Following one other playoff disappointment, Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons claims he informed proprietor Jerry Jones he should improve the line of defense to finish the Cowboys’ 28-year Tremendous Bowl drought.
“I stated we have to get an excellent, 330 [pound] nasty inside [defensive linemen],” Parsons informed ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. “I believe we have plenty of rushers. I believe Ola [Odighizuwa], he can play inside, outdoors, some of the versatile DTs. Once we misplaced [Johnathan Hankins], he is a giant dude, however we have to get one in all them massive previous, nasty, pass-rushing, get-going [guys].”
Dallas completed 18th within the league in dashing yards (114.1) allowed final season. This got here again to chunk them in a 48-32 wild-card spherical loss to Inexperienced Bay as Packers working again Aaron Jones ran for 3 TDs and 118 yards. Shoring up the D-line may remedy this downside.
Hankins — listed at 6-foot-3, 320 kilos — enters free company in March, however the Cowboys may discover an improve. Star DTs like Chris Jones (Kansas Metropolis Chiefs) and Justin Madubuike (Baltimore Ravens) are unrestricted free brokers.
Spotrac estimates the Cowboys might be $14.98M over the cap. Parsons and large receiver CeeDee Lamb are in line for contract extensions.
Regardless of the cap challenges, Jones not too long ago stated the group will go “all-in” this offseason, which means the Cowboys will in all probability discover a method to clear extra room and make a splash. Per OTC, extending quarterback Dak Prescott — getting into the ultimate 12 months of his contract — saves $26.23M.
If Dallas cannot signal a free agent, it ought to deal with the place within the draft. Professional Soccer Community’s Will Helms had the Cowboys taking Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat with the twenty fourth general decide in his newest mock draft.
Professional Soccer Focus gave the 6-foot-4, 362-pounder a 91.7 grade, the most effective at his place. He additionally gained the Outland Trophy, awarded to the highest D-lineman in faculty soccer.
