone like C Ben Jones from Georgia here if they haven’t taken an interior O-lineman earlier, or a big NT like Alameda Ta’amu, if he’s still available. Likewise, they could look for someone to play the fourth corner spot and serve as a return man as well. Virginia Tech’s Jayron Hosley would fit both roles, and has the potential to step into a bigger role the following year if Jenkins leaves via free agency. I currently have them taking Hosley.
Round 4 – This is where I think the Cowboys are going to try to fill whatever “need” areas haven’t been marked off yet. And while I know it won’t please many on these forums, I’m not sure the Cowboys see the defensive line as a need area. Oh, I’m sure they'd snatch a good player if he slides to them (Dontari Poe at #20 would be much better than at #14, although neither would make me very happy), but I think they’re confident in the guys they have, especially with a full offseason in the scheme and the positive comments I’ve heard about Lissimore’s development. As such, their draft board at this point will dictate the best players available at several key positions, and whoever that is will be the pick. For me, having taken a pass rusher, a safety, and cornerback who can double as a return guy in the previous three rounds, I think interior OL, TE, and DL make the most sense. Players that I have rated in this area that could be possibilities in those positions include C Philip Blake of Baylor, TE Mike Egnew of Missouri, and DTs Hebron Fungapo from BYU and Derek Wolfe from Cincinnati (although I think Wolfe would be used more as a DE in the 3-4). Considering the fact that Egnew is much more comfortable catching passes than blocking, however, and the overall weak class of TEs in this year’s draft, I have them taking Blake with their first 4th-rounder and Wolfe with their compensatory pick.
They will, of course, take players that they think can help provide depth or contribute on special teams with their remaining picks, but depending on them for any significant roles during their rookie season wouldn't be reasonable. So if they have any areas that they were looking to address that didn't happen to this point in the draft--like a slot receiver or a blocking TE--I anticipate they'll look for a bargain in the free agent market after the draft.
Closing Thoughts
There is certainly a lot to be excited about as we approach the draft, and a lot of questions that will only be answered once training camp begins. There’s also more than enough areas that still need to be addressed before we’ll have any idea what this team will look like in the upcoming season. But one thing is for certain, as it always is for America’s Team: it will be an interesting ride.
