The Dallas Cowboys are still awaiting word on Dan Quinn’s situation.
They have no control over prospective defensive side-of-the-ball changes until his future is decided, and his departure remains the most likely consequence. For the time being, it appears that they will largely stick with their offensive and special teams staffs.
This shifts our attention to free will.
The team can always sign its own free agents to new contracts, even though they won’t be able to do anything about outside free agents until the legal tampering period starts.
Though their new free agents are a far bigger worry, they may still have some players under contract that they have decided to split ways with.
Despite being a Dallas regular for thirteen seasons, he was performing at a very high level the previous season.
Despite continuing to struggle with ailments, he started thirteen games and was named an All-Pro for the sixth time in his career.
Less than a dozen bigger openings are more concerning than losing your left tackle. They would have to come up with a plan of action since failing to attempt to bring him back would be a significant risk.
Tyler Smith just received his first All-Pro selection at guard, but he might yet be moved out to tackle. At best, moving him is a dubious plan.
If not, they would have to sign an outside free agent who would probably cost more, try to replace him from within, or throw
