Even as he continued to battle nagging injuries in 2019, Dallas Cowboys star left tackle Tyron Smith made his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl. He was recently ranked the top offensive tackle in the NFL by ESPN, but there’s a few names missing from the list. Ezekiel Elliott signed a six-year, $90 million dollar extension before the beginning of last season and finished in the top-five in several statistical categories. However, based on average annual salary and recent production he was surprisingly named the Cowboys’ most overpaid player.
The July 15 deadline for Dak Prescott to sign a long-term deal is rapidly approaching, but according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys are willing to be patient until the end. Amari Cooper is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, yet opinions on him vary amongst league executives. CeeDee Lamb’s most effective route, how Amari Cooper could be primed for his best season, and three things you can learn from preseason rankings are covered in the news and notes.
Cowboys’ Tyron Smith Praised as ‘On Another Planet’ by Anonymous NFC Exec :: Bleacher Report
ESPN is currently releasing its rankings of the top 10 players at every position. One anonymous NFC executive had high praise for the Cowboys Tyron Smith when it came to the league’s top offensive tackles. Question, where is La’el Collins and Mitchell Schwartz, can right tackles get some love?
Dak Prescott Rumors: ‘Cowboys Are Not Worried’ About QB’s Contract Situation :: Bleacher Report
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys are willing to go all the way up to the July 15 deadline to get Dak Prescott signed long-term.
‘There’s something holding him back’: NFL execs weigh in on Cowboys’ Amari Cooper, a ‘polarizing’ wide receiver :: Dallas Morning News
Opinions on Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper are split amongst NFL personnel. Some see him as a top 10 receiver easily, while others have him ranked a lot lower.
CeeDee Lamb’s most productive route while in college :: Blogging The Boys
CeeDee Lamb was one of the best receivers in college after the catch, and he did a lot of that damage running out routes.
Cowboys are contenders for the best quarterback room in the NFL :: Blogging The Boys
Connor Livesay breaks down how Dak Prescott, Andy Dalton, and Ben DiNucci could give the Cowboys the league’s best quarterback room.
Every NFL Team’s Most Overpaid Player Entering 2020 Season :: Bleacher Report
Surprisingly, star running back Ezekiel Elliott was listed as the Cowboys most overpaid player.
Why Amari Cooper might be primed for his best season yet :: The Landry Hat
Having Michael Gallup and CeeDee Lamb alongside him and another year working with Kellen Moore could see Amari Cooper have the best season of his career.
Hall says Dak would be ‘extremely happy’ to get $35 million :: 247 Sports
Recently on NFL Total Access, Deangelo Hall discussed Dak Prescott’s contract situation. Although he doesn’t view him on the level of Patrick Mahomes, he feels he’s worth the $35 million dollar price tag he commands.
Ranking the NFL’s top 10 offensive tackles for 2020: Best of the league’s bodyguards :: ESPN
In ESPN’s series ranking the top 10 players at every position, the Cowboys Tyron Smith was ranked the best offensive tackle in the NFL.
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