Mock draft season is in full swing with the NFL Draft fastly approaching in April. With needs such as safety, corner, and wide receiver all needing to be addressed, the next few months will determine a lot about the 2020 Dallas Cowboys.
There are several important dates to keep an eye on as well when it comes to the NFL Combine, tag designations, and when teams can begin negotiating with unrestricted free agents. Who the Cowboys could possibly draft a safety in round one, what type of wide receiver would fit their offense, and should they consider re-signing a veteran corner is all covered on the News and Notes for Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Tag deadline changed, Cowboys may still get to use franchise, transition :: Cowboys Wire
With the players refusing to vote on the proposed CBA last week, the scene shifts to Indy. The league has since adjusted the franchise tag window in hopes a vote happens this week. The fallout is major for a handful of teams, specifically Dallas.
2020 Draft: Under-the-radar WR with No. 1 potential :: NFL.com
Bucky Brooks checks in with a quick scouting report on several draft prospects in a WR-heavy draft who could emerge as alpha dogs despite lasting into Rounds 2 and 3, including Baylor’s Denzel Mims.
PFF’s All-Combine Team of the 2010s – Pro Football Focus
Who were the athletic freaks that caused an uproar at the annual meat market known as the scouting combine? Cowboys’ 2015 and 2018 first-round draft picks Byron Jones and Leighton Vander Esch get the nod for their respective positions in a look ahead to this week’s festivities.
Amari Cooper seems to be having fun during his offseason.
(via @AmariCooper9) pic.twitter.com/IbG5ACLS7K
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) February 22, 2020
Predicting the Fates of Top Franchise-Tag Candidates in 2020 NFL Free Agency:: Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report gives 10 predictions about players who can potentially either sign their team’s franchise tag, sign to a long term deal, or, be traded. A very interesting take on Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper.
The Most Intriguing NFL Free Agents on the Market This Offseason:: Bleacher Report
NFL Free Agency is less than a month away and Bleacher Report gives their thoughts on the most interesting targets available. For the Cowboys, they take a look at defensive end Robert Quinn.
How Much Would it Cost Cowboys to Trade Up in the 2020 NFL Draft? :: Inside The Star
The 2020 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching. With the Combine, next week, will anyone jump out and catch the eye of the Cowboys to consider moving up? Inside the Star takes a deeper look at the value of pick 17 of this year’s draft.
The biggest reason the #Cowboys probably won't move up is that they need to address their cornerback spot, too.
They have zero cornerbacks under contract for the 2021 season.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) February 22, 2020
Alabama’s Xavier McKinney Makes Sense if Cowboys go S in Round 1:: NGSC Sports
Current starter at strong safety Jeff Heath and backup safety and special teams ace Kavon Frazier will both be unrestricted free agents in March, making addressing the position that much more important before the 2020 season.
Cowboys 2020 draft: Analyst identifies the type of wide receiver that fits the Cowboys offense:: Blogging The Boys
The wide receiver position is another the Cowboys would be wise to take a look at this offseason. This piece talks about what the Cowboys need at wide receiver to match their philosophy on offense and who that could possibly be.
Should the Cowboys Consider re-signing CB Anthony Brown?:: Inside The Star
The Dallas Cowboys top corner, Byron Jones, will be an unrestricted free agent in March and could price himself out Dallas. With a potential hole to fill, re-signing veteran corner Anthony Brown might not be a bad idea for depth purposes.