As the Dallas Cowboys get Andre Dawson Youth Jersey ready to head to Indianapolis this week for the scouting combine, perhaps there is no better time to talk about free agency.Confused? Dont be.Once the compensatory picks are announced, the Cowboys are expected to have nine draft picks. They currently own their first-, second-, third-, fourth- and sixth-round picks. They should get another fourth-rounder and three seventh-rounders for their losses in free agency last year.For all of the needs and wants the Cowboys have -- at cornerback, defensive end, defensive tackle, linebacker, running back, quarterback, wide receiver, safety and tight end -- it will be impossible to fill them all in the draft.There is simply no guarantee they can get who they want, let alone what they want, to take care of all of their issues as they come off a 4-12 season.The Cowboys will have to use free agency, at least to a degree, to fill those needs.http://www.authenticredsoxstore.com/authentic-56-joe-kelly-jersey.html In the past coach Jason Garrett has said the goal is to get into the draft without being forced to take a player at a particular position. If a team has holes, then it is more difficult to put together a true draft board because naturally those needs get pushed up.Running back would make the most sense, but likely not at the top end of the market. The Cowboys have Darren McFadden and Rod Smith under contract from last year. Lance Dunbar is coming back from a torn ACL and is a free agent. He could be back, but that shouldnt be the only pre-draft move.Last year the Cowboys showed they are willing to go only so far for a free-agent running back in letting DeMarco Murray walk. They loved him yet let him go. Its difficult to see them paying a big guarantee on a long-term deal to a runner in this market, so guys like Doug Martin (if he even gets to the market), Lamar Miller and Chris Ivory might be too pricey. Could Matt Forte on a short-term deal be a better buy? Does Scott Linehans time with Joique Bell in Detroit give them something to think about?http://www.officialducksshop.com/authentic-9-paul-kariya-jersey.html The draft will have a number of qualified candidates, but last year the Cowboys never saw a player match up with the grade so they did not select a running back.Fridays announcement that Randy Gregory will be suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the substance abuse policy does not really add to the Cowboys needs at defensive end. They were already acute. But does Gregorys suspension open up the possibility of Jeremy Mincey returning? It wont do so for Greg Hardy. Does it step up the Cowboys willingness to sign Jack Crawford?The Rams cut Chris Long and he is available to sign now.The draft might not have many top-end pass rushers, but there is depth at defensive end and defensive tackle.Linebacker is another need. UCLAs Myles Jack has been a favorite in some mock drafts and could be available at No. 4 overall. Is taking a middle linebacker that high the right choice? Would it be wise for the Cowboys to stick with Rolando McClain for another year? His market should be limited because of a four-game suspension last season.http://www.authentickingsshop.com/authentic-70-tanner-pearson-jersey.html The Cowboys need to address cornerback, most likely in free agency and the draft. Morris Claiborne is a free agent. Brandon Carr has a $13.8 million cap number. Orlando Scandrick is coming back from major knee surgery.
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