Stephen Jones and Jason Garrett went on the record today about the 2 free agents.
Jones said the Cowboys felt good about McClain's two seasons in Dallas, and that they'd be talking to his agent during the combine about re-signing him -- my guess would be another 1-year deal (maybe 2), with incentives. And it's what Garrett didn't say when asked about Hardy's future with the team that spoke volumes ... "He's a free agent" was all Garrett would say when asked, and that was apparently followed by an extended pause which was subsequently followed by a change of the subject.
With rookie DE Randy Gregory suspended the first 4 games in 2016 due to violating the NFL's substance-abuse policies, and now with Hardy apparently out, defensive end might be priority No. 1 now. Between FA and the draft, Dallas could add 1 or 2 high-impact DEs. If they go DE with the No. 4 pick, I prefer the Buckner beast from Oregon over Bosa. Secondary and LB corps are near the top of the needs list, too -- once again, Ramsey (CB/S) and Jack (OLB) would be my favorite options at No. 4. Brandon Carr is a FA, has a hefty contract that needs re-working to be retained, MoClaiborne is a FA who has not come close to living up to expectations for a No. 6 overall draft-selection, and Scandrick is rehabbing from reconstructive knee surgery. Lee (Pro Bowler) and McClain at LB have been solid, but they've missed multiple games due to concussions, and McClain missed 4 games last year for pissing hot.
Jones said the Cowboys felt good about McClain's two seasons in Dallas, and that they'd be talking to his agent during the combine about re-signing him -- my guess would be another 1-year deal (maybe 2), with incentives. And it's what Garrett didn't say when asked about Hardy's future with the team that spoke volumes ... "He's a free agent" was all Garrett would say when asked, and that was apparently followed by an extended pause which was subsequently followed by a change of the subject.
With rookie DE Randy Gregory suspended the first 4 games in 2016 due to violating the NFL's substance-abuse policies, and now with Hardy apparently out, defensive end might be priority No. 1 now. Between FA and the draft, Dallas could add 1 or 2 high-impact DEs. If they go DE with the No. 4 pick, I prefer the Buckner beast from Oregon over Bosa. Secondary and LB corps are near the top of the needs list, too -- once again, Ramsey (CB/S) and Jack (OLB) would be my favorite options at No. 4. Brandon Carr is a FA, has a hefty contract that needs re-working to be retained, MoClaiborne is a FA who has not come close to living up to expectations for a No. 6 overall draft-selection, and Scandrick is rehabbing from reconstructive knee surgery. Lee (Pro Bowler) and McClain at LB have been solid, but they've missed multiple games due to concussions, and McClain missed 4 games last year for pissing hot.
