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Frisco, Texas — On the other hand, as an example of the linebacker situation, Things are dire in Dallas., the opposite is true for what the Cowboys boast at wide receiver. if you have some trouble, The room is full of talent.established and young, and that means for the first time in a long time they don't have to make any big waves in NFL free agency or the draft at the position.
CeeDee Lamb currently has the crown at WR1 and without any controversy or debate, he's behind him as the season progresses, especially seeing how Jalen Tolbert has made a 180 degree turnaround from his disappointing rookie season. In 2023, things looked very promising on the depth chart.
But is it okay to wait until you need it? Or should the Cowboys hit the overkill button?
So they traded a first round pick to get Amari Cooper, then used a first round pick for CeeDee Lamb, and used a third round pick for Michael Gallup. The trade was completed in 2017.
what is here:
CeeDee Lamb: The two-time All-Pro receiver is in line for the team's next big contract, which could happen as early as this offseason, and it's literally the most explosive deal in not just the Cowboys' history, but the most explosive in Cowboys history. It could happen right after what was one of the best seasons of the year. He earned the right to be the last to be named to the “88 Club,'' the most famous club in the entire league. There's no doubt that Lamb will soon be one of the highest-paid receivers in history, if not ever. And the former first-round pick earned it by moving up to the WR1 crown.
brandin cooks: Cooks, who was acquired in a trade last season after failing to get a prom date with Odell Beckham Jr., has a contract remaining through 2024, and would like to extend it a little more after demonstrating Mike McCarthy's offensive prowess in 2023. It's understandable that there's interest in that, and the Cowboys would consider doing so because of what Cooks brings to the playbook and locker room (a great mentor to other players like Lamb and Jalen Tolbert). Not just for the sake of it, but also to alleviate his looming $10 million cap hit. 2024.
Jaren Co., Ltd.: Tolbert and Brooks show an exciting dynamic that has yet to materialize, with the former actually taking the next step last season, while the latter is more of a rookie than an undrafted first-year player should be. seemed much more skilled. Fellow rookie David Darden started making waves in his first training camp before being placed on season-ending injured reserve with an injury.
Durden will return this summer and build on his performance from last July, challenging Brooks in the process, while Tolbert looks to win direct competition from Michael Gallup, but Cavonte as an offensive weapon.・The appearance of Turpin will also become a hot topic.
Michael Gallup: Speaking of Gallup, he's still a consummate professional player and teammate, but he's done it more consistently against the Packers in the playoffs than he did against the Chargers in Week 6. I think we need to record more of what we did in the film. Especially considering his impending salary cap hit.
A former 1,000-yard receiver before suffering a torn ACL, the Cowboys' former third-round pick showed signs of returning to form last season, but more work is needed and I don't think the veteran is up to it. The onslaught of young talent that is making waves on the depth chart and not going to be ignored will be even more difficult to hold back in the coming months.
That said, the only tangible variable in all of this is the fact that Ram is the resident “he” and isn't going anywhere anytime soon. And with everything still up in the air on the WR depth chart below Lamb, there's work to be done at least peeking into the free agency market to see what kind of additions make the most sense. is.
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Note: These players will have their restrictions lifted on March 13th unless they have signed a new contract with their current team before that date.
Mike Evans: There is plenty of talent at the position with Evans set to become a free agent in March, but I believe this type of Tier A talent is a pipe dream. But I mention him here out of respect and because owner and general manager Jerry Jones himself claims the Cowboys are “all in” this year and haven't given much thought to future plans. Because of the simple fact that there is.
Evans wouldn't be on this list if Jones hadn't said so. But if you're going to talk about going all-in, nothing proves that more than paying Evans what he wants to play alongside tight end talents like Lamb, Cooks, and Jake Ferguson. there is no. Practically speaking, it takes a lot of money to fill a non-quarterback position, but I'm not going to pretend that you can't fine-tune the salary cap either.
Sure, being too subtle can damage the future, but what did Mr. Jones once again say about the future?
That's exactly right, prove it. *shrug*
Gabriel Davis: Back to Earth for a second, I'm intrigued by none other than “Big Play Gabe” because of his play alongside Stefon Diggs and the explosion of Josh Allen and the Bills offense. He is a player who helped maintain his strength. I feel like a player like Marquise Brown would command a higher salary than Davis, but I prefer the younger and cheaper of the two due to their similar ceiling and overall style of play. .
Davis had a breakout season in 2022 and an even better year in 2023, during which he racked up nearly 1,600 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns, averaging about 50 yards per game. And that's a fair amount of consistent production, including downfield with target depth averaging over 15 yards per look to tie in what Lamb is capable of.
Curtis Samuel: I'll admit that I grinned evilly while going around Samuel on the scouting list for this article, and there are several reasons for that. What's more obvious is that he's spent the past three seasons with the Washington Commanders, so he'll bring a lot of inside information on his teammates and coaches remaining from the previous regime. The other thing is, it would be fun to keep this cheerful. The NFC East offseason is well underway heading into spring.
From a production standpoint, Samuel is a seven-year veteran who has totaled just under 1,300 receiving yards and eight touchdowns over the past two seasons, but his quarterback play has been abysmal and coordinators have at least cared. They were refusing to pretend to be there and relax their coverage. About the rush attack.Samuel is much cheaper than other free agents and is an actual QB, play-caller, and [hopefully] An improved run game to support him.
Honorable Mention: Odell Beckham Jr. – I've been there, I've tried it, so that's a no for me. Moreover, his durability has not proven to be an issue. But at least he got a free meal and a courtside seat to a Mavericks game for his Cowboys woes, amirite?
Honorable Mention: Michael Pittman Jr. – He has talent, but I don't think he would be a good fit with the Cowboys in terms of price or scheme. He's not necessarily a deep threat, and Dallas already has players who can play underneath them, so they don't need to add another player to stop their progress in that regard.
At the end of the day, I truly believe the Cowboys already have what they need in-house, and we'll put all of that into play to determine how the depth chart shakes out in 2024. You just need to get organized.
However, if you want to go into overkill mode, see above.
