Dallas Cowboys Free Agency Targets By Position
By Jimmy Long
Receivers, Tight Ends
Now, we’ll look at the receivers on their way out. Terrance Williams, Brice Butler and tight end Gavin Escobar. Personally, I believe Williams will cost too much to retain. I like Butler coming back at the right price, as he has had his moments. I also think it is time for Dallas to move on from Escobar.
The Cowboys will return plenty of depth at tight end to cover the loss of Escobar, with Geoff Swaim, Jason Witten, and Rico Gathers all on the roster. However, there aren’t any intriguing receivers to me to cover the loss of Williams and/or Butler. So for this category, Dallas must re-sign one of their receivers, or else draft a young guy in April.
Defensive Line
The only losses here come in the form of Terrell McClain and Jack Crawford. McClain was excellent this season and deserves to be resigned, but only to a team friendly deal. His injury history gives me concern with respect to a larger contract. Crawford was good in his reserve role, but with 2016 rookie Charles Tapper returning next year, the Cowboys can offset his loss.
Not to mention it is almost a guarantee that Dallas will draft one or two defensive lineman. If I were the general manager, I wouldn’t spend a dime on the defensive line this offseason. Best to build it through the draft.