The Cowboys made a trade in hopes of adding a potential “wide receiver one” after admitting that their committee approach has been a failure up to this point. Amari Cooper is now a Dallas Cowboy. Did the Cowboys pay too much or is a first-round pick the price of business? Are the Cowboys a better team now with Cooper in the fold? There are a ton of opinions out there about this trade but we wanted to see what the front page writers here at BTB had to say.Connor LivesayThe more I had time to reflect on the Amari Cooper trade the more I was okay with it. I’ve been very critical of this teams inability to use resources in the trade market and free agency. While this move does have some sense of desperation to it Youth Jeff Heath Jersey , the Cowboys front office finally was able to admit that it made a mistake and came out and attempted to fix it. Did they over pay? Probably so, but I can’t kill the front office for going all in to try and add a young, talented player, at a position of need with the division for the taking. The good thing about this trade is the Cowboys, without a doubt, upgraded at a position that desperately needed it. Their hope is that Cooper is able to help them win enough games to take them out of the first half of the first-round and soften the blow just a little bit on their compensation.DannyPhantomI really like Amari Cooper as a receiver and believe he will be a nice asset for the offense. It’s hard not to be excited about what he’ll bring to this team. But I do not like this trade. I’m just not a fan of surrendering precious draft capital such as a Day 1 pick. And that feeling is exacerbated by the fact that Dallas had done a real good job collecting valuable pieces to their roster with their first-round investments. Now, could Cooper be one of those valuable pieces? Maybe. The front office certainly believes so or else they wouldn’t have pulled the trigger on the deal. They are very stingy with their draft capital, so that should speak to how they feel about Cooper. Another thing that bothers me about the deal is the financials involved. The Cowboys will have Amari under contract next season for his fifth-year option price of $13 millon, but he’ll be a free agent in 2020. So will Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott (although Dallas will likely pick up Zeke’s fifth-year option as well). That’s a lot of money they’ll have to shell out very soon, whereas that first-round pick will be cap friendly for the next five years. Amari Cooper may very well be a nice add, but he’s going to really have to ball out to make this a good deal for the Cowboys.Michael StrawnMy opinion is that all the hot takes and instant analysis carry about as much weight as instant draft grades: none. There are sound, valid arguments for why this is a good move and equally sound arguments for why it’s a bad move. Reasonable people can disagree about this. Only time will tell us the truth - just like the a draft.I do understand the decision-making. Specifically the team has to find out if Dak Prescott is the long-term answer at QB. The reality is prior to acquiring Amari Cooper the surrounding talent was so poor the team couldn’t make a legitimate evaluation of Prescott. Hopefully now they’ll be able to.Michael SisemoreI think the Cowboys front office gets killed either way because people want them to go after big talents but think they can pay peanuts for it. For example, “why not toss out a fifth for Josh Gordon like the Patriots?” The answer is because Gordon is literally on his last leg in the NFL and the Cowboys are not tempting fate anymore with that nonsense. The Cowboys wanted Amari Cooper, a 24-year old receiver with NFL experience and numbers that suggest he can do it at a high-level. Former trades of Cowboys past for Roy Williams or Joey Galloway have no bearing here because neither were the caliber of “WR1” potential that Cooper is. For example, the Cowboys went after Roy Williams, a receiver who’s injury history showed that he couldn’t separate any longer. Joey Galloway got hurt in his first season with the Cowboys and when he returned, he didn’t get Troy Aikman to be his quarterback as planned. Like my colleague, Michael Strawn, I like the trade for the sure fact that it gives them a chance to evaluate Dak Prescott and these coaches too. Who knows if that means they will be able to do enough to earn a postseason berth but the Cowboys got better with this trade. Dave Halprin was on board with drafting Calvin Ridley before the 2018 draft, and I was on board for that or D.J. Moore because this offense needs a receiver that can make plays when his number is called. At the very least, the Cowboys got a guy that commands some respect around NFL circles, the hope now is that they can feed him the ball enough to keep defenses on their toes. Tom RyleWe can all weigh in on this, but the only thing that matters is what happens on the field. In a few games, and certainly by the end of the season, we will have some idea if this was a worthwhile trade. If Cooper helps the offense perform better, and maybe even make a run at getting into the playoffs, then it was worth it. If not, well, we’ll see how it affects the team in the next few years.Meanwhile Jeff Heath Jersey Stitched , there is a certain logic to this, if the reports that the Cowboys were locking in on a wide receiver in the first round next year are accurate. First round WRs have a notoriously high bust rate, whereas Cooper had two excellent seasons to start his career, and there is certainly reason to believe it was his situation and not him that was the primary cause of the dropoff last season and so far this year. In effect, the Cowboys just made their first selection of 2019, and got a 24 year old receiver with experience and talent. It all depends on if the scouting department got this right.But again, we won’t know until we see him on the field, see if Dak can get him the ball, and if Linehan can utilize him well. We will start to find out something in a couple of weeks.David HowmanLooking at Amari Cooper’s body of work, he’s an excellent route runner and does several other things well that should help Dak Prescott out. He’s really good at creating separation early which should help Dak get the ball out quicker, and he’s willing to adjust to the throw to make sure he catches it, which bailed out Derek Carr many times and should help Dak too. Based on that, I like this trade.I could end up loving this trade if Cooper is integrated into the offense properly and he fixes the passing game and takes us to the playoffs, which would seriously mitigate the loss of a 1st rounder. My only issue with the trade is I don’t trust Linehan to properly incorporate Cooper and that could be what ruins this, but as of now I like the trade and have hope for this team because of it.Cole PattersonI was shocked that the Cowboys made the move for Amari Cooper. I honestly thought it was a parody account when I first saw the tweet, because I was not expecting the front office to make such an aggressive move. It’s a good thing that they are smart enough to admit when they mistakes and know that something had to change with the offense. The bye week gave them a perfect opportunity to do just that.While I really didn’t like giving up a first-round pick, I understand the logic between not being sold on the top-end talent at wide receiver in the upcoming draft class and with Philly also offering a second-round pick. (That would have been a gut-punch to the Cowboys had the Raiders dealt Cooper to their divisional rival.)Cooper gives Dak a go-to threat to go along with the promising Michael Gallup and the reliable Cole Beasley. The move signified that the Cowboys know the NFC East is winnable while also showing confidence in their quarterback. There will be camp battles for the Cowboys - but just how many?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsDallas Cowboys 2019 OTADallas Cowboys 2019 Training CampLocks and longshots: A look at how many positions the Cowboys really have to fill New,166commentsThere will be camp battles for the Cowboys - but just how many?CDTShareTweetShareShareLocks and longshots: A look at how many positions the Cowboys really have to fill We know their jobs are safe.Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsWe posted a 53-man roster projections for the Dallas Cowboys early. As always, expect some of the predictions to be wrong. But in doing that particular exercise, there were a surprising number of positions that had some difficult choices to make. In past seasons, much of the roster was easy to predict, leaving only a handful of battles both for making the roster and who would be the starter. This year, it looks like there will be a lot more actual decisions made in training camp and the preseason games. So it seemed like a good followup to dive into just who is guaranteed a job if healthy, which jobs are legitimately up for grabs, and the relative chances of the players involved. We’ll use three categories: Locks, near-locks (players who should make the roster, but could get beaten out), and those who have to fight their way onto the roster.Obviously, this is based on the current 90 man roster Dallas Cowboys Michael Jackson Jersey , which will almost certainly change for reasons that will be discussed. There is always churn in any NFL roster, and several of the names here could be gone before the OTAs, much less the start of training camp.QuarterbackDak Prescott is a lock to be the starter. Mike White and Cooper Rush are in a battle with each other to be the QB2, and within the overall numbers need to convince the staff to carry a QB3. As mentioned in the projection piece, either could become a practice squad player if they clear waivers. Rush is the most likely to drop off the 53 as a former UDFA. That makes White a near-lock, with Rush fighting for a job.But the team usually carries a fourth QB as a camp arm, and they don’t have one right now. To add one, the team will have to drop one of their current roster members, most likely from the reserve/future group. So even before camp, someone is going to lose their chance (for now). As to where the team will find someone to share the load throwing the ball, look for who gets invited in for a tryout during rookie minicamp.Running back/fullbackThis is an easy one to put together. Ezekiel Elliott is the starting RB, with Jamize Olawale getting the nod as the only FB (and the assumption that the team will keep a fullback.) Tony Pollard is a third lock, since the Cowboys almost never cut a player taken in the first four rounds. Mike Weber is a near lock, since his selection looks to be a clear attempt to upgrade the backup to Elliott (given that Pollard fills the same role as Tavon Austin, however you want to classify that).That leaves Darius Jackson and Jordan Chunn on the outside. They will mostly be working in preseason to get picked up by another team. Chunn is also PS eligible.Tight endJason Witten, Blake Jarwin, and Dalton Schultz can all be written down in ink. I probably anger many with my assumption that Rico Gathers will not be on the roster. Codey McElroy is also not expected to make it into the season.If the team does not add another tight end for camp, that is an indicator to note. It could mean that the team is moving away from using two tight end formations often - unless that is just wishful thinking for the Kellen Moore offense.Wide receiverThere are three locks with Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, and Randall Cobb. Tavon Austin is a near lock, since he provides depth along with Pollard for the role they fill, plus he is still expected to have a role returning punts for now. That leaves a bunch of players competing for one to three additional jobs. The list: Allen Hurns, Cedrick Wilson, Noah Brown, Lance Lenoir, Devin Smith, Reggie Davis, Jon’Vea Johnson, and Jalen Guyton. Wide receiver is almost always an entertaining group to watch Womens Michael Jackson 2019 Jersey , and it is a position where undrafted players often make the Dallas roster. This year is going to riveting. It is also a position where injuries unfortunately often have a major role in determining the outcome.Offensive lineAt the moment, the starters would be Tyron Smith, Connor Williams, Travis Frederick, Zack Martin, and La’el Collins. Cameron Fleming and Joe Looney are also locks as proven backups. And Connor McGovern makes an eighth lock, given his draft status and college resume (Bob Sturm has an excellent breakdown of McGovern at the Athletic, for those with access). Dallas has often only carried eight OL during the season, so the rest are another case of competing with both each other and the numbers. Of them, the name to watch is Mitch Hyatt, who could force his way into the mix as a future swing tackle with upside for a few seasons down the road. The rest are, sadly for them, likely to wind up as having been camp bodies, but Xavier Su’a-Filo had some starts last season, and may also be in the mix to make the team. The rest fall definitely into the true longshot category: Cody Wichmann, Adam Redmond, Dustin Stanton, Jake Campos, Brandon Knight, Derrick Puni, and my pet cat, Larry Allen, Jr. All will get a lot of chances to show the staff something as the starters are going to get a lot of days off and almost no work in the preseason games. But this is another place that the numbers are the issue.Defensive lineLike the wide receivers, the DL has a few players who are pretty much guaranteed to make the roster, and a bunch who are vying for however many spots are left. DeMarcus Lawrence, Maliek Collins, Antwaun Woods, Robert Quinn, Tyrone Crawford Dallas Cowboys Michael Jackson Jersey , Taco Charlton, and Trysten Hill all should not really face a challenge, although the team may have a critical eye on Charlton. That is seven, and the team should carry somewhere from eight to ten. I debated putting Joe Jackson in the “near lock” category, but there are just too many other names to do so: Kerry Hyder, Christian Covington, Dorance Armstrong (another that might warrant “near lock” status), Jalen Jelks, Daniel Ross, Daniel Wise, and Ricky Walker.We don’t include Randy Gregory in the equation, but if he should be reinstated, he would be another lock. It is hardly something to expect, however.LinebackerThis unit looks fairly predictable. Four of the six returning veterans are solid: Jaylon Smith, Leighton Vander Esch, Sean Lee, and Joe Thomas. Justin March-Lilliard’s veteran experience makes him a near lock. It is tempting to include Chris Covington as well, but he is going to be pushed for what may be the last LB spot. And the Cowboys really like to carry seven, because they rely on them for special teams duties. Covington is in a competition with Kyle Quiero, Andrew Dowell, Luke Gifford, Justin Phillips, and Nate Hall.Defensive backsIt looks like Byron Jones, Chidobe Awuzie, and Anthony Brown are locked in at cornerback, and Xavier Woods and Jeff Heath are coming back at safety. This is an unusual group, though, because there are multiple near locks in George Iloka, Jourdan Lewis Cheap Michael Jackson Youth Jersey , Kavon Frazier, and Michael Jackson, but they just seem a bit less firm than in other groups. That leaves Donovan Wilson, Chris Westry, C.J. Goodwin, Darian Thompson, Jameill Showers, Trestan Decoud, and Donovan Olumba all trying to prove they deserve a place. And Wilson and Westry have a real chance at bumping one of the near locks here.SpecialistsL.P. Ladouceur is Mr. Perfect as a long snapper. Drew Scott is just going to be around long enough to enjoy the perks and privileges of camp.But punter Chris Jones is really only a near lock. Casey Redfern may not be his real competition, but don’t expect the team to hesitate to go to the free agent market if they think Jones is underperforming. Brett Maher faces no competition yet, but the team will add another placekicker at some point just to handle the load. And we all remember what happened last year. I think it will be pretty much an open competition for that job, and punter may be as well. It is a big change from a couple of years ago.Totaling it all upAre these assessments correct? Your mileage may vary, and please consult your physician if you experience outrage lasting longer than four hours, but this is my best guess. And that comes down to these numbers:35 locks9 near locks46 in open competition (or just there as a camp body, but there aren’t as many of those this year, it seems)Taken together, the locks and near locks give us 44 players, which would have nine roster spots up for competition. That is still not a large group - but it is a bit higher than most years, when there were only about five or six truly open competitions. Of course, there would usually be a surprise or two where we would see someone we thought had it sewn up being released, and there is always the threat of some jobs opening up due to injury. And while it is hardly a precise measurement, the “near locks” also seem to be a bit higher, and those all could be challenged by someone putting in an outstanding camp. But there is some good news here. The reason that there are relatively fewer locks and near locks this year is that, in my mind, the competition from the rookies is a lot stronger than foreseen. This is a talented looking bunch that seem to fit the scheme very well. There will be more than one very heated camp battle. And it is a good sign.

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