5 safeties the Cowboys could dive into free agency for

Earl Thomas

Yes, I know I know, here we go again but until the Dallas Cowboys come out and definitively say that he will not now or ever be a Dallas Cowboy, the dot-connecting will continue. It is also noteworthy for those who aren’t aware that Earl Thomas played free safety for Dan Quinn in Seattle.

I put Thomas here because he has experience playing in Quinn’s scheme and also had his best years under this current Dallas coordinator. Everyone has to wonder if the Dallas Cowboys would bring in the talented yet troubled playmaker.

After years of watching the Dallas Cowboys attempt to fix their defense with a reclamation project, adding Earl Thomas in my opinion is the one that should be at the top of the rehabilitation list.

Thomas was still an above-average safety when he last played which would be far better than the safety play Cowboy’s fans have seen for the last ten years. If the Cowboys decide to dedicate the vast majority of their available cap space on the front four, adding Thomas could be a reality.

His latest run-in with the law could also be the final nail in the NFL coffin. I wouldn’t expect a quick decision on Thomas but I would say he is a nice fallback option if the others on this list decide to not join the Dallas Cowboys.

Thomas has some demons that he has to answer if any ball club is willing to ask them but his presence in Dallas would be a boost no matter what you think of him personally.

The mantra this past season in Dallas was unity but I wonder how fast those friendships in Dallas deteriorated once the team started to lose. I am all for teamwork and cohesion but sometimes teams need that one player who just doesn’t care what anyone thinks and plays like a madman under control.

Hall of Fame defensive end Charles Haley was definitely that guy for the Cowboys during their dynasty but I cannot remember another player after that playing for the Cowboys. Sure the Cowboys have had crazy on their roster but having crazy and being a difference-maker is something this team hasn’t had in quite some time.

Having 52 guys who get along and one that doesn’t isn’t always a bad thing. Especially when that player should realize that this could be his last attempt at playing in the NFL.