Taylor Gabriel, Dallas Cowboys (Photo by Dustin Bradford / Getty Images)
Taylor Gabriel, Chicago Bears (Photo by Dustin Bradford / Getty Images)
The Dallas Cowboys would do well to add these two free agents for depth purposes in the future.
As the Dallas Cowboys begin to get closer to the regular season, which will hopefully begin in September. They must add two specific free agents who will compete instantly during training camp and will make a difference on the Cowboys roster.
The obvious free agent names are both defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney and Everson Griffen. Clowney has recently expressed a desire to play in Dallas, according to Patrik Walker, a writer for CBS Sports. But both price and value aren’t at the Cowboys’ ballpark, so it will be a difficult deal to work out.
As for Griffin, the same problem appears. It all comes down to the right value and price. Both players must lower their starting price to play for the Cowboys. That being said, I’m pushing for two free agents that the Boys could probably get on one-year contracts and would end up having a decent impact on Sundays and potentially late in the season.
1. Damon Harrison, DT
Understandably, the Cowboys signed both defensive tackles Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe. Although I think Damon Harrison’s defensive tackles, also known as Snacks, can deliver a production as good as Poe or even better.
In the NFL, you can never have enough defensive lineman. You win the game in the trenches and a solid rotation with fresh legs at the end of any game can be the difference between wins and losses. Now in no way am I saying that Harrison should start and wreak havoc like he did with the New York Giants, where he was a pro.
But what I’m saying is, for the right price on a cheap one-year contract, why not? Depth would be a great addition and, as I said before, I would like to see Harrison and Poe fight for an initial job.
Harrison still has something left in the tank and for the past few months, many fans have been pushing for him to come play in Dallas because on the right team he could bring in more production than will eventually be signed.
Dallas Cowboys could use this veteran wide receiver in 2020
2. Taylor Gabriel, WR
This might not be the biggest free-agent pickup in the world, but I’m looking for depth with these two players I’ve chosen. Wide receiver Taylor Gabriel could provide depth on the outside, in the slot and also as a return man.
Last year with the Chicago Bears, Gabriel struggled a bit. Given the inconsistent offense led by quarterback Mitch Trubisky and the fact that he had to become the No. 2 wide receiver on that offense, it did not help his cause.
Gabriel had his best years when he joined offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in both Cleveland and Atlanta. He had a career for years wearing a Falcons uniform, mainly because he was seen as the third or fourth choice behind players like wide receiver Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu.
If Gabriel were to come to Dallas, he would see targets behind wide receivers Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, and rookie CeeDee Lamb, but that’s fine because that’s where Gabriel thrives. Plus, he can return kicks and punches with his speed.
In the NFL, you can never be too prepared or have enough depth. With the signing of these two players in less than a year, the friendly agreements with the team I believe can consolidate both the defensive line and the wide receiving nucleus.
You never know when injuries or suspension will occur, and both players provide great depth and solid replacements in a starting lineup. Cowboys Nation, let me hear your thoughts on these guys or any other free agent you still want to see Dallas sign, other than Clowney or Griffen.
