Cowboys fans have been complaining about how their favorite team hasn't moved throughout the start of free agency. Instead, they lost too many players. As it turns out, NFL experts agreed with everyone else.
ESPN takes a look at free agency as a whole and picks the winners, losers and biggest surprises. The Cowboys kept coming up.
One of the questions was which team took a step back.
“Cowboys,” answered ESPN NFL front office insider Mike Tannenbaum. “They still need a left tackle, a center, a running back, a defensive tackle and a receiver. A lot of their resources will be tied up in extensions, but duck prescott, Cedee Lamb and Micah ParsonsI was surprised they didn't move on derrick henry or AJ Dillon. They deserve credit for their outstanding drafting and patience so far, but it will take a near-perfect draft to meet all of their needs. ”
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Prescott have already begun restructuring the quarterback's contract. Earlier this month, the teams agreed to convert a $5 million roster bonus into a signing bonus. The move cleared $4 million in cap space. Both sides are still working towards a contract extension.
ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reed also voted the Cowboys the most disappointing.
“They lost key players and so far have not been able to replace them. Will not re-sign. Tyrone Smith A large space is created for the left tackle, tony pollard Entering the public market without a succession plan was also questionable. The draft hasn't happened yet, but there's a lot of pressure on draft picks to replace players who have been integral to the team's success. ”
dallas signed Rico Doodle, will sign a new contract with the No. 2 running back. The Cowboys may be considering drafting to fill in at running back.
ESPN fantasy football analyst Stefania Bell named the Cowboys as the team that has regressed the most. “There's a saying about addition and subtraction…but that doesn't apply here. The Cowboys appear to have cut key personnel during free agency. Despite having several experienced options, running back Tony The backfield currently looks lackluster with no free agent moves to replace Pollard. The loss of OT Tyron Smith complicates matters up front, with Smith dealing with health issues in recent years. But QB Dak Prescott couldn't have had a better friend when he was on the field, even if the Cowboys considered moving the tackle. tyler smith — and it's not clear if they will or should — their draft strategy needs to prioritize the O-line. ”
Wait, there's a lot more going on for the Cowboys.
“They have multiple positions to address, and there are legitimate questions surrounding Prescott's ability to lead them to the Super Bowl,” Eric Moody said., of ESPN fantasy football writer. “Uncertainty looms over the team as Prescott's contract expires after the 2024 season. As the NFL offseason progresses, more questions than answers remain about the Cowboys' future. Dallas should be signed curry campbell, would immediately improve the defensive line and rotation. The locker room will also benefit from his leadership. ”
And, Cowboys fans, this should sting a little. Network experts named the Houston Texans one of the biggest winners of free agency. You can read the full text here.
