An interesting article from over the weekend brought the current crop of free agents into focus . . . and it’s a really good picture. The 2023 free agency class wasn’t an elite one, but there are still a number of high-profile players who remain looking for a new home. The Philly Voice’s Evan Macy asked whether a team comprised of current free agents could compete for a playoff spot.
The Dallas Cowboys have a strong roster, and right now there are no indications the club would seriously consider adding any of these names. But what happens if things change, either through injury on a player failing to make the necessary jump into a bigger role?
During the offseason it’s easy to have a pollyannistic view of every current player’s potential. When camp hits, though, teams have to be able to admit mistakes were made. And if that’s the case, veteran free agents get the call. So where would each member of this treasure trove of talent fit in Dallas’ depth chart? Here’s a look at how big of an impact they could make.
Quarterbacks
We have two QBs making the Cowboys’ roster. Dak Prescott is a top-10 signal caller and Cooper Rush is a backup capable of winning games.
Teddy Bridgewater – QB2
Carson Wentz – Wouldn’t make the team
Matt Ryan – QB3
Bridgewater would be a surefire upgrade if (compartive) price wasn’t a concern. There’s no way Wentz deserves another shot, he’s not good in the locker room and there’s no way this collection of Cowboys could ever rally around him.
Running Backs
The Cowboys slapped a franchise tag on Tony Pollard who appears ahead of rehab schedule after his broken leg in the playoffs. They are being wise in giving low-cost backs the opportunity to tote the ball behind him.
Dalvin Cook – RB2
Ezekiel Elliott – RB3
Leonard Fournette – RB4
Kareem Hunt – RB4
Cook still has juice, but he’s not worth the squeeze at the price he currently commands, vowing to not accept a $5 million salary. Elliott would make a great short yardage back, but does his former status as position leader hamper his ability to rejoin the club? Fournette and Hunt seem washed.
Wide Receivers
Dallas improved their corps tremendously signing Brandin Cooks and the expected improvement from Michael Gallup (injury) and Jalen Tolbert (experience) makes this a great group behind CeeDee Lamb’s leadership.
DeAndre Hopkins – WR2
Jarvis Landry – WR4
Kenny Golladay – WR5
Julio Jones – WR5
Hopkins is too expensive, but clearly would get starter snaps and would give Dallas the deepest WR group this side of Cincinnati. The rest of this group would be injury insurance with Landry possibly stunting Tolbert’s development.
Tight End
The Cowboys don’t have much experience at tight end, so a solid veteran could potentially bump someone down the depth chart.
There are no solid veterans.
MyCole Pruitt – TE4
Maxx Williams – TE4
Offensive Line
Working from the starting configuration of Tyron Smith (LT), Tyler Smith (LG), Tyler Biadasz (C), Zack Martin (RG), Terence Steele (RT) there could be a couple places that would be an improvement for 2023. Behind them we’re slotting Matt Waletzko (Swing Tackle), Chuma Edoga (LG2), Matt Farniok (Swing Interior), Asim Richards (LG3), TJ Bass (C2).
Taylor Lewan – LT2
Eric Fisher – LT3
Dalton Risner – LG2
Gabe Jackson – LG3
Ben Jones – C1
Billy Price – C2
Trai Turner – RG2
AJ Cann – RG3
George Fant – RT3
Michael Schofield – RT3
The first and only starter replacement is here in Jones, who would likely be an imrpovement over Biadasz, who is in the final year of his rookie deal. There’s also plenty of serviceable depth here and for the right price, this is where the Cowboys would likely look to improve their roster even without a new need being created.
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