With the frenzy of free agency mostly over, and the NFL Draft not starting for another two weeks, this period of time is starting to feel like the calm before the storm.
The Dallas Cowboys signed a new defensive back, but that shouldn’t stop them from targeting a defensive back in the first half of their draft. Grant Delpit and Antoine Winfield Jr two names that have been thrown around in Dallas; would one of those talented prospects be a great fit? Get an inside look at some Cowboys virtual draft interviews ahead of the first virtual draft ever.
Plus, a breakdown of the most underrated Cowboys’ free agent signings, and grades for every Cowboy move so far. Read about the struggle, and comeback of one surprising signing, Aldon Smith. All that, and more, here are the Cowboys news and notes for April 10, 2020.
Grading Cowboys free agency through 3 weeks, from Dak to Aldon Smith :: Cowboys Wire
A look into every move that is Cowboys related so far this offseason? Who did we overpay? Who should we have try to retain? Our own K.D. Drummond examines and grades the Dallas free agency period.
Don’t Overlook These 5 Free Agency Moves :: The Mothership
After Gerald McCoy, Dontari Poe, and HaHa Clinton-Dix, most of the Cowboy signings went relatively under the radar. The Cowboys official site breaks down five other signings that will could the Cowboys next season.
Cowboys continue to augment CB group with former Alabama product :: Cowboys Wire
The Cowboys have added depth at cornerback, signing former Jaguar Saivion Smith.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed Saivion Smith as these are his Regular Season Highlights from 2018 back when he was with the Alabama Crimson Tide pic.twitter.com/PaJQXwy6k0
— ✠🤠Cowboy X Factor (@CowboyXFactor) April 10, 2020
ESPN analyst projects Cowboys offense to dip in production in 2020 but still be solid overall :: Blogging the Boys
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense exceeded some expectations in the 2018-19 season, including ESPN analyst Mike Clay’s. How does Clay think the Cowboys should fare in 2019?
Safety Antoine Winfield would be a welcome addition to Cowboys secondary :: Cowboys Wire
It feels like every draft Cowboys fans are beating the drum for one of the top safety prospects. If Mike McCarthy and Mike Nolan choose to finally address that position with high draft capital, Antoine Winfield Jr. could be a nice fit in Dallas.
Virtual Draft Interviews | 2020 :: The Mothership
This year’s NFL is going to be very unique. Teams will draft virtually, so it makes sense that they would interview virtually as well. Thankfully the Dallas Cowboys have allowed us to get a sneak peak into these virtual interviews with some of the top prospects.
Michigan State defensive lineman Kenny Willekes told @SkySports that he's interviewed with the Cowboys.https://t.co/vj0ExbNuLl pic.twitter.com/jZ7xfbOe6Z
— Bobby Belt (@BobbyBeltTX) April 11, 2020
Here’s a sample of a 2020 Pro Day: Projected first-round pick, LSU DB Grant Delpit, running a 4.39, 40-yard dash at Baton Rouge Pro Day yesterday. At 6-foot-2, 213-pounds. pic.twitter.com/aAxb9fzoym
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 9, 2020
TCU’s Jalen Reagor on Why Guerilla Training Will Make Him the Draft’s Best WR :: Bleacher Report
If you only look at the top two WR’s, you may think that the Cowboys are set at the position. However, after Michael Gallup there is a steep drop off. Jalen Reagor is a potential Cowboy pick. Could Reagor really be the best WR in this draft?
New Cowboys DE Aldon Smith says he was in such a dark place, he spent nights sleeping under his car :: Yahoo Sports
Since signing with the Cowboys, Aldon Smith’s story of his journey back to football has made headlines. This latest news piece looks at some of the dark times Smith has went through.
The Dallas Cowboys website has jersey numbers listed for their new players.
2: Greg Zuerlein
27: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
28: Maurice Canady
80: Blake Bell
93: Gerald McCoy
95: Dontari Poe(h/t @Cblack3515)
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) April 10, 2020
Spagnola: So Many Needs, So Few Draft Picks :: The Mothership
Long-time Cowboys writer Mickey Spagnola shares his thoughts on the Cowboys current roster construction, including our biggest needs two weeks ahead the NFL draft.
Top 25 Under 25: Ranking NFL’s Best Young Stars Ahead of the 2020 Draft :: Bleacher Report
A list of the top players younger than 25 years old in there league. Ezekiel Elliott, Jaylon Smith, Michael Gallup, Leighton Vander Esch all qualify, but will any of the four make the cut?
Cowboys rank 11th in Power Rankings :: Sports Illustrated
Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper are all still Cowboys, albeit at a steep price. Travis Frederick was not a member of the present-day Cowboy triplets, but the retirement of the All-Pro center will certainly affect the triplets’ ability to do their jobs. The resources spent on offense meant key losses on defense like cornerback Byron Jones and defensive end Robert Quinn.
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