The Dallas Cowboys are going to lose Byron Jones. It’s not a foregone conclusion, because in the land of NFL contracts anything can happen, but teams are seemingly lining up for the five-year veteran and he walked away from Indianapolis’ scouting combine with the understanding of where Dallas stood financially. It’s not at the top of the corner market. That has a cascading effect, in both free agency and the draft, yet most mocks have yet to catch up to that realization. Touchdown Wire’s post-combine mock has.
In the grander scheme of things, the NFL has a secret the general public hasn’t caught on to, at least those who are complaining about the possibility their favorite team (cough, Dallas) will pay a top star (cough, Dak Prescott) at the top of the market.
Supernova: Cowboys, NFL top salaries set to explode over next decade
The 2020 Cowboys Offseason Manifesto series at Cowboys Wire is underway. In the first edition, we look into the overall financial landscape of the league. With the NFL pressing the players to agree to a new CBA prior to the season, with 18 months left of negotiating before any games are missed, there has to be a solid reason why.
There is. NFL salaries look to be on the verge of an NBA-style jump. The evidence and what it means is all gathered in one neat package.
Touchdown Wire’s post-combine mock draft: How Indianapolis changed the game
One of the few first-round mock drafts that seems to acknowledge the Cowboys being prepared to lose CB Byron Jones, Florida CB C.J. Henderson makes his way to the stage for Dallas at No. 17.
The Dallas Cowboys have a ton of decisions to make this off-season. How do they handle Dak Prescott? How do they handle Amari Cooper? How do they handle Byron Jones? With it seeming likely that Jones tests the free agency market (and the Philadelphia Eagles seem all too willing to swoop ini with an offer) it is likely the Cowboys need to find a cornerback early in this draft.
They find that in Henderson, the Florida CB. He faced questions this past season about his willingness to stick his nose in against the run, and people have wondered if he made a few “business decisions” last year. But you draft corners to shut down receivers first, and help against the run second.
Henderson can do the first part of the job description, and do it very well. That, plus the 40-time he posted of 4.39, is going to help his draft position. If Dallas has to go corner here — and signs seem to indicate they will need to — Henderson makes a ton of sense.
Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper just pieces of Cowboys’ free agency puzzle:: ESPN
Dallas might be as busy as any team league-wide when the new league year and free agency start on March 18. There’s a plan in place and there are a few layers to it.
Analyzing Matt Miller’s Post-Combine Mock Draft for the Dallas Cowboys:: Inside The Star
Javon Kinlaw, Xavier McKinney, and Henry Ruggs III have been linked to the Cowboys with the 17th pick. Who does Matt Miller have at that spot in his latest mock draft after the combine?
Five reasons why Xavier McKinney makes the most sense for the Cowboys first-round pick:: Blogging The Boys
The safety position has been and will be a huge topic when it comes to the Cowboys until it fully gets solved. Alabama’s Xavier McKinney has been a named linked as much as any to the Cowboys in the first round.
5 things we learned about the Cowboys at the combine: Dak Prescott talks resume, Jerry Jones thinks of Dez Bryant and more:: Dallas Morning News
As usual, the Dallas Cowboys were the talk of the NFL Combine with all the free agency news and potential players they could add in the draft. Also, Jerry Jones admits he thinks of Dez Bryant.
Mailbag: McCarthy, Different Draft Philosophy?:: Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys have had the mindset that the best way to build a team is through the draft. New head coach Mike McCarthy could provide a different direction to their plans in that regard.
2020 NFL Draft: Another prominent analyst pushes CeeDee Lamb to the Cowboys in the draft:: Blogging The Boys
Most mock drafts have the Cowboys going defense in the first round. Now, an offensive player gets some shine in the form of Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb.
Cowboys Roundtable: What’s the biggest holdup in Dak Prescott contract negotiations?:: Dallas Morning News
The biggest topic in Dallas these days would have to be when is Dak Prescott getting his new deal? David Moore, Calvin Watkins, and Michael Gehlken breakdown what could be holding up a long-term contract as well as free agency needs and players that need to step in 2020.
What’s Up: Woods’ Role On A Revamped Defense:: Dallas Cowboys
Xavier Woods has far exceeded expectations as a sixth-round pick in 2017. With new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, will his role change?
Byron Jones to be free agent 2020: Top landing spots, projected contract, lastest updates, rumors and more:: CBS Sports
The agent of Byron Jones met with the Cowboys at the NFL Combine, and the understanding was that the former All-Pro would hit free agency once the two sides parted. Patrik Walker dives into all the latest surrounding the shutdown corner.
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