With free agency approaching, one of the focal points for the Dallas Cowboys will be trying to retain top corner Byron Jones. Whether he stays or finds a new home, Jones is headed towards a lucrative payday. The safety position is also one of interest in Dallas as the NFL Draft in April draws near. Xavier McKinney and Grant Delpit have been popular picks in mock drafts if the Cowboys want to upgrade in the first round.
Mike McCarthy’s coaching staff will be a mixture of old and new as former assistants from his days in Green Bay will work together with the surviving staff members from 2019. A preview of the center position, Sean Lee’s future, and the possibility of Jourdan Lewis’s role increasing are all covered in the News and Notes from Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Mike McCarthy’s Cowboys staff blends familiar and new:: ESPN
New Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has assembled his staff very quickly since being hired last month. Mixing former assistants Joe Philbin, Scott McCurley, and Jeff Blasko with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, McCarthy will have a nice balance throughout his staff as they lay out the groundwork for the 2020 season.
Jourdan Lewis was a player in 2019, could see bigger role next season:: NGSC Sports
Lewis has always had the talent, he just needed the opportunity to consistently show what he could do. After catching a break with an injury to a teammate, Lewis took full advantage and reminded everyone of his skill set that made him so sought after before the 2017 NFL Draft.
Dallas Cowboys: 3 players who will step up this upcoming season:: The Landry Hat
Coming off of a disappointing 8-8 season the Cowboys will definitely need more consistency from their roster. Lucas Mascherin breaks down who he thinks will come to the forefront and perform big in 2020. There are two returning members of the defenslve line, including DeMarcus Lawrence.
The Dallas Cowboys led all NFL teams in attendance in 2019:: Blogging the Boys
Is there any real surprise here? The Cowboys have the most extravagant stadium in the NFL, and it attracts people from all over the world. With the world’s largest sliding glass doors and a video screen that stretches about 60 yards, there are no bad seats inside AT&T Stadium, hence why the attendance is so huge every season.
NFC East Makeover: Coaches who will reshape the division in 2020:: ESPN
The NFC East was a bad division in 2019. Three teams (Cowboys, Giants, Redskins) finished .500 or worse which led to each hiring new coach.
This piece breaks down what new Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy brings to the table, what big changes to expect, and what staff changes will have the biggest impact.
Cowboys’ Sean Lee still ‘focusing on playing,’ will explore his options this offseason:: CBS Sports
The General has been in the blue and silver for a decade and when healthy, he’s been one of the best linebackers in the NFL. However, that’s been the one thing that has stopped him from being a Hall of Famer, his availability.
That narrative took a twist in 2019, though, as Lee played in 16 games for this first time in his career. Filling in for Leighton Vander Esch who suffered a season-ending neck injury, Lee registered 86 tackles, four passes defended, an interception, and a sack.
Having no thoughts of retirement, Lee is wanting to explore his options, although he’d prefer to stay in Dallas.
“I love it in Dallas and I love the Cowboys,” Lee said. “I hope it works out, for sure.”
Dallas Cowboys 2020 Offseason Preview: Center:: Inside The Star
Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick bounced back in 2019 after missing the previous season due to an illness. However, now the Cowboys have a decision to make regarding backup Center Joe Looney’s free agency.
Jessie Haynie breaks down Looney’s possible departure, how Connor McGovern figures in if he does leave, as well as where each center stands contractually.
Dallas Cowboys first-round pick: Grant Delpit or Xavier McKinney?:: The Landry Hat
The Cowboys have the free safety position seemingly locked down with Xavier Woods. However, they’re still trying to find the missing piece to create a dynamic duo at the position. Two of the most highly sought-after safeties coming out of the college ranks could be available for the Cowboys when they pick at 17 in April’s NFL Draft.
McKinney and Delpit are both coming off first-team All-SEC seasons. The former recorded an amazing 95 tackles this season, while the latter won the Jim Thorpe Award as the best defensive back in the nation while helping the LSU Tigers win the 2019 CFP National Championship. These are two games to watch if the Cowboys choose to bolster the safety position in the first round.
Could Byron Jones become the highest-paid cornerback in th8e NFL?:: Blogging the Boys
During the last two seasons, Byron Jones has put his name in the conversation with the best corners in the NFL. In 2018, he made his first Pro Bowl and was also named second-team All-Pro. This season, he was solid once again albeit on an inconsistent defense.
Now, Jones is set to be an unrestricted free agent once free agency starts in March. Will the Cowboys retain him? Or will he find the proverbial bag elsewhere?
3 Free Agent Wide Receivers for the Dallas Cowboys:: Inside The Star
The Cowboys have a few questions to ask at wide receiver this offseason. Pro Bowl receiver Amari Cooper, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent, will be the organization’s top priority once Dak Prescott is taken care of. Randall Cobb and Tavon Austin are also set to hit the open market.
Staff Writer John Williams breaks down possible options for the Cowboys at wide receiver in free agency, as well as a bonus pick.
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