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Seven clichés that show flaws in NFL draft trade-up process
Trading up in the NFL draft for a non-quarterback is a temptation general managers should almost always resist. Like candy while on a diet or an NBA midrange 2, passing on immediate satisfaction will lead to better long-term results. The value of trading down — and not trading up — has been an enduring refrain […]
Continue readingCowboys may pay price for approach to extensions
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have made no secret about their wishes. They want to sign Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons to contract extensions. It was something they used to do routinely with players they wanted to keep off the free agent market. As recently as 2019, they signed DeMarcus Lawrence, Jaylon […]
Continue readingSource: Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb likely to skip offseason program
FRISCO, Texas — As the Dallas Cowboys begin their voluntary offseason program Monday, All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb isn’t expected to attend workouts as he awaits a long-term contract, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Lamb is entering the final year of his rookie deal, set to earn a fully-guaranteed $17.99 million salary from his […]
Continue readingPulling back the curtain on how Cowboys scout the NFL draft
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys’ offseason has been unpopular, filled with free agent losses such as Tyron Smith, Tony Pollard, Dorance Armstrong and Tyler Biadasz. The only addition has been veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks. A fan base starved for its first Super Bowl in 28 years is as vocal with its feelings as it […]
Continue readingPanthers signing Robert Hunt, Damien Lewis was a necessity
“I’ve been waiting on this conversation,” the former Miami Dolphins player said Wednesday on a Zoom call. “All of you guys get your pens out, and if you know somebody in Charlotte tell ’em I want a cyber Tesla truck. “That’s what I’ve been wanting for multiple years. I told myself once I got the […]
Continue readingBuccaneers ready to turn to draft after a busy free agency
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ free agent signings have been fruitful since last week when the new league started, with cornerback Tavierre Thomas being the latest. The Bucs could make a late addition or two at any time, but the majority of moves have happened, with focus now shifting to the draft. In […]
Continue readingJerry Jones’ ‘all-in’ isn’t what Cowboys fans want it to be
FRISCO, Texas — Every now and then Jerry Jones will come up with a saying that gets repeated and repeated and repeated. When Tony Romo was the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback, the owner said the team’s offseason approach one year was “Romo friendly.” Later, when Dak Prescott was the quarterback, he said the approach was “Dak […]
Continue readingLa’el Collins’ character is nonissue
Hardy is appealing a 10-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy because the league believes he physically harmed a former girlfriend. Gregory, a projected first-round pick a few months ago, plummeted down draft boards, in part, because he failed a drug test at the NFL scouting combine. Collins, another player projected to be […]
Continue readingWhat will Cowboys do with Dak Prescott’s contract?
More Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter explains how the Cowboys will attempt to re-sign Dak Prescott while also creating cap space. (1:09) FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 offseason will be defined by what happens with Dak Prescott‘s contract. The quarterback has a $59.4 million salary cap figure, second largest in the NFL behind […]
Continue readingHow Mike Evans has put imprint all over Bucs’ franchise
It was 2014. He’d just become general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he knew his team needed a quarterback. “See, I just got hired. … I was kind of the lone ranger that year,” said Licht, who hadn’t gotten to know his scouts yet outside of meetings. “I would just lock myself in […]
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