“Cowboys Face Critical Decisions in Free Agency: Top Targets Include Tyron Smith, Stephon Gilmore, and Tyler Biadasz”
Dallas Cowboys enthusiasts were optimistic about this season being their best shot at a Super Bowl, mainly due to Dak Prescott’s standout performance as the NFC’s premier
quarterback. Despite Prescott’s excellence, the Cowboys fell short at home against the 7th-seed Packers.
The urgency for success in this particular season was heightened by the
impending free agency of 16 key players, crucial for depth and rotation within the team.
A hypothetical game is proposed to select the top three free agents the team would ideally want to retain.
- LT Tyron Smith:
- Tyron Smith, often overlooked, earned 2nd-team All-Pro in 2023, his fifth time receiving such recognition.
- Dallas implemented a veteran rest day strategy for Smith, preserving his performance level throughout the season.
- While aging, Smith demonstrated he can still perform at an elite level. Bringing him back for a year allows mentoring of a future left tackle.
- CB Stephon Gilmore:
- Gilmore, a veteran presence, provided stability in the young secondary and played a crucial role when Trevon Diggs faced an early-season injury.
- Despite not earning accolades, Gilmore’s impact was evident, and retaining him would add experience and allow Diggs time to recover without a significant talent drop-off.
- Consideration for a team-friendly deal to maintain defensive continuity.
- C Tyler Biadasz:
- Biadasz, despite run-blocking criticisms, is chosen to maintain continuity for Prescott.
- The center-quarterback connection has historical significance (e.g., Aikman with Stepnoski, Romo with Frederick).
- Biadasz, though not selected for 2023, has been a constant for Prescott since 2020 and earned a Pro Bowl appearance in the recent past.
- Proposing a three-year deal to keep Prescott comfortable under center.
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