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Dallas seems to be in great shape heading into the draft."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsDallas Cowboys GeneralThe DeMarcus Lawrence extension caps off a phenomenal offseason for the CowboysNew Amari Cooper Cowboys Jersey ,161commentsDallas seems to be in great shape heading into the draft.CDTShareTweetShareShareThe DeMarcus Lawrence extension caps off a phenomenal offseason for the CowboysBrad Penner-USA TODAY SportsRemember the first week of free agency when the sky was falling in Dallas? Landon Collins signed a big contract in Washington, Earl Thomas was said to be out of the Cowboys’ price range, and DeMarcus Lawrence was waiting until he signed a long-term deal to get surgery. Oh, how things can change in a month. On Friday the Cowboys finalized a deal with their “war daddy” pass rusher that paid him big money and brought a clear resolution to any potential uncertainty about his status going into the season. Lawrence, who’s been one of the NFL’s best edge rushers in the last two years, is not only an impact player on the field but a vocal leader in the locker room. He became one of the driving forces behind the defense’s breakout 2018 campaign. Locking him up, and clearing some additional cap space in the process, was a huge deal for Dallas. But it was merely the cherry on top of what’s been an offseason full of great moves for the Cowboys. They went into free agency expecting to lose Cole Beasley, and that happened when the slot receiver signed a lucrative deal in Buffalo. Stephen Jones had been talking up Allen Hurns’ potential in the slot, and Cedrick Wilson Jr. also had turned some heads before a training camp injury last year. But Dallas didn’t just settle for that. They went out and signed Randall Cobb to a very inexpensive one-year deal. While Cobb is on the decline at this point in his career, he’s still a very talented receiver who can excel out of the slot. Some even argued that he was an upgrade over Beasley. And just for good measure, Dallas extended Tavon Austin, too. Even if he doesn’t end up contributing too much in the slot game, his potential as a return man is high. The Cowboys also lost Damien Wilson to the Chiefs, but they retained Justin March-Lillard, who offers some special teams help, and more importantly they restructured Sean Lee’s contract. He now slots in as the third linebacker behind the young duo of Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. Joe Thomas and Chris Covington are also on the depth chart at linebacker, minimizing the impact of Wilson’s departure. And the third player Dallas lost was Geoff Swaim https://www.thecowboyslockerroom.com/authentic-leighton-vander-esch-jersey , who signed with the Jaguars. While Swaim was good in his shortened 2018 campaign, the Cowboys seem to like what they saw from Dalton Schultz and Blake Jarwin in the last half of the season. Oh, and Jason Witten is back. Sure, he won’t be playing every snap like he used to, but he can still contribute to the team. The Cowboys also retained a few other players, most notably their swing tackle Cameron Fleming. With Tyron Smith’s recent injury history and some uncertainty around La’el Collins’ place here, the two-year deal Fleming signed covered both of those bases at a low cost. At that point, the Cowboys could have just called it a day and worked on Tank’s deal and it would have been fine. But they took it a step further by adding some bargains that could pay big dividends. Christian Covington should fit in nicely as a 1-technique defensive tackle and create a potent rotation with Antwaun Woods, and Kerry Hyder has good pass rushing potential as both a defensive end and 3-technique defensive tackle. George Iloka is a safety with really sure tackling skills who can thrive in the box and, at 6’4” and 225 pounds with 34.5” arms, he’s practically Kris Richard’s dream. While the Cowboys are likely to still take a safety early in the draft, Iloka’s presence doesn’t put Dallas in a situation where they have to take one early. He’ll probably see a lot of work on early downs, especially in the first couple months of the season. Then Dallas traded for Robert Quinn in a deal that saw them acquire the talented pass rusher for only a sixth-round pick in 2020. Dallas restructured his contract to where they’re on the hook for $8 million for one year. After all of this movement, the Cowboys really only have one big need and that’s backup running back. There are still some options in free agency, and a lot of options in the draft. They could also stand to upgrade their two defensive tackle spots and, as previously mentioned, the safety spot. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Cowboys take a wide receiver, tight end Taco Charlton Jersey White , linebacker, or cornerback either as they try to plan for the future. Of course, planning for the future is something they can now afford to do, as Dallas has acquired enough talent to put a great product on the field tomorrow. And they still have six draft picks to use, which will be guided by the well-trusted draft board of Will McClay. We’ll find out how that goes later this month. But for now, fans should be pretty stoked about everything Stephen and Jerry have done so far. The roster has been considerably improved, at least on paper, and they can afford to simply take a best-player-available approach in the draft. That it all culminated with working out a deal with Lawrence instead of letting it last into training camp is the icing on the cake. We have high hopes for what the new OC will do with Dak, but that is only one part of the equation." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBlogging The BoysBlogging The Boys, a Dallas Cowboys fan communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryCowboysOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsFiled under:Dallas Cowboys 2019 OTADon’t forget Zeke: Kellen Moore isn’t just about fixing the passing gameNew,78commentsWe have high hopes for what the new OC will do with Dak, but that is only one part of the equation.CDTShareTweetShareShareDon’t forget Zeke: Kellen Moore isn’t just about fixing the passing gameThere are two big weapons in the backfield.Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsThe Dallas Cowboys are taking quite a plunge with new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. He only has one year of experience as a coach, period. It is putting a lot of pressure on him and his head coach, Jason Garrett, who is in a contract year. Most of the focus on what we may or may not expect from Moore has been on the passing game and Dak Prescott. Even the excellent Bob Sturm, in his look at what went wrong in the red zone in 2018 at The Athletic, spent a lot more time talking about Dak Prescott and the passing game than the running attack.But that ignores half of the job for Moore. He isn’t just being called on to get more out of his quarterback. He also has to make better use of arguably the best player on the team, Ezekiel Elliott. There has been some discussion of how Moore needs to get away from letting the defenses stack the box by being far less predictable with his personnel packages and formations Amari Cooper Jersey White , but it needs to be given some more consideration.Whether analytics says it is smart or not, the Cowboys are almost certainly still going to rely heavily on the run game. That may involve having a balance of play selection on first down, or using more options or audibles to better exploit what the defense is showing. They will certainly still feed Zeke when they have a lead, especially late in the game when controlling the clock works greatly to their advantage. That is an aspect of the game where Moore’s hoped-for innovation and creativity can pay dividends. Last season, Dallas, or more specifically Scott Linehan, kept lining up in obvious run formations and expecting to beat the opponent at the point of attack. That worked brilliantly in 2016, when the Cowboys had a truly elite offensive line. But in 2017 and especially 2018, that did not pay off well at all, as injury and illness led to changes in the starters and backups having to fill in up front. The failure to adjust and adapt to overcome those problems was a key part in the decision to replace Linehan and give Moore the keys to the offense. The hope is that Moore will use motion and formations to spread the defense out and depopulate the box. That gives the offensive linemen a better chance to open up the holes for Elliott. It might be tempting to go back to the old way of doing things with the expected return of Travis Frederick and the anticipated improvement of Connor Williams (or the possibility of Connor McGovern winning the starting LG job), but that would not be wise. Motion and formations are supposed to be tools Moore can use more effectively than his predecessor. They should not be left in the toolbox. Additionally, Elliott is simply superb when he can get the ball in space. Linehan used him as a receiver, but mostly on screens and as a safety valve. Moore could do so much more with plays that get Elliott open past the line of scrimmage and moving forward, where he can use his impressive combination of power and speed to get yards after the catch. That’s not to say the screen should be thrown out of the playbook, because we have seen what Elliott can do when things are set up properly. But more needs to be added to the mix with him. He is a dominant player when he is not outnumbered at the line of scrimmage. It just makes sense to have more plays where he is only trying to get past one defender, especially if it is a defensive back when he has a size advantage. And don’t forget that hurdling skill. He is a big back, listed at 225, and this year he looks to be in very good shape. A lot of corners and safeties are not going to be eager to go one-on-one with him when he has is headed downhill in their direction.The team has a new wrinkle to add this year in Tony Pollard Womens Michael Gallup Jersey , and that gives them some intriguing possibilities that can also help Elliott. Pollard is not just a change of pace back, like the team tried to use Tavon Austin last season. Pollard is also a legitimate between the tackles runner. One thing Moore has hopefully (and probably) considered is putting both Elliott and Pollard in the backfield to start the play, and then motioning either out to be a receiver. The play can then be either a pass or a run, based on how the defense reacts to the shift. And sometimes, one can lead block, perhaps on a quick count. It is one more way to inject that needed unpredictability. While we are playing OC, how about an option run, with one of the backs out front and the other trailing Prescott who can keep or pitch the ball as the play develops.This is just scratching the surface of what Moore can do with the running game. Sturm put this out to show just how unconventional playcalling can throw the defense for a loop in trying to stop the run.That is a thing of beauty - except for the befuddled defense.A lot has been made of how Moore is key to Prescott’s continued development. But he has an important bit of help in new QB coach Jon Kitna, who is in position to do so much to help Prescott with his footwork and reads. Elliott stands to benefit just as much from Moore’s direct contributions as Prescott. Perhaps even more. (It’s hard not to sound like I’m making a pun there.) There are understandable voices of caution concerning an inexperienced OC. But one thing everyone seems to agree on is that Kellen Moore has an element of brilliance in his concept for the game. And now he has a roster that has talent and experience, although the depth at wide receiver still has to prove itself. There is also the question of just what Jason Witten still brings to the table, and how he will be used. But there are no questions about Elliott’s abilities, and the offensive line picture offers a lot of hope. Moore can do a lot to improve the effectiveness of the passing game, but he can also do so much to restore the dominance of the Dallas ground attack.