In this dry period between the Scouting Combine and the start of free agency, it’s speculation season. It’s the time of mock drafts and hypothetical contracts, of outside-the-box trade scenarios and what-if hot takes. But for fans who don’t believe in an offseason, it’s the stuff that keeps the engines turning. And, truth be told, anticipating what might happen is a lot more fun than just waiting for something to actually happen.
Thursday in Cowboys Nation saw a mock draft that apparently took the Unthinkable Express straight out of Crazytown, a division rival possibly breaking the bank for a Dallas Pro Bowler, an agent talking through Dak Prescott’s potential short-term strategy, and Dez Bryant name-dropping as he lobbies for a storybook return to The Star. All that, plus an encouraging notion for Cowboys defensive linemen and a look at what’s next for the forgotten young talent buried in the Dallas linebacker corps.
Philadelphia Eagles reportedly preparing to ‘take a home run swing’ at Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones :: PennLive
Philadelphia appears to be serious about landing the Cowboys’ shutdown corner; media outlets in Pennsylvania are tossing around figures that would make Byron Jones an Eagle and the highest-paid cornerback in the league with a record-breaking deal when the legal tampering period begins on March 16.
What CBA player-vote window means to 2020 Cowboys :: CowboysWire
The football world continues to track the biggest news of the offseason as the Collective Bargaining Agreement has been sent to the players to vote on. The vote and its timing greatly impacts Dallas’s free agency plans. Cowboys Wire’s own K.D. Drummond takes a deeper look at the latest CBA news through a decidedly sliver and blue lens.
Agent’s Take: Can Dak Prescott get the short-term contract he seeks from the Cowboys? :: CBS Sports
The Jones family loves to lock down their superstars in long-term mega-deals, but recent quarterback history and the current CBA numbers suggest that Dak Prescott would rather buck the trend and sign a three-year contract instead. A former sports agent breaks down the dollars to make some sense of the negotiations in Dallas.
Will the Cowboys Open the NFL’s New Stadiums? :: The Mothership
The Rams and Raiders are set to open their new home stadiums this season in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, respectively, and Jerry Jones says the Cowboys would love to help them open their doors.
2020 Mock Draft Roundup: Cowboys commonly attached to Florida CB Henderson :: CowboysWire
With Byron Jones likely out of Dallas, cornerback is a big need in Big D. Tony Thompson breaks down why many experts think the Cowboys could go after this cornerback from the SEC.
Dez Bryant says he would be ‘perfect’ for the Cowboys, name-checks the stars on Dallas offense :: Blogging the Boys
Dez Bryant has been extremely vocal regarding his potential return to Dallas next season. His latest statements indicate how he thinks he could fit in with the rest of the Cowboys’ talented offensive weapons.
Every NFL team’s weakest link heading into free agency :: Bleacher Report
2020’s version of the Great Wall of Dallas could use some patching, according to this list, which calls out the left guard position as the team’s weakest link. With Connor Williams developing too slowly for some and Xavier Su’a-Filo about to hit free agency, maybe those Ronald Leary whispers sound just a little sweeter.
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What’s Up: Gifford likely to have expanded role :: The Mothership
The promising start to linebacker Luke Gifford’s rookie season took a serious hit in the first half of 2019’s first preseason game. Now fully recovered and in a positional group that’s full of question marks, the former Nebraska Cornhusker could get extra looks at some new opportunities.
Happy 54th birthday, @michaelirvin88. You were my last No. 1 pick, but you ended up in the same place as my first. Nice seeing you at the combine. Always have appreciated our friendship.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) March 5, 2020
Gil’s first No. 1 pick? Hall of Famer and “Mr. Cowboy” Bob Lilly. That’s awfully good company for The Playmaker to be in.
Gil you are simply the best buddy. I thank God for you and your beliefs in a young crazy kid from @CanesFootball 🙏🏿Thanks for making him a @dallascowboys for life. https://t.co/omzAeFvq9q
— Michael Irvin (@michaelirvin88) March 5, 2020
Redskins grant LT Williams permission to seek trade; Eagles letting LT Jason Peters test free-agent market :: NFL.com
In separate news items sure to delight the Dallas defensive line and coaching staff, a pair of division rivals could each see their elite-caliber left tackle suddenly leave the NFC East.
2020 NFL Mock Draft: Cowbys tag and trade Dak Prescott to Dolphins in outside-the-box first round :: CBS Sports
In the wildest mock draft making the rounds, Will Brinson has concocted a scenario whereby the Cowboys trade a non-exclusive-franchise-tagged Dak Prescott to Miami for their two 2020 first-round picks. Letting Prescott go may seem certifiably crazy, but what if it meant reloading the roster with Tua Tagovailoa, Grant Delpit, and CeeDee Lamb?
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