OCTOBER 20: Contradicting earlier reports, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler writes that the Cowboys are “content” with their roster, adding that Dallas is unlikely to make an aggressive push for a splashy addition. Likewise, Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports notes a blockbuster involving the Cowboys would come as a surprise. Instead, an “equitable mid-level deal” would make more sense, per the latter.
A defensive addition of that nature would make sense, particularly at the linebacker spot or in the secondary (areas Robinson identifies as ones to watch in Dallas’ case). The injuries suffered by Diggs and Vander Esch call for at least depth acquisitions, but anything more than that may now come as a surprise. The Cowboys currently sit mid-pack in terms of cap space with $7.15MM.
OCTOBER 19: The Cowboys have had an up-and-down start to their 2023 campaign. The team started the season by outscoring their opponents 70-10 across two wins. Since then, they’ve suffered a pair of losses: one to the lowly Cardinals and one to a fellow NFC contender in the 49ers, who blew out Dallas by a score of 42-10.
The team rebounded from that loss to San Francisco with a win in Week 6, and entering their bye week with a 4-2 record, the Cowboys still feel confident in their ability to compete for a championship. That’s why multiple NFL sources told Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports that the Cowboys are expected to be among the most active teams heading towards the trade deadline. Jordan Schultz echoed that sentiment during an appearance on CBS Sport Radio’s Maggie and Perloff, stating that Dallas is the “first team that comes to mind” among potential deadline buyers.
It sounds like the Cowboys are prepared to do whatever it takes to elevate their chances in 2023. Vacchiano writes that the organization isn’t “concerned with their long-term future,” and they’re not going to be passive with several glaring holes on their roster.
The Cowboys have struggled to replace cornerback Trevon Diggs (torn ACL), and the recent loss of Leighton Vander Esch (neck) could stretch a thin linebackers corps. However, even with those absences, the Cowboys have touted that they have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if the team invests resources into the other side of the ball.
Vacchiano opines that the Cowboys’ biggest hole is at WR2 opposite star CeeDee Lamb. Michael Gallup was expected to take on a bigger role when Amari Cooper was dealt to Cleveland, but the receiver has hauled in only 57 catches in 20 games since that trade. Meanwhile, offseason acquisition Brandin Cooks has struggled during his brief stint in Dallas, catching only 13 passes for 109 yards and one touchdown in five games.
Regardless of which position (or positions) the front office zeroes in on, it sounds like the Cowboys will be aggressive leading up to the trade deadline on October 31.
“…but the receiver has hauled in only 57 catches in 20 games since that trade.”
So just ignore the injury that kept him out and takes time to acclimate to game play after rehab?
Doofus
Ya, havent looked at it, but theres no way Lamb has only had 57 catches in 20 games he played in.
That’s referring to Gallup
One he suffered 2 years ago?
That excuse worked last year with Gallup. Returned from injury. Played in 14 games. Last year.
Not really an excuse this year. 6 games 18 catches.
Best ability a player can have is availability
If availability is so important, why pay millions of dollars in salary when there are 60,000 warm bodies in the stadium that would work for a fraction of that amount?
Jerry time to get the big D in the O line
1st round pick for a disgruntled semi star WR trade is coming.
Jerry Jeudy and Broncos take back Gallup as a change of scenery candidate.
I honestly wouldn’t be surprised to see the Cowboys go after Davante Adams or especially Hunter Renfroe, but it is quite a bit more likely that they’ll end up acquiring Jerry Jeudy.
They’ll probably also go after a CB, and Surtain could be a bigger name to watch there.
The Broncos would be absolutely stupendously idiotic to trade Surtain, but teams do those things when they’re losing. Jeudy, however, I think could reasonably end up in Dallas. Thing is, it seems that Jeudy would end up playing the role that Gallup had most of his success in years ago, and that is inside. I don’t think that Denver wants Gallup in return-they’d want picks, not players.
Sutton I think fits Dallas’ need for another outside receiver, but Jeudy’s size and speed make him useful in most places on the field. It’s really the size that limits him. Cooks was supposed to offer those positives to Dallas, but obviously hasn’t lived up to expectations. I’d expect Jeudy to take up some, or all, of his role there if he doesn’t play inside like Gallup.
As for the man himself, Gallup is a great third receiver, but hasn’t performed nearly as well as expected the last two years. Maybe that injury is to blame. But some team should be interested in him for a late pick if the Cowboys succeed in acquiring Jeudy. As for Adams…well, I don’t think that he’d be available.
If the Broncos do trade Surtain, expect Buffalo to be in the mix. White’s had two major injuries over the past two years and the Bills secondary is due for an overhaul.
It would be a great pickup for the Bills. I figure that they’ll be aggressive when it comes to that, especially seeing Miami twice a year.
Surtain is arguably the only player on Denver’s roster right now is without any doubt worth signing to a long term deal, due to the combination of age, skill level, and past production. In my opinion, he does look more out of place this year in Joseph’s defense, which is one reason that I had an issue with Joseph. If even Pat Surtain looks confused, something must be wrong. But he’s certainly the type of player that teams will think about getting under contract long term. Buffalo’s defense has quietly lost some talent recently. Surtain could be a long term building block for them if Denver is dumb enough to trade him.
The Cowboys always think they are just a player away. Sorry, but this is a second tier team.
Trade Dak
Hot air ! That’s just Jerry exploiting free press n bein the attention horror he is. Says same thing every yr. And w/those cutting edge trade deadline acquisitions n shrewd trader jack dealings they’ve won how many playoff gms in last 2 decades ?
Playoffs! Don’t talk about playoffs!
But Jim Mora humor aside, you can be certain that the Bengals would trade their recent playoff wins to have a franchise as financially valuable as the Cowboys, in a heart beat.
“the organization isn’t “concerned with their long-term future,”
Why would an owner who just turned 81 be thinking long term? Jerry knows the clock is ticking.
Juhrry can figure out how to overcharge customers and underpay workers but his ego demands he pretend he can run a football team.
He can not.
They will never win a thing with this vain, vile fool in charge.
And that is wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.
Yet according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler…
“The Cowboys are not expected to be major movers at the deadline, barring surprise. They are content with the roster as currently constructed“
So….
“That’s why multiple NFL sources told …”
What qualifies as an NFL source? Am I an NFL source?
I cite you all the time. Anonymously, though. Sorry, I forgot to tell you.
Any interest in Kenny Pickett? Tiny hands QB with no arm?
To be fair, Jerry is a superior GM and scout than Bill B will ever be.
I bet nobody saw that coming…lol
So the Cowboys will be sellers cuz they already showed the rest of us that they’re not SB contenders
There’s no “rebounding” from that ass kicking SF laid on them 2 weeks ago… and deep down the players know they aren’t don’t belong in the same field as those guys, nobody ever go KO’d by Mike Tyson and beat him in a rematch a few months later. “Oh boy we just got Jerry Juedy (you can insert almost any name) now we got what it takes to beat SF!” Yeah sure. I along with (I’d think) most of the fan base can smell Jerrahs BS at this point.
Gotta love Jerrahs persistence (or maybe it’s Alzheimer’s at this point) though, he’s gonna keep trying to jam that square peg (Dak) into that round hole, until Dak ages out or Jerrah kicks off.
Anything short of a trade for a real QB with some balls is a complete waste for draft capital. We aren’t winning anything with Dakie under center.
Sounds like a garden variety Dumb Jock who gets all his news from FS1 and ESPN.
Dallas has the meat of its schedule remaining: Philly twice, Washington twice, Seattle, Buffalo, Miami, Detroit. The Pokes will be alright.
Thanks for the kind words. I’m sure The Boys will be just fine, probably make the playoffs, then they will run into a SB caliber team and get plowed like 2 weeks ago. Have you been following this team recently?
Only way they elevate their chances is to replace McCarthy.
Jerry’s ALL In !!! Should bring back Jimmy as head coach, now that re-marriage would put sum buts in sum seats, sum eyes watchn games, n make cowboys fun again. Would B bigger talking point nationally than even prime time sanders has been. What if they did n they won SB that would B sum sh#t ! Coulda had that dynasty run extended all those yrs. Jerry fired Tom Landry too.
I think this ^ is the reason the computer manufacturers recommend you don’t work at the keyboard with a wad of Red Man chaw in your mouth.