Jerry Jones had previously emphasized that the Dallas Cowboys are “all-in” in the 2024 season, and, while the team's free agency approach raises doubts about Jones’ statement, they did address some important needs during the 2024 NFL Draft.
After experiencing significant losses in the line of scrimmage this offseason, the Cowboys focused on bolstering the offensive and defensive lines by using five of their eight selections for this purpose.
Bucky Brooks from NFL Media listed his favorite draft classes across the league. The Cowboys’ choices left him puzzled, earning them a dubious distinction.
“Although Prescott and the Cowboys perform best when the front line dominates the trenches,” Brooks explained. “The uncertainties surrounding Tyler Guyton (a raw prospect) and Cooper Beebe (lacking impressive attributes) make it difficult to understand the team’s draft strategy, particularly given the other prospects available. If Guyton and Beebe struggle to adapt to the NFL in their first year, the Cowboys’ offense may face challenges in consistently moving the ball against top opponents.
“With the team's failure to acquire immediate-impact prospects at running back and wide receiver, the offense will rely heavily on Ezekiel Elliott and possibly a sixth-round receiver, Ryan Flournoy. Currently, it seems like the team is regressing, not by being fully committed to a particular approach.”
At a crucial point with a head coach and quarterback on contracts with uncertain futures, and whose , the Cowboys are putting immense pressure on their incoming draft class to immediately make significant contributions in important positions.A former NFL GM shared thoughts on the Cowboys’ selection of Tyler Guyton.
The Cowboys' choice of Guyton in the first round has received mixed reviews, with some analysts and NFL evaluators viewing the Oklahoma tackle as a work in progress.
However, Rick Spielman, a former
Minnesota Vikings general manager and current CBS Sports analyst, believes the Cowboys addressed one of their most urgent needs by selecting Guyton at No. 29 overall. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they move him to the left side,”
Spielman suggested . “I know he played on the right side at Oklahoma, but he’s athletic enough to transition to the left side.“I appreciate his aggressiveness and playing style. This was a major need that Dallas had to fulfill. I believe that if they place him at left tackle, he'll be the starter, allowing [Tyler] Smith to remain at guard, where he's more effective than at left tackle.”
If Guyton is prepared to immediately play at a high level, it could alleviate the impact of the Cowboys' inability to re-sign Tyron Smith in free agency.
During the previous season in Norman, Guyton managed to avoid allowing a sack while conceding three quarterback hits and nine hurries,
as reported by Pro Football Focus “From a purely tools-based perspective,”.
Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy recently told Heavy . “You could argue that he’s the tackle with the highest potential in this draft.Tyler has exceptional athleticism that sets him apart from other players. He moves so gracefully that it sometimes appears like he's floating. Despite playing right tackle in college, he has the skills of a top-tier left tackle athlete.
Ezekiel Elliott’s Contract Details with the Cowboys are Unveiled.
The Cowboys are bringing back
Ezekiel Elliott , and the experienced running back is returning on a contract that is favorable for the team.As per a report from The Star-Telegram
, Elliott is scheduled to play on a one-year contract valued at $3 million, with $2 million guaranteed.Upon returning to the Cowboys after a season with the
New England Patriots , Elliott achieved 642 rushing yards and three touchdowns while starting the final three games of the 2023 season.This was my top priority.
“My focus was on doing what I could to return here,Elliott informed Clarence Hill Jr. of The Star-Telegram . “I have many goals left to achieve here. I’m thrilled to reunite with the team and pursue that championship ring.”Explore the Cowboys’ plan for the 2024 season and how their draft picks aim to reinforce their offensive and defensive lines, although not everyone is convinced.
