Cowboys ‘left door open’ for Ezekiel Elliott signature – Drake Toole, Sports Illustrated
After running back Ezekiel Elliott was released earlier this season, rumor has it that the Dallas Cowboys aren’t ready to say their final goodbyes just yet. The team may be willing to bring Elliot back if the retreat is open for a reunion.
Now a free agent in the wake of Dallas’ clever decision to cut Elliott’s pay, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo says the Cowboys are in the market for the 27-year-old ball carrier’s resignation. “Maybe going back to Dallas, in the long run, is where this is headed,” Garafolo said on NFL Network.
Garafolo cited Mike McCarthy as saying the decision to part with Elliott was merely “cabonomics,” a move based more on money (firing Zeke meant saving $10.9 million) than skill or convenience. And while that sounds true, it doesn’t change that Elliott…was cut off.
For Garafolo, though, the idea of Zeke returning to the Cowboys – in support of Tony Pollard – is worth hustling about. “Dallas still thinks it has no football left,” Garafolo continued. “Now the major wouldn’t be there, obviously, if he went back there.”
But, in Garafolo’s view, the request to add Elliott to the NFL roster was infrequent enough to signal a mutual rekindle between Zeke and Dallas.
Cowboys rumours: Trayvon Diggs, Dallas discussed contract extension in ‘final weeks’ – Adam Wells, Bleacher Report
Are the Cowboys close enough to support Trayvon Diggs’ Brinks Truck? It was reported that the Cowboys and Diggs’ representatives discussed a new contract for the All-Pro corner.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Sports Center On Saturday morning, the Cowboys had some “final weeks” talks with Diggs about a new deal:
“This is the top cornerback position in the league, one of the top 17 interceptions in the last three years. I’m told the Cowboys and Diggs have had some moments checking in on a potential contract extension over the final weeks of this offseason. They could be open to that. The market right now for angle is at the top, about $21 million a year, so we’ll see how close Diggs is to that in the next few months.”
Pro Football Focus’ Brad Spielberger recently predicted a four-year extension for Diggs totaling $81 million. The average annual salary of $20.25 million would rank him second among all players, behind Jair Alexander Green Bay Packers ($21 million).
In Alabama’s second round in 2020, Diggs was immediately included in the starting lineup as a starter. He had a strong start with 14 tackles and 3 interceptions in 12 games.
The 2021 season was a breakout year for Diggs. His 11 interceptions were link For the fourteenth in a single season in NFL history. It was also the highest single-season total since 1981 (Everson Walls: 11). He was named to the All-Pro Team.
Focus on this offensive photo – Mickey Spagnola, Dallascowboys.com
This year’s Cowboys’ trio of receivers is poised to make a deep impact and improve on the middle passing offense.
No. 88, CeeDee Lamb, Pro Bowl A wide receiver who grabbed the mantle of No. 1 receiver last year, he led the team with 107 receptions for 1,359 yards, nine touchdowns and five 100-yard games, giving him 10 in his first three seasons, trailing just 13 for Bob Hayes during that span. . in the history of the franchise.
Number 13, Michael Gallup, who tried out to be the old Michael Gallup after his 2021 season injury to a torn ACL, you know, the one in 2019-20 that compiled 125 catches, 1,950 yards, 11 touchdowns with a 15.6 average Hunting Yards – In other words, Big Play Mike. Well, if the OTA practices we’ve seen so far are anything to go by, the sixth year receiver is back.
Don’t just take my word for it, listen to the quarterback. Dak Prescott should know better than most: “Starting to get back at who Michael Gallup is. … He’s got his feet under him and he’s going to be better.”
And finally, third-ranked Brandon Cox, an offseason trade acquisition and nine-year veteran, with six 1,000-yard seasons in the past eight years, fell to just 12 games in 2019 with the Rams in one of the sub-1,000-yard rushing yards. seasons yards (583) and just 13 games last season with the quarterback Texas (699).
Again, from what we’ve seen so far, this guy is exactly what the Cowboys lacked a year ago. And again, don’t just listen to me, let Lamb speak: “I love his speed. … This is my boy. … He’s a pro to a T.” I’m telling you, new “triplets” are in their infancy.
Tyler Smith’s Evolution, Versatility Crucial to Cowboys 2023 Season – Jess Haynie, Blogging the Boys
Just into his second season, the continued growth of Tyler Smith will be a key indicator in a successful 2022 Cowboys season.
When Smith was originally drafted a year ago, the plan was to play him at left guard while Tyron Smith and Terence Steele handled the tackle positions. But a preseason injury to Tyron forced the younger Smith into immediate duty at left tackle, where he stayed for most of the season. Dallas tried a few things with veteran Jason Peters, but Tyler played mostly on the left edge.
It is generally assumed that Tyler will eventually become the full-time left tackle whenever Tyron is gone, or when Dallas decides he is the better option. That could happen as soon as 2023; Tyler was running with the first team offense in practice last week while Tyron was playing right side. Steele is still recovering from his ACL injury last year.
If the Cowboys wanted their top five offensive linemen on the field, assuming they’re all healthy at the same time, he’d probably send Tyler back to guard right now. But given Tyrone’s growing lack of reliability, plus Steele’s now back from major surgery, it’s entirely possible that Tyler Smith will have to wear multiple hats to get Dallas through next season.
Ideally, someone would step up at the left guard to give the Cowboys a little more comfort there. Perhaps free agent Chuma Eduga, third-year prospect Matt Varniuk, or rookie Asim Richards will get a chance to compete for the first job. We’re still waiting to see exactly how Edoga and Richards will be used as either healers or guards, but they both have their versatility.
But then again, that’s the beauty of having Tyler Smith on the team right now. He can be the starting left tackle or left guard with ease; Whatever makes sense based on other employees, it covers a lot of ground and space for talent assessment errors, injuries, or anything else that could limit Dallas’ options.
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