Dallas gets one back in the fold
The Dallas Cowboys are always prone to spend big money. However, no one was as important as left tackle Flozzel Adams, according to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Dallas Star-Telegram.
The money was not disclosed, but that is not the important thing. The important thing is that Tony Romo’s blind side is set for years to come. You see if you cannot protect your quarterback, eventually he will be hurt seriously. That of course would mean the end of your season right there.
The Cowboys still have a ways to go in getting some key players done. Both running backs Julius Jones and Marion Barber contracts expire.
Jones is unrestricted, which means that he will most likely not be back. Barber is a restricted free agent that will be tendered at the first round draft pick level, which is not actually the highest.
Saftey Ken Hamlin was set to be a free agent, but was given the franchise tag. However, the Cowboys still have to get him signed to a long term deal to make the tag worth while. Also, backup cornerbacks Nate Jones and Jacques Reeves are also set to be unrestricted leaving a huge void at the nickle cornerback slot.
Finally, the other big restricted free agent is defensive end Chris Canty, who was also give the first round tender.
Eventhough, Barber and Canty have been given a first round tender other teams can still negotiate a huge contract with the players. Also, the development of the poison pill valuiable restricted free agents have become even harder to sign.
If the Cowboys are going to stay competitive on defense then they need to get these players resigned, because no free agent is going to be as good as the player that just left you. After all they know your system better than the guy coming in, especially the small intracasies of the system.