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The Dallas Cowboys have yet to make a significant move in free agency, though the clock still hasn’t officially started. There have been no additions and one departure of note, seven-year slot receiver Cole Beasley signed with the Buffalo Bills.
This offseason began under the premise the team has cashed in their 2019 first-round pick in the form of Amari Cooper. With both Cooper and Beasley in the lineup, the Cowboys wouldn’t need to compare the former to unproven receivers in this year’s draft. Without Beasley though, Dallas once again needs to turn their attention to upgrades at the position, and this time in Year 1 of Kellen Moore’s offense.
The Cowboys are embracing the innovation Moore can bring but unfortunately many new ideas won’t be fleshed out until long after the talent acquisition process of free agency and the draft is over.
The Cowboys could look in-house for replacements to fill Beasley’s role with the team, but may have to look outside.
Golden Tate, Tyrell Williams, Jermaine Kearse and Martavis Bryant are just a few of the remaining free agents the Cowboys could pursue.
Not known to be bidding-war players at the prices starting-caliber free agents command, the Cowboys could have a hard time luring another WR into a run-first offense featuring Cooper and Michael Gallup at their asking price.
Further depth at receiver is going to be best found in the 2019 NFL draft and Dallas might need to move up to acquire the necessary immediate impact.
That’s an expensive proposition, and staying home with the No. 58 pick should still leave them enticing options.
Making brash predictions about the direction of any team in March is probably futile, but taking the Cowboys sudden confidence in Hurns as their slot option at face value, similarly built receivers are available in the draft.
South Carolina’s Deebo Samuel is the first name that comes to mind. Measuring in 5-foot-11 and 1/4 inch, Samuel plays bigger than his size with a sharp ability to track the ball all over the field. Creating desired separation comes easy to Samuel, who can be a technician from the slot with an explosive first step and the acceleration to stretch the field reliably.
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More of a true slot who would maximize the value the Cowboys weren’t getting with Beasley, Massachusetts’ Andy Isabella is a name from early in the draft process to reconsider now for Dallas.
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Blazing a 4.31 second 40-yard dash at the combine, Isabella is a burner who commands touches. If Isabella can join the Cowboys with the expectation that he’ll gradually work into their new-look passing attack, the team could set themselves up for long-term success across the board at wide receiver.
Having the luxury of staying home at No. 58 to add a receiver if they choose is a comforting departure from the Cowboys unaddressed need at the position in the first round last year, eventually leading them to send this year’s draft capital to the Raiders for Cooper.
The Cowboys should hold true over the next month to preparing for the draft without an obvious hole on the roster. If the Cowboys don’t pounce on a wide receiver over the next few days, that may nudge the Cowboys towards a top-100 pick at a skill position.
Down one starter and yet to retain their top free agents, the Cowboys have a long way to go to show signs of improvement for 2019 outside the natrual growth of the league’s youngest roster. Planning now for how Beasley is replaced is just one way for them to turn the corner and become a more efficient team on offense.
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This offseason began under the premise the team has cashed in their 2019 first-round pick in the form of Amari Cooper. With both Cooper and Beasley in the lineup, the Cowboys wouldn’t need to compare the former to unproven receivers in this year’s draft. Without Beasley though, Dallas once again needs to turn their attention to upgrades at the position, and this time in Year 1 of Kellen Moore’s offense.
The Cowboys are embracing the innovation Moore can bring but unfortunately many new ideas won’t be fleshed out until long after the talent acquisition process of free agency and the draft is over.
The Cowboys could look in-house for replacements to fill Beasley’s role with the team, but may have to look outside.
Golden Tate, Tyrell Williams, Jermaine Kearse and Martavis Bryant are just a few of the remaining free agents the Cowboys could pursue.
Not known to be bidding-war players at the prices starting-caliber free agents command, the Cowboys could have a hard time luring another WR into a run-first offense featuring Cooper and Michael Gallup at their asking price.
Further depth at receiver is going to be best found in the 2019 NFL draft and Dallas might need to move up to acquire the necessary immediate impact.
That’s an expensive proposition, and staying home with the No. 58 pick should still leave them enticing options.
Making brash predictions about the direction of any team in March is probably futile, but taking the Cowboys sudden confidence in Hurns as their slot option at face value, similarly built receivers are available in the draft.
South Carolina’s Deebo Samuel is the first name that comes to mind. Measuring in 5-foot-11 and 1/4 inch, Samuel plays bigger than his size with a sharp ability to track the ball all over the field. Creating desired separation comes easy to Samuel, who can be a technician from the slot with an explosive first step and the acceleration to stretch the field reliably.
Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
More of a true slot who would maximize the value the Cowboys weren’t getting with Beasley, Massachusetts’ Andy Isabella is a name from early in the draft process to reconsider now for Dallas.
Scott Cunningham/Getty Images
Blazing a 4.31 second 40-yard dash at the combine, Isabella is a burner who commands touches. If Isabella can join the Cowboys with the expectation that he’ll gradually work into their new-look passing attack, the team could set themselves up for long-term success across the board at wide receiver.
Having the luxury of staying home at No. 58 to add a receiver if they choose is a comforting departure from the Cowboys unaddressed need at the position in the first round last year, eventually leading them to send this year’s draft capital to the Raiders for Cooper.
The Cowboys should hold true over the next month to preparing for the draft without an obvious hole on the roster. If the Cowboys don’t pounce on a wide receiver over the next few days, that may nudge the Cowboys towards a top-100 pick at a skill position.
Down one starter and yet to retain their top free agents, the Cowboys have a long way to go to show signs of improvement for 2019 outside the natrual growth of the league’s youngest roster. Planning now for how Beasley is replaced is just one way for them to turn the corner and become a more efficient team on offense.
Gallery
In Memoriam Of: Cole Beasley's Cowboys career, 2012 -2018
Continue reading...