The Dallas Cowboys have stirred up questions from the media because of their offseason decisions and one expert believes they could have kept one of their free agents because of the contract he received.
Jerry Jones has caused controversy with his offseason decision-making and authorized the exodus of over 10 key players in free agency.
America’s Team was dealt an offseason blow and has been forced to rebuild through various rookies.
The Dallas Cowboys have been limited in their offseason activity creating restlessness
Despite an overwhelming cap relief from several starters, the Dallas Cowboys have been the lowest spenders in free agency.
Moreover, the front office was inactive during the initial surge of free agency and Eric Kendricks remains the only adequate addition.
Kendricks was prized away from the San Francisco 49ers and is now teaming up with his old head coach Mike Zimmer after replacing DC Dan Quinn.
However, the Dallas Cowboys have now used the NFL Draft to plug key gaps in the offensive line and rookie supplementation has been the method.
Tyler Guyton was drafted to replace Tyron Smith who departed during free agency
Tyler Guyton has come in to replace the outgoing Tyron Smith who departed the Cowboys after 13 seasons.
The ‘Ring of Honor’ caliber starter mutually agreed to part ways with the franchise due to injuries.
Smith sent an emotional farewell to the franchise and left for the New York Jets on the open market.
Nonetheless, the Cowboys’ front office has received backlash after Smith’s contract with the Jets was revealed.
$6.5 million of his one-year deal is guaranteed, with most of his contract built around him staying healthy.
Furthermore, $12 million of his deal will be earned through playing 98% of regular season snaps.
Jerry Jones allowed Smith to leave because of his decreasing production
The Dallas Cowboys let an eight-time Pro Bowler leave because of his injury record and not getting their value for money.
Yet, the Jets have proved that Smith is happy to accept a contract that is constructed around his ability to stay healthy.
Therefore, the media and fans have questioned why the front office did not think of a similar strategy to the Jets.
Granted, Smith has only played 55% of snaps in the last four seasons but when healthy he is one of the best left tackles in the league.
Mike Fisher weighs in on the decision to allow Tyron Smith to walk
Cowboys expert Mike Fisher shared his verdict over the Cowboys’ offseason decision with Smith.
“We should of kept Tyron, at 6 million dollars you should have kept him… the Jets for them did a no-risk deal,” Fisher explained on his podcast.
“If he gets hurt they only have him at six, if he doesn’t get hurt they got an All-Pro tackle.”
The Jets put together a deal that is perfect for the franchise as they look to build a team capable of winning the Super Bowl in 2024.
Ultimately, the Joneses decided that it was time to part ways with their future Hall of Famer.