How bout those Cowboys!
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Before the Cowboys took Smith with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2011 draft, the Cowboys had not selected an offensive lineman in the first round since 1981. In two of the next three drafts, the Cowboys selected two more offensive linemen in the first round, first with Travis Frederick in 2013 and then Martin in 2014.
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Cowboys' 2021 decisions in free agency could be tricky, if not costly
As they entered the 2019 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys knew they had franchise-defining decisions to make regarding wide receiver Amari Cooper, quarterback Dak Prescott and cornerback Byron Jones. Some even envisioned the issue that became running back Ezekiel Elliott's contract, as well.
Those four now have contracts totaling $302.5 million at least $90 million guaranteed but that would grow dramatically when (if?) Prescott signs a long-term deal that will have guaranteed money of more than $105 million. All remain with the Cowboys except Jones, who left Dallas and found his fortune with the Miami Dolphins.
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Jourdan Lewis, left, Chidobe Awuzie, center,
and Xavier Woods, right -- all drafted in 2017
are set to become free agents next offseason.
Lewis, a third-round pick in 2017, has started 13 of 46 games, He has four interceptions. Awuzie, a second-round pick in 2017, has started 36 of 41 games and has had one interception in each of his first three seasons. Woods, a sixth-rounder in 2017, has started 33 of 45 games, including all 29 he has played over the past two seasons. He has five interceptions.
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As they entered the 2019 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys knew they had franchise-defining decisions to make regarding wide receiver Amari Cooper, quarterback Dak Prescott and cornerback Byron Jones. Some even envisioned the issue that became running back Ezekiel Elliott's contract, as well.
Those four now have contracts totaling $302.5 million at least $90 million guaranteed but that would grow dramatically when (if?) Prescott signs a long-term deal that will have guaranteed money of more than $105 million. All remain with the Cowboys except Jones, who left Dallas and found his fortune with the Miami Dolphins.
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Jourdan Lewis, left, Chidobe Awuzie, center,
and Xavier Woods, right -- all drafted in 2017
are set to become free agents next offseason.
Lewis, a third-round pick in 2017, has started 13 of 46 games, He has four interceptions. Awuzie, a second-round pick in 2017, has started 36 of 41 games and has had one interception in each of his first three seasons. Woods, a sixth-rounder in 2017, has started 33 of 45 games, including all 29 he has played over the past two seasons. He has five interceptions.
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Steelers to play Cowboys in Hall of Fame Game in August
The Steelers and Cowboys each have a 3-3 record in the Hall of Fame Game. Tickets for the game go on sale March 13 at 10 a.m.
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No Ring of Honor For Jimmy Johnson In 2020
Johnson was announced as part of this year's Hall of Fame class back in January. He'll be inducted this summer. Jones made him the second coach in Cowboys history in 1989, and he helped lead the franchise to two Super Bowl championships, winning 52 games in five years.
Of course, Johnson departed abruptly in 1994, bringing an end to a contentious relationship and setting the stage for Jones to hire Barry Switzer. The nature of that relationship has prompted speculation about why Johnson is still not in the Ring of Honor, even though he'll soon be enshrined in Canton.
Johnson was announced as part of this year's Hall of Fame class back in January. He'll be inducted this summer. Jones made him the second coach in Cowboys history in 1989, and he helped lead the franchise to two Super Bowl championships, winning 52 games in five years.
Of course, Johnson departed abruptly in 1994, bringing an end to a contentious relationship and setting the stage for Jones to hire Barry Switzer. The nature of that relationship has prompted speculation about why Johnson is still not in the Ring of Honor, even though he'll soon be enshrined in Canton.