Very Early look at next year's needs!

[Cowboyny]

Yes, a ton will happen in between now and next offseason, but let's take a very early look at our 2026 needs:

1) WR-let's keep in mind both Tolbert/Campbell will be fa's after this season.
2) TE-Ferguson is a fa after this season.
3) Safety-I believe Wilson's contract is up after this season and Hooker is the following yr
4) LB-even if Overshown comes back healthy, depth remains thin as Murray/Sanborn will be fa's
6) CB-A decision needs to be made on Bland, probably cannot keep him and Diggs on big contracts. If one departs, still have one spot to fill.
6) DT-it will depend upon how Mazi performs in year 3 and our draftee from UCLA.

 

[Dalmations202]

1) Mike --- even if Murray or Sanborn work out......they will be FA
2) CB -- Diggs on big contract, Bland wanting big contract...Revel will be wanting to prove himself to get his $$$$. Will still need a CB
3) RB -- already looks like you will need a bell cow to go with Blue
4) S -- guys are aging, and I have no idea if the new DC will use the two they have to their strengths or try to man them up on the elite TEs which is not their strength.
5) OT -- Guyton and Steele will both possibly need an upgrade.
6) WR -- depends on lots of factors like FA, developments this year, etc.
7) TE -- but that depends on how they want to utilize the TE position: blocker, playmaker, jack of all trades ???

8) 1T -- is Mazi and Jacobs/Toia going to be good or bust?
9) 3T -- Osa got paid, Soloman Thomas was a high draft pick.........are they actually going to produce ?

That would be my list........

 

[Hawkeye0202]

 

[Cowboyny]

1) Mike --- even if Murray or Sanborn work out......they will be FA
2) CB -- Diggs on big contract, Bland wanting big contract...Revel will be wanting to prove himself to get his $$$$. Will still need a CB
3) RB -- already looks like you will need a bell cow to go with Blue
4) S -- guys are aging, and I have no idea if the new DC will use the two they have to their strengths or try to man them up on the elite TEs which is not their strength.
5) OT -- Guyton and Steele will both possibly need an upgrade.
6) WR -- depends on lots of factors like FA, developments this year, etc.
7) TE -- but that depends on how they want to utilize the TE position: blocker, playmaker, jack of all trades ???

8) 1T -- is Mazi and Jacobs/Toia going to be good or bust?
9) 3T -- Osa got paid, Soloman Thomas was a high draft pick.........are they actually going to produce ?

That would be my list........

I think a rotation at RB could be fine, but let's see how the 2 we drafted works out.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Yes, a ton will happen in between now and next offseason, but let's take a very early look at our 2026 needs:

1) WR-let's keep in mind both Tolbert/Campbell will be fa's after this season.
2) TE-Ferguson is a fa after this season.
3) Safety-I believe Wilson's contract is up after this season and Hooker is the following yr
4) LB-even if Overshown comes back healthy, depth remains thin as Murray/Sanborn will be fa's
6) CB-A decision needs to be made on Bland, probably cannot keep him and Diggs on big contracts. If one departs, still have one spot to fill.
6) DT-it will depend upon how Mazi performs in year 3 and our draftee from UCLA.

Something to keep in mind, it appears each of the last 4-5 years, Jerry has used the 1st round pick to replace a former Pro Bowl or ALL-Pro starter. With that said. I would think CB will be at the top if we let Bland and Diggs walk.

 

[Cowboyny]

Early look, many solid off the ball linebackers next season.

 

[Dalmations202]

I think a rotation at RB could be fine, but let's see how the 2 we drafted works out.

I agree. I actually think Mafah might be the guy, but I have a hard time thinking a 7th rounder "should" move the needle.

So if he is AWESOME............Dallas needs to look into its GM and Scouts. How did they miss it and it take this long to draft him?
If he is awful..... then they need to draft a bell cow.

If he is mediocre but can develop.......does he have a chance the way Dallas doesn't trust development ?

 

[thunderpimp91]

I agree. I actually think Mafah might be the guy, but I have a hard time thinking a 7th rounder "should" move the needle.

So if he is AWESOME............Dallas needs to look into its GM and Scouts. How did they miss it and it take this long to draft him?
If he is awful..... then they need to draft a bell cow.

If he is mediocre but can develop.......does he have a chance the way Dallas doesn't trust development ?

Biggest factor for Mafah in my mind is how the Cowboys do the roster math, and do they keep Luepke. If not they may keep four true RBs on the roster. If they go the standard 3 and use the extra roster spot elsewhere Mafah has a lot of competition. I would assume that Blue has the inside track on a roster spot. Same with Williams. It leaves some serious camp competition for that final spot with Mafah, Davis, Sanders, Vaughn.

 

[TheDank]

Yes, a ton will happen in between now and next offseason, but let's take a very early look at our 2026 needs:

1) WR-let's keep in mind both Tolbert/Campbell will be fa's after this season.
2) TE-Ferguson is a fa after this season.
3) Safety-I believe Wilson's contract is up after this season and Hooker is the following yr
4) LB-even if Overshown comes back healthy, depth remains thin as Murray/Sanborn will be fa's
6) CB-A decision needs to be made on Bland, probably cannot keep him and Diggs on big contracts. If one departs, still have one spot to fill.
6) DT-it will depend upon how Mazi performs in year 3 and our draftee from UCLA.

Agree on all accounts. I think DT has a good chance to be a glaring need after this year.

RB could still be a need. I like Blue but he's not necessarily an every down back and he went lower imo due to the fumbling issue. Mafah could work out but otherwise I don't think we have a good long term compliment to Blue on the roster even if he does work out.

 

[cowboyec]

jeremiyah love,rb-notre dame.
then we can run the wing-t...or wish-bone.
or re-ignite coach landry's dream-backfield of dorsett/walker.....this version...blue/love.
we'll call it dallas' LOVE YA BLUE offense.

 

[Cowboyny]

Agree on all accounts. I think DT has a good chance to be a glaring need after this year.

RB could still be a need. I like Blue but he's not necessarily an every down back and he went lower imo due to the fumbling issue. Mafah could work out but otherwise I don't think we have a good long term compliment to Blue on the roster even if he does work out.

Many late rd backs have been productive in this league, could see a combo of Mafah/Blue being successful. It is more of a wait and see need as it is possible Mafah does even make the roster.

 

[Cowboyny]

jeremiyah love,rb-notre dame.
then we can run the wing-t...or wish-bone.
or re-ignite coach landry's dream-backfield of dorsett/walker.....this version...blue/love.
we'll call it dallas' LOVE YA BLUE offense.

Love is going to be the hot RB name next season and would be ideal to have him with Blue.

 

[bleachedwheat]

2026 Mock
1. MLB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
2. WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
3. RB Kaytron Allen, Penn State
4. SS Jordan Castell, Florida
5. Slot CB Collin Wright, Stanford
5C. DE Max Llewellyn, Iowa
6. TE Sam Roush, Stanford
7. C Ben Coleman, Arizona State

 

[Zekeats]

Arch will be number 1 the no doubt number one pick by November. He will be talked about as the next best thing since Andrew Luck.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Yes, a ton will happen in between now and next offseason, but let's take a very early look at our 2026 needs:

1) WR-let's keep in mind both Tolbert/Campbell will be fa's after this season.
2) TE-Ferguson is a fa after this season.
3) Safety-I believe Wilson's contract is up after this season and Hooker is the following yr
4) LB-even if Overshown comes back healthy, depth remains thin as Murray/Sanborn will be fa's
6) CB-A decision needs to be made on Bland, probably cannot keep him and Diggs on big contracts. If one departs, still have one spot to fill.
6) DT-it will depend upon how Mazi performs in year 3 and our draftee from UCLA.

WR, LB, Saftey, CB, DT, TE, QB

so the only position I wouldn't consider is OL...........

 

[Pass2Run]

Something to keep in mind, it appears each of the last 4-5 years, Jerry has used the 1st round pick to replace a former Pro Bowl or ALL-Pro starter. With that said. I would think CB will be at the top if we let Bland and Diggs walk.

I try to keep at least one, preferably Bland. I'm not gonna lie, I like Diggs too.

 

[baltcowboy]

Arch Manning is not coming out next season even if he plays well. He is a Manning, they all played 4 years in college. In 2026 he might break the record for NIL money and might be the greatest quarterback in PlayStation history.

 

[Acceptablename]

Yes, a ton will happen in between now and next offseason, but let's take a very early look at our 2026 needs:

1) WR-let's keep in mind both Tolbert/Campbell will be fa's after this season.
2) TE-Ferguson is a fa after this season.
3) Safety-I believe Wilson's contract is up after this season and Hooker is the following yr
4) LB-even if Overshown comes back healthy, depth remains thin as Murray/Sanborn will be fa's
6) CB-A decision needs to be made on Bland, probably cannot keep him and Diggs on big contracts. If one departs, still have one spot to fill.
6) DT-it will depend upon how Mazi performs in year 3 and our draftee from UCLA.

My guess the needs will be (first3 pic) any order DT1,WR,RB. Fast RB's get Nicked.

 

[tm1119]

All of the ones we went into this season needing…except for RG. Thank goodness we addressed that

 

[gimmesix]

Yes, a ton will happen in between now and next offseason, but let's take a very early look at our 2026 needs:

1) WR-let's keep in mind both Tolbert/Campbell will be fa's after this season.

How much this will be a need may depend on how we develop Turpin's role and the development of a young player like Flournoy. If we sign a vet receiver to a one-year deal to be No. 2, then this will be a top need next year.

2) TE-Ferguson is a fa after this season.

Kind of the same with this position. How big of a need it is will depend on Schoonmaker and Spann-Ford's development. Frankly, I think we'll re-sign Ferguson and not do anything big here because we'll have the two backups returning.

3) Safety-I believe Wilson's contract is up after this season and Hooker is the following yr

I'm hopeful that Eberflus gives Thomas and Bell real shots at Wilson and Hooker's jobs. Bell's under contract for three years and Thomas will be a RFA. We'll need depth no matter what, but we need to find out if we'll need bona fide starters.

4) LB-even if Overshown comes back healthy, depth remains thin as Murray/Sanborn will be fa's

What we need will depend on Overshown's return from injury and Liufau's development. I could see Sanborn returning for cheap again unless he plays himself into a bigger contract.

6) CB-A decision needs to be made on Bland, probably cannot keep him and Diggs on big contracts. If one departs, still have one spot to fill.

I think it will be interesting to see how this sorts itself out. If Revel proves that he has the starting ability we think he has, then I could see us paying Bland and getting out of the Diggs' contract. However, if Revel is slow to take hold and Diggs bounces back strong, would we sign Bland to a big contract? I think most likely that Diggs is gone, but we might be hesitant if all those who try to step up into the role look like the corners who tried to step in for Bland last year. That was mostly ugly.

6) DT-it will depend upon how Mazi performs in year 3 and our draftee from UCLA.

All of us wanted a DT early because of our concerns about Mazi. Well, this should be his last chance to alleviate those concerns. If he can't, he's a one-contract player, we don't pick up his fifth-year option and we need to look for a starting NT (unless Toia can be that). With Thomas on a one-year deal, we may also be looking for someone to rotate with Odighizuwa. It will probably just be another cheap FA, though, and then some late-round stab like we made this year.