Cowboys News: Contigencies to losing Cooper, trade targets

News and notes for all things Dallas Cowboys on March 6, 2020.

Between Dak Prescott, Byron Jones, Amari Cooper, and Robert Quinn the Cowboys have arguably the most talked about group of free agents across the league. This time of the year the media is filled with free agent rankings, projections, grades, much of which includes the Cowboy standouts.  Read where the top quarterbacks might land, trade candidates for the Cowboys, and potential franchise tagged players.

At the focus of the Dallas free agency lies there two stars of the passing game, Prescott and Cooper. While most of what will happen is still completely unknown these links provide greater detail and clarity to the latest on the negotiations of both players, including a Prescott proposed offer and a contingency plan if the Cowboys can’t keep their star wideout as well. Here are the news and notes for March 6, 2020.


When it comes to the top NFL free agents, the list begins and ends with the Cowboys :: Blogging the Boys

It’s no secret that the Cowboys have a terrifying amount of players scheduled to hit free agency in the 2020 off-season. It looks even worse when three of the team’s top flight guys are headlining every list. Take solace in the fact the No. 1 free agent in quarterback Dak Prescott isn’t going anywhere.


Grading the NFL’s Biggest Potential Franchise Tag Decisions :: BleacherReport

The Cowboys need to come to terms with their signal caller sooner or later as the deadline to place the tag on a player is March 12, but continue reading to see if the franchise tag is the best option to temporarily hold onto Prescott.


Film Room: Here are some contingency plans in case the Cowboys lose Amari Cooper to free agency :: Dallas Morning News

John Owning looks at the optimal routes the front office could take if the unthinkable happens. Spoiler alert: there’s four 2020 NFL Draft prospects to join the veterans on the list that could help replace some of Cooper’s production.



Predicting Landing Spots for NFL’s Best Free-Agent QBs :: Bleacher Report

According to Bleacher Report, the best place for Prescott in 2020 is as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. One way or another, Prescott will be wearing a star on his helmet come September.


How the Falcons can shore up their greatest weakness: pass-rusher :: ESPN

The Falcons pass rush has not been good recently. One way to fix it in 2020 to get back into the hunt in the NFC South is by signing away defensive end Robert Quinn from the Dallas Cowboys.


2020 Cowboys draft prospect: Defensive tackle Justin Madubuike :: Blogging the Boys

Get to know another prospect the Cowboys could find themselves interested in come draft time, interior defensive lineman Justin Madubuike from Texas A&M.


2020 NFL Free Agency: Negotiating This Offseason’s Toughest Contract Decisions :: BleacherReport

Read more about players’ value relative to what they are asking for, and preview some potential free agents the Cowboys could have their eye on.


 

Explaining the Dak Prescott-Amari Cooper puzzle the Cowboys are trying to solve :: SportingNews

Similarly to the news story above this, Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper’s contracts are discussed, but this goes through all the little details that will make signing the two Pro Bowlers a possibility.


Top 10 NFL Players Most Likely to Be Traded :: BleacherReport

The names listed here may all go for a higher price than a sixth-rounder Dallas spent for Quinn, but the Cowboys could have an eye on one of these veteran contributors.


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