McFadden becomes a fairly easy and logical choice to release. Will that stick once Lance Dunbar comess off of the PUP list, though? Dallas could be faced with a tough choice if they have to make space for Dunbar. I think the Cowboys will show McFadden some loyalty after last year's performance and the obvious fondness that Jerry Jones has for him. With only so many carries to go around and Elliott expected to be a full-time workhorse, is there much sense in keeping two veterans? McFadden can be released for about $2 million in cap room and very small amount of dead money. Seems pretty obvious, right? While this is the easy way to go it may be a bit superficial to assume Dallas will just hang on to McFadden after last year's events RB: Ezekiel Elliott, Darren McFadden, Alfred Morris, (3) With Dallas seeing themselves as a contender, they will want as much security as possible at quarterback. It's important to remember that he was signed last year after final cuts and didn't get any offseason work with his teammates.
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After all, they stuck with him rather than chase some of the other veteran backup options in free agency. If Moore isn't significantly better than Prescott then Dallas may feel they're better off just riding with two quarterbacks, letting their developmental guy get more practice reps.ĭespite his losing record and surplus of interceptions last year I think Moore is still valued in Dallas. It matters, but even a better chance to win can still be a likelihood of losing. Is the veteran backup with no long-term future worth a roster spot?īelieving that Moore gives you a better chance to win isn't the entire argument. The only question mark here is Moore and it goes hand-in-hand with how the Cowboys see their ability to be competitive if Romo gets injured again. Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports QB: Tony Romo, Kellen Moore, Dak Prescott (3)
I'm also leaving Lance Dunbar, Gavin Escobar, and rookie Jaylon Smith off with the expectation that they will begin the year on the PUP list. That means DeMarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory won't be on the list due to their suspensions. Keep in mind that I am projecting the Cowboys' Week One roster. My next projection will come before training camp, reflecting all of the new information we've obtained from the May and June practices, any new free agent activity, and any losses of players due to injuries or suspensions. I like to get that first snapshot right after the draft. It's a great exercise in deductive reasoning but also provides periodic snapshots of where you see the team throughout the offseason and preseason processes. "If they're tested within the division, I like what that looks like then going into the postseason.I've been doing Cowboys roster projections for years now. "I think they've gotten better, but I also think Philadelphia has gotten better," he said.
"The moves they made this offseason, were really good."Īikman pointed to the additions of wide receiver Brandin Cooks and cornerback Stephon Gilmore as moves that could really help the team. "I don't think that's overstating it at all," said Aikman. When asked if he thought the Cowboys roster in 2023 is one of the better rosters since the 90s, Aikman agreed. Overall, he says he believed Mike McCarthy's move to being the playcaller could help solve Prescott's issues. "It's not a concern of mine at all, and I can't imagine it being much of a concern, if at all for anyone within the organization." I think some things needed to get cleaned up," he said. I think there were things within the passing game that hurt him. "I don't feel like he was necessarily reckless with the ball. Last year, Prescott threw 15 interceptions in 2022, tying the league lead.Īikman says he is still confident in Prescott. Much has been made of the performance of the Cowboys current quarterback Dak Prescott in recent years.
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