Despite some major mistakes, the Dallas Cowboys hit some free agency home runs
The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2020 off-season with the hope of taking an exciting new direction. With a new head coach at Mike McCarthy and a renewed coaching staff, the Cowboys took action in hopes of elevating an 8-8 team to a playoff candidate.
Unfortunately, Dallas had an epic free agency bad luck this season. Names like defensive lineman Gerald McCoy, cornerback Daryl Worley, safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and defensive tackle Dontari Poe are no longer on the list.
But while the Cowboys had some of the worst free agency losses in the franchise’s history, they also had some great successes. Here are the first three …
Andy Dalton, QB
When the Cowboys signed with Andy Dalton, the move was seen as the organization adding the best NFL reserve defender to their list. And while the three-time Pro Bowler got off to a tough start to replace an injured Dak Prescott, Dalton’s best game has been a big part of the team’s current three-game winning streak that has kept his playoff hopes alive. Dalton launched 771 yards, seven touchdowns and an interception during that period.
# 2. Aldon Smith, DE
Although he hasn’t registered a sack since Week Eight, defensive side Aldon Smith has accumulated 4.0 sacks in his first three games for the Cowboys. And his opening play came as a big surprise, considering he played for the last time in the NFL in 2015. Although his impact has waned in recent weeks, Smith, 31, has proven that he can still play at a high level and is worthy of another contract. in Dallas.
# 3. Greg Zuerlein, K
In Greg Zuerlein, the Dallas Cowboys landed their most talented shot since Dan Bailey. Although the Pro Bowler 2017 is far from perfect, seven attempts from the field goal and three attempts from extra points so far this season. Still, six of those missed field goal attempts came from 50 yards or more.