Cowboys looking ahead to NFL draft
By CLARENCE E. HILL JR.
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
IRVING -- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is undoubtedly pleased with the work his team has done so far in free agency.
So much so that he says the Cowboys have no obvious needs going into the draft and are poised to take advantage of whatever comes “our way” in the first round.
With the addition of former Texas star Leonard Davis and the re-signing of right tackle Marc Colombo, Jones said the Cowboys are in the best shape on the offensive line in 10 years.
He said he is very comfortable with where the Cowboys are at with the safety position, although Florida safety Reggie Nelson and Texas safety Mike Griffin are considered possible targets in the first and second round respectively. Other options could be Texas guard Justin Blalock and LSU receiver Dwayne Bowe.
“I don’t think we’re locked in at any position to come out with,” Jones said. “I can see us going secondary, offensive line, whole gamut and maybe even a young quarterback.”
Jones made it clear that any interest the Cowboys had at quarterback would be from the third round on. And it has no bearing on starter Tony Romo’s standing with the team. He said Romo is the team’s primary focus at quarterback, but the Cowboys would like to develop a young quarterback for the future.
“We know it takes some years to get them ready to play for the most part, and I think (the draft) a good way to go if we get the opportunity,” Jones said.
Fowler on hold
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the Cowboys have not decided on whether they will match the four-year offer sheet that restricted free agent linebacker Ryan Fowler signed with the Tennessee Titans.
The contract calls for Fowler to get $5 million in guaranteed money and an opportunity to start at inside linebacker. The Cowboys have seven days to match the offer, though the money seems rich for a backup linebacker and special teams player in Dallas.
“We are still looking at it,” Jones said. “But we will get to it pretty quick here.”
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
IRVING -- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is undoubtedly pleased with the work his team has done so far in free agency.
So much so that he says the Cowboys have no obvious needs going into the draft and are poised to take advantage of whatever comes “our way” in the first round.
With the addition of former Texas star Leonard Davis and the re-signing of right tackle Marc Colombo, Jones said the Cowboys are in the best shape on the offensive line in 10 years.
He said he is very comfortable with where the Cowboys are at with the safety position, although Florida safety Reggie Nelson and Texas safety Mike Griffin are considered possible targets in the first and second round respectively. Other options could be Texas guard Justin Blalock and LSU receiver Dwayne Bowe.
“I don’t think we’re locked in at any position to come out with,” Jones said. “I can see us going secondary, offensive line, whole gamut and maybe even a young quarterback.”
Jones made it clear that any interest the Cowboys had at quarterback would be from the third round on. And it has no bearing on starter Tony Romo’s standing with the team. He said Romo is the team’s primary focus at quarterback, but the Cowboys would like to develop a young quarterback for the future.
“We know it takes some years to get them ready to play for the most part, and I think (the draft) a good way to go if we get the opportunity,” Jones said.
Fowler on hold
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the Cowboys have not decided on whether they will match the four-year offer sheet that restricted free agent linebacker Ryan Fowler signed with the Tennessee Titans.
The contract calls for Fowler to get $5 million in guaranteed money and an opportunity to start at inside linebacker. The Cowboys have seven days to match the offer, though the money seems rich for a backup linebacker and special teams player in Dallas.
“We are still looking at it,” Jones said. “But we will get to it pretty quick here.”
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