It’s now been a little over 48 hours after Mike McCarthy was introduced as the ninth head coach in franchise history. While it will probably be a few more weeks until fans can see just exactly how he will put his imprint on this team, some of the effects can already be felt. There have been rumblings about this apparent super staff coming together, but just how super will this staff be? In order for the Cowboys to make any noise next season, they will need to have their franchise quarterback in Dak Prescott. Prescott is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason and both Stephen and Jerry Jones know that signing him to a new contract is paramount.
The upcoming offseason is also the last one prior to the current collective-bargaining-agreement expiring at the end of the 2020 season, and with that are a few different changes teams must adhere to. Another key offseason task will be the continued recovery of Connor McGovern who missed the entire season with a torn pectoral. If McGovern is a full participant in the offseason then that can eliminate one potential need for the Cowboys.
Modus Operandi: Cowboys business-as-usual seems to be changing with McCarthy :: CowboysWire
Upon the completion of the much-maligned 2019 season, Jerry Jones reiterated that there would be an abundance of change for the Dallas Cowboys. Gone is the stalwart of Jason Garrett and enters the arrival of McCarthy. McCarthy delved into various items coming the Cowboys’ way regarding coaching staff as well as bits and pieces of his offensive and defensive preferences. These words only cemented Jerry’s wish for change. What remains to be seen is whether these changes are for the better.
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Stephen Jones: Cowboys need to get Dak’s deal done :: NFL.com
Now that the season is finished, all eyes turn to the many players of the Cowboys set to hit free agency. Quarterback Dak Prescott tops the list. The Cowboys tried to get a deal done with Prescott prior to the start of the season, however they were unsuccessful and Prescott instead opted to bet on his play. That bet paid off as Prescott made huge strides as a quarterback and cemented himself towards the upper-echelon of players at his position. Now Prescott deserves to get paid like one and the Jones’s know it.
Jones claims the two sides were close at the beginning of the season, is that believable or team-sponsored propaganda?
On Friday, head coach Mike McCarthy did a full-blown media tour, talking to everyone. Except for Prescott. What gives?
I don't know who needs to hear this, but call your quarterback https://t.co/IhI0qnj65n
— Cowboys Stats & Newsletter (@CowboysStats) January 11, 2020
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Explaining Some of the Different Salary Cap Rules for 2020 :: Over the Cap
The current collective-bargaining-agreement signed in 2011 expires at the end of the 2020 season. That means the upcoming offseason has a few differences between it and any other offseason. The fine folks at Over the Cap go into detail about the various changes this upcoming offseason will have.
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Film room: Potential immediate fixes for the Cowboys’ biggest offseason roster needs :: Dallas Morning News
It’s no secret the Cowboys have weaknesses in their roster. Under Jason Garrett, the team routinely neglected to place a high roster value on a safety or a mammoth run-stuffing defensive tackle. John Owning delves into three separate positions of need detailing how the team can solve their problems in both free agency as well as the draft.
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Cowboys G Connor McGovern made the most of a rookie season spent rehabbing from pectoral injuries :: Dallas Morning News
2019 was a redshirt year for rookie third-round draft pick Connor McGovern. Expected to come in and provide solid depth for the interior of the offensive line, McGovern missed the entire season after injuring a pectoral in training camp. The season-ending injury of Connor Williams showed just how much McGovern was missed. Fully healthy, McGovern expects to be a full participant in all offseason activities.
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Will Mike McCarthy’s ‘super staff’ with the Dallas Cowboys really be all that super? :: Dallas Morning News
Mike McCarthy has potentially assembled quite the coaching staff for the 2020 Cowboys. While none of the hirings are official at this time, it remains to be seen just how much of a difference this new staff can make. A lot of the potential hires have previous stints as head coaches, albeit most were unsuccessful. However, just because if a coach flames out as a head coach does not mean he will as a coordinator or positional coach. The Cowboys have all the talent in the world, now they need someone to put it all together.
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