Argumentative Essay: The Future Of The Texas Football Team

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The market is open for free agents to sign with teams on March 9th at 4pm. With many teams already locking up players through verbal agreements, the shopping list for the Cowboys has decreased. However the Cowboys still have potential to be a major player in free agency. With 12 million in cap space already and the potential to create 48 million the Cowboys can make moves. The question is how many moves will be made?

One move has already been made with the resigning of Rolando McClain to a one year deal worth up to 5 million. This could change draft plans with Myles Jack at pick 4.

It has also been reported the Cowboys will host Rams DE Chris Long. With Randy Gregory being suspended for the first four games and Greg Hardy/Jeremy Mincey …show more content…

Many sources have said it's between the two Texas teams, the Cowboys and Houston Texans. The Texans have more money to spend but if Miller wants to win it'd be wise to sign with his favorite NFL team, the Cowboys. I don't expect the Cowboys to spend more than six million a year for a running back though.

Many signings by other teams have also impacted the Cowboys. Colt McCoy resigning with the Redskins takes him off their wish list. The backup quarterback market is suddenly empty unless RG3 is a consideration. Reports show Manziel may not a be a free agent right away due to a potential suspension by the NFL. The Browns may want to hang on to Manziel to get compensation for him. This forces the Cowboys to address the backup quarterback position in the draft. If it's not Goff at pick 4, then I would love to see Dak Prescott in the late rounds become a Cowboy.

The cornerback market has also been depleted thanks to the Giants overpaying for Janoris Jenkins. A deal worth 12 million per year makes Jenkins the second highest paid corner in the league. If you remember in 2014, Dez Bryant made Jenkins look silly on a deep bomb from Romo as he waltzed into the endzone. Prince Amukamara may be in play for the Cowboys. The boys were very interested in Prince before they traded up to get Mo in the draft. I don't see how the Cowboys can cut Brandon Carr and not resign Mo Claiborne. The cornerback market will definitely be one

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