1) Will McClay. Can we keep him? He's the one responsible for constructing the Great Wall of Dallas 2.0 and finding cheap FA who are playing above their heads (esp on defense). I'm hearing the Jets are after him. They got deep pockets like Jerry.
2) Marinelli. I'm hearing he might bolt for Tampa Bay and reunite with Lovie Smith. Hopefully Jerry can convin$$$e him to stay.
Agreed. Marinelli has rejuvenated a supposed depleted defense, and maximized the potential of a bunch of unknown young players. He needs to stick around.
3) Linehan. He has done so much for Dallas. The offense is efficient and eats up clock. His offense has protected our defense all year.
Hopefully no one offers him a HC job in the offseason.
This is a real possibility.
4) Re-signing Ro McClain. Will he go to the highest bidder? Defense has been physical all year. Starting with him. He's a thumper that sets the tone. Would love to see him with Lee and Hitch form one of the best LB corps in the NFL next year.
I don't think the Cowboys will keep him and Carter. One or the other. Cowboys are gonna have a tough enough time finding the cash to pay Dez, and if they decide on keeping DeMarco, someone is gonna have to go. Plus King Carter has come on strong over the last month, I'm sure some teams have taken notice.
5) Re-signing Dez. Can they meet his contract demands? He had a great year. Franchise tag?
Dez ain't going anywhere for the next couple of years at least. Jerry has already confirmed the franchise tag will be used if a deal can't be reached. That would land him about 24 million over the next two seasons, but could also cause him to get butthurt and cause problems for the team. I think Jerry will pay him..they can't let past horrible contracts on people like both Roy Williams, Marion Barber, and Terrance Newman take away from Dez' worth. Pay the man, he is gonna continue to dominate CB's for the next 5 years at least.
6) Will they pay DM29? Or will they sign AP or draft Gurley? I like Melvin Gordon too.
RB is the most interchangable position IMO, while I would like to hang on to Murray I don't think it would be a huge dropoff to the offensive production if they continue to run the ball albeit with more of a running back by committee approach. Rookies RB's regulary impact teams, so if they draft correctly we should be ok.
I know it's early but I worry about stuff like that, now that it appears like we are having a resurgence. Go Cowboys!
