The volume surrounding Dak Prescott’s contract situation is getting exponentially higher every day. A member of the league released a dollar figure that he thinks the club will have to reach in order for Prescott to put the pen on paper. Another of the league’s top passers-by has expressed frustration with his current club, so Las Vegas is already considering whether Dallas gets a deal for him to replace Prescott. Three-time champion Troy Aikman ponders his thoughts, and Kirk Cousins started telling Prescott again to let the mark happen. Oh, and one of the main ways out is to imagine Dak in green.
In news not related to Prescott, we are exploring the mentality that it is time for Tyron Smith to leave, we are looking at the possibilities of free agent in the cornerback (two important names) and the defensive tackle (five possible adjustments), we are examining the prospects for recruitment , we’re deciphering what Cowboys can learn from this year’s Super Bowl teams and predicting Blake Jarwin’s future after his lost season of 2020. All this, plus Jerry Jones opens the team’s stadium for COVID vaccines, a profile of a legend of the Cowboys of the past, and one of the bright spots of the last season … in the position of gambler. Here are the news and notes.
NFL Insider: Cowboys need to offer Dak Prescott about $ 40 million a year to close the deal :: 105.3 The Fan
Link The last competitor in Let’s make a deal Dak is Michael Lombardi. The league member told 105.3 The Fan that he believes the Cowboys will need to present Prescott with an offer “on the order of $ 40 million a year” to strike a deal with his agent Todd France. Of course, there are short- and long-term considerations that Prescott and the club will have to consider.
Virtual Radio Row: Troy Aikman talks about Dak Prescott and whether Cowboys can be candidates next year :: USA Today
Link Cowboys legend Troy Aikman went to USA Today’s virtual radio show and discussed the future of Dak Prescott, weighed expectations for Dallas in 2021 and gave inside information about his Super Bowl appearance with Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. Watch the full video to hear what Aikman has to say.
Favorite Raiders and Cowboys to trade for Russell Wilson :: Fansided
Russel Wilson of Link Seattle may be jumping on the quarterback carousel, and Dallas, right in the middle of a quarterback controversy, is already being seen as a potential landing point. With rumors of a negotiation demand being attributed to the newly appointed Walter Payton Man of the Year, Vegas bettors BetOnline have classified Cowboys as big favorites (second only to Raiders) to close a deal for their services.
Kirk Cousins contract advice for Dak Prescott: Franchise tag can be your friend :: ProFootballTalk
Link The Vikings quarterback told Prescott to embrace the franchise’s brand in 2019. He retold the story and explained his position to Trey Wingo in May 2020. Now he is maintaining his position while Prescott looks like he might be scored a second time. “I think he is in a great position now,” he told PFTPM last week. “Everyone knows he can play, and he is an elite quarterback. In fact, the ball is more in the Cowboys’ court and what they want to do going forward.” Cousins turned his two Washington brands into a Minnesota money truck in 2018.
Why the rush to replace Tyron Smith at Cowboys OL? :: Cowboys Wire
Link Our own KD Drummond faces Tyron in Catch This Fade Morning Minute, digging into the apparent anxiety of much of the fan base to leave the ten-year veteran.
Dallas Cowboys: 5 free agent defensive tackles for the target :: Dallas Fort-Worth Sports
Link Reid Hanson explores possible solutions in defensive tackle for the Cowboys at the free agency. Dalvin Tomlinson of the Giants is first on the list, fitting in the role of 1-tech. With defeats in position and upcoming free agents, defensive tackle is important for Dallas, especially after giving up so many yards on the ground in 2020.
Simulated retrospective: these 8 prospects chosen for Dallas :: The Mothership
Link With the off-season starting, the Cowboys will begin to decide who they will face in the 2021 NFL Draft. The writers put together a list of possible choices that Dallas could make with the 10th overall selection. The list includes Northwestern offensive attack Rashawn Slater, Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain and Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley.
Patrick Peterson should be the number one priority for Cowboys at the free agency (in addition to his QB) :: Blogging the Boys
Link With several cornerbacks going to the free agency for Dallas, the eight-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson can be a good option for Cowboys, who will need physical corners to thrive in the defense of Dan Quinn. Peterson and the Cardinals are splitting up in 2021, so he will be a coveted free agent that the Cowboys could try to connect in front of Trevon Diggs.
The 50 best free agents in the NFL in 2021: Best team for Dak Prescott, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Bud Dupree, more :: ESPN
Link Speaking of better settings, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler made his own combination. He thinks Shaquill Griffin of Seattle is the cornerback Cowboys should be chasing. But it can be expensive dating: “Defensive backs should be a priority for Dallas, and Griffin is considered the best outside corner on the market. He can cover and is a willing defender. Seattle will try to keep him.” For what it’s worth, the list also says that Dak Prescott would be an especially attractive option for coach Matt Rhule’s Panthers, although it is highly unlikely that the Cowboys will let Prescott hit the open market.
What comes next for TE: What does “Tubarão” return mean :: The mothership
Link Cowboys’ tight end, Blake Jarwin, fell with a tear to his right knee after just 25 clicks in 2020 and didn’t come back. In his absence, the Cowboys looked to Dalton Schultz, who improved over the season as a pass catcher. Rob Phillips describes what this means for the Cowboys’ attack in 2021 and how having two tight ends of initial caliber would be a good problem.
How the Dallas Cowboys can use the Super Bowl LV to move from suitors to contenders :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Link What can the Cowboys learn from watching the Chiefs and Bucs compete for the trophy on Sunday? Sign Dak, yes. Reinforce the defense, of course. In addition, “be selfless, creative and willing to change”. This may mean – gasp – again placing an emphasis on the security position. Looking at you, Juan Thornhill (Chiefs) and Antoine Winfield (Buccaneers).
Cowboys CB Maurice Canady could compete for a starting job in 2021 :: Inside the Star
Link Cowboys cornerback Maurice Canady has chosen to leave the season in 2020, but it is a name that will remain relevant for 2021. With the one-year contract moving to the 2021 season, he will be cast in Dallas. By fitting Dan Quinn’s prototype into the outer corner, Canady could be a perfect fit and compete for playing time.
Cowboys’ original Big Cat: Rayfield Wright’s winding road to Canton and beyond :: Cowboys Wire
Link Cowboys Wire’s Stars of the Cowboy Past the series continues with the only offensive striker in the franchise’s history to make the Ring of Honor. Dive in to take a look at Rayfield Wright’s unlikely rise from a back end to a Hall of Fame and see how his years of fighting the worst pass brokers of the era led to a different kind of fight against a much more sinister opponent.
Cowboys Stadium to be used as a vaccination site for COVID-19 :: Michael Gehlken (Twitter)
Cowboys' AT&T Stadium, Fair Park in South Dallas and the Texans' NRG Stadium will become vaccination super sites, beginning week of Feb. 22. "Together, these sites will be capable of administering more than 10,000 shots in arms a day," per White House COVID-19 task force.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) February 10, 2021
Progress report: a good surprise in Niswander :: The Mothership
Link Punter Alert! The team’s editor, David Helman, says not to mind that horrible fake punt attempt against Washington during the Thanksgiving disaster; the atrocious appeal was not Hunter Niswander’s fault. Instead, fans should focus on the beautiful update that the aspiring XFL first-year punter was on Chris Jones, even if in limited action.
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